“Combining profound humility with a tectonic technique, Welch approaches the saxophone family as a transmaterial collaboration, an alloy of sound and soul.” -All About Jazz
Featuring 2 long-form pieces, including "Puhpohwee" for solo saxophone and "Concepción Picciotto" for an 11 member ensemble (mezzo soprano vocalist, saxophone section, string trio and rhythm section), “the ink around it” explores the vibrant, lush abundance of the natural world and the human interference within the biodiversity that threatens our one, beautiful earth-home. Available online via bandcamp