Blue Cranes - Swim (2013)

Blue Cranes are a key player in the Portland, Oregon creative music/DIY scene and are a microcosm of what post-jazz has become at the regional level as a result of bands like The Bad Plus, The Claudia Quintet, Happy Apple, Dave Douglas and others. The individual members of the band bring a unique array of experiences to the group, including work with The Decemberists, Laura Veirs, AU, Rebecca Gates, Laura Gibson, Ethan Rose, Black Prairie, and Spoon. Swim, produced by The Decemberists' bassist Nate Query, highlights the band's song-centered aesthetic.