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Amy Denio

Amy Denio’s Greatest Hits catalogs her impressive artistic career to date, including outstanding stints in such notable groups as the Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet, the Tone Dogs and the Pale Nudes. Denio crusades through an experimental mindset with the help of such instruments as the alto sax, accordion, bass and her own tender voice. Without any sign of compromise, a demanding display of fruitful talent is heard on the jagged Tone Dogs’ track "(When George Bush Was Head of The) C.I.A.", which embodies Denio's unconventional rhythms and crafty musicianship. "Ambaraba Ci Ci Co Co" incorporates world beat percussion with a stimulating pulse, exemplifying Denio’s later work. Denio’s distinctive compositions are rich in variety as well as remarkably unique, clearly benefitting from her ability to manipulate a variety of sounds. You may be shocked by your lack of familiarity with Denio's 12+ year, globe-spanning career; Fortunately, Unit Circle Rekkids has provided you with an intimate retrospective of this amazing individual’s musical career -- a compilation that's bold, yet sensitive, exotic and uncompromising and overall, a genuinely pleasurable listening experience.

Amy Denio
Greatest Hits
Unit Circle
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