Johnson, D.-Dark Wing (SP)-M/VC

Dark Wing by David Johnson is a duet for cello and four mallet 4.6 octave marimba (low E). Dark Wing shares its name with a group that is a collaboration between David Johnson and Persian percussionist/Ney player Houman Pourmehdi. Joined by bassist Ivan Johnson they have formed a unique improvising trio. Inspired by their love for intimate improvisation, like one would find in a traditional jazz piano trio, with the percussion and flute sounds from Persian music, they have created a new ensemble that plays original music by David Johnson as well drawing from Persian composers.