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Recent Recordings by Area Musicians
"Improv. No. 3" starts with Michalowski's overblown multiphonics and Khoury's jete (ricochet) bowing. Khoury then moves to ghostly, minor-pentatonic blues references while Michalowski counters with abstract, blue cries. Improvs. 7 and 12 find the duo exploring the expressive power of sound, while other tracks feature an often dense, melodic interplay. Shards also plays with our expectations of time. Though these improvisations are non-pulsed, nonetheless there is a sensation of time passing at a well-defined and patient pace; there is a shared sense of timing, a rhythm of events. These improvisations are each unique occurrences that move forward in a stream, and rarely refer back in time to previous events; many ideas flicker to the surface. Therefore, close and attentive listening is advised! It will be interesting to trace the trajectory of this empathetic duo as they continue to refine and expand their sound. Mark Kirschenmann is a trumpeter and composer who teaches at the University of Michigan. He directs the Creative Arts Orchestra and the Michigan Youth Jazz Improvisation program. I N - T H I S - I S S U E : 1. MATT MICHAELS AWARDED ---2. RECENT RECORDINGS 3. RECENT RECORDINGS 2 HOME |