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"Small Dream Ada - Golden Propeller"

On Ninth and Lincoln's last effort, Static Line, leader and composer Tyler Gilmore moved away from the standard big-band form and went in a different direction, one inspired by twentieth-century composers and minimalism. Now he's lending his innovative composing and arranging skills to indie chamber group Small Dream Ada, which is highlighted by Alaina Ferris's stunning vocals. The Apollo Chamber Brass Quintet and Ninth and Lincoln guitarist Matt Fuller and vibraphonist Greg Harris also contribute to Ada's four-song EP, resulting in textural elements similar to those found on Static Line that work remarkably well with Ferris's singing. At times ethereal and dreamy, Golden Propeller is a gorgeous collaboration. - Denver Westword


"Small Dream Ada - Golden Propeller"

On Ninth and Lincoln's last effort, Static Line, leader and composer Tyler Gilmore moved away from the standard big-band form and went in a different direction, one inspired by twentieth-century composers and minimalism. Now he's lending his innovative composing and arranging skills to indie chamber group Small Dream Ada, which is highlighted by Alaina Ferris's stunning vocals. The Apollo Chamber Brass Quintet and Ninth and Lincoln guitarist Matt Fuller and vibraphonist Greg Harris also contribute to Ada's four-song EP, resulting in textural elements similar to those found on Static Line that work remarkably well with Ferris's singing. At times ethereal and dreamy, Golden Propeller is a gorgeous collaboration. - Denver Westword


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Golden Propeller. EP. Released On iTunes, Amazon.com, and Spotify September 17th, 2012.

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“The gorgeous, ethereal sounds of musician/singer/composer Alaina Ferris make the experience truly special.”
Adam R. Burnett, nytheatre.com

“Tyler Gilmore is lending his innovative composing and arranging skills to indie chamber group Small Dream Ada, which is highlighted by Alaina Ferris‘s stunning vocals. [...] At times ethereal and dreamy, Golden Propeller is a gorgeous collaboration.”
Jon Solomon, Westword Backbeat

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Led by vocalist/poet Alaina Ferris, indie chamber group Small Dream Ada is a darkly hued journey through the subconscious. Akin to artists such as Julia Holter, Hanne Hukkleberg, and Fiona Apple, Small Dream Ada’s Golden Propeller features progressive song forms, and an expanded palette of brass quintet, electronics, and a rock quartet.

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Formed by poet Alaina Ferris and jazz composer Tyler Gilmore, Small Dream began as a studio collaboration with the album as an end goal. After positive reception, Gilmore and Ferris relocated to the east coast and formed the live group with Mike Beck, Marty Fowler, Matt Schlatter, and Pier Luigi Salami.

Gilmore and Ferris draw on both musical and literary influences: Steve Reich, Bjork, John Hollenbeck; Eleni Sikelianos, J.D. Salinger, and Nabakov, whose book 'Ada' influenced the band's name.

Small Dream Ada has most recently performed in New York venues Rockwood Music Hall, Dixon Place, Cameo Gallery, Lolita Bar, Pete’s Candy Store,Tea Lounge, and Entwine.