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Zorn List Digest Sunday, August 8 1999 Volume 02 : Number 730
In this issue:
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RE: Mr. Bungle in Concert
WrK
Mr. Bungle
Esquire Golden Age of Jazz Photo Documentary?
Re: Bruce Flips His Finger
Re: Esquire Golden Age of Jazz Photo Documentary?
Re: Mr. Bungle in Concert
Re: Bruce Flips His Finger
Re: Mr. Bungle in Concert
Especially Likely Sloth Website
from NYC guitarist Bruce Eisenbeil
Especially Likely Sloth Website
Beefheart Buddah reissues
recent zorns
Masada in Chicago?
Mr. B
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 14:48:06 -0600
From: "Artur Nowak" <arno@emd.pl>
Subject: RE: Mr. Bungle in Concert
They will play in Philadelphia tomorrow, at the Trocadero. I'll be there. Is
there a chance to meet anyone from the list (except Alan K. whom I know
already :-)
__________________________________________________________________
Artur Nowak [arno AT emd.pl]
www.emd.pl - Discography of Bill Frisell
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Date: Fri, 06 Aug 1999 16:02:59 -0400
From: "eso.so.0.2" <eso200@is5.nyu.edu>
Subject: WrK
grtngs.
apologies for the lack of zorn content, but i'm looking for info regarding
the japanese WrK label. which releases should i buy/avoid? i don't think i
mind too much the coneptual aspect, as long as it sounds interesting. also,
is there any other place online besides Anomalous to buy WrK releases? i've
been looking with no luck.
thanks for you help, and e-mail off-list if you prefer.
=20
eso.so.0.2
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 12:48:02 -0700
From: schwitterz1@juno.com
Subject: Mr. Bungle
I'm not in the know about this Mr. Bungle craze that is sweeping the
nation, but I see here in the paper that the good sirs or madams or
whatever are playing in my home town of Ventura CA at the majestic
Ventura Theatre on August 25. So, my continuing hipdom is ensured. Thank
God for that. And later that very week my own pfMENTUM is presenting Dan
Plonsey with Golia, Vlatkovich, Kaiser, Mintz et al at City Hall. How
much Utopia Americana can San Buenaventura stand?
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 13:15:45 -0700
From: improv@peak.org (Dave Trenkel)
Subject: Esquire Golden Age of Jazz Photo Documentary?
Ok, this is a few decades off-topic, but I'm hoping there are enough jazz
fans on this list that someone will have the answer. What's the name of the
documentary about the famous Golden Age of Jazz photo from Esquire
magazine, ~1958? I have a copy of the original magazine, and can't for the
life of me remember the name of the documentary. Any help would be
appreciated, my girlfriend is writing a paper and wants to use the
magazine/film as an example. Thanks in advance.
________________________________________________________
Dave Trenkel : improv@peak.org : www.peak.org/~improv/
"...there will come a day when you won't have to use
gasoline. You'd simply take a cassette and put it in
your car, let it run. You'd have to have the proper
type of music. Like you take two sticks, put 'em
together, make fire. You take some notes and rub 'em
together - dum, dum, dum, dum - fire, cosmic fire."
-Sun Ra
________________________________________________________
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Date: Fri, 06 Aug 1999 16:34:29 -0400
From: Dan Given <lgiven1@julian.uwo.ca>
Subject: Re: Bruce Flips His Finger
>Date: Thu, 05 Aug 1999 09:11:30 -0700
>From: "Patrice L. Roussel" <proussel@ichips.intel.com>
>Subject: Re: Bruce Flips His Finger
>
>On Wed, 4 Aug 1999 20:17:24 -0700 schwitterz1@juno.com wrote:
>>
>> Are Simon Fell's recordings as great as Cadence keeps saying?
>
>The problem is that it is not only Cadence that is raving about them, but
>basically *EVERYBODY* who listened to them!
>
>I only own COMPILATION III (2xCD on Bruce's Finger) and I totally agree with
>the raving critics. This is fantastic structured free improv with great
>players (specially the always amazing John Butcher). I think that Fell is
>solving the problem of channelling the energy of free improvisers in a
>very interesting and successful (based on the critic reaction) way (and
>quite different from what Zorn does with his game pieces).
>
>This makes me even more eager to listen to the upcoming Fell on Erstwhile.
>
> Patrice.
I have to agree with Patrice that Fell's Compilation III is fantastic.
Though a long work, it works both as a complete piece, as well as in
snippets if you don't have a lot of time, or is ideal for radio broadcast
(though I played the full 123 minutes on the air a few months ago!).
Though I have seen it compared to Barry Guy's writing for LJCO, Compilation
III, also known as Composition 30, is very different, in that it
incorporates more diverse elements to create a whole, rather than writing a
single piece of music. A brilliant piece of music, definitely one of my
favorite releases from last year.
Another very interesting Fell project from last year is Frankenstein, which
is an bass/saxes/electronics/cut and paste project with saxist Charles
Wharf. Very fun and crazy music can go from straight jazz to off the wall
electronics in a second.
I have a couple of other Fell discs which I also like quite a bit, but
haven't yet gotten around to getting anything by the Fell/Hession/Wilkinson
trio. Should I? I've heard good things about Horrors of Darmstadt, as well
a mediocre reviews of the new one on Incus with Joe Morris.
Dan
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 16:44:56 -0400
From: Joseph Zitt <jzitt@metatronpress.com>
Subject: Re: Esquire Golden Age of Jazz Photo Documentary?
That would be "A Great Day in Harlem". http://www.allaboutjazz.com/greatday/
On Fri, Aug 06, 1999 at 01:15:45PM -0700, Dave Trenkel wrote:
> Ok, this is a few decades off-topic, but I'm hoping there are enough jazz
> fans on this list that someone will have the answer. What's the name of the
> documentary about the famous Golden Age of Jazz photo from Esquire
> magazine, ~1958? I have a copy of the original magazine, and can't for the
> life of me remember the name of the documentary. Any help would be
> appreciated, my girlfriend is writing a paper and wants to use the
> magazine/film as an example. Thanks in advance.
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| jzitt@metatronpress.com http://www.metatronpress.com/jzitt |
| Latest CD: Shekhinah: The Presence http://www.mp3.com/josephzitt |
| Comma: Voices of New Music Silence: the John Cage Discussion List |
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 17:07:56 -0500
From: King Wilson <kingwil@enteract.com>
Subject: Re: Mr. Bungle in Concert
>They are definitely worth making sacrifices to check out, unless they pull
>what they did in Toronto and show up on stage 3 hours late after a 2
>hour long soundcheck and then get booted off the stage after 45 minutes
>because there was another show shceduled after them.
>At the show they did Travolta/My Ass Is On Fire, Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz and
>most of the new album, with no covers or mysterious tunes. They are
>tight and energetic and it is an amazing experience to see
>Patton conduct the group doing this material and inspire them to pull it
>off live.
Actually, I believe they were held up at US Customs for many hours on
their way to Toronto. That's why it was such a late show.
All I can say is I LOVE the new album (I listened to twice today, in
fact, and I've had it for about 3 months). It's more of a pop album than
the other two, but it's very much a Bungle album. I notice new things
about it every time I hear it. It's the best album I've picked up this
year.
I witnessed the Chicago show, and it was even better than I expected. (I
saw them here on the DV tour, and they just about put me to sleep) But
this time, it was much different. They are playing an alternate version of
My Ass Is On Fire that is worth the admission price alone. According to
what I have been reading on Alt.Music.Bungle, they have been kinda hit or
miss on this tour. Some shows have been great (like Chicago, where they
did a second encore of Merry Go ByeBye and Raping Your Mind) and some not
so great. I think they have been paying attention to their audience. When
the audience just chants for Girls of Porn, It seems to kinda bum the band
out....
They have been playing California pretty much in it's entirety, 3 or 4
from the first album, and 1 or 2 from DV.....
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 20:28:27 EDT
From: JonAbbey2@aol.com
Subject: Re: Bruce Flips His Finger
In a message dated 8/6/99 4:34:50 PM, lgiven1@julian.uwo.ca writes:
<< I have a couple of other Fell discs which I also like quite a bit, but
haven't yet gotten around to getting anything by the Fell/Hession/Wilkinson
trio. Should I? I've heard good things about Horrors of Darmstadt, as well
a mediocre reviews of the new one on Incus with Joe Morris.>>
Hession/Wilkinson/Fell is my least favorite facet of Fell's work. it's mostly
power trio stuff, and while it's great if you are looking for that style, I
think he's more interesting in other contexts. and I like Wilkinson much
better on his duo CD on Incus with Stefan Jaworzyn, In A Sentimental Mood.
Horrors of Darmstadt is the best of the three out, I think.
the duo CD of Graham Halliwell and Simon, 9 Points In Ascent (Bruce's
Fingers), is also a nice one if you're looking for more Fell.
Jon
www.erstwhilerecords.com
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Date: Sat, 07 Aug 1999 00:57:00 -0400
From: Gary/Cheri Gettier <openmind@erols.com>
Subject: Re: Mr. Bungle in Concert
I just signed onto this list after a long absence. Can someone send me a list
of tour dates? Thanks.
Gary
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- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gary M. Gettier openmind@erols.com
"All national institutions of churches appear to me no other than human
inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize
power and profit." - Thomas Paine
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Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 02:20:56 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jason Walton <nothing_grey@yahoo.com>
Subject: Especially Likely Sloth Website
The most groundbreaking and original band in the
world, Especially Likely Sloth, finally has a web page
up. Please link it to your websites and make sure to
visit and sign the guestbook.
Thanks
Jason Walton
and
Chrisstopher Cobb
===
Nothing / Eibon Records America
P.O. Box 14121
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Nothing_grey@yahoo.com
http://www.mythosmedia.com/nothing
http://www.thais.it/eibon
_____________________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
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Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 12:43:18 EDT
From: Eisenbeil@aol.com
Subject: from NYC guitarist Bruce Eisenbeil
Hello to all. I am writing to re-introduce myself because since having
recently moved I have'nt had much time to stay in close communication with
these web connections. I've been working on various projects here in NY and
am looking forward to meeting and performing with some great musicians in the
Bay area during August.
I might be new to some of you and would like to meet other improvising
musicians, dancers and artists. I am a NYC based guitarist with a CD, NINE
WINGS (CIMP) and a new CD to be released in late August. I have performed
with William Hooker, Roy Campbell Jr., Jim Stewert, Jack Wright, Jason Kao
Hwang, Fred Lonberg-Holm, John Bickerton, Sabir Mateen, Daniel Carter, Steve
Swell, Jackson Krall, Christina Wheeler, Edgar Bateman, Todd Margasak, Toshi
Makihara and many other jazz explorers. For more info check out:
www.eisenbeil.com
Between August 12-20 I have 5 performances in the Bay area. Specifics are
below.
Any other musicians, dancers and artists from the bay area who would like to
get together, feel free to contact me as it would be cool to get to know
others.
Peace and Best Wishes ---------------Bruce
For immediate release:
Bruce Eisenbeil (guitar) has 5 shows in San Francisco scheduled during
August.
Differant music and differant ensembles each night. These include:
August 12 The Luggage Store
1007 Market St. (at 6th)
Downtown San Francisco
Showtime: 9pm
Admission: $6-$10 sliding scale
Tel: 415-255-5971
Performing with:
Eddie Gale(tpt), Damon Smith (b), Adam Lane(b)
August 13 Tahama Alley
San Francisco
Show Time: ?(10pm)
Admission:?
Tel: 415-896-6434
Performing with:
Oluyemi Thomas (b. cl), Tom Heasley (tuba),
George Cremaschi(b)
August 14 Martin LaBorde Gallery
between Lincoln and Dolores on Sixth Avenue
Carmel, California
Show time: 7pm
Admission: $7
Tel: 831.620.1150
Performing with:
Ernesto Diaz-Infante (gtr), Patrick Harmon (electronics)
August 15 Henry Miller Memorial Library- SOLO GUITAR CONCERT
Highway 1
Big Sur CA 93920
Show Time: 3pm
Admission: $7
Tel: 831.667.2574
Email: hmlib@henrymiller.org
August 20 Venue 9 - Audible Method Production
252 9th St.
San Francisco
Show time: 10:30 pm
Admission: $6-$12 sliding scale
Tel: 415-626-2169
Performing with:
India Cooke (violin), Morgan Guberman (b), Andre Custodio (d)
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Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 10:22:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jason Walton <nothing_grey@yahoo.com>
Subject: Especially Likely Sloth Website
Here's the address..
www.angelfire.com/in2/sloth
J and C
===
Nothing / Eibon Records America
P.O. Box 14121
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Nothing_grey@yahoo.com
http://www.mythosmedia.com/nothing
http://www.thais.it/eibon
_____________________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
- -
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Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 14:56:42 +0100
From: "Scott" <scott@burntweeny.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Beefheart Buddah reissues
Has anyone heard the recent Beefheart reissues on Buddah?
Care to venture any opinions? I can't decide whether or not to buy them. I
heard the extra tracks are all from the I may be Hungry but I sure ain't
Weird comp.
Scott Russell
White Noise
For experimental events in Scotland
http://www.burntweeny.freeserve.co.uk
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Date: Sun, 08 Aug 99 12:52:58 -0500
From: kurt_gottschalk@scni.com
Subject: recent zorns
Diego asked about the Zorn/Patton/Mori (Knitting Factory, midnight 8/5). Good
show, if a little rocky. On occaison, JZ almost seems willing to throw the show
if he's not happy with the conditions/results, and this seemed like one of
those. He was making faces as bright yellow lights went on midset, and then when
the white flood lights suddenly went on full blast during a song, he took the
mike and said "Who's working the lights? You're an idiot! That's why you're
working at the Knitting Factory." (I talked to Bruce Gallanter, who was sitting
by the soundboard (as per usual) after the set, and he said that somebody
knocked into the board and the woman working it was very upset and couldn't find
what the guy had hit). Then all the lights went out for a few seconds, before
they were straightened out. The disruptions led Zorn to circular blow one
progression over and over for what seemed like 10 minutes while he held a mike
by the cord and let it swing, banging into his sax.
So maybe it was a little protest on his part. That's what it seemed. But it
still sounded great -- art in the face of adversity.
Patton was OK. I really like some of his ensemble CDs (Weird Little Boy and the
group piece on Tzadik, name escapes me). Live I always enjoy and am never wowed
(haven't seen Faith No Bungle tho).
The glue for the gig was Ikue, who provides a nice fabric for her counterparts
squawks and flutters. Best moment visually was JZ and MP both screaming into
their mikes, with Ikue in the middle, in her nice summer dress, looking down and
smiling for a couple minutes before she started playing.
Next day went to a taping of New Sounds Live with Zorn, Mori, Wadada Leo Smith
and Lois Vierk (and met a coupla Z-listers there). Won't go on too much ...
Zorn-composed piano/violin piece (Steven Drury on piano); interesting Vierk
string quartet; nice Mori/DJOlive duo. High point was Smith's duet with Min
Xiao-Fen (Smith also presented solo guitar and solo pipa pieces). The whole
program was 90 minutes and the show is 60, so I fear the JZ piece and some other
parts will likely be excerpted. Also interviews with all composers. (John
Schaeffer: Let's talk a little about your Masada project. JZ: I'd rather talk
about what's going on here tonight. This is really great). Zorn also went on at
length about how the downtown scene really hasn't come very far in 15 yrs.,
because their records are still filed under "jazz" and "classical" and not
"experimental" or "avant garde" or "unusual music" at places like Tower.
The New Sounds show will air on 8/24 at 11 p.m. on WNYC 93.9 FM in NYC, and I
know many other public radio stations also broadcast the series.
kg
n.p. Docarhythm Wild/Space Kung-Fu Man
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Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 19:55:21 -0500
From: Phil Plencner <plencner@lnd.com>
Subject: Masada in Chicago?
Hello.
I was looking at the Chicago Jazz Fest lineup for this year and was intrigued when
I saw that Masada will be playing there Friday Sept. 3. I am assuming this is
Zorn's band Masada and not some other weird group?
At any rate the Chicago jazzfest is a free show in Grant Park, so I'm pretty
excited if Zorn will be there. Masada plays from 7:15-8:10pm. Before them is "A
Tribute To Thomas A Dorsey" by Maggie Brown from 6:00-6:10 (that's a pretty small
tribute!! Maybe it's a misprint....) and George Freeman Trio featuring Chris
Foreman will be on from 6:15-7:05.
Full Jazzfest info can be viewed at:
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/Jazz99
Phil
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Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 20:51:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: William York <wyork@email.unc.edu>
Subject: Mr. B
> > > Can anyone recommend the new album? Haven't heard much props for it
> > > here yet...
Like others have said, it's more song oriented, and short by their
standards (45 min). But the production is superb and if you take it on
its own terms, rather than expecting something like Disco Volante, I think
it's very likeable.
> Some parts may sound a bit like SC3, but like you said, most
> surprisingly, these parts are credited to Patton.
This is my favorite one, "Ars Moriendi". It's like the "Ciocarlia" song
on the SC3 live album. That was a cover of a traditional, like they've
said, and this one at least has a strong resemblence to a song on the
Taraf de Haidouks CD on Nonsuch (see the last song). Anyway, these are
Romanian, but most of the other Secret Chiefs 3 stuff is more mid-eastern
or Indian. At least, of what is 'eastern-sounding'.
I saw Mr. Bungle in D.C. on 8/6, and it was good, but they do a lot of
laboring trying to reproduce the production details. Also, the sound
wasn't too great for the first part of the show and, again b/c of all the
details and keyboard parts, this can really take away from things. But
the last half was really great. I drove 6 hrs. and thought it was worth
it.
WY
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