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Key West composer and former Washingtonian Hal Howland is pleased to announce the release of his new retrospective jazz CD, 10 YEARS IN 5 DAYS. Called "eloquent, modern, first-class" by STEREO REVIEW and awarded Best Jazz Recording and Best Debut Recording (and nominated Best Small Jazz Ensemble, Best New Artist, Best Song, and Best Record Design) by the Washington Area Music Association, this timeless music features seven of D.C.?s finest players. The CD includes eight Howland compositions and two by Tom Reed. 10 YEARS IN 5 DAYS was recorded and mixed by Bob Dawson at Bias Studios, Springfield, Virginia, in 1984, 1985, and 1988. The title track was remixed by Jim Robeson at Bias in 2003. The pristine original tapes were digitally remastered by Charlie Pilzer at Airshow Mastering, Springfield, in 2003. 10 YEARS IN 5 DAYS features cover art by Key West painter Janet Mueller. Prints of Mueller?s painting JAZZ GUYZ are available for purchase as giclée on canvas, from an edition of 500, measuring 30" X 24", stretched, varnished, signed, and numbered by the artist. See the CD booklet for ordering information. The European cover design of 10 YEARS IN 5 DAYS is by Key West graphic artist Bob Bender. The CD was manufactured by Oasis CD Manufacturing, Sperryville, Virginia.