Mary Halvorson Quintet CD Release Concert At Barbès September 30th

August 19, 2010 — Mike
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From Improvised Communications:

On Thursday, September 30th, guitarist/composer Mary Halvorson and her working quintet will celebrate their highly anticipated debut, Saturn Sings (Firehouse 12 Records), with a hometown performance at Barbés in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The record, Ms. Halvorson’s second as a bandleader following her acclaimed 2008 trio release, Dragon’s Head, officially hits the streets a few days later on October 5th. Joining her for this performance, which will also feature newer material, including the world premiere of a brand new piece, are cornetist Kirk Knuffke (subbing for trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson), alto saxophonist Jon Irabagon, bassist John Hébert and drummer Ches Smith.

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Kayo Dot to premiere Stained Glass EP in NYC with Cleric

August 19, 2010 — Mike

From ALARM Press:

Experimental-rock ensemble Kayo Dot will be performing in New York City on August 24, 2010 at Bowery Electric, where the band will play two sets previewing material from its upcoming EP, Stained Glass, which will be released on Hydra Head in November. Kayo Dot’s last release, Coyote, has been dubbed “gothic fusion” through its combination of melodramatic influences from Faith and the Muse and the rhythmic challenges presented by Herbie Hancock.

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John Zorn Video Interview

August 19, 2010 — Mike
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Via the Internet Archive:

Taking questions directly from the audience and extrapolating from there, composer, saxophonist, Tzadik record label owner, and MacArthur Fellow John Zorn, talks about his work and the avant-garde music scene as he sees it. Joined by moderator Larry Ochs of the ROVA Saxopone Quartet and percussionist William Winant, Zorn discusses a number of topics including the use of texts in musical compositions; the influence of Judaism on his music; the process of composing 300 tunes in a matter of months; working within and for a community of composers and performers; the traditional packaging of music versus downloads; and Zorn’s early foray into performance art with his Theater of Musical Optics. Never one to be shy about his opinions Zorn is in a typical feisty mood during this engaging give and take with the audience.

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Dusted Reviews

August 19, 2010 — Mike

From Dusted:

Artist: John Butcher & Rhodri Davies
Album: Carliol
Label: Ftarri

Artist: Woven Bones
Album: In and Out and Back Again
Label: Hozac

Artist: James Blackshaw
Album: All is Falling
Label: Young God

Artist: Christian Marclay
Album: Graffiti Composition
Label: Dog W/A Bone

Artist: Kemialliset Ystävät
Album: Ullakkopalo
Label: Fonal

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Firehouse 12 To Present Wadada Leo Smith’s Golden Quartet September 17th

August 19, 2010 — Mike

From Improvised Communications:

On Friday, September 17th, legendary trumpeter/composer Wadada Leo Smith will return to Firehouse 12 for a two-set performance with his Golden Quartet. This special event, part of a five-city tour, will feature the world premiere of five new works from his “America” collection composed during his recent Guggenheim residency. Smith and the group will also be supporting his most recent recording, Spiritual Dimensions (Cuneiform Records), which documents his previous Firehouse 12 appearance in April 2009. The Golden Quartet line-up for this concert will feature pianist Angelica Sanchez, bassist John Lindberg and drummer Pheeroan akLaff.

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