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FAB Trio: History of Jazz in Reverse
by Jerry D'Souza
It is a travesty of fate--and of the American jazz establishment--that violinist Billy Bang never received the recognition he merited. Hosannas have been sung to him, many of them after he died, but the fact remains that he was kept on the periphery despite an admirable body of work. His virtuosity can be witnessed on recordings ...
Andrew Cyrille and Haitian Fascination - Route de Fra Res (2011)
Brooklyn-born to Haitian parents, drummer Andrew Cyrille had gone on to record with Mary Lou Williams, Coleman Hawkins and Roland Kirk before beginning a decade-plus stint in Cecil Taylor's band during some of Taylor's most creative periods. Cyrille's legacy only grew further as a leader and co-leader of groups that included the likes of Billy Bang, ...
Bobby Bradford / John Carter Quintet: Comin' On
by Raul d'Gama Rose
In a music industry that is for-profit by definition, the relative ignorance of history and the importance of musicians who made it historic borders on the criminally insane. How else could the complete disregard for contributions of Herbie Nichols by the industry be explained? Add to that a slew of greats who continue to be ignored ...
FAB Trio: History of Jazz In Reverse
by Dave Wayne
Jazz violin, for some, is an acquired taste. Perhaps this has more to do with the instrument's dominant role in Western classical music, more than anything else, but there's something very naked and vocal about the sound of a violin--much like the saxophone, it calls forth all sorts of intense emotions. Billy Bang, who died in ...
FAB Trio: History of Jazz in Reverse
by Troy Collins
The late Billy Bang (1947-2011) will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the great jazz violinists. On his chosen instrument, Bang was a true innovator--a singular prodigy whose diverse experiences ranged from a brief tenure in Sun Ra's Arkestra to co-founding the groundbreaking String Trio of New York in 1977. In addition to leading his own ...
Billy Bang's Survival Ensemble: Black Man's Blues/New York Collage
by AAJ Italy Staff
Uscito miracolosamente indenne dalla tremenda esperienza della guerra in Vietnam, il violinista e compositore Billy Bang riversò nel Survival Ensemble il fiume di ricordi, sentimenti e reazioni tracciati indelebilmente da quell'evento, partecipando attivamente al movimento di protesta sociale, politica e musicale ricordato come Loft Jazz Era. Proprio a quel periodo si riferiscono le registrazioni riportate nel ...
Billy Bang - Bill Cole: Billy Bang - Bill Cole
by AAJ Italy Staff
Pochi mesi fa, l'11 aprile 2011, Billy Bang è deceduto. Il bell'articolo di Claudio Sessa da noi recuperato per la rubrica Déjà lu e pubblicato il 3 giugno ha rappresentato un doveroso ricordo del violinista americano. Questo CD, registrato dal vivo il 17 aprile 2009 all'Università della Virginia, costituisce probabilmente, almeno per il momento, l'ultimo documento ...
Jason Kao Hwang / EDGE: Crossroads Unseen
by Troy Collins
Crossroads Unseen is violinist Jason Kao Hwang's third release with his all-star ensemble, EDGE, following Stories Before Within (Innova, 2007) and its 2006 self-titled debut (Asian Improv). Exploring uncharted territory between chamber music, jazz improvisation and traditional East Asian forms, EDGE boasts some of New York City's finest improvisers, including stalwart contrabassist Ken Filiano, rising cornetist ...
Jason Kao Hwang / EDGE: Crossroads Unseen
by Karl Ackermann
Composer/violinist, Jason Kao Hwang has been firmly establishing his credentials in free jazz since his quartet, EDGE, released its self-titled debut (Asian Improv, 2006). His résumé includes work with genre luminaries William Parker, Anthony Braxton, and Henry Threadgill. There are inevitable comparisons to Billy Bang, with whom Hwang has also played, but the two masters typically ...
William Parker: Conversations
by Steve Dalachinsky
Conversations William Parker, Jacques Bisceglia, Ed Hazell Hardcover; 445 pages Rogueart 2011 Not since drummer Art Taylor's Notes and Tones (Da Capo, 1993)--the book which bassist William Parker says inspired him to undertake this project--has there been a book of interviews so vital, so down to earth and ...
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