002. Brandon Lopez

TAK Editions Podcast

Brandon Lopez is a New York-based composer and bassist working at the fringes of jazz, free improvisation, noise and new music. His music has been praised as “brutal” (Chicago Reader) and “relentless” (The New York Times). On this episode, Ellery and Madison of TAK talk to Brandon about his new piece, "Empty and/or Church of Plenty," which TAK will premiere on December 14th at St. Mary's Harlem. Brandon's website - https://www.brandonlopez.nyc/ and Bandcamp - https://nevernotagravedigger.bandcamp.com/ Info about the December 14th premiere - https://www.facebook.com/events/712511089258696/ Anner Bylsma playing J.S. Bach Cello Suite 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTVqjD4Yigg Cecil Taylor live in Munich in 1984 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL0cqbWZYsE