Foxy Digitalis
Sometimes an interview or an artist doesn’t really need an introduction. Zeena Parkins is one of those artists. For decades, she has been exploring new aural terrain and creating her own unique frameworks for composition and improvisation. The scope of her work is vast, and its impact deeply felt. Last month, Chaikin Records released a […]
I am over the moon about today’s pick – it’s life-affirming music from the great Roman Norfleet, this time joined by the stellar Be Present Art Group. Plus, some excellent news from Matana Roberts (speaking of greats!) and Souled American (again!) – a lovely day all around. Keep putting good things into this hellworld y’all. […]
Been in solo dad mode for a chunk of this week as Eden is at a conference in Chicago (let me mention how jealous I am since Chicago is arguably my favorite city in the US and it has been way too long since I’ve been there). Add in some other unexpected, self-inflicted clusterfucks and […]
Last Year’s J. Pavone String Ensemble album on Astral Spirits showed Pavone’s continued growth as a composer. With Lull, that potential comes into full view. To realize the vision of these pieces, she assembled an octet that includes the String Ensemble’s Abby Swidler on viola (Pavone also plays viola), violinists Aimée Niemann and Charlotte Munn-Wood, cellists […]