Hugo, a Seattle native, spent years rambling throughout the Northwest; that and his love of music (jazz in particular) inspired Horvitz's interpretations of 11 Hugo poems, which are included in the booklet along with beautiful photos of places Hugo wrote about. Horvitz's instrumental songs, which reflect Hugo's love of nature as well as his frequent bouts of depression and loneliness, combine elements of the blues, jazz, folk and contemporary classical and feature deeply felt improvisations by the whole band. Audiophile production enhances the impact. The band consists of Wayne on piano, Hammond B-3 and electronics; the member of his Gravitas Quartet: Ron Miles (cornet), Sara Schoenbeck (bassoon), and Peggy Lee (cello); and the members of Sweeter Than the Day: Tim Young (guitar), Keith Lowe (bass), and Eric Eagle (drums).



Track list:

1. Money or a story (The Milltown Union Bar)

2. those who remain are the worst (Three Stops to Ten Sleep)

3. The car that brought you here still runs (Degrees of Gray In Philipsburg)

4. Nothing dies as slowly as a scene (Death of the Kapowsin Tavern)

5. the beautiful wives (Missoula Softball Tournament)

6. all weather is yours no matter how vulgar' (Fairfield)

7. for Jim and Lois Welch (Cataldo Mission)

8. in some other home (The Only Bar in Dixon)

9. last place there (for Richard Hugo)

10. you drink until you are mayor (Dixon)

11. You must have stayed hours (Driving Montana)

12. Some places are forever afternoon (West Marginal Way)

Track Listing

• Money or a story (The Milltown Union Bar)
• those who remain are the worst (Three Stops to Ten Sleep)
• you drink until you are mayor (Dixon)
• Nothing dies as slowly as a scene (Death of the Kapowsin Tavern)
• all weather is yours no matter how vulgar' (Fairfield)
• the beautiful wives (Missoula Softball Tournament)
• For Jim and Lois Welch (Cataldo Mission)
• in some other home (The Only Bar in Dixon)
• The car that brought you here still runs (Degrees of Gray in Philipsburg)
• last place there (for Richard Hugo)
• You must have strayed hours (Driving Montana)
• Some places are forever afternoon (West Marginal Way)

Additional Details

Label: Songlines

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 58 mins

Release Date: 07/13/15

UPC: 774355161227