“It’s easy to see why The Ex’s Terrie Hessels described Cactus Truck as the discovery of the year in The Wire’s 2011 Rewind a few months back. “It just might be that “Brand New For China!” reaches legendary status in the history of Dutch improvised music.” “It becomes apparent that the furious combination of free jazz and improv punk has been perfected.” with guest trumpeter Roy Campbell) were featured on the Live in USA album, released in March 2013 by the band’s Tractata Records imprint in collaboration with the eh? label. Selections from the tour (recorded at Squidco Records in Wilmington, Delaware with guest trombonist Jeb Bishop Astro Black Records in Louisville, Kentucky and the final show at JACK in N.Y.C. In late October through mid-December of that year, Cactus Truck stormed the United States with a massive 37-date tour that saw the trio tearing it up across the country, up the East Coast from Atlanta to Boston, across the Midwest and West, down the West Coast from Seattle to Los Angeles, and finally wending their way back east for three final dates in New York City. Cactus Truck self-released an eponymous CD-R in 2011 and followed that up with a 2012 cassette release (featuring Terrie Ex from the Ex) entitled Macho Sex their first “official” album, Brand New for China!, arrived in March of 2012 on the Public Eyesore label. The band plays a take-no-prisoners, high-energy brand of free jazz strongly influenced by the likes of Albert Ayler and Peter Brötzmann at their most intense (they also claim that their music includes elements of Delta blues, Japanese noise, and no wave). Terrie Ex, recollections of 2011, The Wire BIOGRAPHYīased in Amsterdam, this fire-breathing improvisational trio is comprised of bassist/guitarist Jasper Stadhouders, drummer Onno Govaert, and American-born saxophonist John Dikeman. Boston Musical Intelligencer sums up the group: “In its first decade, this conductor-free ensemble has earned and sustained a reputation for top-drawer playing, engrossing programming, and outstanding guest artists.“Concerts of the year: Cactus Truck at Zebulon, NYC, 1 November 2012.”Īndrey Henkin’s Best Of 2012, New York City Jazz Record A Far Cry has risen to the top of Billboard’s Traditional Classical Chart, been named Boston’s best classical ensemble by The Improper Bostonian, and celebrated two Grammy nominations for its Visions and Variations. This structure has led to consistently thoughtful, innovative, and unpredictable programming-and impactful collaborations with celebrated performers and composers. The self-conducted orchestra is a democracy in which decisions are made collectively and leadership rotates among the players (“Criers”). Their energetic performances bring music to life in innovative ways-whether you’re hearing a piece of music for the first time or the fortieth.Ĭalled a “world-wide phenomenon” by Boston’s WBUR, A Far Cry has nurtured a distinct approach to music-making since its founding in 2007. Jerod Impichchaachaah’ Tate, Pisachi: Six Epitomes for String Quartetīoston-based chamber ensemble A Far Cry aims to ignite a love for music in the community. for String QuartetĪlberto Ginastera, String Quartet No. Silvestre Revueltas, Sensemayá, arranged for string quartet and percussionĮnnio Morricone, “Once Upon a Time in the West” arr. Juantio Becenti, Hane (Story) for String Quartet
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