Begin Again, by Tom Baker Quartet

Begin Again

by Tom Baker Quartet

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Beautifully packaged CD with artwork by Robert Campbell, designed by Allison CraigSundine. Plus: Keep the CD handy as the tracks are also a recipe for surviving species extinction!

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Also, as an added bonus, the track titles can be used as a recipe for surviving species extinction!

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1.	Calm Down 08:12	info	buy track
2.	Scatter 02:51	info	buy track
3.	Shelter 05:05	info	buy track
4.	Windows Down 07:23	info	buy track
5.	Lightness and Endearment 06:06	info	buy track
6.	Acceptance 06:38	info	buy track
7.	Begin Again 06:48	info	buy track
8.	Adapt 03:59	info	buy track
9.	Starting Now 07:05	info	buy track
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about

Tom Baker - guitar
Jesse Canterbury - clarinet
Greg Campbell - drums, cornet, horn
Brian Cobb - bass

"The only lasting truth is Change." -- Octavia Butler

This album represents a return and renewal for the Tom Baker Quartet (TBQ). The band went on a decade-long hiatus in 2012, and restarted their work together in 2022. Writing all new music and bringing a new sense of curiousness and seriousness to their work, this album showcases these four musical brothers in a new and changed setting. Begin Again.

As an added bonus, the tracks outline a prescriptions for surviving species extinction. So if you find yourself in an situation where you need a plan during an apocalyptic event, have no fear, just listen to TBQ.

This album is dedicated to the memory of our teacher, mentor, and friend, Bill Smith.

SPECIAL THANKS to Alissa Rupp, Hana Levay, Henry and Amelia Canterbury, Marni Campbell, Stephanie Deshaies, Lincoln and Darwin Cobb, Alex Allen, Floyd Reitsma, Kaley Lane Eaton, Eric Miller at Hands on Guitars, The Royal Room, Cornish College of the Arts.

For their guidance and inspiration, deep gratitude to Stuart Dempster, Henry Threadgill, François Houle, Paul Taub, Chuck Deardorf, Chinary Ung.

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released December 10, 2023

Tracks 2, 8, 10 by Tom Baker Quartet
Tracks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11 by Tom Baker, FROG PEAK MUSIC / ASCAP
Track 4 by Brian Cobb, FOLKWAYS MUSIC / BMI

Produced by Tom Baker for Present Sounds Recordings PS2301

Recorded at Studio Litho by Floyd Reitsma
Production Assistance by Alissa Rupp
Edited at H7 Studios by Tom Baker
Mixed at Studio Litho by Floyd Reitsma and Tom Baker
Mastered by Rachel Field at Resonant Mastering
CD Design by Allison CraigSundine
Cover Photos by Robert Campbell
Band Photo by Haley Freedlund

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