THREE NIGHTS OF WILLIAM PARKER
February 14 + 15 + 16
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Roulette presents three nights of new music by master musician, improviser, and composer William Parker. Parker emerged out of the 20th century as one of the most prolific and influential musicians whose work has infiltrated not only the avant-garde jazz scene but mainstream music in general. Its clear that in the 21st century he has cemented his legacy as one of the strongest voices in music history. For this extraordinary three night engagement, Parker will be touching on his past successes with the pervasive drummer Milford Graves and also presenting a collection of new work with a host of stand-out musicians.
William Parker "Alphaville Suite"
Thursday, February 14, 2013 @ 8:00 PM
Live soundtrack played to Jean Luc Godard’s 1965 Film featuring William Parker (bass), Rob Brown (alto sax), Lewis Barnes (trumpet), Cooper moore (piano), Jason Hwang (violin), Jean Cook (violin), Mazz Swift (violin), Alex Waterman (cello).
Milford Graves + William Parker + Patricia Nicholson
"Heart Sound Music With Organic Graphics"
Friday, February 15, 2013 @ 8:00 PM
Milford Graves (drums/percussion) / William Parker (bass, donso ngoni) / Patricia Nicholson (dance). Recorded Heart Beat Music and graphics by Milford Graves
William Parker "Essential Orchestra"
Saturday, February 16, 2013 @ 8:00 PM
World Premier of William Parker’s new work, “Inscription” featuring William Parker (bass, composer, arranger), Rob Brown (alto sax), Darius Jones (alto sax), Roy Campbell (trumpet), Lewis Barnes (trumpet), Josh Roseman (trombone), Mashiko Kono (trombone), James Brandon Lewis (tenor sax), Sabir Mateen (sax), Dave Sewelson (baritone sax), Dave Hofstra (tuba, bass), Dave Burrell (piano), Cooper Moore (electric keyboard), Jackson Krall (drums), Fay Victor (vocals).
Tristan Perich "The Density of Air"
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 @ 8:00 PM
Tristan Perich's work is inspired by the aesthetic simplicity of math, physics and code.
1-Bit Music, his 2004 release, was the first album ever released as a microchip, programmed to synthesize his electronic composition live
. The Density of Air, Tristan Perich’s new composition for pianist Vicky Chow, places the solo piano in a delicate sea of white noise. Forty loudspeakers will be wired to hand-built electronics and will blanket the stage, each producing barely audible durations of white noise, accumulating in drifting waves of sound.
