JSngry Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 Why are we thinking that Zooid is becoming over? Quote
uli Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 Because he recently presented a new ensemble 0f his? HENRY THREADGILL DOUBLE-UP Featuring renowned pianist David Virelles, alto saxophonists Curtis Macdonald and Roman Filiu, drummer Craig Weinrib, tuba player Jose Davila, and cellist Christopher Hoffman. Quote
JSngry Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 Out with the old, in with the new! Quote
BFrank Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 I need to get Henry's Mosaic box now that it's back in print. Quote
LouisvillePrez Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 I have been spending a lot of time with the Mosaic recently -- especially the Air, X-75, and Sextett albums. The last Zooid CD was great, and for me rivals anything he has ever done (still have not heard the material on the Black Saint/Soul Note box). This being said, I was kind of hoping for something from some version of Double Up. Regardless, I glad HT keeps on keeping on. Quote
Guy Berger Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 I need to get Henry's Mosaic box now that it's back in print. ABSOLUTELY Quote
Head Man Posted July 12, 2015 Report Posted July 12, 2015 Beautiful album...like everything by Henry. Quote
king ubu Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 Finally received the new album yesterday - first impression is very, very good! Quote
John L Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 Interesting that the CD on Amazon costs $16.99, but an MP3 download will run you $18.99. Quote
LouisvillePrez Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 Finally got around to getting the new Zooid CD. I really liked Tomorrow Sunny/The Revelry, Spp, and, for better or worse, I went into the new one wondering how I would like it relative to the earlier one. About Tomorrow Sunny..., I really liked the overall compactness of the CD, So many CDs these days want to give you more, more, more, and then some, but this one seems content with its almost LP-length format (two nice sides). And, I appreciated the sequencing of the tracks -- with "So Pleased, No Clue" being a gem of a track/Threadgill alto piece sandwiched between songs that by virtue of title or length signaled themselves to be more "important" to the whole project. Flawlessly conceived, beautifully executed, and content with itself, Tomorrow Sunny might be a perfect CD in a "more is more" world.Enter, the self-aware double CD In for a Penny, In for a Pound. After one listen, I have to say, it, too, is a beautiful record. It is not going to have the "punch" for me that Tomorrow Sunny did, In some ways it reminds with of earlier Zooid -- just with longer pieces. Although In for a Penny does not exploit its 2 CDs for maximum length or price (no clue why the MP3 is more, myself),, maybe more is more. I will have to give it some time to see if it becomes more cherished than Tomorrow Sunny, but after one listen, I can see myself playing this a ton in the weeks, months, etc. ahead, once I turn off Tomorrow Sunny to which I am listening while I write this. Quote
Guy Berger Posted September 8, 2015 Report Posted September 8, 2015 I've been listening to You Know the Number and Easily Slip into Another World (from the Mosaic box). Not only are they GREAT, but surprisingly accessible. Quote
xybert Posted September 8, 2015 Report Posted September 8, 2015 I've been listening to You Know the Number and Easily Slip into Another World (from the Mosaic box). Not only are they GREAT, but surprisingly accessible. In general i find his music to be very accessible. There's just something straight up catchy about so much of it. A lot of 'avant' music is structured, sure, but Threadgill's music just seems to be structured in a particularly accessible/appealing way for some reason. The rhythms frequently straight up rock. His songs often have big, catchy hooks. If i was talking to a non-jazz fan who was in to Zappa and post-rock type stuff, maybe flirts with a bit of Sharrock etc, i'd happily recommend that they check out Threadgill. Quote
johnblitweiler Posted September 8, 2015 Report Posted September 8, 2015 I'll interview Henry Threadgill next Monday, Sept. 14, on WHPK 88.5 FM Chicago and whpk.org - the show starts 6:30 pm and lasts til 9 pm Chicago time (6 hours later Universal Time). Quote
Guy Berger Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 What do people think of WHERE'S YOUR CUP? Personally I think I like this ensemble more than Very Very Circus, but less than Zooid or the Sextett. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 Never really connected with that one but never felt a need to create a pecking order for his groups. I admire his work enough to give him the benefit of the doubt. Quote
sonnyhill Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 I just got back from the Threadgill Double Up performance at Roulette in Brooklyn. Pi Recordings had his newest release Old Locks and Irregular Verbs for sale. Quote
uli Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 8 minutes ago, sonnyhill said: I just got back from the Threadgill Double Up performance at Roulette in Brooklyn. Pi Recordings had his newest release Old Locks and Irregular Verbs for sale. i saw the event preview on roulette's site. are there 3 pianos in the group? Quote
sonnyhill Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 7 minutes ago, uli said: i saw the event preview on roulette's site. are there 3 pianos in the group? I just got back from the Threadgill Double Up performance at Roulette in Brooklyn. Pi Recordings had his newest release Two pianos tonight; three pianos tomorrow. Quote
bluesoul Posted April 18, 2016 Report Posted April 18, 2016 http://www.pulitzer.org/winners/henry-threadgill Quote
ATR Posted April 18, 2016 Report Posted April 18, 2016 2 hours ago, bluesoul said: http://www.pulitzer.org/winners/henry-threadgill It's About Time. Quote
Guy Berger Posted May 3, 2016 Report Posted May 3, 2016 On 7/11/2015 at 11:57 AM, uli said: just ordered this. looking forward What do folks think about this? It's a nice summation of Zooid's work, though not necessarily their best. Quote
Lazaro Vega Posted May 3, 2016 Report Posted May 3, 2016 Now the Doris Duke to Mr. Threadgill, too. Quote
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