Cryptonight: Myra Melford And Be Bread/alex Cline Continuation Quintet March 25, 2009

Cryptogramophone Records presents two evenings of creative jazz featuring guitarist Nels Cline, violinist Jeff Gauthier, pianist Myra Melford, and drummer/percussionist Alex Cline, each leading their own ensembles. Alex Cline and Nels Cline will be celebrating the release of new recordings on Cryptogramophone.

Wednesday March 27th, Myra Melford presents her band Be Bread, featuring trumpeter Cuong Vu, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, bassist Stomu Takeishi, and drummer Matt Wilson. Melford is one of the most influential women in jazz, and her intensely colorful music reflects both years on the Downtown Scene, as well as extensive study in India. Drummer/percussionist Alex Cline celebrates the release of his new CD “Continuation” with his Continuation Quintet featuring Myra Melford on piano, Jeff Gauthier on violin, Maggie Parkins on cello, and Scott Walton on bass. Cline’s music defies all genres with compositions of transcendental beauty.

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