Larry Chernicoff is making quiet history with his integration of chamber music and jazz improvisation.
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Larry Chernicoff is making quiet history with his integration of chamber music and jazz improvisation.
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Larry Chernicoff's
Miniature Orchestra
October
Classical / jazz fusion for a large chamber ensemble of improvisers. Originally released as a 5.1 surround sound CD, October was awarded Best Surround Sound CD of the Year at the Surround Music Awards in Hollywood. Listen and download here.
Larry Chernicoff composer, producer, vibraphone, piano, percussion
Karl Berger piano, co-producer, conductor
Carol Emanuel harp
Janet Grice bassoon
John Lindberg bass
Tim Moran clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophones
Esther Noh violin
Charles Pillow oboe, English horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone
Tomas Ulrich cello
Tom Varner French horn
Tony Vacca percussion
Benjy Wertheimer tablas
Larry Chernicoff
Gallery of Air
Considered by some to be a classic of early world jazz fusion, this LP has caught on with a new generation of vinyl enthusiasts. Recorded in 1984, it was reissued in 2018 on the Incidental Music label but quickly sold out. Listen and download here.
Larry Chernicoff composer, producer, vibraphone, piano, percussion
Don Davis saxophones
Tim Moran saxophones
Sonam Targee trumpet, bamboo trumpet
Tony Vacca percussion
Stephen Walt bassoon
Peter Blum
13 Dreams
A fascinating collection of composer/guitarist Peter Blum's compositions, which reflect his deep studies of north Indian classical music and his background in sound healing.
Sometimes meditative, sometimes bluesy, always cool. Larry worked with Peter and producer Julie Last to craft this sumptuous-sounding CD. Peter's choices of instrumentation make for a totally unique sound. Players on the album include Indian bansuri bamboo flute player Steve Gorn, singer/songwriter Tim Moore, and jazz drummer Harvey Sorgen.
Peter Primamore
Grancia
Co-produced with composer / pianist Peter Primamore
Listen here.
Peter Primamore composer, piano
Tony Levin bass
Jerry Marotta drums
Chieli Minucci guitar
Shane Shanahan percussion
Charles Pillow woodwinds
Tim Moran woodwinds
Antoine Silverman violin
David Eggar cello
Lorenza Ponce violin
Jonathan Dinklage viola, violin
Carol Emanuel
Larry Chernicoff vibraphone, glockenspiel, percussion
Miracle Steps
(Music From The Fourth World 1983 - 2017)
One of Larry's tracks appears on this 2-disk vinyl compilation from Optimo Music in Glasgow, Scotland, a body of work which directly resonates with both the literal definition of ‘Fourth World’ music, a unique sonic vision. There are tracks which utilize custom, home-made instruments and there are tracks built from scratch using the latest in digital technology, but the undercurrent tying each piece together is a deeply personal feeling of intrigue and mysterious elation. Contributors also include Jon Hassell and players from around the world.
Creative Music Studio Orchestra
Archive Selections Volume 1
During his years at the legendary Creative Music Studio, Larry performed with the CMS Orchestra under the direction of Anthony Braxton, Don Cherry, Dave Holland, Karl Berger, Ed Blackwell, The Art Ensemble of Chicago and many others ... at Carnegie Recital Hall, The Riverside Church, and in Boston, Colorado and Toronto. He appears as a member of the Orchestra on this CMS Archive recording, performing under the direction of Oliver Lake.
Adam Michael Rothberg
Another Spin
Adam has toured with Joan Baez, produced Dar Williams and performed with the best. His clever, bittersweet, and nostalgic lyrics are showcased, supporting his vocal talents as well as skillful playing on just about every instrument on the CD. As with his first album, “All the Whispering,” Rothberg wrote, performed, produced, and engineered Another Spin. The musical styles reflect influences including The Beatles, Randy Newman, Mark Knopfler, Elvis Costello, and Wilco. Larry makes a guest appearance on the beautiful ballad Me and You, Dad.
Native Lands
Native Lands
Native Lands is a collection of ethnic folk songs from around the world, arranged, performed and recorded with both indigenous and modern instruments. Innovative arrangements from the traditional music of Tibet, India, Bulgaria, China, Bali, and Western Africa, and original compositions inspired by the idioms of these lands. This recording takes the listener on a journey to a world far away.
Joel Harrison guitar
Sonam Targee winds, percussion
Tom Schmidt bass, synthesizer, African bow harp, drums
Paul Melnychuck violin, keyboards, synth programming
Larry Chernicoff vibraphone, synthesizer, percussion
Joe Giardullo
Gravity: Music for Creative Chamber Ensemble
Multi-instrumentalist/
composer Joe Giardullo released Gravity - Music for Creative Chamber Group (Breeze Records) in 1979. It disappeared into obscurity almost immediately, but not before Downbeat's Francis Davis called it "the most intensely democratic music" he'd heard, comparing it to Anthony Braxton's Paris ensembles, and using concepts and vocabularies from mathematics and geology to describe the creative elements of the music. He gave it 4 stars. Joe has continued to work in that same democratic vein since then.
Cassis and the Sympathies
Analog Love
Hailing from a tiny Black Forest village in Germany, NYC-based Analog Love fuses Cassis’ passion for film scoring and cinematic songs. Her sound is full of grooves, unorthodox orchestrations and lovely melodies with cool off-kilter lyrics. Larry adds vibraphone to several tracks, along with the legendary studio session team of Herbie Flowers, bassist for David Bowie and Lou Reed’s ‘Walk On The Wild Side’, and ‘Guitar God’ Chris Spedding.