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Here are a few shots from the Wirechoir recording sessions this month. Thanks to all the incredible musicians and especially Terry Carter for making it all happen! Look for the CD and DVD coming soon…
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Brandon Bernstein pays tribute to Jimmy Wyble…
Guitarist Brandon Bernstein pays tribute to the late, great, Jimmy Wyble in this beautiful version of Sammy Kanh’s, I’ll Be Seeing You. Brandon has a new release coming out featuring himself, Aaron Shragge (trumpet), Matt Otto (tenor), Greg Leisz (pedal steel/dobro), Ryan McGillicuddy (bass), & Jason Harnell (drums) playing the music of Tom Waits. Look for […]
READ MORE »Sid Jacobs demonstrates Jimmy Wyble’s Two Line Improvising techniques
Master guitarist Sid Jacobs demonstrates two line improvisation techniques developed by the late, Jimmy Wyble. Jimmy’s contributions to the art of guitar playing have influenced guitarists around the world, but particularly in Los Angeles where he was best known. Sid is a world renowned performer and teacher who has incorporated Jimmy’s wisdom into his own […]
READ MORE »SLGQ Interview — Ken explains ‘Parallels’ and demos wild and crazy Ebow techniques…">Part 6: SLGQ Interview — Ken explains ‘Parallels’ and demos wild and crazy Ebow techniques…
OK, Ebow fans…this is the clip you’ve been waiting for. At about 1:10 Ken demonstrates the prepared guitar techniques involved in Rob Wannamaker’s piece, ‘Parallels’…slides, Ebow, hair scrunchies, and BBQ skewers…I love it! Heading into the clip I had asked Ken about the meter and tempo of the piece. To the listener it appears to have […]
READ MORE »Part 5: Shadow Language Guitar Quartet interview
In Part 5 of our conversation Ken Rosser describes each of the pieces from the Shadow Language Guitar Quartet debut performance… Follow Me by Paul Lansky American Thighs by Betsey Biggs Time Enough by Mick Goodrick Parallels by Rob Wannamaker and finally… Motormouth by Fred Frith Ken describes the musical character of each composition and the […]
READ MORE »Part 4: Shadow Language Guitar Quartet interview
In this clip Ken Rosser describes how he picked the program for the Quartet’s debut performance…
READ MORE »Part 3: Shadow Language Guitar Quartet interview
In part 3 Ken describes how he came up with the name for the group…
READ MORE »Part 2: Shadow Language Guitar Quartet interview
In this 2nd chapter of my interview with Ken Rosser we discuss the unique requirements of an electric guitar ensemble and the strengths each of the other players brings to this group. Shadow Language Guitarists: Ken Lasaine Kevin Tiernan Andre LaFosse
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The Shadow Language Guitar Quartet is an electric guitar ensemble organized by guitarist Ken Rosser. This extraordinary group of musicians recently debuted at the Eagle Rock Center for the Arts in Los Angeles, performing pieces by Paul Lansky, Betsey Biggs, Mick Goodrick, Rob Wannamaker, and Fred Frith. Electric guitar ensembles are something I have always […]
READ MORE »Ken Rosser’s Shadow Language Guitar Quartet
Performing tonight (2–7–10) at The Eagle Rock Center For The Arts…7 pm. Here’s a clip of Ken checking out my Ransom Tele at today’s Wirechoir rehearsal… Updated 2-10-2010: The concert was fabulous. Stay tuned for an in-depth video interview with Ken…
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