drama without narration (review: io 0.0.1 beta++)

…dkovsky (guitar), and Josh Sinton (baritone saxophone and bass clarinet). © 2015 Han-earl Park. ℗ 2015 SLAM Productions. Mathilde 253 (SLAMCD 528) [details…] Performers: Charles Hayward (drums, percussion and melodica), Han-earl Park (guitar) and Ian Smith (trumpet and flugelhorn) plus Lol Coxhill (saxophone). [About this ensemble…] © 2010 Han-earl Park. ℗ 2010 SLAM Productions. Facebook Twitter Bluesky Mastodon Email More Tumblr Threads Reddit Wh…

Hats off to Bandcamp

…s), Han-earl Park (guitar) and Jeffrey Weeter (drums and electronics). (cc) 2012 Jin Sangtae/Han-earl Park/Jeffrey Weeter. Park-Schroeder (Cork, 03-26-09) [details…] Performers: Han-earl Park (guitar) and Franziska Schroeder (saxophone). (cc) 2012 Han-earl Park/Franziska Schroeder. Sikora-Smith-Park (Cork, 04-04-11) [details…] Performers: Catherine Sikora (saxophone), Ian Smith (trumpet) and Han-earl Park (guitar). (cc) 2012 Catherine Sikora/Ian S…

The Wire: Han-earl Park with Paul Dunmall and Mark Sanders, with Gargantius Effect, with Franziska Schroeder, and with Catherine Sikora and Ian Smith

…hink? Recommended price: $8+ [More about this recording…] [All reviews…] Recommended price: $8+ [More about this recording…] [All reviews…] Recommended price: $5+ [More about this recording…] [All reviews…] Recommended price: $8+ [More about this recording…] [All reviews…] Also available for download [more…] Park+Murray (Cork, 07-29-10) [details…] Performers: Han-earl Park (guitar) plus Marian Murray (violin). (cc) 2012 Han-earl Park/Marian Murray…

Thanks: Sirene 1009 (Belfast, London, Monmouth) and Park-Pugh (Derry)

…pparently limitless enthusiasm, and the team at Monmouth (what a wonderful community); to Peter O’Doherty at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin for the incredible work bootstrapping the Derry scene; to Eduard Solaz at IKLECTIK for running such a wonderful space; and to Brian Carson at Moving on Music, and to Simon Waters at SARC for presenting, promoting and hosting. Thanks for David Bird at SARC for all his work above-and-beyond the call of duty. (Hey! I owe…

performance: Han-earl Park, Catherine Sikora and Josh Sinton at On The Way Out, Brooklyn

…root, yet it is not so much structuring the noise as it is a meta-layer of complexity that performers can introduce at will. Metis 9 does not tell the performer what to play, or provide all the details of how to interact, but it is an additional network protocol for interactive possibilities. Group improvisation is always the primary protocol; Metis 9 provides secondary or tertiary tactics that create an additional focused complexity. The decision…

Bird is the Worm: Work Spaces

…0) [details…] Performers: Han-earl Park (guitar) plus Marian Murray (violin). (cc) 2012 Han-earl Park/Marian Murray. Jin-Park-Weeter (Cork, 01-24-11) [details…] Performers: Jin Sangtae (electronics), Han-earl Park (guitar) and Jeffrey Weeter (drums and electronics). (cc) 2012 Jin Sangtae/Han-earl Park/Jeffrey Weeter. Park-Schroeder (Cork, 03-26-09) [details…] Performers: Han-earl Park (guitar) and Franziska Schroeder (saxophone). (cc) 2012 Han-ear…

in preparation: Gargantius Effect +1 +2 +3 (Nor Cal, 08–2011)

…Looney (hyperpiano). Recorded during a tour of Northern California, August 2011, the album features tracks recorded at The Tin House (Grass Valley) on August 25th, at Studio 1510 (Oakland) on August 30th. The recording will be available in a variety of formats (including lossless), and as a ‘name your price’ album. Super excited about this one. It has documents a fun tour, and features outstanding playing from some very, very fine musicians. More…

Download of the Day at All About Jazz: Catherine Sikora, Ian Smith and Han-earl Park (Cork, 04–04–11)

A live recording from ‘Saturday The Fringes’ mainstay Han-earl Park. This is quality improv jazz, the kind I often feature on ‘Saturday The Fringes,’ but something about this album, I dunno, just seemed to have crossover appeal. Plus, I’m addicted to the album. So, we’re giving it a weekday slot on the download schedule. The kind of album filled with tunes that reward patience and open-mindedness. — All About Jazz ‘바르트’ by Catherine Sikora, Ian S…

in preparation: Jin Sangtae, Han-earl Park and Jeffrey Weeter (Cork, 01–24–11)

Next download release will be the recording of the January 24, 2011 performance by Jin Sangtae (electronics), Han-earl Park (guitar) and Jeffrey Weeter (drums and electronics). In addition to being available in a variety of formats (including lossless), this recording will also be available in a 24-bit edition that preserves the wide dynamic range of the original performance. More info to follow… Also available for download… rerelease: Han-earl P…

reminder: Mathilde 253 at Freedom of the City, London

…eán Kelly Freedom of the City kicks-off this weekend, and on Sunday (May 6, 2012), at 2:00pm Mathilde 253 (Charles Hayward: drums, percussion and melodica; Han-earl Park: guitar; and Ian Smith: trumpet and flugelhorn) will perform in an event that will also include performances by John Edwards, Caroline Kraabel and Lee Patterson; Terry Day; and the London Improvisers Orchestra. The event takes place at Cecil Sharp House (2 Regent’s Park Road, Camd…

Download of the Day at All About Jazz: Paul Dunmall, Han-earl Park and Mark Sanders

Paul Dunmall, Han-earl Park and Mark Sanders (original photos: HeP by Stephanie Hough; and MS by Andrew Putler) Free jazz, in no uncertain terms. I don’t know what it is about Han-Earl’s groups’ sounds. Ten seconds in, I think to myself, “Man, this isn’t my thing.” But by the time the tune is over, I realize that I’m totally into it and enjoying it. If a musician can convert my ears within the span of one tune, in my eyes, that’s a sign of talent…

in transit: relocating to California…

…December) over the next couple of days. As my working space (including my computer and phone) will be in flux (by the time you read this, my computer will be boxed), I may be offline, and will likely be difficult to get hold of (and apologies if I haven’t replied to your correspondence over the last few weeks). I’m still up for formal or ad-hoc playing opportunities (musicians, promoters, venues, please get in touch), but if you don’t hear from m…