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An audiovisual release curated by composer-trumpeter Volker Goetze and artist Sam Samore. Inspired by stories of Staten Island offering new perspectives. In 2014 Volker Goetze moved to New York City’s last undiscovered neighborhood – the secret island – Staten Island. SAM SAMORE ART | VOLKER GOETZE COMPOSITIONS Volker Goetze - Trumpets Oran Etkin - Clarinet Nick Dunston - Double Bass Richie Barshay - Drums Recording studio- Avatar Studios, NYC Jim Anderson - Sound Engineer Johannes Gottschick - Mastering Engineer All rights reserved © 2020 Weitblick Media Special thanks to Sam Samore, Gena Mimozo, Monica Valenzuela, Elizabeth Bennett, Diane Velletri, Janice Monger, Jennifer Ciarleglio, Katie Cox, David Johnston, Palma Mingozzi, June, Kristin Wallace, Meg Ventrudo, Katie Mazzari, Amy Desiato, Jim Anderson, Tino Passante, Rachel Somma, Melissa West, Lorie Honor, Tom Matteo, Jennifer Sammartino, Dawn Daniels, Rosemarie Furno and Lisa Dahl. Endless thanks to my wife Theresa, my daughter Devika, my mother Ruth, and my in-laws Francis and Rosamoo Thanjan. “Tennis Racquet” courtesy of Alice Austen House. Special thanks to Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, the Staten Island Museum and the Alice Austen House. Secret Island is made possible by a DCA Premier Grant from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Special thanks to the Turtle Bay Music School for providing their space for composing and rehearsing the music. The compositions were created with the support of the EtM Con Edison Composers’ Residency, administered by Exploring the Metropolis. The EtM Con Edison Composers’ Residency is funded by Consiolidated Edison, The Amphion Foundation, the George L. Shields Foundation, AOH Foundation, DJ McManus Foundation, The Reed Foundation and individuals.