Led by cellist/composer Christopher Hoffman, Iosono offers a fresh sound, attitude, and philosophy to the world of instrumental and improvised music. This eclectic debut pulls from many styles, including: jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, film scores, world, electronic, noise, and heavy metal.Each of the 11 tracks functions like a snapshot in an aural slideshow. Iosono’s sound invokes a voyage into entrancing, philosophical, and reflective spaces. Conceptually, the album is a dichotomy unto itself; some songs seem to portray a certain kinetic introspection, while others evoke the dark, the downtrodden, and the wicked side of human nature.Inspiration for the album runs the gamut: from political issues, social commentary, the artwork of Max Ernst, the writing of John Reed, the study of linguistics, and much more. Regardless, there is a method to this madness…Iosono is a shining example of what 21st century music could be.Kurt SteinFever Pitch Records===============================================iosono===============================================christopher hoffman cello, compositionsmichael attias alto & baritone saxophonesryan scott guitarfrank locrasto rhodes, micromoog, clavinet, pianomike savino bassjohn hadfield drums & percussionwith michael campagna soprano & tenor saxophonesmarcos cisneros bass clarinetmatt kilmer percussion===============================================