Stairway to the Stars

Stairway to the Stars is presented in tribute to astronomer/educator/humanist Carl Sagan (1934-1996). CD co-producer J.O. Spaak's arrangement features an introduction which traces the evolution of the universe from the violence of the "Big Bang" to the relative harmony of the celestial workings we perceive today. The actual standard, a popular song from decades ago, is presented in a lighthearted manner to evoke the joy of aquiring knowledge (one might even dare say, "the romance of science") that Dr. Sagan sought to share with the general public.

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Richard Boulger - trumpet

J.O. "King Gong" Spaak - Guest Artist - Chau Gong, Napalese ting-Sha

Kris Jensen - tenor saxophone, flute

Brian Pearl - piano

Ranaan L. Meyer - bass

Dan Weiss - drums