Cliff’s Edge (radio edit) (Official Video from WHAT SURVIVES)

Contemporary Big Band at its hippest, “Cliff’s Edge” displays Mueller’s unique progressive jazz ensemble as they dance along the cliff’s edge of high performance. The arrangement is both well crafted and spontaneous. Soloists are superb. An excellent example of how to dynamically build a piece while giving players the room to express their individual artistry. The ebbs and flows are a thrilling ride.

“Cliff’s Edge” is the opening track to Mueller’s latest CD release, “WHAT SURVIVES – Radio Edits” (2020). A remastered version edited for radio play, produced by Factory Underground Studio. The complete 2-Volume 26-track opus is available digitally as well.

“Tobin Mueller works like a mad scientist, like Dr. Frankenstein himself. His music is filled with lyricism and reflection, invention and new creation. With fellow lab partners, he puts on goggles and gives new allure to what began as a Broadway show but ended up a Jazz Masterpiece.” – George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly The Ensemble: Tobin Mueller – B3 organ Doug Schneider – tenor saxophone (soloist) Woody Mankowski – soprano saxophone (soloist) Tom Washatka – tenor saxophone Ken Schaphorst – flugelhorn Bob Levy – trumpet Dane Richeson – drums Jeff Cox – acoustic bass Chris Mueller – acoustic piano

“One of the freshest and most sheerly entertaining, intriguing and exciting recordings I’ve come across. The product of Tobin Mueller’s kaleidoscopic mind. ‘What Survives’ compositions range from progressive big band to funk, fusion to world to to straight ahead jazz. This cascade of styles, in the hands of this sensitive composer, moves the listener assuredly through the paces. Highly recommended.” – Brad Walseth, Jazz Chicago

For complete album YouTube Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZR-DHjgyV2KF4ftiAWVghcYmM1QzhOBG Please see Tobin’s website for additional info, liner notes, lyrics: https://www.tobinmueller.com/whatsurvives/ To listen to entire 2-Volume WHAT SURVIVES: https://tobinmueller.hearnow.com/what-survives