Lunar Crescent Wrench presents more of The Chamber Rock Ensemble's unique blend of original spoken poetry integrated with fusion jazz/rock. Also published in England by Sow's Ear magazine. The depth and range of the work increases; there is more complexity in some pieces and austere simplicity in others. Produced by Al Jewer of Laughing Cat Studio, it features brilliant flute work by Al Jewer and Tobin Wingard, and the vocal wizardry of Zazu. Two pieces are live from the New York tour Al and R. Virgil undertook in 1987. All the texts are performed by Ellis.

"Five Haiku" - Strict classical haiku form. Performed live on tour, with Al Jewer's fine work on various flutes.
"By the Light" - Ken Wilber would enjoy this fusion of physics and mysticism. Tobin Wingard, flute; Al Jewer bass, Gary Lyons, drums.
"Macadamia Nut" - Inspired by Alvin Lucier. Recorded live at the world premiere. Score by Al Jewer. Features the University of Wisconsin (Whitewater) flute choir, Dr. Robert K. Webb conducting.
"Lunar Crescent Wrench" - Play it now!!! Cosmic discontent and yet celebration. Jeff Lundgren, guitar; Al Jewer, sax; Gary Lyons, drums; Rob Hecimovich, bass.
"Murphy's Blues" - Brilliant solo work. Jay Craggs, guitar; Jeff Lundgren, bass; Al Jewer, lyricon and drum programming.
"Anything" - Distilled Zen. Virgil Ron's vocal rhythm track used a Macintosh computer to create a complex texture of words. Al plays synthesizer and flute. Tech guru Dennis Adams programmed the sounds.
"Come Again" - Kundalini fire and water with Jeff Lundgren, guitar; Gary Lyons, drums; Rob Hecimovich, bass; Al Jewer, sax and flute.
"Parallel Interface" - A high-tech dilemma symbolic of an all-too-human situation. Another live recording from the New York tour.
"Canto 40" - The music of flies humming. From Virgil Ron's series of 100 cantos. With Al Jewer's special bass harmonics.
"Open My Eyes" - A hypnotic reprise from the original Open My Eyes album. Multiple tracks and overdubs provide the mantra drone.
"Invocation" - Free improv by the Madison vocal group Zazu.
"Meditation for Alison" - An extended introspective piece written by Al Jewer for his wife. A rich interweaving of all of Al's arsenal of flutes and synthesizers.

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