Roberts - Nonextraneous Sounds Format:CD Some of the more oblique

Some of the more oblique noodling may bring to mind bands like Steely Dan

Lazy GardenB3

this leads to an exploration of sound-areas including the textural

the wind ensemble Octophoros and the Paul Dombrecht Consort

Roberts - Nonextraneous Sounds Format:CD Some of the more obliqueMariel Roberts has emerged as one of the most electrifying cellists on the New York scene. Her debut CD, no extraneous sounds, is an audacious statement from a fearless musician. Where others might play it safe, Mariel tests the limits of contemporary cello technique in a group of five exhilarating solo works by young, up and coming NY composers, all commissioned especially for Mariel.