Threshold CRATB Composition
Threshold was a composition by Charlie Rivera and Ezra Cruz, recorded by CRATB as the fourth track on the 2027 album Everything Loud and Tender. Written the night Charlie fainted in rehearsal, the track featured Charlie and Ezra trading saxophone and trumpet solos around a recurring six-note motif that fractured and reformed.
The CRATB composition was distinct from “Threshold (for Solo Left Hand)”, a solo-piano work by Jacob Keller.
Musical Content
“Threshold” was an intense, technically demanding work built around the interplay between Charlie’s saxophone, Ezra’s trumpet, and the fracturing and reforming motif. Riley Mercer played guitar, Peter Liu played bass, Jacob Keller played keyboards, and an unnamed drummer completed the studio ensemble.
Recordings
- Everything Loud and Tender (2027), track four—CRATB.
Live Performances
The work became a recurring live showcase for Charlie and Ezra.
Related Entries
- Charlie Rivera
- Charlie Rivera (Career and Legacy)
- Ezra Cruz
- Ezra Cruz (Career and Legacy)
- Charlie Rivera and the Band (CRATB)
- Everything Loud and Tender
- Threshold (for Solo Left Hand) - Composition
- Ezra Cruz and Charlie Rivera