BROKEN ARM TRIO
ERIK FRIEDLANDER
Skipstone Records, 2008Erik Friedlander/cello
Mike Sarin/drums
TD/bass
This music was inspired by the great bassist from the '40s Oscar Pettiford who, after breaking his arm, started playing cello tuned in 4ths. Erik's take also draws upon the uneven phrasing and adventurous harmony of Herbie Nichols.