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Slumgum / Hugh Ragin: The Sky His Own
by Eyal Hareuveni
The third release of the young Los Angeles-based, Cal Arts-educated Slumgum attempts to expand its musical universe. This inventive quartet already defined its rich aesthetic, drawing from diverse influences like jazz, free improvisation, world music and modern classical music, stressing a vivid sense of exploration and adventure with close and supportive interplay. On The Sky His Own, the quartet hosts veteran cornetist Hugh Ragin, who has collaborated with such important musicians as Roscoe Mitchell, Clark Terry, David Murray and Sun ...
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by Hrayr Attarian
Slumgum exhibits a sophisticated voice and thematic cohesiveness on this, its third release, The Sky His Own. These characteristics are a testament to this innovative Los Angeles-based quartet's camaraderie and shared ideology, as all members of the group, including guest cornetist Hugh Ragin, contribute unique compositions. Ragin's expansive “Silver Cornet News" starts off hinting at hard bop, with drummer Trevor Anderies energetically driving the melody. Known for the breadth of his ingenuity, Ragin does not disappoint, as ...
read moreSlumgum: Quardboard Flavored Fiber
by Dave Wayne
While it's true that a really great band is capable of expanding its listeners' musical vocabularies, it turns out that this LA-based quartet's name is also a vocabulary-builder in the literal sense. Slumgum is actually a real word that refers to the waste products from beekeeping operations. Those with the good fortune to hear either of Slumgum's recordings (Quardboard Flavored Fiber is the band's second) or catch the band live stand the chance of obtaining a mind-expanding double-whammy. This quartet ...
read moreSlumgum - Quardboard Flavored Fiber (Accretions, 2011) ***
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Free Jazz by Stef Gijssels
By Joe Higham I heard Slumgum on Jason Crane's Jazz Session a few weeks ago and was immediately struck by what seemed an interesting group and so when the CD arrived on our review list I immediately jumped at the chance to write about them. However as you see with the 3 stars it was rather a disappointment, or probably I could say frustrating. This is a difficult album to rate and somehow the 3 stars I give it seems ...
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Slumgum + String Quartet
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SoCal Creative Music
Looks like an interesting concert event with the Slumgum guys and a string quartet.This will be a Slumgum event not to be missed!Slumgum will be performing original compositions alongside Andrew Macintosh, Melinda Rice, Yvette Holzwarth, and the irrepressible Chris Votek. Every person the the group is contributing compositions and unique improvisations so there is a wide variety of music happening. Having fun will be encouraged and expected!Slumgum is: jon armstrong rory cowal dave tranchina ...
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Slumgum + Walsh Set Trio Live Recording @ Calarts
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SoCal Creative Music
Better late than never. Tonight is a free recording/tour kick-off for Slumgum and Walsh Set Trio. These are two great modern jazz groups made up of some of the best younger players in Los Angeles. Try to make it out for this one if you can!There will be beer.Slumgum is:Jon Armstrong- SaxRory Cowal- PianoDavid Tranchina- BassTrevor Anderies- DrumsWalsh Set Trio is:Brian Walsh- Bass ClarinetColin Burgess- BassTrevor Anderies- ...
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