Otto Orany – ’10 Blue-Penciled Stories’ (opens in new tab)

An eclectic ten-chapter journey from Czech composer and keyboardist Otto Orany, 10 Blue-Penciled Stories features a hybrid ensemble of saxophone, clarinet, oboe, English horn, bassoon, contraforte, harpsichord, keyboards, bass, and drums. The album moves seamlessly from whimsical chamber miniatures to electronic, jazz-infused grooves, with each track situated within its own internal rules and tempo logic. A dreamy sense of wonder emanates on “Tiptoe Elephant,” strutting elegant orchestration ...