by Jay | Jun 12, 2017 | Archipelago, Art, Blog
A bit of piano-tickling from Glenn Gould never hurt anyone…. I am trying to keep somewhat mum about the narrative content of the Archipelago story, but it’s hard to hide some things if they are in the paintings, which are visible to all. The third island...
by Jay | Jun 12, 2017 | Archipelago, Art, Blog, Performances
Here’s the video from my performance of the 8th Island in my Archipelago for Solo Guitar. It was done at the Composer’s Concordance 8th Annual Composers Play Composers Marathon. It’s a lullaby that takes place in a dream, hence the title, Dream...
by Jay | Mar 14, 2017 | Blog, Performances
Here’s what you need to know about this concert: I get to play some Sigur Ros (one of my favorite bands) I get to play foot tambourine. I get to have my prints and paintings shown. Also, it will be exciting and entertaining concert, packed with adventurous, fun...
by Jay | Mar 2, 2017 | Blog, Performances
I’m honored to be playing at the Composers-Play-Composers marathon this Saturday. The program is from 7 PM to 10 PM. There will be a plethora of great musicians and really cool music! Hope you can make it! I’m second on the program, so come early or at...
by Jay | Feb 12, 2017 | Archipelago, Art, Blog
First you have to design it. What does it need? Definitely a treble clef or two, a guitar, a guitar player….perhaps a mast made out of an eighth-note? Or….you could try building the mast out of a guitar fretboard instead! And definitely add a sail! Maybe...
by Jay | Feb 12, 2017 | Blog, Music
This is the second adventure of our guitar hero, in which he passes through the 997 islands of Bossa Paraiso. He’s left his home, the Island of Milonga. He’s on his way to the Last Island before he launches his tiny boat into the unknown of the Sea of...
