Jason Bivins

Very cool, David. Thanks for posting the link. Also in recent Wadada news: https://www.aarweb.org/wadada-leo-smith-2018-religions-and-the-arts-awardee

RIP, Mr. Taylor.

Very good festival this year. Highlights included the expected (Roscoe, Milford, The Thing, Diamanda) and the unexpected (Tal National, Anna Thorvaldsdottir). Had a cold the whole time, but that couldn't diminish my enjoyment.

Looking forward to the festival. Especially excited to be part of the Sunday panel, Symposium of Sound: Sound & Spirituality. There are going to be some killer musicians joining me and a few other academic nerds. https://bigearsfestival.org/experiences-2018/

First bump in over a year. Thanks for looking.

Very unexpected news, and terribly sad. RIP, sir.

RIP, sir.

Rest easy, sir. And thanks for your art.

RIP, Mr. Abercrombie. And thank you for your music.

Just awful, awful news. RIP, Geri Allen and thank you for your artistry.

RIP.

They were all within walking distance, maximum 15-20 minutes apart (at a leisurely pace). I found it all very smooth and well-organized. Not every venue chosen was perfect for every act (sometimes a bit too much ambient noise in the Mill & Mine venue specifically) but for the most part the venues were great. No monster crowds, which was really refreshing. Artists were super accessible too, and just a good vibe overall.

Damn, hate to hear this. RIP, sir, and thank you for all your music.

I'm here and it's great! Came to U-Tenn to give a talk and stayed for this. Best performance so far (although there are way too many to see, and the quality is extraordinary) has been Frederic Rzewski doing "The People United Shall Never Be Defeated." Sat on the floor right next to the piano's open lid and it was mind-blowing. I hope to come back next year.

Who's Bridge, baby. RIP, Mr. Mengelberg.

Been a while. Lotta old stuff purged, lotta new stuff added. Thanks for looking.

Damn, RIP.

My semi-occasional update is posted. Thanks for looking.

Awful, awful news. A truly great pianist and such a kind, smart, lively person too. RIP.

Quarterly bump with loads of updates. Thanks for looking!

McKay's "Circular Breathing" is a title I'd recommend.

RIP, sir.

Fabulous news!!!

RIP.

Very sad to read this news. RIP, Mr. Baker.