Lukas Ligeti & Atlantic Drone Trio in Syracuse March 29

February 13, 2010 — Mike

From Metropolis Underground:

Transcending the boundaries of genre, composer-percussionist Lukas Ligeti has developed a musical style of his own that draws upon downtown New York experimentalism, contemporary classical music, jazz, electronica, as well as world music, particularly from Africa. Known for his non-conformity and diverse interests, Lukas creates music ranging from the through-composed to the free-improvised, often exploring polyrhythmic/polytempo structures, non-tempered tunings, and non-western elements. Other major sources of inspiration include experimental mathematics, computer technology, architecture and visual art, sociology and politics, and travel. He has also been participating in cultural exchange projects in Africa for the past 15 years.

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Ullman Swell out with new CD

February 13, 2010 — Mike

It is kind of hard to dig out of the Jazzwerkstatt label’s site, but the Gebhard Ullmann-Steve Swell quartet has a new release out.

News? No News! (Jazzwerkstatt), the second release by the Gebhard Ullmann-Steve Swell quartet, charts the ongoing development of one of the most exciting working groups in jazz today. Reed player Ullmann, trombonist Swell, bassist Hilliard Greene, and drummer Barry Altschul play with go-for-broke energy, but they are far more than a free-jazz blowing band. The compositions and arrangements of the co-leaders are varied and make the most of the band’s potential. As bassist William Parker observes in the album’s liner notes, “The goal in these sonic excursions is to explore music in all of its moods, colors and shapes. There is also a strong investment in silence, space and
texture.”

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Coming to the Vortex Jazz Club

February 13, 2010 — Mike

From London’s Vortex Jazz Club:

Buffalo Collision
Monday 1 March | 7.30 & 10.00pm

A compelling dream ticket comprising two generations of improvisors, from different corners of the jazz world. Long-time collaborators, saxophonist Tim Berne and cellist Hank Roberts are legends of the NYC Downtown music scene, while pianist Ethan Iverson and drummer Dave King are members of The Bad Plus who grew up listening to Berne and Roberts.

Vijay Iyer / Rudresh Mahanthappa
Wednesday 3 March

Pianist Vijay Iyer and alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa are long-time collaborators bringing elements of cathartic South Indian music into contemporary free-jazz sensibilities.

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