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“Braxton’s compositions are at once self-consciously cerebral, yet delivered with a gritty roughness.” – The Independent, UK

January 31, 12pm–8pm
Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre

Running Time 8h

Reeds, Composition Anthony Braxton
Cornet, Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Bass Trumpet Taylor Ho Bynum
Flutes Nicole Mitchell
Reeds Andrew Raffo Dewar, James Fei
Saxophone Steve Lehman
Bassoon Sara Schoenbeck
Violin, Alto Viola Jessica Pavone
Electric Guitar Mary Halvorson
Trombone Reut Regev
Tuba Jay Rozen
Double Bass, Bass Clarinet Carl Testa
Percussion Aaron Siegel

Sonic Genome is the ambitious experiment of revolutionary American composer and virtuoso saxophonist Anthony Braxton: less a concert than the creation of an interactive musical environment. For eight continuous hours, 50+ performers use the compositions and improvisational languages developed by Braxton to create a living sound world. Ensembles form and split apart like cells dividing and reforming into new organisms; likewise, the members of the audience are invited to be active participants, choosing who and what to listen to as they move about the space.

Braxton enlists the band members of the 12 + 1 tet as his musical lieutenants in the endeavour, with each given the responsibility of leading sub ensembles of the larger group. The rest of the performers are drawn from the surrounding community, ranging from local professionals to college and high school students. This marks Sonic Genome’s world premiere as a public performance.

“One of the greatest sax players and composers in contemporary jazz.”– The Warsaw Voice

Throughout his extraordinary 40-year career, musical visionary Anthony Braxton has broken new ground in the world of jazz and contemporary classical music. He has created a large body of kaleidescopic and prolific work, having released well over 100 albums that continue to win prestigious awards and critical praise.

Free Admission
More Information 604.872.5200 or coastaljazz.ca

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RSVP to Sonic Genome on the PuSh Festival facebook page


Related postings on PuShing It: The PuSh Festival Blog
December 15, 2009 - PuSh 2010 Curatorial Statement: Sonic Genome

Links
Watch Anthony Braxton 12+1tet on youtube or read the Anthony Braxton Wikipedia entry
"The Sonic Genome expresses Braxton's ideals about democracy, and the relationship between individuals and groups..." Read an essay featuring Braxton , from the online musical journal pointofdeparture.org

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