JD Allen describes what it’s like to be in a Conduction. Here, Butch composes some funk with the Nublu Orchestra, featuring Kenny Wollesen on drums.
Nublu
Posted in Clips with tags Clip, Jazz, JD Allen, Kenny Wollesen, Music, Nublu on June 23, 2012 by Vipal MongaConduction No. 1
Posted in Clips with tags Brandon Ross, Christian Marclay, Conduction, Frank Lowe, Greg Tate, Howard Mandel, Jazz, John Zorn, Music, New York, The Kitchen, Tom Cora, Zena Parkins on June 19, 2012 by Vipal Monga
The first Conduction, as described by Greg Tate, Brandon Ross and Howard Mandel. That seminal performance featured John Zorn, Christian Marclay, Zena Parkins, Tom Cora and Brandon, among others.
Revelation
Posted in Clips with tags Butch Morris, Issue Project Room, Jazz, Music, New York, Phantom Station, Video on June 15, 2012 by Vipal Monga
Here’s a clip from Black February. Butch describes the purpose of Conduction: not just to make music, but to drive for something much deeper.
Butch at Nublu
Posted in Performances with tags New York, Nublu, Performances on June 14, 2012 by Vipal Monga
Butch will be conducting the Nublu Orchestra in the East Village every Monday night this month as part of Nublu’s 10th anniversary celebration. Two sets every week. Funk like you’ve never heard it before.
Spend a Week with Butch at the Lisbon Jazz Summer School
Posted in Performances with tags Atelier, CCB Lisbon Jazz, Conduction, Lisbon, Portugal, Workshop on June 13, 2012 by Vipal Monga
Butch will be teaching at this year’s Lisbon Jazz Summer School, between July 16 and 21. It’s a unique opportunity to spend a week with the maestro, learning his technique and exploring music in new ways. Details are at the CCB Lisbon Jazz site for those interested in attending. Deadline for applications is June 30.
Big News
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Black February, Collective Eye, Distribution, DVD on May 15, 2012 by Vipal Monga
We’re very excited to announce the Black February has just signed a distribution agreement with Collective Eye, an educational distribution company based in Portland, Oregon.
Black February will be coming to universities, colleges, arts and music programs near you soon! If you’d like to buy an educational license for the film, either with a physical DVD or a VOD copy, please visit this page.
We also have DVDs available for home use. Please click here to buy a copy.
New Filmmakers Interview
Posted in Clips with tags Anthology Film Archives, Interview, New Filmmakers on May 3, 2012 by Vipal Monga
Here’s me talking about the film in a video produced by the New Filmmakers organizers.
