I Too Am A Stranger [LP]

The Sorcerers - I Too Am A Stranger [LP]

Originally released in 2024. I Too Am A Stranger was recorded at ATA Studios by the core Sorcerers trio, featuring the compositional vision and timeless lines of bassist Neil Innes, truly rare grooves from drummer Joost Hendrickx (Gott Street Park, Eddie Chacon) and a little cosmos of tones and melodies from reed/flute/vibes/keyboard player Richard Ormrod. Up-and-coming Leeds trumpeter Olivia Cuthill was chosen to augment the brass sections, and regular collaborator Danny Templeman fills out the percussion palette. As ever, the Ethiopique sound is front and center, as evidenced in flute features ''Bebaynetu'' and ''Kid Mahout,'' and the final track, alto sax feature ''She Who Perceives The Sounds Of The World.'' Beyond the Addis influences, I Too Am A Stranger references other unique and striking sounds that have always enthralled members of the ATA family: the declamatory baritone sax-heavy chanbara soundtracks of Fumio Hayasaka, the fuzzed-out vibes sound of Vibrafinger-era The Stark Reality, and Moondog's popping woodblocks. I Too Am A Stranger is a resolutely maximal endeavor, reflecting the cosmopolitan and cross-cultural networks that comprise the world. The Sorcerers pay homage to the rich history and cultural significance of this influential style of music while bringing their own unique energy and perspective to the table. The culmination of this artistic exploration is their eagerly anticipated third album, I Too Am A Stranger. 01. He Who Kills with One Leap (4:39) 02. Moth (3:54) 03. Yasuke In Roppongi (5:25) 04. Bebaynetu (4:03) 05. The Warrior Code (4:04) 06. Kid Mahout (3:33) 07. The Road Forward (4:14) 08. Oromo Moon (2:58) 09. She Who Perceives The Sounds Of The World (3:36)