Consisting of a recording session, wherein several members of the orchestra lead smaller groups playing relatively short pieces; an interface with visual artists (my “partner” being Michael Hedwig); and a concert at the Porgy & Bess, I’m pleased and honored to be participating in this one day event, spearheaded by the Reform Art Unit’s spiritus [...]
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Looking to next year,The Twin Cities Jazz Society has booked “Two Trios” as part of its “Jazz From J to Z” concert series. Fine (drum set [bowed cymbals], piano) and Kac (tuba) will interface with 2 of the Twin Cities’ best kept secrets — jazz/improvised music veterans O’Brien (cornet, flugelhorn) and Newell (tenor sax, voice) [...]
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CONCERNING “THE OTHER CONDITION”/SPONTANEOUS COMPOSITION GENERATOR features solo works from each musician. Nero’s Neptune 12 was pressed on 180 gram vinyl, is a limited edition of 421 copies, and is adorned with a sublime silk screen cover (on wax paper) designed by Paul, and based on a painting by Richard Barlow. It will be available [...]
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Jason — In light of the website overhaul, which, in part, facilitates my being able to directly contribute to its content, I want to publicly express my deep appreciation for your support, friendship, and, despite your current semi-retirement status, vital contributions to the music over the last 2 decades. Thank you, sir. –milo
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