Houle’s first solo recording since his highly acclaimed Aerials (Drip Audio), Meditations explores the uncharted sonic territories of the basset clarinet. These improvisations and compositions represent a new chapter in the clarinetist’s impressive catalog, revealing a mesmerizing melodic sense inspired by the gorgeous acoustics of the Chiesa Parrocchiale di Cabbio, near Lugano. Beautifully captured by master sound engineer Lara Persia, Houle’s performance is at times intimate, drawing the listener as close to the instrument as one could imagine, and at times forceful and emotionally charged.