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John Russell's avatar

I've performed with Kate Maroney and Enrico Lagasca in various places around the US. Pretty cool to read about the great work they are doing with Artefact Ensemble - I only wish I could have heard the performance. Judging from your description, it was amazing.

Steve Smith's avatar

Very cool. I was familiar with Kate going into the concert, but didn't know Enrico at all. They both were wonderful… and there genuinely was no weak link in the entire ensemble. An inspired performance by everyone involved.

Jeremy Shatan's avatar

Never heard of Greinke, now I see he's had a 40-year career...got work to do! Thanks also for the reminder on the Scott Johnson concert. I can't get out that night but will tune in to the live stream - see you in the chat, perhaps!

John Russell's avatar

I love it when artists I know pop up in your excellent reviews. Thank you for your inspiring work.

Steve Smith's avatar

Nice! Which one(s)?

Jeff Conklin's avatar

It’s so crazy to see Greinke pop up this week as I just learned about him last week courtesy of an amazing comp on Multimood from 1995. Great stuff, Steve.

Steve Smith's avatar

Thanks, Jeff, much appreciated… I don't know Greinke's catalog well, but the new one has seized me hard, and I feel a deep dive approaching. (Readers: If you're interested in Jeff Greinke and other artists of his ilk, you should be subscribing to Jeff's "Ambient Audiophile" and listening to his radio show on Sundays: ambientaudiophile.substack.com.)

Jeff Golick's avatar

Great write-up as usual, Steve. Re “Bunbury” — this could be a nod to Wilde, and Ernest’s “bunburying?” Still: not cute.

Steve Smith's avatar

I think it's literally the city… the other categories on the main page of the website are also Australian cities, so the whole site looks like an independent Australian news outlet.

David Rothenberg's avatar

Don't forget tomorrow night's Arvo Pärt concert. https://ignatius.nyc/music/concerts/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir/ If anyone wants a discounted ticket email me: rothenbird@gmail.com

Steve Smith's avatar

Amazing! I’m sorry that I didn’t know about this one… what an extraordinary program.

Peter Blasevick's avatar

Thanx so much, Oceanic sounds beautiful.