Jonathon Crompton’s Cantata No. 1: An Island Seen and Felt is a heartfelt reflection on his boyhood in the Australian Surf Coast, reconciling past and present, and finding peace as an expat in New York, yearning for home.
A leading composer, saxophonist, and scholar based at Columbia University, Crompton has developed a unique voice through his intimate knowledge of Renaissance counterpoint, impressionist-inspired composition, and jazz improvisation. This groundbreaking work is simultaneously a reflection of the contemporary New York art music scene and deeply rooted in history. The album features an ensemble of leading artists from New York’s classical, early music, and jazz scenes, including Aine Hakamatsuka and Rachel Mikol (sopranos), James Wengrow (guitar), a string quartet, and electroacoustic ambience. It was recorded at Greyfade studio with Grammy-winning engineer and producer Joseph Branciforte.
Composed by Jonathon Crompton
Jonathon Crompton - alto saxophone
James Wengrow - electric guitar
Aine Hakamatsuka & Rachel Mikol - soprano
Masha Polishchuk & Kate Goddard - violin
Kiley Rowe - viola
Maria Jeffers - cello
Recorded/mixed/mastered by Joseph Branciforte at Greyfade Studios, Brooklyn, NY, March 2024
Produced by Jonathon Crompton & Joseph Branciforte
Cover and single design by Jonathon Crompton
Single cover photo by Kevan way
Calligraphy by Aser One
Text - selected stanzas of Psalm 18
Released on Amica Records May 2025
Made in USA
Price is excluding 10% GST which will be applied at checkout if applicable
Jonathon Crompton’s Cantata No. 1: An Island Seen and Felt is a heartfelt reflection on his boyhood in the Australian Surf Coast, reconciling past and present, and finding peace as an expat in New York, yearning for home.
A leading composer, saxophonist, and scholar based at Columbia University, Crompton has developed a unique voice through his intimate knowledge of Renaissance counterpoint, impressionist-inspired composition, and jazz improvisation. This groundbreaking work is simultaneously a reflection of the contemporary New York art music scene and deeply rooted in history. The album features an ensemble of leading artists from New York’s classical, early music, and jazz scenes, including Aine Hakamatsuka and Rachel Mikol (sopranos), James Wengrow (guitar), a string quartet, and electroacoustic ambience. It was recorded at Greyfade studio with Grammy-winning engineer and producer Joseph Branciforte.
Composed by Jonathon Crompton
Jonathon Crompton - alto saxophone
James Wengrow - electric guitar
Aine Hakamatsuka & Rachel Mikol - soprano
Masha Polishchuk & Kate Goddard - violin
Kiley Rowe - viola
Maria Jeffers - cello
Recorded/mixed/mastered by Joseph Branciforte at Greyfade Studios, Brooklyn, NY, March 2024
Produced by Jonathon Crompton & Joseph Branciforte
Cover and single design by Jonathon Crompton
Single cover photo by Kevan way
Calligraphy by Aser One
Text - selected stanzas of Psalm 18
Released on Amica Records May 2025
Made in USA
Price is excluding 10% GST which will be applied at checkout if applicable
