-info on the Philly version of the Bang on a Can marathon here. Lots of great stuff, laudibly diverse programming – though not as diverse as the press releases might make you think. Fact is, the early iterations of the NYC version even included Babbitt and Davidovsky – since excluded; and midtown work has, in general, never been welcome. But, again, there is much here to enjoy, and I applaud the Philly-centric inclusion of Uri Caine and the Sun Ra Arkestra. How about more Philly composers – and genuine stylistic diversity – next time?
-Anthony Tommasini on great moments in Sondheim.
-current (and upcoming) playlist:
- Jasmine – Keith Jarrett/Charlie Haden (ECM)
- Out of Chaos – Jason Eckardt; Ensemble 21
- Music of Richard Wernick: Horn Quintet, String Quartet No. 6, etc. – Richard Wernick; William Purvis, Julliard Quartet, Colorado Quartet, David Starobin, ICE, Cliff Colnot
- Tears of Joy – Don Ellis
- Complete Original Trio Recordings – Hank Jones
(Iverson on Jasmine, and on Hank Jones)
