I laid down some upright bass on Track 2 of this album, by my good pals in Cordoba. I’m also in the music video performing some “musical labor” … lol.

Liner Notes:

Specter is motivated by a deep-seated feeling that the fabric of society is quickly unravelling, and their songs react to issues like gentrification, police brutality, and escalating social unrest. Cordoba also reflects on feelings of isolation and anxiety that have only been amplified in this time of pandemic. The album is characterized by the band’s typical off-kilter grooves, nuanced arrangements, and vocal versatility, this time incorporating performances from KAIA String Quartet and a cast of local jazz musicians.

credits

released October 30, 2020

Cordoba is…
Brianna Tong - Vocals
Eric Novak - Vocals, Saxophone, Flute, Oboe, Bass Clarinet
Cam Cunningham - Guitar
Zach Bain-Selbo - Keys
Khalyle Hagood - Bass
Zach Upton-Davis - Drums

Also featuring...
A.ADISA - Vocals on Track 2, Background Vocals on Track 3
Neko Jackson - Background Vocals on Track 3
Eli Namay - Bass on Track 2
Matt Riggen - Trumpet on Tracks 2, 3, 9, 11
David Fletcher - Trombone on Tracks 2, 3, 9, 11
KAIA String Quartet - Strings on Tracks 2, 5, 7, 9, 11

Tracks 3, 10, 11 written by Cam Cunningham
Tracks 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, written by Cam Cunningham and Brianna Tong
Track 2 written by Cam Cunningham, Brianna Tong, and Asha Adisa
Tracks 4, 9 written by Cam Cunningham and Eric Novak

This record was recorded at Jamdek by Doug Malone and at Limbic Audio by Cordoba’s own Zach Bain-Selbo. It was mixed by Zach Bain-Selbo and mastered by Greg Obis of Chicago Mastering Services. Album art by Eric Novak and Brianna Tong.