Monthly Archives: July 2016

At WSJ on John Hollenbeck Claudia Quintet

Arts Arts in Review Music Review ‘Super Petite’ by Claudia Quintet Review: An Unusual Combo’s Varied Terrain Claudia Quintet alludes to everything from Argentine tango to Pakistani qawwali music. Drummer John Hollenbeck leads the group with subdued flair. ENLARGE Drummer … Continue reading

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At WSJ on new music from Rhys Chatham and Jeff Parker

http://www.wsj.com/articles/pythagorean-dream-by-rhys-chatham-and-the-new-breed-by-jeff-parker-reviews-1466458126 Arts Arts in Review Music Review ‘Pythagorean Dream’ by Rhys Chatham and ‘The New Breed’ by Jeff Parker Reviews New albums from veteran guitarists offer hypnotic nuance or subdued funk. Rhys Chatham ENLARGE Rhys Chatham Photo: Roland Owsnitzki By … Continue reading

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At WSJ on the new Carla Bley album

http://www.wsj.com/articles/andando-el-tiempo-by-carla-bley-review-big-force-in-a-small-group-1464632894   Arts Arts in Review Music Review ‘Andando el Tiempo’ by Carla Bley Review: Big Force in a Small Group On a recording that’s more pastoral than her earlier work, a pianist gently pushes music into new realms. ENLARGE … Continue reading

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At WSJ on Nik Bartsch and Mobile

http://www.wsj.com/articles/continuum-reivew-an-album-thats-expansive-and-expandable-1462311636 Arts Arts in Review Music Review ‘Continuum’ Reivew: An Album That’s Expansive and Expandable The mesmerizing music of Nik Bärtsch and his Mobile ensemble is hard to label. ENLARGE ‘Continuum,’ by Nik Bärtsch and his Mobile ensemble, is out … Continue reading

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At The Root on Jeremy McQueen and the Black Iris Project

Jeremy McQueen is probably the next chapter in the diversification of ballet.  He and his collective are looking to tell archetypal African American stories via ballet. He was an excellent interview and his collective will play NY Live Arts in … Continue reading

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