Faraway plants is playing the monument stage this Saturday June 24th at 2:30. This weeks lineup will feature Quin Kirchner on drums, Anthony Bruno on Saxophone, Bass and myself on electronics and trumpet.
Komorebi
Komorebi is the Japanese word used to describe sunlight as it passes through trees. In this piece I play rich tones on the marimba which are paired with heavily dubbed spikes of zither. Each timbre enters representing the light passing through leaves and branches. At about midway through the improvisation, a trumpet enters soaring over... Continue Reading →
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Original Release!
Very pleased to announce the release of my first single with Cartilage Osseux Records! You can purchase and stream the new Anna Karina virtual 45 on most of the larger formats including; iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, Soundcloud and Amazon.
Glimpse of the Future is here!
Be sure to check out the new Moongriffin release on Cartilage Osseux Records. The record features Nate Lepine (saxophone), Charles Rumback (drums), Anton Hatwich (bass) and myself (trumpet) playing the music of Elliot Ross (guitar).
Fareed Haque
I'm currently working on an arrangement for the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music Jazz Ensemble featuring guitarist Fareed Haque. The concert will take place April 6th in Corbet Auditorium at CCM.
Great Gatsby Opening Event
It was nice to see so many beautiful people on the dance floor last night at Untitled for the Warner Bros. Gatsby release party.
Charles Mantis and Everypeople Workshop at Transistor May 18th
If you are in Chicago for the NATO summit or plainly would like to avoid it Charles Mantis will be playing Transistor Friday May 18th with Everypeople Workshop. Transistor is located at 3819 N Lincoln Ave in North Center. It's just a short walk or cab ride from the Irving Park brown line stop. ... Continue Reading →
A new synth, new video, collaboration and a new remix!
Analog instruments have added a whole new richness to the sound of my music. The Roland Juno provides that warm classic tone used in the music of groups such as Sigur Ros and Justice. A vintage synthesizer compares to computer generated sounds as Belgian dark chocolate would compare to a snickers bar. Synths have recently... Continue Reading →
Black Bear Combo at the Milwaukee Ave Arts Fest
Black Bear Combo is a four to six member brass/reed band. It is described as a raucous mutt channeling the common energy between traditional music from eastern Europe and the Balkans, punk rock, and free jazz. The band will be performing on the main stage of the Milwaukee Ave Arts Fest on Sunday July 31st... Continue Reading →
Gerald Bailey | Trumpet & Music Production 