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Jon Gibson
Jon Gibson
Born: Apr 27, 1940
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Genre: Avant-Garde
Biography: Saxophonist, flutist, and employs many world-music instruments in his ensembles, and uses delay systems in his solo performances. For many years performer with the Philip Glass Ensemble, and also performed in the world premieres of Terry Riley's In C and Steve Reich's Drumming. ~ "Blue" Gene Tyranny, ...Read full biography
Waltz (1981) for Saxophone and Piano / Song Three (1976) Extensions II (1981-82) for So
Waltz (1981) for Saxophone and Piano / Song Three (1976) Extensions II (1981-82) for So
Released: 1992
Label: Point
Critics' Rating:
The beautiful "Waltz" seems to suddenly become suspended and lead to another dimension of mind. All three pieces are subtle combinations of melody with conceptual patterning. ~ "Blue" Gene Tyranny, All ...Read full review
Two Solo Pieces: Cycles (1973)/Untitled (1974)
Two Solo Pieces: Cycles (1973)/Untitled (1974)
Released: 1977
Label: Chatham Square
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Jon Gibson achieved some degree of renown as a regular member of Philip Glass' original ensemble, but his own career as a composer has been somewhat overshadowed. These two compositions from the mid-'70s ...Read full review
More Jon Gibson albums: Main Albums (7)
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