Discordance VII is proud to have Jason Kahn who is visiting us all the way from Switzerland. His approach to modular synthesis is very interesting and physical. He’ll be performing some quadraphonic pieces for this one. Up next is local composer Robert Blatt who will be performing some microtonal pieces for classical guitar. Interestingly enough Robert’s work usually involves paper, spoken word, wind, field recordings and stones. Very earthen and cerebral. So this will be an interesting departure. And finally the show will open with a trio which will include an improvisational piece by Caspar Sonnet (lap steel) Lee Elderton (clarinet) and Daniel Surprenant (pump organ, stones)
IMPORTANT: Doscordance VII will be held at The Ivon House (4005 SE Ivon st, 97202) St. Philip Neri has closed its doors for live performances due to noise complaints, etc. So the series will be held in various areas from here on out, covid consideration included. The Ivon House will also have beverages and snacks outside for guests. Donation based.
A bit more about Jason:
Born 1960 in New York, Jason Kahn is a musician, artist and writer. He lives in Zürich.
As an electronic musician, guitarist, vocalist and percussionist Kahn collaborates with many international musicians in the context of free improvised music. He has also composed numerous electro acoustic pieces and graphical scores written for specific groups and musicians. His work can be heard on over two hundred solo, collaborative and compilation releases.
Kahn’s installations and interventions have been shown in museums, galleries, art spaces and public sites internationally. These works focus on the idea of space: the conceptual and physical juncture points, its production and dissolution, and our relation to it as a political, social and environmental medium.
Kahn’s written work has appeared in books, magazines and as liner notes to many audio publications. He has published four books: “Infinity Suite” (2020), “Voice and Sky” (2018), “Space Text Sound” (2017) and “In Place” (2015).
Kahn’s other activities include sound pieces for radio, film, dance and theater. He has also designed numerous CD, LP and cassette covers.
Kahn has performed and exhibited work in the United States, Europe, Argentina, Australia, Egypt, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Russia, Turkey, Singapore, South Africa and Taiwan.
