(Frederic Rzewski performing The People United Shall Never Be Defeated! at 2017's Big Ears Festival) De mortuis nihil nisi bonum ("Don't speak ill of the dead") – Chilon of Sparta […]
Frederic Rzewski (1938-2021) Read Post »
by Nick Stubblefield A string section, a wind section, six percussionists, six singers, and four pianos on one stage: that's how you throw an 80th birthday party for Steve Reich, widely
Ensemble Signal Celebrates Steve Reich’s 80th Birthday at Miller Theater Read Post »
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano,) If I had thought about it too much ahead of time, I probably would have stayed home. Five hours of nonstop jazz, on three stages,
The First Annual BRIC JazzFest Marathon Read Post »
by Nicholas Fernandez Photo credit: James Carson Pianist James Carson and drummer Lyndon Rochelle poured their hearts into a set of original compositions and improvisations at Rockwood Music Hall on Friday.
James Carson and Lyndon Rochelle at Rockwood Music Hall Read Post »
by Gabriel Furtado Cellist Mariel Roberts performing Tristan Perich’s “formations” for cello and one-bit sound. Record releases fill me with trepidation. These events have the potential to reach a lofty
Mariel Roberts’ Nonextraneous Sounds Record Release Concert Read Post »
