Natto Quartet is:
Philip Gelb - shakuhachi, Shoko Hikage - koto, Tim Perkis - computer and Chris Brown - piano
duets with Jie Ma - pipa
Influences
Wang Kar Wai, Pauline Oliveros, tofu, Morton Feldman, Toru Takemitsu, Watasumi, John Coltrane, Yoshio Kurahashi, Yuji Takahashi, sake, Evan Parker, AMM, Rothko, Guston, Totoro, Sesame oil, Richard Linklatter, Jean-luc Godard, mirin, Yasujiro Ozu, Ikkyu, Anthony Braxton, Shohei Imamura, Jim Jarmusch, Yokoyama Katsuya, Akikazu Nakamura, kombu, Bob Marley, shoyu, Kenji Mizoguchi, Peter Hammill, Joelle Leandre, Ki Duk Kim, Ryokan, Kazue Sawai, smoky single malts, Jane Rigler, olive oil, Tsuruta Kinshi, Butch Morris, George Lewis, bagels, Claire Marchand, Robert Dick, John Cage, Zhang Yimou, Michiyo Miyagi, Miso, Erik Satie, tamari, Giacinto Scelsi, Frank Gratkowski, the AACM, Barre Phillips, Eri Majima, tempeh, Lindemanns Pomme Lambik, Jie Ma, Kyle Bruckmann, Wild Hog Vineyards.
Always in my memory, 2 of my favorite people who have departed recently
bass player and dear friend of many years, Matthew Sperry
Painter and someone i was fortunate to know the last few years of his life, Bob Kostka. My favorite CD of my own, Headlands is blessed with one of Bob's masterpieces on the cover.
Sounds Like
an american who has studied a traditional Japanese music and is discovering his own approach
Record Label
482 music http://482music.com has released several
I am a shakuhachi player and teacher and a vegan chef.
Although i play a very old instrument from Japan, i tend to focus on modern music; improvised and composed; collaborating with many composers and performers to premier numerous works. As much as i enjoy studying (and teaching) honkyoku, the traditional music for shakuhachi, i am very interested in working with composers and improvisors, bringing the instrument into the immediate, contemporary world. I perform in a variety of contexts from solo concerts to concertos for shakuhachi and orchestra and have collaborated with numerous dancers; Eri Majima, June Watanabe, Anna Halprin and Koichi Tamano.
Some of my favorite musicians to perform with are: Jie Ma, Tim Perkis, Chris Brown, Shoko Hikage, Alex Cline, Jane Rigler, Dana Reason, Pauline Oliveros, Gino Robair, Tetsu Saitoh .
Freelancing in various collaborations in numerous genres is something i greatly enjoy!
Some ensembles i play with:
Natto Quartet: w/ Shoko Hikage - koto, Tim Perkis - computer, Chris Brown - piano.
We have played together since 2002 and have released 2 CDs, "headlands" and "Thousand Oaks", both of which recieved rave reviews.
a trio with Alex Cline - percussion and Dana Reason - piano
Recently started a duet project with pipa player, Jie Ma
Besides teaching at my home in Oakland, i am on the performance faculty at Mills College and at the Lark Music Camp. And i prepare food everywhere i go :)
http://philipgelb.com phil@philipgelb.com
Meridian Gallery .. duet with Jie Ma (pipa), March 2008
Fans, friends, musicians and artist. Is available now in " Itunes" store my first album, called " Odm Flamenco-Chill".acompilation of intentions based on Chill-Out music. Envolving,surrounding and rounded by Flamenco strokes and colors. Ihope your enjoyment.I wish your recommendation to your friends.Give up your best smile.
Amigos, mùsicos y artistas.Sale a la venta mi primer recopilatòrio de intenciones. Un disco basado en el Chill-Out y rodeado de pinceladas y colores Flamencos. Deseo que os guste y recomendèis a vuestros amig@s. " Regàlame tu mejor sonrisa". Oscar de Manuel. ""Gracias"
Thanks for your music & friendship! Taking giant steps in a moments notice on a maiden voyage to cantelope island, to witness the reincarnation of a love bird and live a lush life of jazz and cocktails. Peace & Love, A. Spencer Barefield
Hi myspace folks of the Bay Area. I've just moved to Northern California and I'm hoping to connect with like minded people who are into meditation or music or ecology or wholefoods or saving the planet or retiring in the woods with a pet otter. I'm a meditation teacher, a monk, and a musician from New Zealand and I'm performing a house concert in Berkeley next week. I call my music Spiritual Eco-Folk - I play guitar and sing - a bit like Cat Stevens or Donovan (I wish!) if you remember them! And I have an ecological multimedia show that goes with the music called "Warriors of the Rainbow". There will be a short meditation at the end of the concert, followed by light refreshments. I'd love you can come:
Berkeley Saturday 6th September
House concert at the home of Mark Friedman and Carolyn Said
Music and light refreshments
7.30pm $15
1237 Rose St, Berkeley, Ca 94702
Call Mark 510 558-1090
email: markften@yahoo.com
