Frank Carlberg on Composing With Motivic Cycles

Описание: Pianist, composer, and faculty member at the New England Conservatory Frank Carlberg explores using cycles of small motifs or cells to create fascinating musical effects using his piece "Brake Tune", a re-composition of Thelonious Monk's "Brake’s Sake". Visit https://JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams.

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Originally a native of Helsinki, Finland, pianist & composer Frank Carlberg has carved himself a niche in the New York jazz community. As a leader, his groups include the Frank Carlberg’s Word Circus (performing settings of a wide variety of texts by contemporary poets), the Tivoli Trio and the Frank Carlberg Large Ensemble. Carlberg has been commissioned to write music for big bands, small ensembles, symphony orchestras as well as modern dance companies. He has composed nearly 200 settings to a wide range of texts and poetry. In addition to his playing and composing activities Carlberg also serves on the faculty at New England Conservatory. Carlberg has released over 20 albums as a leader. He was a founding member of the Douglass Street Music Collective and runs the Red Piano Records label. He runs 20 Questions, an interview blog. His latest release is Frank Carlberg Large Ensemble - Elegy For Thelonious on the Sunnyside Records label.

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AUDIO CREDITS

Intro: “Chance Encounter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records.
   • Chance Encounter  

Referenced Audio: "Brake's Sake", composed by Thelonious Monk. Performed by Gigi Gryce on the album "Nica's Tempo" (1958, reissue) Savoy Records.
   • Brake's Sake  

Examples: “Brake Tune”, composed by Frank Carlberg. Performed by the Frank Carlberg Large Ensemble on the album “Elegy for Thelonious” (2024) Sunnyside Records.
   • Brake Tune  

Closing: “Crunchy Peanut Butter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records.
   • Crunchy Peanut Butter