Results for "Lawrence Peryer"

Javon Jackson Gives Peter Bradley's Art a Swinging Soundtrack

by Lawrence Peryer
November 25, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On saxophonist and composer Javon Jackson. Javon spoke with us about his film score for the art-world documentary With Peter Bradley (Solid Jackson Records). Peter Bradley has had a 50-year career as an abstract artist, but one that saw him getting little acclaim until the last few years. In addition ...

Benjamin Koppel Plays Jazz with a Novelist's Narrative

by Lawrence Peryer
November 11, 2023

On Minimalism: Kerry O'Brien and William Robin in Conversation

by Lawrence Peryer
November 4, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On Kerry O'Brien and William Robin, co-authors of the book On Minimalism: Documenting a Musical Movement (University of California Press).Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Terry Riley and LaMonte Young are stereotypically described as the “Big Four" of minimalism in music. While On Minimalism does nothing to undermine or belittle their pioneering ...

Simon Berz

by Lawrence Peryer
October 28, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On drummer and sound artist Simon Berz. The impetus for our conversation was the release of Simon's collaboration with American bassist and sonic wizard Bill Laswell and the Japanese avant-garde trumpeter Toshinori Kondo. While Kondo passed away in October of 2020, this work, Breath versus Beats (Everest Records), was not ...

Aline Homzy Plays Violin In The Cosmos With Étoile Magique

by Lawrence Peryer
September 30, 2023

Led by Aline Homzy's ecstatic violin, a mind-expanding jazz ensemble finds inspiration in a planetary mythos. Aline is known as one of Canada's finest jazz violinists. Her music has been performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Swedish guitarist Mikko Hilden, and South Korean bassist Yongwon Cho. She is also interested in and committed to ...

Cat Henry of Live Music Society champions small venues

by Lawrence Peryer
September 23, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On Cat Henry, the Brooklyn, NY-based Executive Director for Live Music Society, a philanthropic foundation whose mission is to recognize and protect small music venues and listening rooms across the U.S. so that live music remains accessible to all. Before LMS, Cat served as Vice President, Concerts & Touring, for ...

Joe Mills (Aver) of Move 78 Decodes Jazz from the Algorithms

by Lawrence Peryer
September 16, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On Joe Mills, a musician and producer who performs under the name 'Aver' in the Berlin-based band Move 78.Move 78's music sits at the intersection of improvised jazz and programmed hip-hop. Their music is crafted from hours of studio improvisations that have been chopped-up, rearranged, and layered with live instrumentation ...

EMBER Are A Jazz Trio With A Collective Mindset

by Lawrence Peryer
September 2, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On EMBER, a trio featuring saxophonist and trumpeter Caleb Wheeler Curtis, bassist Noah Garabedian and drummer Vinnie Sperrazza. Their album, August in March (Imani Records), is “a vivid representation of the musical, interpersonal and community-oriented ideas that the three forward-thinking musicians that make up EMBER...care deeply about." This conversation explores ...

Brandon Seabrook's Magic Clusterf**k Of Merciless Banjo Torture

by Lawrence Peryer
July 29, 2023

The Spotlight shines On guitarist and banjoist Brandon Seabrook, hot off the release of his new album brutalovechamp (Pyroclastic Records). Brandon is known for pushing his music past the far reaches of the extreme, fusing elements from punk, jazz, pop, and metal. His music has been called “abrasive" and “angular," with an intense focus ...

Peter Kruder, Roberto Di Gioia, and the Art of Sonic Synergy

by Lawrence Peryer
July 22, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On Peter Kruder and Roberto Di Gioia, who join us to talk about their new but long-gestating duo project, “------" (PEYO Records). Viennese artist, producer and DJ Peter Kruder is one of the legendary figures in electronic music, known for his pioneering work as a member of Kruder & Dorfmeister. Kruder & ...