The Mutual Admiration Society is a project directed by David Alt, who provides the compositions and arrangements, as well the clarinet playing, and general suasion.
Wendell Hanna is our star bassonist, who teaches as San Francisco State University and plays with the Berkeley Opera.
Aeion Duckett is our original charismatic vocalist.
We are happy to now have Lisa Engelken singing with us.
Carl Herder plays bass, and how.
Everyone is enjoying the beauty of Eric Hunter's flute playing.
Influences
Nat King Cole Trio, Maurice Ravel, Abbey Lincoln, Duke Ellington
The Mutual Admiration Org is glorious and beautiful coherent musical expression.
David Alt has led (and co-led) many ensembles in various shades of avant-garde and edginess, such as the Lydian People's Front, and his currenht trio, Alt Tal, as well as many other groups without CD credits.
The Mutual Admiration Org enjoys compositions with lyrics and full chordal expression.
