Ascender
Written and Performed by Modney. A Film by Frank Heath. Produced by David Breskin. Production Coordinator Ikey Douek.
“Ascender” from the album Ascending Primes appears courtesy of the artist and Pyroclastic Records
Out May 3, 2024
minimalism
Drummer, percussionist and composer Ches Smith collides a lifetime of eclectic influences on his startling, unpredictable new album Laugh Ash, out February 2, 2024 via Pyroclastic Records.
JazzNOW: Kris Davis’ Diatom Ribbons — Live At GBH
Kris Davis’ Diatom Ribbons with Terri Lyne Carrington and Val Jeanty – A live performance at WBGH in Boston
Combustion 2
Music Video for Combustion 2 (Cory Smythe). Video by Frank Heath
Protect Your Home (Interpret It Well)
“Interpret It Well” appears courtesy of the artist and Pyroclastic Records and is the title track from the record by Ches Smith on Pyroclastic Records. Directed/Edited by Frank Heath, Produced by David Breskin
Chordata with Roscoe Mitchell
From the self-titled CD by Sara Schoenbeck
Sand Dune Trilogy with Nicole Mitchell
From the self-titled CD by Sara Schoenbeck
Auger Strokes by Matt Mitchell with Matt Mitchell
From the self-titled CD by Sara Schoenbeck
O’saris with Harris Eisenstadt
From the self-titled CD by Sara Schoenbeck
Lullaby by Low with Nels Cline
From the self-titled CD by Sara Schoenbeck
We All Break
“We All Break” is award-winning filmmaker Mimi Chakarova’s 50-minute film showcasing the music and collaborative process of Ches Smith’s We All Break during the making of the groundbreaking album “Path of Seven Colors.”
Loop Of Chicago
From the CD “The Weight Of Light” by Benoît Delbecq
Anamorphoses
From the CD “The Weight Of Light” by Benoît Delbecq
Ancient Dream
The Angelica Sanchez composition:
“Ancient Dream” from the album
How To Turn The Moon by Angelica Sanchez and Marilyn Crispell.
Lobe of the Fly
The Angelica Sanchez composition:
“Lobe of the Fly” from the album
How To Turn The Moon by Angelica Sanchez and Marilyn Crispell.
Lobe of the Fly Promo
Sample from The Angelica Sanchez composition:
“Lobe of the Fly” from the album
How To Turn The Moon by Angelica Sanchez and Marilyn Crispell.
Sullivan’s Universe
The Angelica Sanchez composition:
“Sullivan’s Universe” from the album How To Turn The Moon by Angelica Sanchez and Marilyn Crispell.
Slipknots Through A Looking Glass
Slipknots Through a Looking Glass by Eric Revis.
Directed and Produced by Pierre & François Lamoureux.
Cory Smythe Interview & Listening Party
Cory Smythe Interview/listening Party with Ted Panken presented by Pyroclastic Records. June 12, 2020
SuperBigmouth
Chris Lightcap presents a new album of original music combining his two acclaimed ensembles, Bigmouth and Superette.
The Very Thing
Featuring Esperanza Spalding from Kris Davis’ Diatom Ribbons with Tony Malaby – tenor sax, Trevor Dunn – bass, Val Jeanty – turntable, Terri Lyne Carrington – drums.
Certain Cells
Esperanza Spalding – voice, Tony Malaby – tenor sax, Trevor Dunn – bass, Val Jeanty – turntable, Terri Lyne Carrington – drums, Kris Davis – piano
Diatom Ribbons
Kris Davis’ Diatom Ribbons featuring Terri Lyne Carrington, Val Jeanty, JD Allen, Tony Malaby, Esperanza Spalding, Marc Ribot, Nels Cline, Trevor Dunn and Ches Smith
Heads gather the stars
Video: Twyla Snide
Music: Cory Smythe with Sofia Jernberg & Dan Lippel
Duopoly
Kris Davis playing duets with guitarists Bill Frisell and Julian Lage, pianists Craig Taborn and Angelica Sanchez, drummers Billy Drummond and Marcus Gilmore, alto saxophonist Tim Berne and clarinetist Don Byron.
Octopus – Concert Film
Kris Davis & Craig Taborn in performance
October 10, 2016
University of California, San Diego