Projects
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Ensemble NSFW
An ensemble dedicated to exploring the coexistence of notation, indeterminacy, and improvisation in contemporary chamber music.
Leah Paul – flute / Kirk Knuffke – trumpet / Sara Schoenbeck – bassoon / Julianne Carney – violin / Taylor Levine – guitar / Chris Dingman – vibraphone / Nick DeMaison – conductor / James Ilgenfritz – bass, director
Trio Caveat
An exploration of the intersection between free improvisation, spontaneous collage forms, and shifting harmonic vocabularies, owing as much to Evan Parker and Derek Bailey as to Jimmy Guiffre 3.
James Ilgenfritz – bass
Jonathan Moritz – tenor, soprano saxophone
Chris Welcome – Guitar
Photo © 2010 Scott Friedlander
MIND
A true subversion of the standard jazz quartet. A complete reimagining of the rhythm section, with texture given primacy over rhythm and harmony, while still facilitating deeply melodic solos and counterpoint.
Angelika Niescier – alto saxophone
Denman Maroney – piano
James Ilgenfritz – bass
Andrew Drury – drums
Photo © 2010 Scott Friedlander
Anagram Ensemble
A sonic tour-de-force blending aggressive copositional pursuits with standard jazz, free improvisation, and disparate formal constructs
James Ilgenfritz – bass
Ryan Blotnick – guitar
Chris Welcome – guitar
Josh Sinton – baritone sax, bass clarinet
Jonathan Moritz – tenor, soprano saxophone
Jeff Davis – drums
Photo © 2009 Peter Gannushkin
Hypercolor
Spastic jazz-inflicted art-rock
James Ilgenfritz – electric bass
Eyal Maoz – guitar
Lukas Ligeti, drums, glockenspiel
Photo © 2009 Scott Friedlander
Urbana
A cinematic labyrinth of urban, rural, and foreign intrigue, Urbana’s cinematic approach speaks of travels, collected souvenirs, shared stories, and uncommon backgrounds.
Bryan Pardo (alto sax, clarinet, composer)
Frantz LORIOT (viola)
Evan Mazunik (keyboardist/composer)
James Ilgenfritz (acoustic bassist/composer)
John O’Brien (percussionist/composer)
Photo © 2010 Scott Friedlander
Spoiler Alert
Pianoless jazz quartet/quintet featuring original compositions from all members. A mix of deep swinging groove with unusual form and melodies.
JI with::
Vinnie Sperazza, drums
Josh Sinton, bari sax, bass clarinet
Justin Wood, alto sax, flute
Jonathan Moritz. tenor and soprano sax
