Matana Roberts is a jazz saxophonist, composer and improviser based in New … Read Full Bio ↴Matana Roberts is a jazz saxophonist, composer and improviser based in New York City, United States. They are a past member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). The Jazz Journalists Association selected Roberts as a finalist nominee for the 2008 Up and Coming Musician of the Year award (which Lionel Loueke ultimately won).
Born in Chicago, United States, Roberts was raised on the city's South Side and studied classical clarinet during their youth. They formed a trio, Sticks and Stones, with bassist Josh Abrams and drummer Chad Taylor, with whom they regularly performed at the Velvet Lounge. In 2002, Roberts moved to New York, initially busking in subways and publishing a zine, Fat Ragged, about their experiences.
Roberts is the composer of Coin Coin, a musical work-in-progress exploring themes of history, memory and ancestry. Roberts performed at the London Jazz Festival in 2007. In 2008, Central Control released Roberts' The Chicago Project. The album, produced by Vijay Iyer, includes performances by members of Prefuse 73 and Tortoise along with AACM saxophonist Fred Anderson.
Born in Chicago, United States, Roberts was raised on the city's South Side and studied classical clarinet during their youth. They formed a trio, Sticks and Stones, with bassist Josh Abrams and drummer Chad Taylor, with whom they regularly performed at the Velvet Lounge. In 2002, Roberts moved to New York, initially busking in subways and publishing a zine, Fat Ragged, about their experiences.
Roberts is the composer of Coin Coin, a musical work-in-progress exploring themes of history, memory and ancestry. Roberts performed at the London Jazz Festival in 2007. In 2008, Central Control released Roberts' The Chicago Project. The album, produced by Vijay Iyer, includes performances by members of Prefuse 73 and Tortoise along with AACM saxophonist Fred Anderson.
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All Is Written
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Christos Dellasoudas
Had the privilege of watching this live last night. It was a totally immersive experience...
Bruno Montané Krebs
¡Genial!
Music lover
Sumptuous album in my collection, thanks for vid
C. Rodrigo Racchumi
I thought they would be just 2 chapters, THIS IS MASSIVE !!
Marko Čović
There will be 13 chapters in total.
meinholundermann
excellent!
Grzegorz Hetman
Finally! The missing track from "Desertshore" by Nico :)
Karatrifun K
Very hermetic personal project. Curious how is she going to promote this live...
cardboardmusic
If you put the title in I've seen a live (only a phone recording) of this live in Glasgow I think. She just stands behind her computer and a mixing desk etc. Take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0DrAEO4mcY&t=1181s
geecen
Great!