David Dalle
Thursday May 2nd, 2024 with David Dalle
Finnish accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen's thrilling recording with the Kronos Quartet. Montreal composer Patrick Giguère's new composition "Intimes Exubérances".
At Kiran Ahluwalia's concert last week, with the accordion of Louis Simao in my ears, I was speaking with PeterB about the Jazz Festival. The amazing, experimental Finnish accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen came up, and I've had his collaboration with the Kronos Quartet stuck in my head since. So I'll share this irresistible music with you. This music is defined by momentum and rhythm. It is a thrilling ride which takes you along at turbo speed! Strap in!
| I Utu Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen, the Kronos Quartet - Uniko - Ondine |
| II Plasma Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen, the Kronos Quartet - Uniko - Ondine |
| III Sarma Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen, the Kronos Quartet - Uniko - Ondine |
| IV Kalma Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen, the Kronos Quartet - Uniko - Ondine |
| V Kamala Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen, the Kronos Quartet - Uniko - Ondine |
| VI Emo Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen, the Kronos Quartet - Uniko - Ondine |
| VII Avara Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen, the Kronos Quartet - Uniko - Ondine |
| Speaking with Louis Simao, I asked him if he played harmonium, as it is related to the accordion, and though the accordion fit really well with the Indian music, the harmonium has become an essential Indian instrument. He said he was looking into getting one! We hear a short piece from a rare solo harmonium Hindustani recording, as it is almost always an accompanying instrument in Indian classical music, Qawwali, folk, and popular traditions. |
| Mishra Pilu - Tappa Sanatan Goswami - Renaissance - Bihaan Music |
| For the second hour, we'll hear a new piece for solo piano by Montreal composer Patrick Giguère, performed by Canadian pianist Cheryl Duvall, who specializes in contemporary music. Though the piano is also Giguère's instrument, he avoided writing music for his instrument for 15 years prior to this piece, as he finds there is so much baggage and familiarity with the piano repertoire, but after this hiatus, he came back to the piano with a huge piece, composed with pianist Cheryl Duvall in mind. |
| Intimes Exubérances I. à la frontière de l'intangible Patrick Giguere/Cheryl Duvall - Intimes Exubérances - Red Shift Records 
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| Intimes Exubérances II. tisser le présent Patrick Giguere/Cheryl Duvall - Intimes Exubérances - Red Shift Records
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| Intimes Exubérances III. corps, hors du temps Patrick Giguere/Cheryl Duvall - Intimes Exubérances - Red Shift Records
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| Intimes Exubérances IV. lueurs en voix Patrick Giguere/Cheryl Duvall - Intimes Exubérances - Red Shift Records
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David, all, Unfortunately, I cannot stick around much live today. BUT 'Uniko' is indeed AMAZING. Enjoy. Fellow listeners who like what you hear, DO check out the rest of Kimmo's catalogue -- all great! A personal fave of mine is w. KTU (pron. "K2"), '8-Armed Monkey' LIVE along with Samuli Kosminen (drums), Pat Mastelotto (far more drums), Trey Gunn (massive Warr Guitar), latter 2 of King Crimson background. JUST MASSIVE!!
2:14 PM, May 2nd, 2024