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New Haven Improvisers Collective at Firehouse 12
Courtesy of Bob Gorry | Posted on October 31, 2014
Where
Firehouse 12
45 Crown St.
New Haven, CT
Map
203-785-0468
When
Sat, November 22, 2014
8:30 pm
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Musicians
New Haven Improvisers Collective
band / ensemble / orchestraBob Gorry
guitarJeff Cedrone
guitarPeter Riccio
drumsAbout
The New Haven Improvisers Collective returns to Firehouse 12 for its 10th year in a row for a showcase of new music.
This year’s edition celebrates the eponymous release of a new CD by ELECTRONHIC. Listen here: http://music.nhic-records.com/
ELECTRONHIC is driven by Chapman Stick and Drums, with comments, noise, electronics, saxophones, whistles and guitars.
The group started with a directive to keep still and leave space. The music was allowed to present itself and breathe without being forced. Motion gradually crept in and flourished with rhythms and energetic counterpoint, but open space remained. On the recording and as the group continues to move, space is especially evident in certain pieces, but it remains an important element even in the pieces that veer towards avant-rock....