Daring Distortions was born from uncertainty. All I knew was that the saxophone quartet would be my substance of choice. Like many pieces, I began with an arbitrary set of pitches that formed a unique scale. It sounded off-kilter, menacing, even bluesy. From this set, I found a twisted groove that became the genesis for melodies just as skewed, at times even maniacal. The energy of the piece drives forward, moving from tight syncopations to boisterous cadenzas.

The mood that emerged was sly and scheming, almost suave. It reminded me of my younger self—taunting and, at times, diabolical toward my little brother, Paul. Typical sibling antics. Though I was generally a reserved child, I carried a quiet streak of mischief.
I hope you’ll forgive me, dear brother.

– From the composer