T.D. Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 Michael Bisio sent this out today: On Sunday, December 10, 4pm as part of The Lace Mill presents series I will have the pleasure of performing with pianist John Blum. John is a visionary pianist who seldom leaves NYC … Not to be missed John Blum is a Jazz Pianist/Composer born in New York City who has been performing internationally for over 30 years. He is known for his explosive high voltage pianism, and as a musician who aims for the very personal. Blum's Piano technique is an amalgam of Cecil Taylor and McCoy Tyner, decidedly percussive but with relentlessly fast right-hand linear structure. He plays with such forcefulness and rapidity that he sounds like Conlon Nancarrow’s player piano rolls, interpreted via human hands, freed up into a liquid state. His antecedents are apparent: Boogie-Woogie, Harlem Stride, Be-Bop and Free Jazz, but John has absorbed all of these styles to find a unique voice that defies classification. This is interesting! I have (and enjoy) Blum's quartet CD on Eremite but know little about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Will be there for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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