The Road to Trantor Carl Schultz

• 1 Journey 07:10
• 2 Psychohistory 10:15
• 3 Caves of Steel 06:23
• 4 Ecumenopolis 06:57
• 5 Gladia 10:33
• 6 Unsettled Worlds 04:17
• 7 Crystalline Desolation 08:31
• 8 The Spirit of Adventure 05:21
• Total Runtime 59:27

Info zu The Road to Trantor

While composing for his newest recording, saxophonist Carl Schultz realized he was visualizing rich cinematic landscapes as his tunes were taking form. Likely related to his rereading of Hugo Award winning science fiction books at the time, it made sense to flesh out a complete narrative for the compositions to take, thus The Road to Trantor, the soundtrack of an epic tale that exists only in the mind of Schultz. Armed with a concept, some electronics, and an ensemble well-versed in evocative, highly creative explorations, Schultz, guitarist Tim Wendel, keyboardist Adam Benjamin, bassist Zack Teran, and drummer Alwyn Robinson create an expansive album of modern jazz that unfolds in the dramatic arc of a mesmerizing saga well-told.

"...the interplay of this dynamic is on full display, and from this conviction comes cohesive, melodic, intricate, expressive and compelling music." (Bird & Beckett, SF)

Carl Schultz, tenor saxophone, flute
Tim Wendel, guitar
Adam Benjamin, piano, Fender Rhodes
Zack Teran, bass
Alwyn Robinson, drums

Recorded September 6th and 7th 2023 by Loren Dorland at Mighty Fine Productions, Denver, CO
Mixed by Tim Wendel
Mastered by Stevin McNamara at Crystal Mountain Studios, Ashland, OR
Produced by Tim Wendel and Carl Schultz

Carl Schultz
Originally from the Philadelphia area, the career of saxophonist Carl Schultz has seen him as a soloist, composer, woodwind specialist, educator, and historian. Schultz began this journey studying with modern saxophonists such as Ben Schachter and composer Norman David. Their unique approaches to improvisational music blended with the sounds of the Philadelphia Jazz scene where Schultz was spending his time listening to great masters of the music.

Schultz moved to New York to pursue an education and received a Bachelors of Music degree from the conservatory of music at SUNY Purchase College before returning to Philadelphia and completing a Masters of Music degree at The University of The Arts. During this time Schultz was leading his own quartet as well as playing in many large ensembles in Philadelphia. This dual path of original music and tradition would come to be a feature of Schultz's career.

Schultz was a touring member of The Glenn Miller Orchestra playing nearly 1,000 performances and is featured on The Glenn Miller Orchestra: Live In Tokyo. Schultz's career has also featured many modern Jazz large ensembles such as Brad Goode's Polytonal Big Band, The Lars Halle Orchestra, Norman David and the Eleventet, and Slowbern whose Dreams of Daedalus features Schultz as a section player and soloist.

Schultz earned his Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Colorado during what proved to be a pivotal point in his career. It was in Colorado that Schultz met future collaborators such as Art Lande and Brad Goode; both of whom Schultz would later record with.

Currently residing in Santa Clara, California where he serves as Director of Jazz Studies at Santa Clara University, Schultz is proudly presenting a new album, The Road to Trantor. An exploration of the themes found in science fiction author Issac Asimov's works, this eight movement suite is a follow up to Schultz's trio recording, ACT reACT. The Road to Trantor features Adam Benjamin, Tim Wendel, Zack Teran, and Alwyn Robinson. Alongside saxophone and flute, Schultz uses many effects pedals throughout the record.

Schultz has often been a guest lecturer and clinician. He served as Penn State Altoona's Emerging Artist in Residence as well as giving clinics at many schools including The University of The Arts, University of Nevada Reno, University of Missouri, and many others.

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