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PERSONNEL
George Schuller- drums and percussion/composer
Donny McCaslin- soprano sax, tenor sax and alto flute
Ingrid Jensen- trumpet and flugelhorn
Tom Beckham- vibes/composer
Dave Ambrosio- bass
Matt Darriau- kaval and bass clarinet (guest appearance)
Pete McCann- guitar (guest appearance)
Sonny Barbato- accordion (guest appearance)
 TRACKS
1. Sidecar
2. Blackamoor
3. Vat 19
4. Quiet Ruckus
5. Circle in the Round
6. Miles Later
7. Having Big Fun
8. Filles de Kilimanjaro
about

After four years of regular live performances around New York, George Schuller's Circle Wide, formerly known as Chump Change, makes its recorded debut, documenting what AllAboutJazz.com calls their "rigorous, unpredictable approach to group improvisation." Round 'Bout Now pays tribute to Miles Davis' pre-fusion transitional period, as documented on records like Circle in the Round, Filles de Kilimanjaro, Water Babies and In a Silent Way. Included are Schuller's arrangements of Miles' "Side Car," "Circle in the Round," and "Filles de Kilimanjaro," as well as original works that use that period as a jumping off point. As in his other groups, Schuller's inclusive compositions and arrangements provide the ideal framework for the improvisational abilities of his talented collaborators.