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For the Moment

by The Margaret Slovak Quartet

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    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

    This download also includes pdf liner notes, text about the inspiration behind each song, photos and original artwork by Margaret Slovak.
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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Colorful 6 panel digipak with original artwork by Margaret Slovak; includes photos, liner notes, text describing the inspiration behind each composition, credits and acknowledgements.

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    Get all 4 Margaret Slovak releases available on Bandcamp and save 25%.

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Charissa 04:54
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Flowers for Marie 06:47
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November or April 04:59
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Twice 04:26
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Face of a Face 06:43
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Seventro/For the Moment 06:30
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O Solo Mole 05:26
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O'Keeffeness 05:14
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Margaret Slovak's quartet CD, "For the Moment," features eight of her lyrical original compositions: six quartet pieces, one guitar/piano duo song and one solo guitar track. This CD was originally recorded in New York City in November, 1989; it was released in November, 2007. In 2023, the CD package was updated to a digipak format. The NYC-based quartet consists of Margaret Slovak on electric guitar, along with the extraordinary pianist Fred Hersch, the amazing acoustic bassist Michael Formanek, and the wonderful drummer Michael Sarin.

Some selected reviews of "For the Moment":

“Undertones - MARGARET SLOVAK QUARTET: For the Moment. Recorded in 1989 with pianist Fred Hersch, bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Michael Sarin, this previously unreleased gem showcases guitarist Margaret Slovak’s delicate, deliberate lines, warm tone and lyrical touch along with her painterly compositional style. The introspective solo guitar piece “Twice” and luminous quartet numbers like “Charissa” and “Face of a Face” show an early Pat Metheny influence while the probing “November or April” and swinging title track are in the Jim Hall-John Abercrombie camp.”
— Bill Milkowski: JAZZTIMES

“The Margaret Slovak Quartet: For the Moment. All four musicians share a similar aesthetic approach that helps create a quiet album that's most intriguing parts are subtle and require attentive listening. Slovak's guitar tone is clear and ringing and her tone is gentle and lyrical... I find the quartet's concept of time and rhythm to be the album's most interesting element. Their approach is reminiscent of Bill Evans' trio with Paul Motion and Scott LaFaro...”
— Chris Robinson: EARSHOT JAZZ

“For the Moment: Margaret Slovak, guitar. In 1989, four years before her move to Portland, guitarist Margaret Slovak entered a New York City recording studio to do a quartet album with Fred Hersch, piano; Michael Formanek, bass; and Michael Sarin, drums. Through the 1990's, she shopped it to countless labels, most of whom were swallowed up by larger outfits. Hence, this recording of eight beautifully crafted Slovak originals finally sees the light of day in 2008. Since the time of this session, Fred Hersch has emerged as one of the brilliant pianists of the day, so one would have to believe that Margaret Slovak must feel a real sense of pride in this work. And well she should. Slovak always showers love and respect on the guitar for the elegant instrument that it can be...when in the right hands. And Fred Hersch's exquisite accompaniment and solo work on the album signal what was just around the corner for him. There is a delicate sense of intricacy and depth to these meetings of guitar and piano, suggesting that Slovak and Hersch found a real simpatico musical bond. You can hear it in the music.”
— George Fendel: JAZZSCENE MAGAZINE

credits

released November 1, 2007

Margaret Slovak - electric guitar, composer
Fred Hersch - piano
Michael Formanek - bass
Michael Sarin - drums

All music composed by Margaret Slovak, Slovak Music BMI.

Recorded live-to-2-track DAT on November 20th and 21st, 1989 at Manhattan Recording Company, Inc., New York, NY; engineered by A.T. Michael MacDonald; assistant engineering by Phil Klum; mastered by A.T. Michael MacDonald at AlgoRhythms, New York, NY on November 20th, 2006; produced by Margaret Slovak; cover drawing and booklet painting by Margaret Slovak; CD design by Amy Johnson at Lift Communications, Portland, OR; CD digipak 2023 redesign by Donny Phillips for KIHL Studio; photos of Margaret by Hiroshi Iwaya, Portland, OR; New York band photo by Phil Klum. Fred Hersch appears courtesy of Palmetto Records.

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Margaret Slovak Austin, Texas

Guitarist and composer Margaret Slovak's original music is a blend of jazz, classical and world music styles. Margaret received her BFA in Music from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA, and studied with John Abercrombie, Dale Bruning and Ralph Towner. Margaret lived and played in NYC for many years, and toured in Europe, Canada and throughout the US. She has released 4 CDs of her music. ... more

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