Avant Music News

The Audible Think Improvised Music Series at Gallery X, 169 William Street, New Bedford, MA presents:

Wednesday, 17 February 2010
JORRIT DIJKSTRA and JOHN HOLLENBECK
2 sets, 7:30pm, $5/suggested

Jorrit Dijkstra – alto sax, lyricon, analog electronics
John Hollenbeck – drums, percussion, toys

John Hollenbeck and Jorrit Dijkstra have been playing duets on and off since 1998. In their improvisations they investigate the minuscule details within the sonic palette of their instruments by “zooming in” to a whole new world of sonic textures. With the help of some analog electronics, they place their sounds under an imaginary microscope, to orchestrate the overtones, micro-beats, wind flows, clicking of the pads, impact of the stick on the drumhead, and sub tone effects, without losing their strong sense of melody and groove. They also share an interest in improvising with multiple-tempo layerings, melodic cells, cut and paste methods, extended techniques and integrating uncommon (analog) instruments such as the Autoharp and the Lyricon. Their music shows influences from Ornette Coleman, Steve Lacy, György Ligeti, and Conlon Nancarrow, as well as minimalists like Morton Feldman, and ambient music pioneer Brian Eno. Their debut CD “Sequence” on Trytone Records has received critical acclaim in the international press.

02/15 @ 8pm – Talea Ensemble
Vinko Globokar: Toucher (1979) Steven Takasugi: Strange Autumn (2004) *NY Premiere Mauricio Kagel: Con Voce (1972) Iannis Xenakis: Kassandra (1987) Jeff Gavett, baritone Alex Lipowski, percussion Victor Adan, electronics The Talea Ensemble is committed to programming new, groundbreaking music through innovative programming thereby communicating the distinctive voices of composers that deserve to be heard. Now in its fourth season, the Talea Ensemble [...]

02/17 @ 8pm – Cédrick Eymenier
Cédrick Eymenier Cédrick Eymenier was born in 1974 in Béziers, France. Artist and musician, he lives and works in Montpellier (F). Since his 2001 graduation from the École supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Nîmes, he has participated in several group & solo exhibitions. His work combines photography, installation, sound installation, projection, and video. In 2002, he started [...]

02/18 @ 8pm – Minerva Trio + Yuganaut
Minerva trio To be on your toes, to hear ahead, to remember moments passed, to trust your instincts, to make each part as strong as the whole, to keep it fresh, to play your heart out, to keep cool, to try your very best, to be detached, to push it, to leave space, to play beyond [...]

Tuesday, Feb 16 2010
College Park, Maryland
WMUC – Third Rail Radio with Mind Vs Target
8:00 PM

Wednesday, Feb 17 2010
New York City, New York
The Stone
10:00 PM

Thursday, Feb 18 2010
philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Marvelous with Mind vs Target
8:00 PM

Friday, Feb 19 2010
Baltimore, Maryland
Golden West Cafe with Mind Vs Target
8:00 PM

Saturday, Feb 20 2010
Washington DC, Washington DC
Bossa with Mind vs Target
8:00 PM

Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Elastic
9:00PM | The Engines
Dave Rempis – saxophones
Jeb Bishop – trombone
Nate McBride – bass
Tim Daisy – drums

Wednesday, 17 February 2010
The Hideout
10:00PM | OverOva
Fred Lonberg-Holm – motor cello
Jason Roebke – electric bass
Jason Adasiewicz – drums
11:00PM | Halo Defect
Dave Rempis – saxophones
Nate McBride – electric bass
Michael Zerang – drums
$7 cover
PLUS | DJ Sets : : Anton Hatwich spins Dusty Tracks and Guilty Pleasures

Thursday, 18 February 2010
Elastic
10:00PM | Charles Rumback Group
Tyler Beach – guitar
Fred Lonberg-Holm – cello
Liz Payne – bass
Charles Rumback – drums
11:00PM | Jason Steele Quartet
James Davis – trumpet
Jason Steele – guitar
Patrick Mulcahy – bass
Charles Rumback – drums

Sunday, 21 February 2010
The Hungry Brain
10:00PM | Wheelhouse
Dave Rempis – saxophones
Jason Adasiewicz – vibraphone
Nate McBride – bass
11:00PM | Sum Recent Accuracy
Joshua Abrams – bass and compositions
David Boykin – saxophones
Jason Adasiewicz – vibraphone
Frank Rosaly – drums

Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Elastic
9:00PM | The Engines
Dave Rempis – saxophones
Jeb Bishop – trombone
Nate McBride – bass
Tim Daisy – drums

Wednesday, 24 February 2010
The Hideout
10:00PM | Brötzmann/Lonberg-Holm
Peter Brötzmann – reeds
Fred Lonberg- Holm – cello
11:00PM | Brötzmann/Lonberg-Holm/Roebke/Rosaly
Peter Brötzmann – reeds
Fred Lonberg-Holm – cello
Jason Roebke – bass
Frank Rosaly – drums