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The BP4 is a musicians' collective founded in the year 2000 with the purpose of working together on creative/improvisational music in an experimental/workshop-type format. The cover design of the BP4 CD is a computer enhancement of sketches that each of the four members of the group drew of their own instruments. Highlights of the BP4 session include Tom Parker's ode to Brazil, "DeJaneiro Sunrise", and "Judith", Bob Paskowitz's tune written for his partner and wife, Judi Souney. Bassist Jason Schwartz contributed an outstandingly crafted jazz composition to the BP4 CD entitled "Enthalpy", and the two takes of "Ben's Dilemma" showcase pianist Ben Kohn's talents as a composer and improviser. Bob plays some Klezmer-style soprano sax on "Yisroel", the band's group collaboration which borrows from the Jewish incantation, "Toras Toras Chayim, " or "Sacred Scrolls of Life". Recorded June 2001.
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