Free Jazz at Auxiliary, August 15, 2015

An update on the evening of free jazz and creative improvisation we had a couple of weeks ago: it was a wonderful event. Lots of folks turned out, and a good time was had by all.

First of all, some sound files! Here's New Ting Ting Loft's performance:


And at the end of the night, all the musicians participated in a group improvisation, conducted by Daniel Barbiero:


There were tons of photos taken, both by Barry Long and Gary Rouzer. Here are a few:

New Ting Ting Loft: Jimmy, Sam, Tim


New Ting Ting Loft: Tommy


                               New Ting Ting Loft: Tommy and Ben:

Vector Trio: Scott, Gary, and Marshall


Colla Parte (I was privileged to be asked to sit in!): Perry


   Colla Parte: Perry, Dan, Sam, Rich

At some point there may be video! Stay tuned....

Upcoming Gig in Richmond August 15, 2015

Coming soon: Saturday August 15 at Auxiliary, in Richmond VA. An evening of free jazz, creative improvisation, and good clean fun. Mark your calendars!

Featuring:

NEW TING TING LOFT (RVA)

Tommy Birchett: electronics, styrofoam, laptop, etc.
Sam Byrd: drums, percussion, toys
Jimmy Ghaphery: alto sax, tenor sax, flutes, clarinet
Tim Harding: bass, guitar, keyboard
Ben Scott: Android, electronics, guitar

"Two of Richmond Virginia's long standing experimental music groups (Ting Ting Jahe and New Loft) have been mixing and matching the past year to form a 5 piece electroacoustic ensemble leaving a sonic scorched earth in their trail. Miles, Mingus. Madonna, Merzbow, Mamas & the Papas, Marilyn Manson...we really should have a name that starts with an M."

VECTOR TRIO (DC)

Scott Forrey (trumpet)
Gary Rouzer (cello, bass)
Marshall Hughey (drums, percussion)

The Vector Trio have been playing together in various incarnations for almost two decades, making free, improvised music in and around the Washington, DC area.

COLLA PARTE (MD)

Daniel Barbiero (double bass)
Perry Conticchio (reeds)
Rich O’Meara (vibes and percussion)

Colla Parte brings together three musicians with deep backgrounds in jazz, classical and contemporary art music to create a unique form of improvised chamber music combining the refinement and intellect of art music with the passion and freedom of jazz. Their newest album is Periplus.

plus:
The LOWER MID-ATLANTIC IMPROVISERS' ORCHESTRA

A conducted, composition-based improvisation featuring all of the above musicians led by Dan Barbiero.

DOORS 7:30PM MUSIC 8:30PM SHARP
$5 - $15 DONATION STRONGLY SUGGESTED
at AUXILIARY*

*RVA project space for underground/experimental/electronic/noise performance.

Brought to you by RVA NOISE

Playlist, Week of 2015-05-03

Definitely check out the new Colla Parte disc on Bandcamp. First half is studio, second half live. I was at the live show (at Pyramid Atlantic), and it's all wonderful! The addition of Rich's son Kevin on drums adds some nice textures.

Playlist 2015-05-04:

*AMM: 1988-01 BBC Maida Vale Studios (CDR)
*Daniel Barbiero and Jimmy Ghaphery: The Convergence of Parallel Lines
*Colla Parte: Periplus
*John Coltrane: The Prestige Recordings (discs 6, 7)
*John Coltrane & Friends: Sideman: Trane's Blue Note Sessions
*Miles Davis Sextet plus Earl Coleman & Ann Hathaway: 1946-10-18 Radio Recorders Studio, Hollywood CA
*Billy Eckstine and His Band: 1946-10-05/06 Radio Recorders Studio, Hollywood CA
*Herbie Fields Band with Rubberleg Williams: 1945-04-24 WOR Studios, NYC
*Illinois Jacquet All-Stars: 1947-01-07 NYC
*Ingrid Laubrock Anti-House: Strong Place
*David Murray Quintet: 1976-10-13 NYC (CDR) (disc 2)
*New Loft: 2015-05-02 “Noise Facts” RVA Noise Fest IV, Richmond VA (wav)
*Tony Oxley: It Cuts Through: A Tony Oxley Mixtape (CDR compilation)
*Plymouth: Plymouth
*Sun Ra: 1979-08-14 Squat Theatre, NYC (CDR)
*Larry Young: Of Love and Peace
*Colin Blunstone: One Year
*D’Angelo and the Vanguard: Black Messiah (selections)
*Deerhoof: Bibidi Babidi Boo
*Deerhoof: 2014-03-09 Berlin (youtube > mp3)
*Earth Wind & Fire: Faces (selections)
*Earth Wind & Fire: Raise! (selections)
*Mike Elder/Harry Forrest/Sam Byrd: 2015-03-20 (wav) (selections)
*Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsys (side 1)
*Jimi Hendrix/Band of Gypsys: Live at the Fillmore East (disc 2)
*Curtis Knight & the Squires: You Can't Use My Name: The RSVP/PPX Sessions
*Kendrick Lamar: To Pimp a Butterfly
*Bob Marley and the Wailers: Easy Skanking in Boston ‘78
*Mars Volta: Scabdates
*Panda Bear: Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper
*Public Service Broadcasting: The Race for Space
*UYA: 1989-10-01 Ode to Kenny Cheese (wav)
*UYA: Improvisations 5 (1992): Pixie Swirl
*Various artists: The Scene Club: Ham Yard, London 1963-66
*Dionne Warwick: Hidden Gems
*Brian Wilson: No Pier Pressure