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Click
the above image to launch Zoid.
Zoid is a 50 minute soundscape or sound sculpture which
was created using over dubs, digital editing, digital synthesis
and sampling by Mike Ellis
and features Chicago trumpet player Jeff
Beer (who can also be heard on the AlphaPocket release
"Chicago
Spontaneous Combustion Suite"). This piece is in
tribute to late trumpet great Lester
Bowie and the Australian aboriginal culture. Quicktime
will be necessary to listen. Please be sure you have the latest
version.
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| "Chicago
Spontaneous Combustion Suite" is the first in a series
of completely improvised recordings which includes "The
Shamans Dance," "Invite the unexpected," "Jazz
Renegades" and Speak in Tones‚ "Suabaro."
This recording was done in late 2000 and is my way of tipping
my hat to the plethora of unrecognized talent in Chicago.
Putting the band on the spot and having fun no holds barred
is what it's all about. I've been collaborating with the player
Jeff Beer for twenty years starting with my first CD release
in 1985 the now out of print "What else is New;"
we first met playing with the Alan Silva in the early 80's
in Paris. He is truly wonderful artist and extremely well
rounded composer who has continued to produce great music
against all odds as permanent fixture of the Chicago underground.
Ryan Shultz is one the world‚s only vituoso bass trumpet
players and is a versatile participant on a diversity of Chicago
musical scenes. Larry Kohut is one on small list of first
call Chicago bass players and is a force to be reckoned with.
Damon Short originally from New Orleans is a great drummer
and an exceptional composer in his own right and is very active
on the Chicago Avant Garde scene. I thank Jeff for introducing
to these extraordinary musicians. |
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TRACK
LISTING
01. part 1 [download
mp3]
02. part 2 [download
mp3]
03. part 3 [download
mp3]
04. part 4 [download
mp3]
05. part 5 [download
mp3]
06. part 6
07. part 7
08. part 8
09. part 9
10. part 10
11. part 11
12. part 12
13. part 13
14. part 14
15. part 15
16. part 16
17. part 17
18. part 18
19. part 19 |
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PERSONEL
Mike Ellis: saxophones
Jeff Beer: trumpet
Ryan Shultz: bass trumpet
Larry Kohut: acoustic bass
Damon Short: drums
Recorded in Chicago November 2000 by John Larson at
Larson Recording Studio |
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