Raw Materials

Raw Materials: Overneath

by Mark Corroto
February 15, 2018

Let's just say I'm not buying it. The liner notes to Raw Materials by the collective Overneath claim, that except for one piece, all the music on the recording was spontaneously improvised. Can't be, the music is too uncluttered. This quintet is a combination of longtime Northwest collaborators , Dave Leslie, Mike Curtis, and Dave Storrs, and a couple of new voices, Chris Johnedis and Hezekiah. Each musician performs with varying instruments, and all take up various percussion ...

Vijay Iyer and Rudresh Mahanthappa Team Up as Raw Materials on Savoy Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
April 22, 2006

New Album set for May 2006

Santa Monica, CA--Savoy Jazz is proud to announce the debut CD release of RAW MATERIALS, a duo project featuring pianist Vijay Iyer and alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa. Long time musical co-conspirators, Iyer and Mahanthappa have created Raw Materials as a showcase for their strong creative connection. The sons of immigrants from India, they draw from Asian, African, and European traditions to create original music that is beyond category. The duo's intelligent melodies and harmonies ...
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