CIMP: Creative Improvised Music Projects

Albums Featuring - Bob Magnuson

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Catalog Number: CIMP 254
Ready for ActionReady for ActionTom DeSteno (Drums), Bob Magnuson (Tenor Saxophone), William Gagliardi (Alto Saxophone), Dominic Duval (Bass)This is an intense and dense set of improvised music bringing together 2 visceral reedmen on a program of originals and improvs. Music with mainstream sensibilities but served up with an avant passion. Recorded August 27 & 28, 2001.
Catalog Number: CIMP 226
Large Music 2Large Music 2Paul Smoker (Trumpet), Bob Magnuson (Tenor Saxophone), Ken Filiano (Bass), Lou Grassi (Drums)The equal companion to Large Music 1, CIMP 219. Recorded March 6 & 7, 2000.
Catalog Number: CIMP 219
Large Music 1Large Music 1Paul Smoker (Trumpet), Bob Magnuson (Tenor Saxophone), Ken Filiano (Bass), Lou Grassi (Drums)As melodic as a classic hard bop date and as spontaneous as improvised artistry gets, this is Part One of a killer session featuring this very collective and supportive group producing very large music. Recorded March 6, 2000.
Catalog Number: CIMP 204
OmensOmensBob Magnuson (Tenor Saxophone), Tom DeSteno (Drums), Jemeel Moondoc (Alto Saxophone), Dominic Duval (Bass)This is the real thing when it comes to instant improvisation of passion and coordination, a unique grouping.
Catalog Number: CIMP 169
Creative CatalystsCreative CatalystsBob Magnuson (Tenor Saxophone), Lou Grassi (Drums)Saxophonist Bob Magnuson and drummer Lou Grassi go head to head in duo and produce not only exciting improvisations but a CD that has a wide variety of ambiance. Powerful and sensitive, this is music naked in its presentation and very successful in its strategies. There's no net and it's a beautiful flight. Recorded March 3 & 4, 1998.