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setting and set up from a beautiful session with m

setting and set up from a beautiful session with my sister @kathrynshu and crew. got my little battery-powered rig going early to test and get sounds. a little melodic improvisation featuring:

@ashunsoundmachines melody
@dirtywavemusic drone/texture.
@mengqimusic + @landscape.fm sparkles

keep your eyes peeled for some really special impending recordings from kat!

Staying super grateful for all my friends and the

Staying super grateful for all my friends and the opportunities I've had since being back in LA. Playing with @vinnygolia is always a highlight of my week. The last minute decision to not play any charts and just improvise laid the groundwork for what felt like a very special night of playing with @edwinbassing and @_reallyok #bam #jazz #freejazz #chamberjazz #piano #pianist #swing

Live improvisational midi looping with a @yamahamu

Live improvisational midi looping with a @yamahamusicusa #disklavier and the @squarpinstruments pyramid. #repost but now it's a reel #ambientmusic #chambermusic #experimentalmusic #extendedtechniques #playerpiano #piano

some experiments with the disklavier at @knobworld

some experiments with the disklavier at @knobworld studios in echo park

1. slow midi looping of long and offset phrases. sort of long phasing modal counterpoint.
2. octave displacement+echoing in response to what is being played on the piano.
3. @dirtywavemusic #dirtywavem8 bringing some impossibly fast and quiet drones
4. same thing but close up. didn't get mic audio for these last 2...

immense thanks to @ricc_jamzz and @knobworld for providing graciously providing the instrument and space.

#chambermusic @yamahamusicusa #piano #pianist #newmusic #extendedtechniques #improvisation #generativeart

really nice time convening yesterday with Raffi Ga

really nice time convening yesterday with Raffi Garabedian, Danny Lubin-Laden, Garret Lang, Adam Starkopf, and a beautiful community of people at @knobworld. You may already know Danny and Raffi are both singular players with a deep communion that is special to share in. Adam and Garret were full of soulful and peaceful vibrations. Was also delighted to hear a remarkable set by @white_boy_scream
1: tune by danny
2-3: tune by adam
4: tune by garret
5: tune by raffi
6: magical transition
@ricc_jamzz @dannylubin @adamstarkopf #raffigarabedean

Epic carousel of clips from a @vinnygolia gig a co

Epic carousel of clips from a @vinnygolia gig a couple weeks ago. Stellar playing from @evan_abounassar @tinaraymonddrms @millerwrenn. We'll play here again March 9 with a slightly different band!

#bam #jazz #freejazz #lajazz #jazzpiano #jazzpianist

Cmi - Bbmi - Abmi - Gbmi - Emi - Dmi - Cmi - Cmi -

Cmi - Bbmi - Abmi - Gbmi - Emi - Dmi - Cmi - Cmi - messed this post up yesterday so trying again 🤷 @dirtywave #m8 #synthesizers #keyboard #keyboards #breakbeat

duke keeps on giving #bam #piano #pianist #jazz #j

duke keeps on giving #bam #piano #pianist #jazz #jazzpianist #ellington #solopiano

jamming on an old tune with a steady 3/4 rhythm
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generic blues chorus #bam #jazz #blues #extendedte

generic blues chorus #bam #jazz #blues #extendedtechniques #piano #jazzpiano #family #familyjam

lil beat for these big rhymes by the only @stanley

lil beat for these big rhymes by the only @stanleyipkuss - slightly late to the party bc I wasn't sure i was going to share 😎 always feel slightly out of my wheelhouse with these productions but it's fun to #expiriment #expirimental #beats #hiphop #beatmusic

Excerpts from a gig a couple weeks ago with a new

Excerpts from a gig a couple weeks ago with a new @vinnygolia band featuring @kris.tiner, @chuckmanningjazz , @tinaraymonddrms, and @edwinbassing. Art by @deanwesterfield.
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couple of clips from the Slugish Ensemble gig at S

couple of clips from the Slugish Ensemble gig at Sam First last week 🔊💀😎 #jazz #modernjazz #synthesizer #synth #bassclarinet @sequential_llc

3 phases of a little zone • • • • • •

3 phases of a little zone
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Bay Area it's been so real! After 9 years in San F

Bay Area it's been so real! After 9 years in San Francisco we're moving to LA in July so @bisblum can pursue a fellowship in laryngeal surgery at USC.

I've been trying to tell as many people personally as we can while also keeping it somewhat under wraps for a while. Sorry if I didn't get the chance to tell you personally. Leaving the Bay is very bittersweet - these years have been full of immense musical and personal growth.

I already have plans to come back for performances in July and September, so I hope to remain in close touch with all of my beautiful Bay Area friends and collaborators.

Congrats to my incredible wife @bisblum @drshumanvoice, who is on the verge of completing a grueling and amazing 5 year OHNS residency, and on her next step as a fellow in laryngeal surgery at USC.

For my LA friends, my calendar is pretty open starting mid-July. Trying to play some solos shows and connect with collaborators old and new. So let's do some cool shit pls?

Chaotic / peaceful - preview of two contrasting bu

Chaotic / peaceful - preview of two contrasting but different sound worlds. mix isn't quite right on second one but it's the vibe. looking forward to sharing these sounds live sometime in the futura.
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studio assistant in training / early morning jam

studio assistant in training / early morning jam

my synth chamber orchestra playing a West African-

my synth chamber orchestra playing a West African-inspired 12/8 groove.
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With drums? ➡ or without? 🙃@modbapmodular osi

With drums? ➡ or without? 🙃@modbapmodular osiris playing bass 🙏
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#pianist #synthesizer #synth #music #electronicmusic #modularsynth #ambient #musician #musicproduction #eurorack #studio #keyboard #electronic #synthesizers #synth #modular #experimentalmusic #makenoisemusic #whimsicalraps

@songadayforamonth piece from yesterday! working o

@songadayforamonth piece from yesterday! working on a set of pieces inspired by some new and old rhythmic ideas.
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