We All Break
Path of Seven Colors
(2021)

“We All Break” is award-winning filmmaker Mimi Chakarova’s 50-minute film showcasing the music and collaborative process of Ches Smith’s We All Break during the making of the album “Path of Seven Colors.”

Credits

Sirene Dantor Rene: vocals
Miguel Zenón: alto saxophone
Matt Mitchell: piano
Nick Dunston: bass
Daniel Brevil: tanbou and vocals
Fanfan Jean-Guy Rene: tanbou and vocals
Markus Schwartz: tanbou and vocals
Ches Smith: drums, percussion and vocals

Music composed by Ches Smith (Preposterous Bee Music, BMI)
Song lyrics and melodies by Daniel Brevil (BMI) and traditional

Produced by David Breskin

Recorded and mixed by Ron Saint Germain

2020 session recorded in February at Power Station New England
Assisted by Patrick Smith and Evan Bakke

Mixed at Saint’s Place
Mastered by Scott Hull

Album photography by Mimi Chakarova
Feature-length documentary shot and directed by Mimi Chakarova

Drums and drum art by Jérôme “Junior” Siméon
Translation assistance by Markus Schwartz and Daniel Brevil
Design and layout by Spottswood Erving & July Creek for Janky Defense

Ches would like to thank Sirene Dantor, Nick, Matt, Miguel, Daniel, Fanfan, Markus, and all the people in their lives who support them. Special thanks to David Breskin for his astounding generosity with his time and energy, and to Ron Saint Germain for working so diligently and thoughtfully to capture the sound. Thank you Miya and Zane Osaki, Chelsea Hadley, Isabel Breskin, Mimi Chakarova, Hélène Goupil, Franck Desire, Kebyesou, Tim Berne, Mary Halvorson, Gran Chemen Cultural Center, The Haitian Creole Language Institute, Fanmi Asòtò, and Troupe Makandal (you’ll always be with us, Frisner!).

This album would not have been possible without support from The Shifting Foundation.