Jazz Articles about James Fei

James Fei: Solo Works

by Glenn Astarita
October 1, 1999

Influenced by iconoclasts such as Harry Partch and John Cage, while cognizant of Anthony Braxton’s accomplishments as a solo artist, saxophonist and electrical engineer, James Fei finds interest in tearing apart and rebuilding motifs, pursuing odd phrasings, half-tones, micro tones and other particulars. Perhaps his interest in engineering serves as the foundation for trying to determine – what makes things work? On Solo Works Fei guides the listener through nine pieces while performing solo on soprano sax, alto sax, bass ...