Tyshawn Sorey

[LWayne]

I have many CDs where he has been a sideman. Always enjoyed his interactions; particularly with Steve Lehman Octet.

Since he has deservedly gained a lot of publicity recently, my question is where to start in his recorded catalogue as a leader?

"Verisimilitude" seems to be pretty esoteric from the samples I have heard.

Any recommendations?

Thanks,

LWayne

[jcam_44]

Koan, though i think the cd is out of print is excellent. Stranded island short list album for me. 

[jlhoots]

Paradoxical Frog - technically it's a cooperative with Kris Davis & Ingrid Laubrock.

[Olie Brice]

'Versimilitude' is amazing, definitely my favorite Sorey as a leader so far.  Takes a bit of time to absorb...

[ctuck1]

This one (Inner Spectrum of Variables) is pretty special:

https://pirecordings.com/album/pi65

Takes awhile to digest, but well worth it.

Edited November 7, 2017 by ctuck1

[Д.Д.]

Nice writeup on Sorey at bandcamp: https://daily.bandcamp.com/lists/tyshawn-sorey-interview 

[jlhoots]

Just ordered Mesmerism.

[mjazzg]

Another new one from Sorey, on Pi, quartet playing standards amongst others. Following in Braxton's footsteps?

https://tyshawn-sorey.bandcamp.com/album/the-off-off-broadway-guide-to-synergism?from=fanpub_fb

 

[Steve Reynolds]

Pillars is my favorite by a good bit. 

  On 9/15/2022 at 4:28 PM, mjazzg said:

Another new one from Sorey, on Pi, quartet playing standards amongst others. Following in Braxton's footsteps?

https://tyshawn-sorey.bandcamp.com/album/the-off-off-broadway-guide-to-synergism?from=fanpub_fb

 

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Last 2 shows I’ve seen Tyshawn have been “jazz” shows. One pre-pandemic and the other earlier this year. At the show earlier this year Greg Osby played a fine alto saxophone with a good straight ahead bassist (who did not once use his bow:() and a decent but flowery pianist. Osby never exploded the music so I came away disappointed.  I didn’t stay for the second set as I knew what I’d hear so no “sound of surprise” which is still what I’m looking for at live shows. 
 

Very good but nothing like a few years back with Mary Halvorson & Jon Irabagon as one of a few examples of seeing Tyshawn & band mates destroy the room. 

Edited September 15, 2022 by Steve Reynolds

[kh1958]

He is scheduled for three concerts at the Big Ears Festival.

Tyshawn Sorey Trio with Joe Lovano and Bill Frisell.

With the Vijay Iyer Trio, with Linda Oh.

And in a trio led by saxophonist (new to me) Zoh Amba (with Thomas Morgan).

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Edited September 15, 2022 by kh1958

[mjazzg]

I watched a stream from the VV, I think, during Covid of that trio with Lovano and Frisell. It was excellent and very definitely a tribute to their work with Motian

Zoh Amba is interesting, I'm not completely convinced by the one album I have by her 

[jlhoots]

I really like Mesmerism. I don't always need squealing & squalling to enjoy the music.

This new 3 CD set looks intriguing (to me).

Edited September 16, 2022 by jlhoots

[Rabshakeh]

I enjoyed the one Zoh Amba that I have heard. FJB gave her a bit push recently for some reason.

[JSngry]

If you're expecting to be surprised, how can you be surprised?

[BFrank]

Will keep an eye out for that. And definitely hope to catch at least one of his shows at Big Ears.

[mjazzg]

  On 9/15/2022 at 9:08 PM, Rabshakeh said:

I enjoyed the one Zoh Amba that I have heard. FJB gave her a bit push recently for some reason.

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No other reason than "new kid on the block" on a very FJB label, releasing a couple of albums with name band members, as I saw it. Just the sort of player I'd look to them to introduce me to.

Are you suggesting nefarious motivations? 

Edited September 16, 2022 by mjazzg

[Rabshakeh]

  On 9/16/2022 at 6:06 AM, mjazzg said:

No other reason than "new kid on the block" on a very FJB label, releasing a couple of albums with name band members, as I saw it. Just the sort of player I'd look to them to introduce me to.

Are you suggesting nefarious motivations? 

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It seemed a little artificial to me. I wondered if it was paid for.

I was definitely pretty impressed by her - not blown away but enough that I’d explore more.

[BFrank]

Tyshawn with electronic artist King Britt last October at the Other Minds Fest

[JSngry]

  On 9/15/2022 at 4:28 PM, mjazzg said:

Another new one from Sorey, on Pi, quartet playing standards amongst others. Following in Braxton's footsteps?

https://tyshawn-sorey.bandcamp.com/album/the-off-off-broadway-guide-to-synergism?from=fanpub_fb

 

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This is finally out. Got here late last week, starting to play it today. I like it, like it just fine.

[jlhoots]

  On 2/6/2023 at 1:58 PM, JSngry said:

This is finally out. Got here late last week, starting to play it today. I like it, like it just fine.

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I've had it for a while. Really good IMHO.

[Steve Reynolds]

  On 2/6/2023 at 1:58 PM, JSngry said:

This is finally out. Got here late last week, starting to play it today. I like it, like it just fine.

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Saw the group live I think right when they recorded this. I also liked it just fine. 

[JSngry]

  On 9/15/2022 at 4:28 PM, mjazzg said:

Another new one from Sorey, on Pi, quartet playing standards amongst others. Following in Braxton's footsteps?

https://tyshawn-sorey.bandcamp.com/album/the-off-off-broadway-guide-to-synergism?from=fanpub_fb

 

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Leisuring my way through this one. Very listenable, always there.

[Rabshakeh]

What's happened to Sorry recently?

It feels like his pace has slowed quite a bit and he has moved more towards jazz releases (that don't really move me) and away from his compositional stuff.

[T.D.]

I noticed (to my surprise) that he and Conrad Tao performed Morton Feldman's Triadic Memories at the 2023 Bang on a Can Long Play Festival (NYC).

[jlhoots]

Tyshawn Sorey Trio: Continuing (Pi CD)