Weights and Measures

Nathan Hanson and Chris Bates

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Musicians

Nathan Hanson – soprano and tenor saxophones
Chris Bates – double bass

Plasticity 04:28
Valuate, Reckon 04:55
Pit Oneself Against 04:56
I Know That I Have Nature On My Side 04:46
The Eighth of Suvenary 04:33
One Turn of the Dial 05:10
Hymn of Blessing (For Dennis Gonzalez) 07:22
Not the Whole Story 04:40

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After three decades of playing together, saxophonist Nathan Hanson and bassist Chris Bates release their first record. Recorded in a 100 year old church, the improvised compositions were largely inspired by the writings of John Nystrom who proposed a new system of weights, arithmetic, music notation and timekeeping in the 19th Century. Weights and Measures is a document that quantifies a response to the losses and the blessings, and the disorientation of the moment.

released January 27, 2023

Credits

All pieces spontaneously composed by Nathan Hanson (Hansonic Publishing, ASCAP) and Chris Bates (Chrisbass Music, BMI).

Engineered and mixed by Caleb Anderson
Mastered by David Bates at 1100fps

Recorded at Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill, St. Paul, MN on March 29, 2021
Cover art: “One Turn of the Dial” by Lara Hanson / larahanson.com
Artist photo by Benny Moreno
Layout by Jamie Breiwick at B Side Graphics

Nathan Hanson thanks Lara and Rafael Hanson, Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill, Benny Moreno, Jesse Goin.

Chris Bates thanks LeeAnn, Otis and Colin, for constant love and support. Dave and JT Bates for brotherly gifts as we journey through the world together. All my musical friends and extended family who inspire me daily. Extra special thanks to Kent McLagan for building my ‘forever bass’ recorded here with Roswell and DPA Microphones.

Gratitude to Dennis Gonzalez.

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“Chris Bates ‘Good Vibes Trio’ - Over the past few years, Bates has been on fire, playing in multiple bands, showing up on MPR podcasts, emerging as a leader and making two exceptional albums: 2012's ‘Chris Bates' Red 5: New Hope’ and now this. - Pamela Espeland - MinnPost

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“…bassist Chris Bates’ album “New Hope” stands out like the Hope diamond among this year’s local CD gems.” -Tom Surowicz - Star Tribune

“New Hope is a stunning nine-song collection charged with emotion and a heartfelt ambition to let the music be fulfilling in and of itself.” - Natalie Gallagher - City Pages

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“‘Let’ starts with a pseudo-classical melody showcasing Chris Bates’ beautiful arco bow work” - Return of Slide Huxtable

“…on Kelly Rossum’s ‘Line’ bassist Chris Bates plays a critical role in holding together the loose limbed sound of the ensemble; his sound is elastic and spacious, present but not obtrusive. - Jeff Dayton-Johnson - All About Jazz

“The Bates Brothers are endowed not merely with well-honed chops but with an exquisite sensitivity to one another’s labors that could only come from living and playing together for twelve or more years. This is definitely not a recording that could have been made by a quickly assembled cast of all stars.” - Samuel Chell - All About Jazz

“Chris Bates’ ‘Solid Liquid’ is a highlight of the album, combing expressive Ellington voicings in the winds with bass and percussion underpinnings akin to the support the Maestro once received from the likes of Blanton and Greer.” - JazzTimes

“Then the wonderful quartet ‘How Birds Work’… even when Chris is standing still, he’s not standing still, he’s up on the balls of his feet, swaying, smiling, nodding his head, dancing with his bass.” – MPLS/St Paul Magazine

Chris Bates
3054 Boone Ave N
New Hope, MN 55427 USA

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