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139 T e s t i m o n y The Recording All music composed by Sandy Evans except where indicated. Words by Yusef Komunyakaa PART I 1. TESTIMONY OVERTURE 2:06 “Moose the Mooche,” Charlie Parker, Atlantic Music Corporation. “Relaxin’ at Camarillo,” Charlie Parker, Songs of Universal, Inc. “Dewey Square,” Charlie Parker, Atlantic Music Corporation. “52nd Street Theme,” Thelonious Monk, Embassy Music Corporation. Arrangement by Sandy Evans. Bernie McGann (alto saxophone); Sandy Evans (tenor saxophone); Casey Greene (baritone saxophone, flute); Paul Cutlan (bass clarinet); Warwick Alder (trumpet); Bob Coassin (trumpet); James Greening (trombone); John Rodgers (violin); Alister Spence (piano, keyboards); Lloyd Swanton (bass); Hamish Stuart (drums). 2. BOXCARS 4:06 Michael Edward-Stevens (spoken words); Paul Cutlan (alto sax, clarinet, bass clarinet); Sandy Evans (tenor saxophone); Casey Greene (flute); Warwick Alder (trumpet); Alister Spence (keyboards); Dave Brewer (guitar); Lloyd Swanton (bass); Hamish Stuart (drums). 3. CHICKEN SHACK PART 1 2:08 Music: “If I Had You,” Irving Berlin, Irving Berlin Music Company. Michael EdwardStevens (spoken words); Chuck Yates (piano). 4. CHICKEN SHACK PART 2 4:20 Music: “Ko Ko” Charlie Parker, Atlantic Music Corporation. Michael Edward-Stevens (spoken words); Bernie McGann (alto saxophone), Warwick Alder (trumpet); Chuck Yates (piano); Jonathan Zwartz (bass); Alan Turnbull (drums). 5. PURPLE DRESS 8:44 Kristen Cornwell (vocals); Sandy Evans (tenor saxophone); Jeremy Sawkins (guitar); Jonathan Zwartz (bass); Hamish Stuart (drums). 6 DEEP SOUTH 5:03 Kate Swadling (vocals); Paul Cutlan (alto saxophone [alto solo], bass clarinet, clarinet); Bernie McGann (alto saxophone); Sandy Evans (tenor saxophone); Casey Greene (baritone saxophone); Bob Coassin (trumpet); James Greening (trombone); Alister Spence (trombone); Lloyd Swanton (bass); Hamish Stuart (drums). 7. A DAY LIKE TODAY 4:52 Kurt Elling (vocals); Laurence Hobgood (piano); Jonathan Zwartz (bass); Hamish Stuart (drums). 8. ABEL AND CAIN 6:31 Jackie Orszaczky (vocals); Tina Harrod (vocals); Dave Brewer (guitar); Jackie Orszaczky (piccolo bass); Lloyd Swanton (bass); Hamish Stuart (percussion). 9. BLACK COCKATOO 7:11 Toni Allayialis (vocals); Paul Cutlan (alto saxophone, [alto solo]); Sandy Evans (tenor saxophone); Casey Greene (baritone saxophone, flute); Bob Coassin (trumpet); Warwick Alder (trumpet); James Greening (trombone); Alister Spence (piano); Lloyd Swanton (bass); Fabian Hevia (drums, percussion). 140 10. CAMARILLO PART 1 3:45 Michael Edward-Stevens (spoken words); Sandy Evans (soprano saxophone); Paul Cutlan (bass clarinet, clarinet); John Rodgers (violin); Alister Spence (piano); Hamish Stuart (drums). 11. CAMARILLO PART 2 3:58 Tanya Sparke (vocals); Paul Cutlan (alto saxophone); Sandy Evans (tenor saxophone); Alister Spence (piano); Lloyd Swanton (bass); Hamish Stuart (drums). 1. ADDIE’S BOY 4:46 Pamela Knowles (vocals); Bernie McGann (alto saxophone); Chuck Yates (piano); Jonathan Zwartz (bass); Alan Turnbull (drums). 2. PREE’S FUNERAL SONG 6:10 Michael Edward-Stevens (spoken words); Tina Harrod (vocals); James Greening (trombone, pocket trumpet); Lachlan Doley (organ); Jonathan Zwartz (bass); Hamish Stuart (drums). 3. BARROW STREET 4:50 Joe “Bebop” Lane (vocals); Jonathan Zwartz (bass). 4. MOOSE THE MOOCHE 5:01 Charlie Parker, Atlantic Music Corporation. Joe “Bebop” Lane (vocals); Bernie McGann (alto saxophone); Warwick Alder (trumpet); Chuck Yates (piano); Jonathan Zwartz (bass); Alan Turnbull (drums). 5. A SOFT TOUCH FOR STRINGS 10:38 Michele Morgan (vocals); John Rodgers (violin); Steve Elphick (bass); Simon Barker (drums). 6. BARONESS PANNONICA 7:28 Lily Dior (vocals); John Rodgers (violin); Bernie McGann (alto saxophone); Sandy Evans (tenor saxophone); Paul Cutlan (bass clarinet); Warwick Alder (trumpet); James Greening (trombone); Alister Spence (piano); Lloyd Swanton (bass); Hamish Stuart (drums). 7. TESTIMONY FINALE 1:59 Based on “Dewey Square,” Charlie Parker, Atlantic Music Corporation. Arrangement by Sandy Evans. Michael Edward-Stevens (spoken words); Sandy Evans (tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute); Warwick Alder (trumpet); James Greening (bass trombone); Alister Spence (piano); Jonathan Zwartz (bass); Hamish Stuart (drums). 8. TESTIMONY CODA 1:46 Lily Dior (vocals); Bernie McGann (alto saxophone); Chuck Yates (piano). PART II (P) 2013 Australian Broadcasting Corporation RECORDING LICENSED COURTESY OF AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION Producer: Christopher Williams Musical Director: Sandy Evans Music Producer: Tony Gorman Executive Producer: Richard Buckham Recording Engineers: Russell Stapleton and Steven Tilley; Mal Stanley—Track 6, CD 1 Mixing Engineer: Russell Stapleton Mastered by Russell Stapleton. Recorded 1999, Studio 227, ABC Ultimo (Sydney) All music used by permission. ...

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