Lawrence "Butch" Morris

Posted over 3 years ago

DUST TO DUST: Butch Morris

Recorded at Skyline Studios, New York City on November 18-20, 1990

Produced by Wayne Horvitz 1991,New World/CounterCurrents (USA), 80408-2

Personnel:

Vickey Bodner: English horn Jean-Paul Bourelly: guitar Brian Carrott:vibraphone Andrew Cyrille: drums J.A. Deane: trombone and electronics Marty Ehrlich: clarinet Janet Grice: bassoon Wayne Horvitz: keyboards and electronics Jason Hwang: violin Myra Melford: piano Zeena Parkins: harp John Purcell: oboe Lawrence D. "Butch" Morris: conductor

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Morris invented a style of organized group improvisation that's been dubbed "Comprovisation," an elision of composition and improvisation.

Morris' organization relied on a conducting technique that he calls "Conduction."

Conduction is...at all music guide

Comments (5)

  1. Bartleby says This is very interesting. I've never heard of Butch Morris before and I think his music should be listened as a whole. It's hard to grasp his direction with one track only... Thank you for the heads up, Dimitra
    Permalink posted 06/04/2008
  2. dimitra says hard enough to choose a track...interesting is also his collaboration with David Murray,glad you enjoyed the track!
    Permalink posted 06/04/2008
  3. Bartleby says I always find your posts the most economical but also the richest in terms of musicality and musical exploration. So many thanks indeed for your posts which always offer such a wealth for the ears. PS: It's nice to have back.
    Permalink posted 06/04/2008
  4. dimitra says ooooohhhh how kind...thank you! :)
    Permalink posted 06/04/2008
  5. wassonii says Definitely good to hear from you with another smashing turn on! Thank you for the sounds and links:) Hope all is well.
    Permalink posted 06/08/2008

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