Cautiously Optimistic

by David Borgo

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1.	Wayning Influence 06:02	info	buy track
2.	Uphill Battle 06:00	info	buy track
3.	Cautiously Optimistic 07:36	info	buy track
4.	Roland with the Times 05:11	info	buy track
5.	Yet Another Year 07:04	info	buy track
6.	Down the Rabbit Hole 06:31	info	buy track
7.	Curiouser and Curiouser 08:04	info	buy track
8.	Kaleidoscope Eyes 06:20	info	buy track
9.	Perhaps 05:13	info	buy track
10.	Escher Steps 06:09	info	buy track
11.	Still I Rise 06:42	info	buy track

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“Irrepressible... cerebral... approachable... The music, full of positive vibes, serves as hope for a better world.” -- Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz (June 2, 2023)

Cautiously Optimistic is a suite of eleven original compositions--nine by David Borgo, and one each by Justin Grinnell and Alan Eicher--reflecting on the post-pandemic (endemic?) moment. The performances range from the rambunctious to the contemplative, featuring David Borgo on tenor and soprano saxophones, concert, bass, and Irish flutes, alto clarinet, and wind synthesizer. The phenomenally creative rhythm section includes Alan Eicher on piano, Peter Sprague guesting on guitars, Justin Grinnell on acoustic bass, and Julien Cantelm on drum set. Come enjoy our cautiously optimistic musical journey together!

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released December 15, 2022

David Borgo - tenor and soprano saxophones, concert, bass, and Irish flutes, alto clarinet, wind synthesizer
Peter Sprague - electric and acoustic guitar
Alan Eicher - piano
Justin Grinnell - contrabass
Julien Cantelm - drum set
recorded by Peter Sprague at Spragueland Studios, Encinitas, CA
November 11 and 12, 2022

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David Borgo San Diego, California

David Borgo is a saxophonist specializing in original modern jazz and improvisation. He has a PhD in ethnomusicology and is a Professor of Music at the University of California San Diego. David has toured extensively, including performances in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North, Central, and South America, and has released eleven CDs and one DVD of original music on a variety of labels. ... more

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