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mssv to Release New Album 'Human Reaction' in September
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023 The band, composed of guitarist Mike Baggetta, Stephen Hodges (Tom Waits, David Lynch) on drums and avant-punk icon mike watt on bass, creates music that is a heretofore unimagined hybrid of a punk power-trio and a dreamy experimental rock band, though they prefer the term “post-genre.”... 
Ches Smith and His Quartet Release 'Interpret It Well' LP
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022 “Interpret it well,” reads the script text in Raymond Pettibon’s mysteriously evocative drawing. A few thick black ink strokes describe an enigmatic landscape – the telephone poles, the railroad track and the building in the distance seem obvious enough as markers of desolation, but the swirl of lin... 
Swiss Minimalistic Jazz Ensemble AKKU Quintet Release New 'Live' Album
by Michael Major - March 09, 2022 “Live” takes you on a 75-minute long musical journey and leads you into the cosmos of Swiss-based AKKU Quintet led by drummer and composer Manuel Pasquinelli (also known for his work with Sonar & David Torn). It contains five songs from different stages of the group's history, recorded at various lo... 
Drom Announces NYC Summer Jazz Series in July & August
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 22, 2021 Drom keeps the flame of live music burning, and celebrates the end of our collective lockdown by going big.... 
Donna Lewis Releases New EP, TOLD YOU SO, Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 08, 2021 A celebrated chanteuse and songwriter with a signature breathy voice, Donna Lewis has released her new EP, Told You So, today. With the lockdown as a catalyst, Donna felt isolated but fortunate to be able to work from home and get lost in the music. On Told You So, Donna Lewis returns to her roots: ... 
Sonar with David Torn Announce TRANCEPORTATION (VOLUME 1)
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 29, 2019 Swiss band Sonar announces Tranceportation (Volume 1), their fifth studio album and the second by them to feature American avant-guitarist legend, David Torn. ... 
Jazz Ensemble Akku Quintet To Release Fourth Album 'Depart'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 19, 2019 The Akku Quintet was founded by drummer and composer Manuel Pasquinelli. Says renown writer Sid Smith, “Best-known for his work in Swiss post-rock minimalist outfit, SONAR, Pasquinelli's writing contains an almost cinematic dimension that encompasses bittersweet moods and moments of unfolding drama.... 
Sonar's “The Bill Laswell Mix Translations” To Be Released On Limited Edition 12-inch Vinyl EP On 7dMedia
by Tori Hartshorn - April 09, 2019 The Swiss quartet SONAR has quickly gained international reputation for creating a unique blend of forward-thinking instrumental music imbued with power, tension and emotional identity. With their slow-build approach to dramaturgy and avoidance of conventional forms, they focus on collective group e... 
Jon Durant Releases New Solo Guitar Album 'Alternate Landscapes'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2019 Following his acclaimed CD “Parting Is,” Jon Durant returns with a new solo album “Alternate Landscapes.” While both records are solo guitar, that's also where the similarity ends.... 
Swiss Music Ensemble Sonar to Release New Live Album with Legendary Guest Guitarist David Torn
by Tori Hartshorn - October 03, 2018 Swiss music ensemble Sonar will be releasing their new live album “Live At Moods” with guest soloist/texturalist David Torn on November 16, 2018 on 7d Media. It was recorded live at Moods Jazz Club in Zürich, Switzerland, on May 24th 2018. ... 
New York Guitar Festival In Partnership with Arts Brookfield Present Los Sonidos de España/The Sounds of Spain
by Macon Prickett - March 22, 2018 This spring, the New York Guitar Festival and Arts Brookfield will present two days of performances devoted entirely to classical and flamenco Spanish guitar music at Brookfield Place. ... |
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