The second full length album by Canada based pals David Lavoie and Carson Tworow. Forging ahead in the world of jazz today, "Teardown" is a clear evolutionary path forward from their debut effort "Urban Repurpose". Inspired by the urban landscape of Western Canada, where heritage homes are rarely preserved but instead "torn down" to be replaced by the brand new and shiny. Our urban space is changing at a rapid pace, let Lavoie and Tworow present a provocative musical commentary on a complex topic.

released September 27, 2024

Trumpets, Guitars, Bass, Trombone, Flute, Production and Sound Design by David Lavoie
Drums, Production, Sound Design and Synthesizers by Carson Tworow
Additional Production, Synthesizers and Sound Design on "Cypress" by Luke Smit
Saxophone on "Eden" and "Unbothered" by Nate Waters
Mixed by Chris Dadge at Child Stone Studios
Mastering by Gus Elg at Sky Onion Mastering
Artwork by Jae Polgar and Morgan Otto
Vinyl and Tape Design by Jae Polgar

VINYL / TAPE

Teardown

Eden

Mantra

Cypress

Blindside

Maybe It's Overrated

Refraction

Unbothered

The Slabs

Where Are you Going

Hot Commodity

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