AVAILABLE RELEASES BY

JOHN SUTTON

1.Bitter Victory 01:36

2.Faultlines (Trio) 02:46

3.The Key 00:58

4.Punctuated 03:24

5.Ignis Fatuus 00:53

6.Premonition 04:18

7.Stage Fright 00:47

8.Resolute 04:19

9.Faultline 02:17

10.Mandala (Official Trailer) 01:34

11.Chase (bonus) 02:08

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This album is the original music score from "Mandala", Soft Cage Films' 2017 production and the final of the three short films that comprise the series, "Human Capital".

The music constitutes the inner life of the film's central character: a longtime high school janitor whose knowledge of the building thrusts him into reluctant leadership during a crisis at a political event hosted at the school. This crisis leaves him on a course within the fever dream of panic around him to prevent his worst fears from manifesting and to cling desperately to truth itself as it vanishes into his otherworldly surroundings.

for more information about these films and more please visit www.softcagefilms.com

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released February 5, 2021

Recorded at Experimental Sound Studio, Chicago
October 11, 2017
Engineered by Alex Inglizian
Mixed & Mastered by John Sutton

Keefe Jackson- Tenor Saxophone
Ben Lamar Gay- Cornet/Effects
Dave Miller- Electric Guitar
Paul Giallorenzo- Synthesizers & Fender Rhodes
Macie Stewart- Amplified Violin/Effects
John Sutton- Electric Bass
Mikel Patrick Avery- Drums, Cymbals, Bells

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Alina’s Theme (Main Theme) 01:52

Crossing Out the Days (Montage Music) 00:50

Alina’s Drive (Sewn Shut) 02:00

Taken From Me (End Credits) 02:33

Breaking Trailer Music 01:20

Every Local News Theme 00:25

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This album is the original music score from "Breaking", Soft Cage Films' 2016 production and the second of the three short films to comprise the "Anthropology Anthology".



The music constitutes the inner life of the film's central character: a devoted mother to her son and caretaker to her vain and controlling mother in law. She is a professional caretaker to the children and house of a wealthy local politician. With all of her energy focused on the care of others, she finds herself caught beneath the wheel as she is pushed to the brink by internal and external pressures that build to a breaking point.


For more information about these films and more please visit:
www.softcagefilms.com

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released January 11, 2020

Gomeh Barak- Trumpet
Ben Lamar Gay- Cornet
Keefe Jackson- Tenor & Sopranino Saxophones
Dave Miller- Electric Guitar
John Sutton- Double Bass
Mikel Patrick Avery- Drums

Recorded on October 3, 2016 at Experimental Sound Studios
Chicago, IL
Engineered by Alex Inglizian
Mixed & Mastered by John Sutton

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1. Khan's Blues (Trailer Music) 01:20

2. Toward the Light (with Cowboy Yells) 01:08

3. El Gary 01:10

4. The Code 04:23

5. Pacing Maria (feat. Dave Miller) 00:30

6. Khan's Blues 02:52

7. Firefly 02:01

8. To the Gallows (feat. Dave Miller) 00:49

9. March to the Sea 01:41

10. Improvisation 1 (feat. Dave Miller) 01:24

11. Visitation (feat. Dave Miller) 01:45

12. Lucia (feat. Dave Miller) 03:17

13. Improvisation 2 (feat. Dave Miller) 07:04

14.  Lasso Commercial 00:42

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This album is the original music score from "Pilgrim", Soft Cage's 2015 production and the first of the three short films to comprise the "Anthropology Anthology".


The music constitutes the inner life of the film's central character: a West African immigrant who believes he is the final figure of the frontier upholding classic cowboy values as he drives his taxi around Chicago and wields justice as he sees fit.


for more information about these films and more please visit www.softcagefilms.com

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released December 1, 2020

Recorded at Trap Door Theater, Chicago

May 27, 2015

Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by John Sutton

Keefe Jackson- Tenor Saxophone

Michael Nearpass- Trombone

Aaron Shapiro- Electric Guitar

Eric Van Orman- Electric Guitar

John Sutton- Bass

Mikel Patrick Avery- Drums, Cymbals, Slide Whistle

Dave Miller- Electric Guitar

Gary Damico- Pump Organ

David Holcombe- Acoustic Guitar

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1. Graffito 01:35

2. Stiletto 04:09

3. Street Scenes 06:13

4. Faux Chapeau- Instrumental 02:09

5. Faux Chapeau 02:18

6. Light Murder Chat 00:25

7. Le Premier Coup 02:30

8. Blue Ribbon Chat 00:31

9. Electric Coup 08:29

10. Otha 00:43

11. How It Ends 00:29

12. If You See Anything, Say Anything 02:43

13. Lorelei 01:24

14. Lorelei II 01:11

15. Down the Alley 00:50

16. Down the Electric 01:32

17. Fields of Vision 01:09

18. Fields of Variation 01:11

19. The Falls 02:06

20. Graffito II 01:29

21. Flute Strut 00:31

22. Dixie Interlude 00:43

23. Tap Dancing 01:00

24. Tempo de Strut 00:22

25. Stiletto Alto 01:35

26. Electric 3 01:11

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Film composer and jazz bassist John Sutton's debut album as a bandleader, Graffito. Like the film by the same name, the Graffito album invites the listener into the process with behind-the-scenes banter, false starts, irreverence, and palpable joy.

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released December 20, 2019

Recorded at Collaboraction Theatre, Chicago
July 16 & 17, 2014
Danny Rockett- Recording Engineer
Mixed & Mastered by John Sutton

John Sutton- Guitar, Bass, Cello, Voice
Anthony Bruno- Alto Sax, Flute
Keefe Jackson- Bass Clarinet
Chris Lawrence- Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Mikel Patrick Avery- Drums, Cymbals, Slide Whistle
David Holcombe- Guitar
David Steiger- Bass, Guitar
Samual R. Scranton- Drums
Antonio Brunetti- Drums

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APPEARS ON

By VINE STREET ALTERNATIVE

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released July 8, 2021


Karel vanBeekom - tenor saxophone
John Sutton - bass
Jon Wert - drums

written & arranged by Vine Street Alternative
recorded at Backyard Cat Studios
mixed at Conveyor in Brooklyn

Cover artwork by Harry Brenner

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By THE SAXSQUATCH, JOHN SUTTON, MATT SMALLIGAN

1.Spirits Rejoice 13:28

2. Bemsha Swing 7:34

3. Mood Indigo 4:27

4. Ghosts 21:12

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released July 13, 2021

The Saxsquatch - Saxophone, mic hits
John Sutton - Bass
Matt Smalligan - Drums

Recorded in secret by Maggie Heeren in June of 2021
Mixed by Jeremy Ruggles
Mastered by Maggie Heeren

Cover Art by Lyz Luidens of Prankster Press

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By VINE STREET ALTERNATIVE

1. Boffo 02:59

2. Floodgates 03:43

3. Scare Tactics 03:24

4. 16 Tons 03:19

5. Those Were The Days 00:54

6. Bronco Busters 03:34

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released August 1, 2020

Karel vanBeekom: Tenor Saxophone
John Sutton: Double Bass
Jon Wert: Drums and percussion

Recorded at Shape Shoppe Studios in Chicago, IL
August 18th & 19th, 2019

Engineering & Mixing by Nick Broste
Mastering by Dan Pierson
Cover Artwork by Harry Brenner
Album Layout by John Sutton

Tracks 1 & 2 composed by John Sutton Make Things Make Noise (BMI)
Tracks 3 & 6 composed by Karel vanBeekom (BMI)
16 Tons by Merle Travis
Those Were The Days by Adams/Strouse

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by MIKEL PATRICK AVERY

1. wind-UP 05:10

2. Mother Jody 02:14

3. ...machine (free) 04:07

4. Toon in 3/4 06:08

5. fisher-priceless 03:41

6. DOTS 03:44

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Soundtrack to the film PLAY
Created by interdisciplinary artist, Mikel Patrick Avery (USA)

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released July 18, 2018

Music and Arrangements by: Mikel Patrick Avery
Recorded live in Chicago, IL

Ben Lamar Gay-cornet
Anthony Bruno-tenor saxophone
John Sutton-double bass
Nick Alvarez-drums
Tomeka Reid-cello
Jason Stein-bass clarinet
Rajiv Halim-soprano
Macie Stewart-guitar
Christian Gillingham-double bass
Dustin Laurenzi-flute
Leroy Bach-guitar
Mikel Patrick Avery-various

Audio Samples for Fisher-Priceless provided by:
Theaster Gates, Joshua Abrams, Rob Mazurek, Andy Pratt, MPA

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by MIKEL PATRICK AVERY

1. NEIGHBORS (feat. Ben Paterson) 02:40

2. OSHKOSH (feat. Chris White) 02:14

3. KEGLERS KORNER (feat. Jeremy Kahn) 02:57

4. MU-PET (feat. Alexis Lanier) 03:00

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Music for 1/2 Size Piano
Recorded in MONO, on 1/4 inch tape for inferior quality.

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released June 1, 2014

Mikel Patrick Avery- drums/compositions
John Sutton- bass
Ben Paterson- piano (trk 1)
Chris White- piano (trk 2)
Jeremy Kahn- piano (trk 3)
Alexis Lanier- piano (trk 4)

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by RANA SANTACRUZ

1El Chapulin

2 Cumbia de la Serpiente

3 Lo Unico que Quiero

4 Noches de Lluvia

5 Deseos de un Hombre Muerto

6 La Plaza de la Flor

7 Por Ahi

8 Marinero de Ley

9 Lobo

10 Te Quiero ver Llorar

11 Tiliches


Love stories…

by TAMMY MCCANN feat. LAURENCE HOBGOOD


1. On Green Dolphin Street

2. Don't Explain

3. Watch What Happens

4. Old Devil Moon

5. Easy Living

6. Lullaby of Birdland

7. Daydream

8. Like Someone in Love

9. I'll Remember April

10. Skylark

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Release date: September 1, 2014

Label: JTMusic

Tammy McCann- vocals

Laurence Hobgood- piano/arranger

John Sutton- double bass

Samuel Jewell- drums

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by RANA SANTACRUZ

1YO SE

2 OJITOS DE MAGUEY

3 MARIQUITA

4 DEJALA ENTRAR

5 NO PUEDO MAS

6 CAJITA DE BARRO

7 SI NO ESTAS

8 EL FUNERAL DE TACHO

9 GUAJOLOTE Y PAVORREAL

10 CANCIÓN DE CUNA

11 YA ME VOY

12 EL RANCHERO PUNK

13 LOOPITA