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LINA ALLEMANO’S OHRENSCHMAUS
Formed in 2017, Canadian trumpet player and composer Lina Allemano's Berlin trio Ohrenschmaus (or “ear feast” in English) epitomizes the power trio format through their virtuosic dynamism. Although the group has been featured heavily on European stages—notably at the 2020 edition of Berlin's Jazzfest—they're just now visiting Canada for the first time and Something Else! is delighted to be including them in this year's program.
Their critically acclaimed 2020 debut recording Rats and Mice (Lumo Records) sees Allemano leading Norwegian bassist Dan Peter Sundland and German drummer Michael Griener through a bristling series of pieces, each full of explosive melodic interplay and deep textural exploration. In addition to receiving a generous helping of press worldwide, the disc was also featured on the NPR Jazz Critics Poll Best Music of 2020 (USA), Citizen Jazz France Best New Albums (2020), and PAN M 360 Top Albums of 2020 (Canada).
NUMINOSITY TRIO
Genre-defying trio Numinosity consists of David Mott (baritone saxophone), Justin Gray (bass veena, acoustic bass), and Jesse Stewart (percussion). The group was named for the music they play, which audience members have described as having a “numinous” or spiritual quality. Their music is entirely improvised, drawing on diverse influences and traditions that reflect their respective musical backgrounds.
David Mott’s playing crosses the boundaries of style, form, and content, incorporating elements of jazz, creative improvised music, new music, and world influences. He is one of the pioneers of using circular breathing, multiphonics, and other extended techniques on the baritone saxophone in order to create a rich tapestry of polyphonic sound. He has worked with musicians including Gil Evans, Stevie Wonder, William Parker, Ray Anderson, Gerry Hemingway, Mark Dresser, Robert Dick, Ernst Reijseger, Wadada Leo Smith, Michael Vlatkovich, and many others.
Justin Gray performs in a variety of traditional and contemporary musical ensembles from around the world and leads his own contemporary world music ensemble, Justin Gray & Synthesis. In 2010, he invented the Bass Veena, an instrument designed for Indian classical and contemporary world music performance.
Jesse Stewart has performed and/or recorded with many musical luminaries including Pauline Oliveros, Hamid Drake, and William Parker. In 2012, he was honoured with the “Instrumental Album of the Year” JUNO award for his work with Stretch Orchestra.
When they perform together, their diverse musical sensibilities overlap and interact with one another in unexpected ways, creating transcendent improvised music.
$20 advance tickets via Eventbrite
$20 at the door for students, seniors, artworkers, un(der)employed
$25 at the door regular
No one will be refused admission for lack of funds, provided there’s space
Limited capacity, masks, social distancing and vaccine passports may be required.
These concerts are made possible by kind support from Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, City of Hamilton, and Ontario Trillium Foundation. Big thanks to these funders for believing in what we aim to do.
Also a big thanks to The Cotton Factory, Bayfront Park, Bridgeworks and the Hamilton Public Library (for partnering with us and) for opening their doors to us …the Hamilton Spectator for their support.