The Shook/Russo Quartet featuring Greg Gisbert: ‘SO FAR FROM HOME’ is the eagerly-awaited sequel to their debut album in 2006 (The Shook/Russo Quartet Featuring Greg Gisbert). It features nine new original compositions by both Shooks (Amy and Pat), and was recorded by award-winning engineer Paul Wickliffe at Skyline Studios.

Composers have never really thought of the trumpet ensemble as a viable setting for chamber music. Although several major composers such as Igor Stravinsky and Benjamin Britten have written short fanfares for two and three trumpets respectively, in general serious composers of today turn their attention to other chamber music venues for their expressive and creative output. This is unfortunate, because the trumpet ensemble of today is capable of many different forms of expression, ranging from typical fanfare-like postures to impressionistic and even atmospheric moods.

Cook up the five included recipes, take your shoes off, and kick back…you’re goin’ to New Awlins’ for Brunch!

Cook up the five included recipes, take your shoes off, and kick back…you’re goin’ to New Awlins’ for Brunch!

Cook up the five included recipes, take your shoes off, and kick back…you’re goin’ to New Awlins’ for Brunch!