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Concert Thu Apr 24 2008
Liberation of the Horn
When it comes to liberation fronts there aren’t a lot of positive connotations associated with them. You think of animals being freed from cages already carrying an infectious disease, or domestic terrorists sinking whaling ships or blowing up oil refineries. However, when speaking sonically, liberation can be a very powerful thing. To think of a trumpet or saxophone being let out of its cage and allowed roam free, soar even, over chaotic liberated bongo drums. Voices, not restricted by words, chant and echo around the mix. This is musical freedom!
Philadelphia’s Sonic Liberation Front is an octet fronted by percussionist Kevin Diehl, a protégé of free jazz pioneer Sunny Murray. Their latest album, Change Over Time, was released in 2006 (High Two), and received high praise for advancements in both the world of jazz and in world music. “The Next Thing That Happens” opened the album at frantic pace with the rapid patter of bongos leading to vivid horns and surprising electronics.
[mp3]: Sonic Liberation Front - “The Next Thing That Happens”
Sonic Liberation Front will be playing at Uncommon Ground (1401 W. Devon Ave.) tomorrow night @ 10:00pm. Many events SELL OUT only reservations (773-465-9801) guarantee seating and there is a $20.00 per person minimum.
