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James Ilgenfritz continues pushing boundaries through his compositions and approach. “Almostness,” the opening piece of his Stay Logged In On This Trusted Device album. Musically it moves between haunting passages and joyful, almost whimsical phrasings. Ilgenfritz combines traditional forms and technological tools to create an almost meditative, unforgettable performance piece. “I developed ‘Almostness’ (2023) during the four […]
It’s getting weird over here this week as I’ve somehow managed to get roped into a sparkling water challenge for my kid’s non-existent YouTube channel. Spring Break is a trip. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Sign up now! Album of the Day: James Ilgenfritz / Sandy Ewen / Michael Foster “Ekphrastic Discourse” Additional Links: Éliane […]
Foxy Digitalis depends on our awesome readers to keep things rolling. Pledge your support today via our Patreon or subscribe to The Jewel Garden. James Ilgenfritz is a familiar name in these, but even so, I was surprised when I heard about this album with Pauline Oliveros, Altamirage. Maria Chavez’s fantastic liner notes sum it up perfectly: “Thank you for this […]
It may not be destiny exactly, but the trio of bassist James Ilgenfritz, drummer Brian Chase, and woodwinds specialist Robbie Lee coming together for an album of improvised excursions. Loss and Gain, out November 5 on Infrequent Seams, digs through free jazz-infused vestiges to find a trail of contemplation, vulnerability, and even moments of lighthearted expression. This […]