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microplastique
Ben Zucker - pocket trumpet, j horn, melodica, toy piano, harmonica, percussion, sound effects
Molly Jones - soprano saxophone, flute, alto flute, percussion, sound effects
Josh Harlow - toy piano, melodica, percussion, flutes, sound effects
Adam Shead - percussion, flutes, bird calls, sound effects, composition
Founded in March 2023, microplastique is an innovative quartet based in Chicago, comprised of multi-instrumentalists Ben Zucker, Molly Jones, Josh Harlow, and Adam Shead. Each member brings a diverse range of skills and experiences, allowing the group to create a rich and varied musical landscape. Under the leadership of bandleader Adam Shead, the ensemble performs original compositions that skillfully merge a wide array of influences.
The group draws inspiration from iconic jazz figures such as the Art Ensemble of Chicago, renowned for its avant-garde approach; Don Cherry, known for his incorporation of non-western music into jazz; Misha Mengelberg, with his emphasis on spontaneity; and Henry Threadgill, who blends intricate structures with improvisation. In addition, microplastique looks to contemporary classical composers like Steve Reich, whose minimalist techniques have reshaped the modern musical landscape, as well as Pauline Oliveros, recognized for her deep listening philosophy, and Kurt Weill, celebrated for his dramatic and theatrical compositions.
microplastique's performance style is notably eclectic, utilizing an extensive array of instruments. They incorporate various percussion instruments, flutes, horns, toy instruments, and a wide range of sound effects to construct a unique auditory experience that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Their soundscape is a fascinating amalgamation of absurdity and seriousness, weaving together an emotional tapestry that fluctuates between ecstatic joy, profound sorrow, yearning, and deep contemplation.
The group's debut album, "blare blow bloom!" was captured live during their ambitious July 2024 tour across the United States. Throughout this tour, microplastique showcased their versatility by performing 10 distinct compositions at each concert, with each piece explored in a vastly different manner. The members harnessed their impressive improvisational skills and shared musical language to transform, reinterpret, and reinvent the composed material night after night, allowing for fresh and exciting experiences at every performance. "blare blow bloom!" will be released on December 6, 2024, via Irritable Mystic Records.
https://irritablemysticrecords.bandcamp.com/album/blare-blow-bloom
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3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618, 3111 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-6409, United States,Chicago, Illinois
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