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A multi-faceted performer, Randolph has woven a collection of compositions which incorporate a jazz/blues foundation with classical and world music flavors. Using a variety of non-traditional instrumentation, including, Russian balalaika, Indian Shenai, mandolin, bassoon, viola, and a variety of ethnic percussion, Randolph creates pieces with numerous melodies and counter-melodies to bring a rich, full texture to his music. All acoustic instruments, with vibes and marimbas replacing tradional piano parts, the core of the band includes classical/acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, trombone, violin, sax and flute. Mostly an instrumental CD, a 6 person chorus is utilized as another element to these songs. Each song has it's own story. quot;Leaving Bagdadquot; is a symbolic anti-war statement in which the chorus sings in Farsi (Persian). quot;94quot; is primarily written in the time signature of 9/4 with changes to 3/4 and 4/4. quot;Old Guardquot; is a salute to the men and women of the Army's 3rd infantry (who he had the pleasure of working with last year) And quot;Mumbai Tearsquot; a lament to the tragedy of 2008, which uses 5 different Indian flutes/horns and Indian Tablas, with North Indian vocal styles. Randolph's style, which has been referred to as quot;Euphonic Jazzquot; delivers a global musical journey, that has been critically acclaimed as a quot;must havequot; CD.