Lampo: Homeless Again

The Chicago Reader informs us about Lampo once again being without a space.

Normally this is the time of year I look forward to learning Lampo’s fall lineup. One of the midwest’s greatest advocates for experimental music, Lampo has been presenting dynamic work, often in exclusive U.S. engagements, from some of the world’s most important sound artists and musicians for more than a decade. But no announcement of a fall schedule is coming: today Lampo director Andrew Fenchel informed me that the organization is once again without a home.

Lampo brings modern, experimental classical / electronic music to Chicago, and their shows have been very well-received. More details from Mr. Fenchel:

As you may know, we have been exceptionally lucky to call “216″ home for the past two years. The space was generously donated by the building’s owner, and we are grateful for the time we had there. Now the owner has something different in mind for the space and we need to move on. Nothing but thanks and appreciation to him.

In the short term, this means our summer hiatus will continue through the fall — although we’ll do our best to surprise you with something before too long.

Looking ahead, we will find a new home and continue the Lampo series. We’ll certainly keep you updated on our search for space and report on new collaborations and projects. Separate from this announcement we have had some cool stuff in the works for a while, and we’ll be excited to tell you about our plans.

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Open Ears Music Audio Archive – Charles Brewer Trio

From New Orleans’ Open Ears Music, more free downloads:

This is the audio archive from 4 Aug 09. The files are 128k VBR mp3s.

Musicians: Charles Brewer (drums), Mark Weliky (guitar), Nathan Lambertson (bass)

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Free Jazz Blog Reviews

From Free Jazz:

Saturday, August 15, 2009
David Sait – Postage Paid Duets, Vol. 2 (aPRISe, 2009) ****½
Josh Berman – Old Idea (Delmark, 2009)
Azar Lawrence – Prayer For My Ancestors (Furthermore, 2008)
Tom Hamilton & Bruce Eisenbeil – Shadow Machine (Pogus, 2009)
Yoni Kretzmer’s New Dilemma (Earsay, 2009)
Jerry Granelli V16 – Vancouver ’08 (Songlines, 2009)

Friday, August 14, 2009
Rashied Ali Quintet – Live In Europe (Survival Records, 2009) ****

Thursday, August 6, 2009
Mokuto – Dressed Like A Horse (Ninth World Music, 2009) ****½

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Cuneiform Rrecords New Releases

Wadada Leo Smith
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Out soon, but samples are up now, on Cuneiform:

JASON ADASIEWICZ’S ROLLDOWN – VARMINT
BEAT CIRCUS – BOY FROM BLACK MOUNTAIN
ERGO – MULTITUDE, SOLITUDE
WADADA LEO SMITH – SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS
ZEVIOUS – AFTER THE AIR RAID

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Free Albums Galore Reviews

A few recommendations from Free Albums Galore:

Cornelius Cardew – Piano Music of the 1970s
Nine Strings + Pilesar – Nine Strings + Pilesar
Wacky Southern Current – Ageless Calm in Times of War
Diablo Swing Orchestra – The Butcher’s Ballroom
Klotzsch & Krey – Through All These Years Of Trying To Belong
Taras Bul’ba – four albums

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