New on Important Records

August 27, 2009 — Mike

A few new releases from Important Records:

ELIANE RADIGUE .
Vice Versa, etc….

1970 was an important year in Eliane Radigue‘s musical life since it was the year just before she acquired her ARP 2500 synthesizer. Since 1967, she had been using the feedback as a material; feedback from two tape recorders reworked through intensive studio techniques: slowing down, alteration, superimposition, montage. (more)

ELIANE RADIGUE .
Triptych

Includes liner notes & archival photographs. On the suggestion of Robert Ashley, Douglas Dunn commissioned this piece from Eliane Radigue for choreography. Only the first part of Triptych was staged at the premiere at the Dancehall/Theatre of Nancy on February 27 1978. (more)

MERZBOW .
13 Japanese Birds Vol. 8

Merzbow Bird series volume 8 (more)

OM
Conference Live

Conference Live was recorded on 24 track remote audio and pressed at RTI in order to achieve the highest possible quality. Die cut super heavy duty tip-on style jackets by Stoughton.
On this night Om performed their seminal album Conference of the Birds live in its entirety. Newly invoked energy resonates in the sound of the band. (more)

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Modern Classical at the University of Arkansas

August 27, 2009 — Mike

From the University of Arkansas:

The Fulbright College department of music will feature guest trombonist Dirk Amrein in concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 14, in the newly renovated Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. He will be accompanied on piano by Jürg Henneberger in a recital featuring works by John Cage, Merrill Clark, Jürg Wyttenbach, Heinz Holliger and Helena Winkelman.

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AccuJazz Previews the Chicago Jazz Festival

August 27, 2009 — Mike

The Chicago Reader has the scoop:

This year AccuJazz, which is programmed by local jazz drummer Lucas Gillan, is being clearer about what it’s doing. Under the auspices of ChicagoJazz.com it’s created ChicagoJazz.com Radio, which includes a special channel for the Chicago Jazz Festival. The channel consists of more than 400 songs, all of them by artists performing at the fest and some by the exact combos that are coming to town. Though I suppose getting a big heap of music, arranged without regard to subgenre or quality, has its merits—you can end up hearing some worthwhile material you wouldn’t have thought to seek out yourself—listening to it can be a tiring experience. It helps that Internet radio stations like AccuJazz, unlike their conventional counterparts, let you skip to the next track when you’ve had enough of something.

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AMN Picks of the Week

August 27, 2009 — Mike

Here is where I post, at a frequency of about once a week, a list of the new music that has caught my attention that week. All of the releases listed below I’ve heard for the first time this week and come recommended. Don’t take the categories too seriously.

Le Car de Thon – Nos Meilleurs Stockhausen (2009, modern classical)
Hasselbring / Speed / Dunn / Hollenbeck – The New Mellow Edwards (2006, jazz)
Drew Gress – The Irrational Numbers (2007, jazz)
Zeena Parkins / Ikue Mori – Phantom Orchard (2004, experimental)
Moraine – Manifest Density (2009, fusion)
Diablo Swing Orchestra – The Butcher’s Ballroom (2006, gothic metal, experimental)

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Firehouse 12 To Present The Matt Wilson Quartet September 25th

August 26, 2009 — Mike

From Improvised Communications:

On Friday, September 25th, Firehouse 12 will present New York-based drummer/composer Matt Wilson and his longstanding quartet as part of the venue’s fifth annual Fall Jazz Series. Wilson’s band has played at prominent venues and jazz festivals all over the world and currently features Andrew D’Angelo (alto saxophone and bass clarinet), Jeff Lederer (clarinets and saxophones) and Chris Lightcap (acoustic and electric bass). This performance is part of the group’s September tour in support of its latest release, That’s Gonna Leave A Mark (Palmetto).

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Coming to the ISSUE Project Room

August 26, 2009 — Mike

From the ISSUE Project Room:

09/02 @ 8pm – Meredith Drum and Alison Ward
Meredith Drum and Alison Ward 8 PM; Admission $10 Meredith Drum presents three low-ball sci-fi video works that form a loose trilogy, “The Tower”, “The Formula” and “The Double”. The narratives combine elements from old stories of conflict between feminine and masculine and interior and exterior loss and fulfillment. All three were filmed in the same feral [...]

09/03 @ 8pm – Scott Draves – Dreams in High Fidelity
Scott Draves a.k.a. Spot is a visual and software artist living in New York City. Draves is best known as the creator of the Electric Sheep, a continually evolving abstract animation with over 60,000 daily participants. He created the original Flame algorithm in 1991, the Bomb visual-musical instrument in 1995, and the Electric Sheep in 1999. [...]

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Free Jazz Blog Reviews

August 26, 2009 — Mike
Der Saxophonist Joe McPhee beim Konzert mit de...
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From Free Jazz:

Monday, August 24, 2009
Abdelhaï Bennani Trio – In Side (Ayler, 2009) ****

Saturday, August 22, 2009
Joe McPhee – Angels, Devils & Haints (CJR, 2009) *****

Friday, August 21, 2009
Graveyards – Screwed & Chopped (Brokenresearch, 2009) ****

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RIP Joe Maneri

August 25, 2009 — Mike

From the Boston Microtonal Society:

It is with great sadness the Maneri family would like to announce the death of Dr. Joseph Maneri to the music and wider arts community.

Joe passed away Monday, August 24th 2009 in the company of his close family. Joe is survived by his loving wife Sonja, his five children, eight grandchildren and his incredible music legacy.

As a performer, composer and educator Joe touched countless hearts with his innovative and incredibly loving spirit.

There will be a private service for family and a public memorial service to be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to:
Boston Microtonal Society
55 Beacon Street, North Adams, MA 01247
www.bostonmicrotonalsociety.org

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All About Jazz Reviews

August 25, 2009 — Mike

From All About Jazz:

25-Aug-09 Emile Parisien Quartet
Original Pimpant (Laborie Records)
Reviewed by Jean-Marc Gelin

23-Aug-09 Dave Holland / Gonzalo Rubalcaba / Chris Potter / Eric Harland
The Monterey Quartet: Live at the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival (Monterey Jazz Festival Records)
Reviewed by Mark Corroto

21-Aug-09 Ben Neill
Night Science (Thirsty Ear Recordings)
Reviewed by Mark Corroto

21-Aug-09 Marc Ducret
Le sens de la marche (Illusions Music)
Reviewed by Jean-Marc Gelin

20-Aug-09 Steuart Liebig / The Mentones
Angel City Dust (pfMentum)
Reviewed by Glenn Astarita

20-Aug-09 John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble
Eternal Interlude (Sunnyside Records)
Reviewed by Troy Collins

19-Aug-09 James Blackshaw
The Glass Bead Game (Young God Records)
Reviewed by David Rickert

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DOWNTOWNMUSIC.NET Photos

August 25, 2009 — Mike

From DOWNTOWNMUSIC.NET:

August 24, 2009
Taylor Ho Bynum Trio, The Local 269
Taylor Ho Bynum, Abraham Gomez-Delgado, Joe Morris

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