Invert, the “upside down” string quartet featuring cellists Steven Berson and Chris George, violinist Helen Yee, and violist Chris Jenkins, will be performing at Issue Project Room in Brooklyn, New York on April 21, 2007 to kick-off the release of their new full length third CD. Entitled “The Strange Parade,” Invert’s latest release is a fresh departure, even for this already alternative string quartet. The CD includes fifteen pieces that showcase Invert’s distinctive mix of compositions and improvisations by members of the band, and their own arrangement of Japanese composer Shigeru Umebayashi’s “Yumeji’s Theme.” What sets “The Strange Parade” apart from their previous recordings is the inclusion of two cuts that feature Roberto Juan Rodriguez on drums. Invert’s often groove-driven music gets an extra rhythmic boost from Rodriguez (who has performed with Joe Jackson, Paul Simon, Paquito D’Rivera, Ruben Blades and Marc Ribot among numerous others) on the songs “Dog Days” and “The Peak.”

Drawing from diverse, eclectic musical backgrounds, Invert’s members defy tradition by being firmly rooted in rock, jazz and world musics rather than the classical upbringing typical of most string players. The group’s compositions range from moody pieces evocative of expressionist cinema soundtracks to driving melodic works, often leaving open sections for improvisation that add to the excitement of their live performances.

Invert performs music from their newly released CD,
“The Strange Parade”
Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 9:00pm
at Issue Project Room, 400 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
http://www.issueprojectroom.org
Also on the bill will be the Nick Rosen Trio at 8:00pm

http://www.invertmusic.org

Helen
(member of Invert)