Last night I got the opportunity to check out the beautiful Mayu Saeki and her quartet at Garage. Her mix of originals and Jazz standards left nothing but a complete night of great music. She even asked me to get on the mic one time to do a freestyle!

For more information on Mayu Saeki, Click Here.

At an amazing art show at Lolita Bar, I had the honor of meeting artist, Pesu. Originally from Shizuoka, Japan, his mix of traditional art and graffiti techniques make for an awesome and vibrant display of works. I definitely want to work with this brother very soon!



Pesu and I

For more information on Pesu, Click Here.
Thank you to DJ Heist for introducing us.

Hello Everyone! It’s been quite a long time since I’ve posted an entry. There’s been a lot to do and even more things in the works. A lot of amazing things have been happening in the music and art world and I have all of that for you. There are exciting new things coming up that I’ll also keep you guys posted on, including an incredible new Encore Music Forum concert in the fall! Stay tuned folks and be sure to check out the great things coming your way!

A few weeks ago, I got the opportunity to record Niia Bertino at Goodbye Blue Monday where she hosted a concert exclusively for recording. Her set was incredibly amazing and after putting her songs on my iPhone to test the mixes I found myself keeping them there!

Click the jump to hear some of the recordings.

SONGS
Last Man
Sprout And Bean
Heart Holds The Key
Winter’s Day

For more info on Niia Bertino, Click Here.
Better photo courtesy of Brandee Younger’s Blog.

Note to readers: Yes, I know, I need to get a better camera. I’m working on it!

In Mobile Age, Sound Quality Steps Back (New York Times)
On Rap Blogging and Music Leaks (Nah Right)

In case you’re wondering, the flat screen in the middle is a live feed from a camcorder in one of the Iso Booths that’s zooming in on the Input Bay. The speakers, Lipinski – 10.2 Surround!



Floor connections.

I might just get my PhD!

Joan La Barbara and Ne(x)tworks along with Yael Acher-Modiano and Irina-Kalina Goudeva delivered a very exciting and dramatic performance last night at Roulette. La Barbara’s “Angels, Demons, and other Muses” was a soundscape of vocal and instrumental textures while Acher’s “Two-Walk” with its dialogue between flute and cello accompanied by poetry and electronic ambience felt like one was instantaneously transported to the Metropolitan Opera House. Roulette is a great space and I’m really glad that I was there for the concert!

Check out Joan La Barbara and Yael Acher-Modiano.
For more information on Roulette, Click Here.

Sorry, no photos with Cassidy. But, that’s my dude so it’s all love! What I can say though is that C.A.S.H. has some BANGERS!!

Brandee Younger will be playing this coming Sunday, April 25 at St. Mary’s Spring Concert. Music for the evening will include works by Mozart, Debussy, Laura Kahle, and arrangements by Brandee Younger. Tickets are $15 – $10 for Seniors and Students.

Click the jump for more information on the program.

Program:
The Lord’s Prayer arranged by Brandee Younger
Mary Rose by Laura Kahle
Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp by Claude Debussy
Quintet for Piano and Winds, K. 452 by W.A. Mozart

Featuring:
Brandee Younger, Harp
Hal Archer, Flute
Charles Dalton, Viola
Evelyn Golz, Piano
Christa Robinson, Oboe
Liz Player, Clarinet
Louis Schwadron, French Horn
Amy Fraser, Bassoon

Sunday, April 25 at 3:00 PM

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
521 West 126th Street, New York, NY
Between Broadway and Amsterdam

Please visit our Music at St. Mary’s facebook page and become a fan!

For more information e-mail Liz Player at musicatstmarys@gmail.com.