002. Brandon Lopez

Brandon Lopez is a New York-based composer and bassist working at the fringes of jazz, free improvisation, noise and new music. His music has been praised as “brutal” (Chicago Reader) and “relentless” (The New York Times). On this episode, Ellery and Madison of TAK talk to Brandon about his new piece, "Empty and/or Church of Plenty," which TAK will premiere on December 14th at St. Mary's Harlem. Brandon's website - https://www.brandonlopez.nyc/ and Bandcamp - https://nevernotagravedigger.bandcamp.com/ Info about the December 14th premiere - https://www.facebook.com/events/712511089258696/ Anner Bylsma playing J.S. Bach Cello Suite 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTVqjD4Yigg Cecil Taylor live in Munich in 1984 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL0cqbWZYsE

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Conversations with composers and other musicians working in the vibrant new music community of New York City and beyond. Episodes are curated by and often feature members of TAK, an ambitious ensemble that “impresses with the organicity of their sound, their dynamism and virtuosity — and, well, just a dash of IDGAF as they slay the thorniest material like it’s nothing” (WQXR).