Evolving Music Mondays presents Creative Sounds of Dissension
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12
featuring
ROZANNE LEVINE & CHAKRA TUNING
Rozanne Levineclarinets/bamboo flute
Perry Robinsonclarinets
Mark Whitecageclarinet/saxophones
Rosi Hertleinviolin/voice
CSV Cultural Center
LES Gallery, 1st floor
107 Suffolk Street (between Rivington & Delancey)
New York, NY 10002
DIRECTIONS:
The CSV Cultural Center is located at 107 Suffolk Street, between Rivington Street and Delancey Street, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan
By train: Take the F train to Delancey Street or J , M , or Z to Essex Street. Walk to Suffolk Street, make a left.
SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM
Also performing that evening:
Phat Chance (8:45 pm)
Vincent ChanceyFrench Horn
Steve BloomGuitar
Jeremy CarlstedtDrums
TUKOTUKO (10 pm)
Tony Malabysax
John Hebertbass
Gerald Cleaverdrums
Ches Smithdrums
ADMISSION: Tickets : $11 per set / $16 for 2 sets / $20 all night Students/Seniors : $8 per set / $12 for 2 / $18 all night
Rozanne Levine's Chakra Tuning ... is a ritualistic exploration of space, timbre and communication ... this disc subsumes the clarinetist's delicate weavings of breath, line, voice and gesture into the group's fabric. Even when the foursome surge and pirouette, 'Only Moment' retains an extraordinarily meditative, almost therapeutic quality." Clifford Allen, Signal to Noise
It is spiritual music in its essence, but also an adventurous journey into musical form and dialogue, intense at times, then more relaxed and probing, now full of unexpected turns and interactions. All four musicians are excellent instrumentalists and their open dialogue is really worth hearing ... the real joy is in the intimate dialogue between the four musicians." Stef Gijssels, stef.blogspot.com
As soon as one spins 'Only Moment...'the room is pervaded by presences resembling spirits of wellbeing. Right away, the clarity of every note played, the consistency of the amalgamation among the musicians and a sense of shared endeavor for the abolishment of narrow-mindedness contribute to a private feeling of enjoyment which is absolutely not based on something easing the nerves," or plain silly. With each listen we find ourselves perseveringly intent in attempting a veritable penetration of every sound ... The music comes out smoothly and extremely physically at once, influenced by so many thingsnatural occurrences, bird talking, native Indian chants, theatrethat the tracks might represent different segments of a being's life cycle ... Listening to these artists reveal their fundamental nature through the full command of the instruments is just amazing. All kinds of clarinets, saxophones, ocarinas, bird whistles and percussion are utilized by the nominal leader and her long-time male companions, while Hertleina mean violinistalso sings and handles additional percussive chores with the same nimbleness. The artists' technique might be admirable, and indeed it is. But what really wins for me is the sort of opposition to hopelessness that this gorgeous recording generates as early as the circulation of the first notes in the air." Massimo Ricci, Touching Extremes
Rozanne Levine and her mates are pure musicians, using nature as a touchstone for their musical debate. ...The three reedists, Levine, Mark Whitecage and Perry Robinson, sound a spirited interplay of voices that, along with violinist/percussionist Rosi Hertlein's foggy mourn and branch-snapping alarms, pulls you deeper into the forest. The cacophony of life only grows in variety and wonder." Matt Marshall, Jazz Inside Magazine
The first piece, 'Blues Lullaby in F' is a lovely, somber piece for solo clarinet which I found to be completely sublime. 'Thunder Talks' begins with just subtle percussion, ocarina, voice and other exquisite earthy sounds. It has an organic elegance that I find to be ever so fine, like meditating on the sounds of the forest. On 'Lost Freedoms' we hear a few layers of clarinets that sound orchestral, with superb harmonies. There is a unique blend and sound here that is quite magical. Perhaps it is the subtle electronics that Mark Whitecage employs that makes this so special. Although each clarinet is distinct with its own sound, the combination of three strong players makes this a particularly wonderful tapestry." Bruce Lee Gallanter, Proprietor, Downtown Music Gallery
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12
featuring
ROZANNE LEVINE & CHAKRA TUNING
Rozanne Levineclarinets/bamboo flute
Perry Robinsonclarinets
Mark Whitecageclarinet/saxophones
Rosi Hertleinviolin/voice
CSV Cultural Center
LES Gallery, 1st floor
107 Suffolk Street (between Rivington & Delancey)
New York, NY 10002
DIRECTIONS:
The CSV Cultural Center is located at 107 Suffolk Street, between Rivington Street and Delancey Street, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan
By train: Take the F train to Delancey Street or J , M , or Z to Essex Street. Walk to Suffolk Street, make a left.
SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM
Also performing that evening:
Phat Chance (8:45 pm)
Vincent ChanceyFrench Horn
Steve BloomGuitar
Jeremy CarlstedtDrums
TUKOTUKO (10 pm)
Tony Malabysax
John Hebertbass
Gerald Cleaverdrums
Ches Smithdrums
ADMISSION: Tickets : $11 per set / $16 for 2 sets / $20 all night Students/Seniors : $8 per set / $12 for 2 / $18 all night
Rozanne Levine's Chakra Tuning ... is a ritualistic exploration of space, timbre and communication ... this disc subsumes the clarinetist's delicate weavings of breath, line, voice and gesture into the group's fabric. Even when the foursome surge and pirouette, 'Only Moment' retains an extraordinarily meditative, almost therapeutic quality." Clifford Allen, Signal to Noise
It is spiritual music in its essence, but also an adventurous journey into musical form and dialogue, intense at times, then more relaxed and probing, now full of unexpected turns and interactions. All four musicians are excellent instrumentalists and their open dialogue is really worth hearing ... the real joy is in the intimate dialogue between the four musicians." Stef Gijssels, stef.blogspot.com
As soon as one spins 'Only Moment...'the room is pervaded by presences resembling spirits of wellbeing. Right away, the clarity of every note played, the consistency of the amalgamation among the musicians and a sense of shared endeavor for the abolishment of narrow-mindedness contribute to a private feeling of enjoyment which is absolutely not based on something easing the nerves," or plain silly. With each listen we find ourselves perseveringly intent in attempting a veritable penetration of every sound ... The music comes out smoothly and extremely physically at once, influenced by so many thingsnatural occurrences, bird talking, native Indian chants, theatrethat the tracks might represent different segments of a being's life cycle ... Listening to these artists reveal their fundamental nature through the full command of the instruments is just amazing. All kinds of clarinets, saxophones, ocarinas, bird whistles and percussion are utilized by the nominal leader and her long-time male companions, while Hertleina mean violinistalso sings and handles additional percussive chores with the same nimbleness. The artists' technique might be admirable, and indeed it is. But what really wins for me is the sort of opposition to hopelessness that this gorgeous recording generates as early as the circulation of the first notes in the air." Massimo Ricci, Touching Extremes
Rozanne Levine and her mates are pure musicians, using nature as a touchstone for their musical debate. ...The three reedists, Levine, Mark Whitecage and Perry Robinson, sound a spirited interplay of voices that, along with violinist/percussionist Rosi Hertlein's foggy mourn and branch-snapping alarms, pulls you deeper into the forest. The cacophony of life only grows in variety and wonder." Matt Marshall, Jazz Inside Magazine
The first piece, 'Blues Lullaby in F' is a lovely, somber piece for solo clarinet which I found to be completely sublime. 'Thunder Talks' begins with just subtle percussion, ocarina, voice and other exquisite earthy sounds. It has an organic elegance that I find to be ever so fine, like meditating on the sounds of the forest. On 'Lost Freedoms' we hear a few layers of clarinets that sound orchestral, with superb harmonies. There is a unique blend and sound here that is quite magical. Perhaps it is the subtle electronics that Mark Whitecage employs that makes this so special. Although each clarinet is distinct with its own sound, the combination of three strong players makes this a particularly wonderful tapestry." Bruce Lee Gallanter, Proprietor, Downtown Music Gallery