Schlumpf combines his myriad of influences to craft expressive, complex chamber pieces that marry the sophisticated intricacies of Jazz with the studied nuance of modern...

Schlumpf combines his myriad of influences to craft expressive, complex chamber pieces that marry the sophisticated intricacies of Jazz with the studied nuance of modern classical. These 3 pieces-December Rains (piano), Clarinet Trio (clarinet, cello, piano) and Summer Circle (String Quartet), blend Schlumpf's traditional experiences with his penchant for the post-modern and improvisational, painting him as a composer who knows the strengths of these instruments and how they bring them to life.