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Playful, sophisticated, funky, elegant, sensual, innovative, inspired, fun; just a few adjectives to describe this new release by the ROGER EBACHER QUINTET. Still, none of them fully capture the feeling of BACKYARD CARNEVAL.

Whether you're a fan already familiar with this unique ensemble, or just about to taste your first sample, you can count on something very fresh in this second outing from ROGER EBACHER. For starters, if this is your first exposure, you'll hear at least one instrument you've probably never heard before, notably Roger's signature sound instrument of choice, the Melody Flute. The group's unmistakeable sound is built around this voice, which lends itself perfectly to this diverse collection of musical styles. Add to the mix some pretty sensational keyboard work and a freight-train drum and percussion section, and what you've got here is a rare, unclassifiable original blend of Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Latin, and Jazz influences.

Old and new fans both will also appreciate the honesty of this CD, which, reflecting the raw energy of a great live working band, was recorded and mixed live to two-track digital, with no overdubs. This, like the ROGER EBACHER QUARTET's first release, FLUTATION DEVICE, is the real thing.

Find out why the critics have raved about what ROGER EBACHER's ensemble has to offer. Open your ears, kick off your shoes, and dig into something different. Welcome to the BACKYARD CARNEVAL!