Invert, the “upside down” string quartet featuring cellists Steven Berson and Chris George, violinist Helen Yee, and violist Chris Jenkins, is proud to announce the release of its new full length third CD, “The Strange Parade,” (Inverted Music). This CD is a fresh departure, even for this already alternative string quartet. It contains fourteen pieces that showcase the group's distinctive mix of compositions and improvisations by members of the band. Also included is Invert’s own arrangement of Japanese composer Shigeru Umebayashi’s “Yumeji’s Theme,” familiar to many as the haunting music from Wong Kar Wai’s movie, “In The Mood For Love.”

What sets “The Strange Parade” apart from their previous recordings is the inclusion of two cuts that feature Roberto Juan Rodriguez on drums. Invert’s often groove-driven music gets an extra rhythmic boost from Rodriguez on the songs “Dog Days” and “The Peak.” This talented drummer has performed with Ruben Blades, Lester Bowie, T-Bone Burnett, Randy Brecker, Paquito D’Rive