Pyeng Threadgill - vocals,
Derek Nievergelt - bass,
John Shannon -guitar,
Evan Pazner- drums,
Kevin Louis - trumpet,cornet
Dimitri Moderbacher - saxophone/clarinet,
Influences
Abbey Lincoln, Rebbeca Martin, Bjork, N'dea Davenport, Jeff Buckley, The Urban Bush Women, Sarah Vaughn, Nat King Cole, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, King Pleasure, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Sam Cooke, Al Green, Chaka Khan, Bob Marley, Bonnie Raitt, Tamar-kali, Jimmy Cliff, Depeche Mode, Supertouch, Burn, The Brand New Heavies, early Etta James, D'Angelo, Sweet Honey In The Rock, Michael Jackson "Thriller" & "Off The Wall", Billie Holiday, Angie Stone, Laurie Anderson, Charles Mingus, Asha Puthli, Joan Armatrading, Sting, The Police, Celia Cruz, Omar, Air, Henry Threadgill, Ornette Coleman, Tribe Called Quest, Pharcyde, De La Soul, some Jill Scott, some Erykah Badu, Me'Shell N'Dege O'Cello, Stephanie McKay, some Sun Ra, Aretha Franklin, La India, Meredith Monk, Amina Claudine Meyers, Chocolate Genius, Youssou N'Dour, Zhane, Alice Coltrane, music from the 50's...soundtracks like "Stand By Me", William Parker, Butch Morris, Oliver Lake, Gunter Hampel, Leroy Jenkins, Jeanne Lee, folk singing from any country
Photo: Margaret Jow
Sounds Like
"A cross between Cassandra Wilson and Jill Scott by way of Nina Simone"
-San Diego Union Tribune, 2004
photo: Stephan Cohen
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Threadgill received widespread critical acclaim for her 2004 debut album,"Sweet Home: The Songs of Robert Johnson". "Countless artists have recorded Johnson's songs", said the San Francisco Chronicle in 2004, "..but none has rendered them quite like Threadgill." On the heels of this impressive introduction, her latest effort, Of The Air faces up to a tall order. "Sweet Home" was named one of the best debut albums of 2004 by the San Diego Union Tribune and C. Michael Bailey in his review for All About Jazz said, "this very well may be the best recording of 2004 to come my way". Pyeng, however, is confident that her penchant for simultaneously reaching forward and back will once again achieve her goal to incorporate music of the past with contemporary music: African American traditionals/spirituals, the avant garde and her own modern alternative experience in punk, R&B and soul.
Of The Air (the meaning of 'Pyeng', as assigned by her mother) delivers the same risk-taking, soulful, transcendent qualities of "Sweet Home". "An artist with a point of view and the chops to bring it to life" (onefinalnote.com), Pyeng Threadgill is a name that's hard to forget and an artist who produces music for the ages.
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Interview with Pyeng at Atlanta Jazz Festival, 2006
"Cocaine spiders run your memory on down, I'm thinking of you babe on my way out of town, Five shots to go on a six shot run, I'll stay my story true back to where I begun..."
Saw the film last week- Return To Goree--it was great and so were YOU!!! Thanks for letting me know. It's been a LONG time since I was in Goree with Burning Spear. Brought back memories. Great to see Youssou too.--Have a fun show tonight at NuBlu.
MUCH POWER!! WHATS HAT_NIN ?. IM NOT IN THE CUPCAKE BUSINESS!!BUT IM GETTING A LITTLE SENSITIVE MAMA! @ LEAST TELL ME TO CHOOSE A 2ND JOB LOL!! STAY BUSY YA POTNA FROM OAKLAND IQ. BLESS!!
"Heart Touch" by Keno Mapp !!Music CD IN STORES Aug. 19th 2008!! The Super Funky Poetry Rock That Changed the World Forever... It’s the only way to fly. Featuring Azalove,Angelo Moore from Fishbone,Durga McBroom of Pink Floyd and other greats!
When you get a chance, stop by my profile page for an old school slow dance. I promise not to wear too much cologne or to try to hold you too tightly. :)
MUCH POWER! I TRY MY BEST TO MAKE MY MIND BE QUIET!,BUT IT KEEPS TALKING! IT HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN!IT KEEPS 1 WALKING. THROUGH MY MENTAL!,IN THE _ PAST!IT HAPPANS OFTEN ,IM LOST IN__ SPACES,WITH VARIOUS OF FACES ON,_- STAIR CASES!(LOST-MEN!)I WONDER_- WOULD IT BE TALKING,WHILE IM,LAYING IN A COFFIN CAUSE IT WONT BE QUIET! IT CONSTANTLY TELLING,2 ME,ABOUT _ WHAT HAPPEN WHEN I WAS CHILD.___- VIOLATED,HIS EYES WAS DIALATED IF YOU ONLY KNEW HOW MUCH POWER! IT TAKES 4 ME TO SMILE!(UNHAPPY)IT WONT BE QUIET ITS AT ME!FROM THE FRONT AND THE BACK OF ME. IM PAYING 2 MUCH ATTENTION,DAMM! IT WAS THAT EASY.ALL I HAD TO DO WAS NOT LISTEN ITS FINALLY QUIET!!! IQ.
"As I make it to the top of the staircase I stand tall, shoulders slouched, a torn iniquitous mirage, shadow remnant of the god king himself that only hours ago – before the sun rose to shed light on our wicked union – called for the grail… “More wine for my people! Sing in praises, rejoice, oh savage children...” I undressed you for all to see, my sweet Maenad. By morning I would feel my remorse, by night however, I fed your sincere lunacy. I am torn and I am proud, and a reigning kiss was all it took.
My guitar lays inanimate, I kneel down and stroke its strings, a shy rustling reminiscent of a Kumeyaay Gourd Rattle cuts through the droning hum left in wake of the night. And as a dying desert shaman to his fallen tribe, the amplifier was left buzzing in our wake and absence..."
Hullo, Pyend! How goes it, sister? JT Lewis hipped me to your sound.
Last Saturday URB ALT Fest was HOT. This Friday/Saturday: All ages. V. Jeffrey Smith of the Family Stand. MuthaWit. Brig. Brandee. Faith. Tenderhead. Others. Beautiful. Brooklyn. BAMcafe. Free. :-)
Hey Pyeng! Thanks so much! We met at Rose i think? I was busting to get to your live recording but couldn't make it - but D tells me it all went really well?? Sounding so great - hope to catch you soon! X
Bonjour Pyeng, Happy to meet you and your so cool music. Very nice universe you manage to create guiding us to other spheres. Welcome in our Kingdomof dreams too!!! Salut and big French hugs, ♫ Evi & Umi ♪
Hi Pyeng! It's been awhile, I know. Your voice is gorgeous as ever. What have you been up to? The live tracks sound terrific! I've got a new album out - hello, my uglies. Pop around & check 'em out. x Rachel
Cheers champ, an honour having you here, be well, and do enjoy the library/blog's contents, here's hoping that it'll inspire you, as your creative spirit has inspired mine, sweet dreams then...
Thanks for being my friend ! Now you can have and download the title tracks to my three recent releases for free! Check em' out! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. <td width="178" height="35" ..&quo
May I take your order I have plenty of food for thought Would you like my specialty love I also have peace that’s good for the heart
At the top of my menu today & everyday There is the one & only Most High The creator of all this spiritual food A taste would take your mind beyond the sky
I have everything you desire Simply ask and you shall receive Positive vibrations flow in this soul food “How may I help you” is my life long policy
Now that you have placed your order Eternal happiness will be yours to keep This food for thought will replenish a weary soul From all your sins you have finally been SET FREE !!!
a written passion that I hope lift your spirits even higher. 1love until……………
