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New release from Vector Trio

Sarah — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 21:36:42 +0000

Vector Trio Live in DC features tracks I recorded at Sangha and a later performance recorded by Rob at the Velvet Lounge. Check out the experimental blend of technology and musicianship.

Shull, Flandreau, Radding

Sarah — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 02:43:20 +0000

This experimental jazz trio explored rhythms and emotions with short, unscripted pieces. This was my last gig with Bobby Hill and Transparent Productions. I greatly enjoyed working at Sangha to create this series of recordings. The results were well received and I will miss this great performance space and all the people I met.

Byard Lancaster Unit

Sarah — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 17:10:43 +0000

In April, 2005, Bobby Hill and Transparent Productions brought another jazz legend to Takoma Park at Sangha. Byard Lancaster wove a continuous tapestry of sound from the pre-show tune-up through the enthusiastic audience reception at the end of the concert, never stopping for more than a second. His mix of African and Caribbean folk music, traditional jazz standards and original compositions blended into one long, joyful celebration. This was an amazing opportunity to witness Byard’s energy and how it affected everyone present.

Bauhaus Quartet

Sarah — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 18:03:51 +0000

As part of a busy April schedule, I recorded Kevin Norton’s Bauhaus Quartet at Sangha. The traditional structure of drums, bass, and horns provided a reference point. Tony Malaby, saxophones, and Dave Ballou, trumpet, exchanged riffs over Kevin’s contemporary compositions, while John Lindberg, bass, provided texture and grooved during his solos. The technical challenge was balancing the mellow tenor saxophone with the strong trumpet. Overall, I’m pleased with the result.

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Sarah — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 18:36:09 +0000

The EHE combines a unique blend of native and jazz instruments to explore African-influenced and free-form jazz. The highlight of this show was the vocal contribution by Kahil El’Zabar. Fortunately, the small size of the venue made it easy to capture this nuanced performance on the recording.

Bill Cole’s Untempered Ensemble

Sarah — Sun, 14 Nov 2004 13:00:01 +0000

As with Bill Cole’s previous appearance at Sangha, I used matched pair of small-diaphragm microphones set up about 15 feet from the stage. The larger band and small stage area created a bit of a challenge, so I used a wider pattern to capture all of the instruments. Fortunately, Sangha is a great recording space. There is little street noise and the audiences are usually quiet for these gigs.

Vector Trio

Sarah — Sun, 14 Mar 2004 03:41:06 +0000

This was my first recording for the non-profit Transparent Productions, recorded live at Sangha in Takoma Park, Maryland. Scott Forey, Marshall Hughey, and Gary Rouzer improvise over digital loops of sound which are created as part of the performance. The intensity of the sound translated well on the recording without distortion. Sangha’s performance space is carpeted, and has high ceilings and nonparallel walls, creating an acoustical environment that is a treat for the engineer and the listener.