Joy Boy, by Julius Eastman

Joy Boy

by Julius Eastman

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pt “With Julius, he was based in repetition, but here was a spirit of openness and improvisation. His scores, if they were written out that way, were often like jazz scores. He loved multiplying instruments – four pianos, ten cellos – so there was a real feeling of the presence of the instrument, not just using an instrument in some kind of equation, as a means to an end.” ~ Mary Jane Leach

Enough said.

Gavin Hellyer An historic recording importantly unearthed by this fine imprint. The performance preceded the legendary Femenine at this November 6, 1974 concert in Albany, New York.

ryan Eastman and S.E.M. Ensemble are ALIVE in this archaeological gem of a recording unearthed by frozen reeds.

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Recorded live on Wednesday, November 6, 1974 at Composers Forum in Albany, The Arts Center on the Campus of the Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, New York. 'Joy Boy' preceded 'Femenine' (frozen reeds fr6) at the same concert.

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released August 4, 2017

Performed by the S.E.M. Ensemble.
Recorded by Steve Cellum.
Tape transferred by Garry Rindfuss.
Mastered by Denis Blackham at Skye Mastering.
Photo courtesy of University at Buffalo Music Library, The State University of New York.
Special thanks to Hanna Nurmi, Mary Jane Leach, and Phill Niblock.

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