Jazzy minimal.
It seems impossible to unite improvisation and minimal music. Fortunately, composers and musicians do not care. Mixtures between jazz and minimal music come in all shapes and sizes. For example, Terry Riley, a grandmaster in minimal music, freely improvises on themes of his compositions when he gives a piano recital. In addition, jazz heroes like Keith Jarett, John Surman, and The Necks embrace repetitive, rhythmical patterns, and composers Anthony Davis and Sarah Hennies juggle with the influences of jazz and repetitive music. In this Theme, several clear examples will be played.
Playlist:
1.Terry Riley: ‘Arica’ (1995), for piano, on Terry Riley – Lisbon Concert. Terry Riley (piano). New Albion Records NA087 CD
2. John Surman: ‘Constellation’ (1979) for saxophones, bass clarinet, and synthesizers, on John Surman – Upon Reflection. John Surman (all instruments). ECM 1148 CD
3. Keith Jarrett: (image) ‘Part 17: Tokyo, October 30, 2002’, for piano, on Keith Jarrett – Radiance. Keith Jarrett (piano). ECM 1064/65 CD
4. Anthony Davis: ‘Under The Double Moon’ (1980), for piano, on Anthony Davis – Lady of the Mirrors. Anthony Davis (piano) India Navigation IN 1047 CD
5. Anthony Davis: ‘Wayang No. II (Shadowdance)’ (1978), for ensemble, on Anthony Davis – Episteme. Ensemble Episteme conducted by Mark Helias. Gramavision GCD 79508 CD
6. The Necks: ‘The World at War’ (1990), for piano, bass, percussion, saxophone, and trumpet. on The Necks: Next. The Necks and Mike Bukovsky (trumpet) + Timothy Hopkins (saxophone). Fish of Milk FOM0001 CD
7. Gavin Bryars: ‘The Squirrel and the Ricketty-Racketty Bridge’ (1971) for guitars, on Gavin Bryars – The Marvellous Aphorisms of Gavin Bryars: The Early Years. Seth Josel (electric guitars). Mode Records Mode 177 CD
8. Sarah Hennies: ‘Spectral Malsconcities’ (2018) for piano, bass, and percussion, on Sarah Hennies – Spectral Malsconcities. Bearthoven trio. New World Records 80824-2 CD
