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"The human mind is not a dignified organ, and I do not see how we can exercise it sincerely except through eclecticism." - E.M. Forster
For Immediate Release - New York, NY - On Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at 8pm at Silvana, Composers Concordance presents the next installment of its Eclectic Bands series. At a charming uptown venue featuring delicious food and drinks, diverse musical groups assemble for an evening of wide-ranging music, presented in quick tandem:
Sound Liberation is an eclectic chamber ensemble/band. Its musical philosophy, developed by band founder Gene Pritsker, is based upon "ending the segregation of sound vibration (i.e. musical Genres)". The Di.J, Quartet is a new configuration of the ensemble focusing on Gene Pritsker’s music that utilizes him as Di.J. (Digital Jockey - since he uses a computer to manipulate samples, grooves etc.) This event will be an album release for their new recording on Composers Concordance Records
Mike Handelman is a multi-disciplinary artist who uses his guitar to blur the lines between rock, jazz, blues, and every so often, comedy. He's performed in numerous contexts and in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Sao Paolo, Clarksdale, Boston and Madrid. His guitar playing can be found on all music streaming services with artists including Jennifer Elster, We Eat Monsters and The Big Time Nobodies.
Dan Cooper Quartet: Dan’s compositions have been described as "full of instrumental virtuosity and sly humor” (-Fanfare) and “invigoratingly eclectic to the max” (-Strings Magazine). Performing on 6-string bass guitar, Dan shares the stage with Evan Francis - flute and alto saxophone, Yayoi Ikawa - piano and keyboard, and Tommy Campbell - drum set.
Eclectic Bands will be live streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook page.
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Listing Information
Composers Concordance
Eclectic Bands
Saturday, January 6th, 2024
8pm
Silvana
300 West 116th St, NYC
FREE Event
Facebook
Live Stream
Composers:
Gene Pritsker, Dan Cooper, Mike Handelman, The Doors, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix,
Herbie Hancock
Performers:
Sound Liberation Di.J. Quartet
Gene Pritsker - Di.J.
Wayne DuMaine - trumpet
Amanda Ruzza -bass
David Cossin - drums
The Mike Handelman Deconstruction
Mike Handelman - guitar/voice
Jeremy Blynn - drums
Ean Valte - bass
Dan Cooper Quartet
Evan Francis - flute / saxophone
Yayoi Ikawa - piano / keyboard
Dan Cooper - bass guitar
Tommy Campbell - drum set
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Staying in rotation for 40 years in NYC is a rare feat. In the case of a new music presenting organization, it requires not only diligence and cognizance of achievements of the past but also an ethic of keeping one's ear to the ground for emerging stylistic and technological developments, as well as talented new composers on the scene. Composers Concordance, founded in 1984 by Joseph Pehrson and Patrick Hardish, advised by Otto Luening, strives to present contemporary music in innovative ways, with an emphasis on thematic programming. Directors Gene Pritsker and Dan Cooper co-curate the programs and lead the CompCord Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, String Orchestra, and Big Band. Associate Directors are Milica Paranosic, Peter Jarvis, Debra Kaye, and Seth Boustead. Composers Concordance has also created a Naxos-distributed record label: Composers Concordance Records, co-directed by Gene Pritsker and Shanan Estreicher. Composers Concordance's overriding vision is to promote contemporary music, composers, and new works as a rightful and respected part of society. Good music performed and recorded well, pushing the boundaries of sound and composition.
"Composers Concordance..a veritable New York new music institution of concerts, album production and multiple ensembles under a sweeping, tenacious brand, thriving on the emulsion of contemporary classical, free improv, jazz and rock, overt humor and fearless political statements, all very much in evidence..The ensemble..was masterful throughout.”- John Pietaro, The New York City Jazz Record
"An unwavering force in giving composers exposure through concert bookings and its own record label, the intrepid new-music organization Composers Concordance” - The Brooklyn Rail
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