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By the second Gramavision release, “Claude’s Late Morning,” in 1988, Previte had grown tired of the two horn front line and embarked on an ambitious, (some say crazy) project with an outcast instrumentation, including guitarist Bill Frisell, Josh Dubin on pedal steel, Wayne Horvitz on hammond, Ray Anderson on tuba and trombone, Guy Klucevsek on accordion, Carol Emmanuel on Harp, and two other drummers (Joey Baron, and Jim Mussen on electronic drum pads).

Amazon.com—“Where most composers would have no idea of what to do with such a melange, Previte molds it into an unforgettable band that plays affirmative, unpredictable music.”
The New York Times—“An often brilliant record, deep in resourcefulness, and sounds as if it is without precedent.”
People Magazine—"Here is an album worthy of repeated listening, and it comes with the guarantee that you'll hear something new every time."
Andy Warhol's Interview— “One of the finest compositions of the decade.”

Also one of Previte’s personal favorites. A landmark CD.



"Claude's Late Morning"


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  1. Look Both Ways (5:03) (3.4MB mp3 download) listen
  2. One Bowl (8:17)
  3. The King So Far (4:41)
  4. Sometimes You Need an Airport (7:06)
  5. The Voice (4:48)
  6. Claude's Late Morning (6:28)
  7. First Song for Kate (4:24)
  8. Ballet (8:04)
  9. Look Both Ways (Reprise) (3:48)
  10. Bud (3:27)
Ray Anderson :: trombone
Bill Frisell :: electric guitar, banjo
Wayne Horvitz :: hammond organ, piano, harmonica
Josh Dubin :: pedal steel guitar
Carol Emanuel :: harp
Guy Klucevsek :: accordion
Joey Baron :: drums
Jim Mussen :: electronic drums, sampling
Bobby Previte :: drums, marimba, keyboards, drum machine, vocals

Recorded at A&R Recording Studio, New York City
Recorded and mixed by Jim Anderson
Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk
Produced by Bobby Previte
Cover art: Ivan Chermayeff

All compositions by Bobby Previte

1988 - Gramavision, 18-8811-2 (CD) 1995 - Gramavision, GCD 79448(CD)

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