why roscoe mitchell is important by taylor ho bynum

[alocispepraluger102]

http://blog.tableandchairsmusic.com/post/51900984279/why-roscoe-mitchell-is-important-taylor-ho-bynum

"The first album I bought under Roscoe Mitchell’s name was The Flow of Things (1987), a quartet recording with Jodie Christian, Malachi Favors, and Steve McCall. Quite frankly, it scared the hell out of me (as revolutionary art is supposed to do)."

[Clunky]

I see Roscoe is to perform "Nonaah". I love that piece but always thought of it as a one off, because such a large element of it is surprise. Perhaps foolishly I've thought that blindsiding the audience to that degree could only happen once. Clearly I underestimate Roscoe's depth of invention. Has he performed "Nonaah" with some frequency?

[Blue Train]

Keeping into account my age. I have never heard him peform anything from Nonaah.

[alocispepraluger102]

[7/4]

Take a look at the other entry's on that blog. There's a whole series on the same subject.

[John Litweiler]

I see Roscoe is to perform "Nonaah". I love that piece but always thought of it as a one off, because such a large element of it is surprise. Perhaps foolishly I've thought that blindsiding the audience to that degree could only happen once. Clearly I underestimate Roscoe's depth of invention. Has he performed "Nonaah" with some frequency?

Yes, The first performances are from the 1970s, including one w/the Art Ensemble of Chicago on Atlantic. He's composed variations of Nonaah for lots of wind and string quartets and for an orchestra too. The Nessa CD with alto-sax quartet and solo is great.