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Trumpeter, composer, and part-time insomniac John McNeil's musical portrayals of lying-awake-at-4AM-staring-at-nothing scenes, ranging from piano tone-cluster mashing tunes to ECM-like grooves to Miles-ish muse, along with an Irish traditional song, and even a demented polka. Joined by pianist Jeff Jenkins, a New York 1980s new music scene ex-pat now living in Denver, and Mile High-area bassist Kent McLagan, this album is probably John's most adventurous ever and yet retains the musicality, virtuosity, and humor John is known for worldwide. John's résumé includes work with the Horace Silver Quintet, Slide Hampton, John Abercrombie, Gerry Mulligan, and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, among others, and he has toured with his own groups for more than two decades. His chosen "dream band" reflects this lifelong commitment to creativity: "Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Billy Hart, Bob Brookmeyer and a Saxophonist to Be Named Later. I would choose these guys because they are never, never boring ... and don't forget Buddy Greco singing. No, wait..." Talk about your nightmares.