Chicago-based clarinetist/composer James Falzone and his five year-old quartet KLANG, featuring vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz, bassist Jason Roebke and drummer Tim Daisy, were featured yesterday on NPR’s All Things Considered. Their latest record, Other Doors (Allos Documents), was part of a…
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Tonight: James Falzone’s KLANG Celebrates Other Doors At The Hideout
May 25, 2011 – 9:56 am
Tonight, at 9:30 p.m., Chicago-based clarinetist/composer James Falzone and his acclaimed working quartet KLANG will celebrate the release of their third recording, Other Doors (Allos Documents), with a two-set hometown performance at The Hideout. The group, which features vibraphonist Jason…
DownBeat: KLANG’s Other Doors (Allos Documents)
May 9, 2011 – 9:14 am
Bill Meyer gives KLANG‘s new Benny Goodman-themed recording, Other Doors (Allos Documents), a four-star review in the June issue of DownBeat. “While the quartet’s leader, clarinetist James Falzone, is, like Goodman, well steeped in both swing and classical music,” Meyer…
James Falzone’s KLANG To Celebrate New CD In Chicago And Milwaukee
April 28, 2011 – 1:31 pm
Chicago-based clarinetist/composer James Falzone and his acclaimed working quartet KLANG will celebrate the release of their third recording, Other Doors (Allos Documents), with May performances in Chicago and Milwaukee. Wednesday, May 25th at 9:30 p.m. The Hideout 1354 West Wabansia…
Out Today: KLANG’s Other Doors (Allos Documents)
April 26, 2011 – 9:29 am
Today is the official street date for Other Doors (Allos Documents), the third release from Chicago-based clarinetist/composer James Falzone‘s working quartet, KLANG. It features a new book of original compositions and arrangements Falzone created after receiving an invitation to commemorate the…
James Falzone To Perform Quartet For The End Of Time This Sunday
April 15, 2011 – 10:52 am
This Sunday at 7:00 p.m., the Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago will present the 3rd annual performance of Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time led by clarinetist/composer James Falzone. Joining him for this performance will be violinist Rebekah Cope,…
KLANG Reimagines The Music Of Benny Goodman On Its New Release, Other Doors, Coming April 26th
January 27, 2011 – 10:26 am
On April 26th, Chicago-based clarinetist/composer James Falzone will release Other Doors (Allos Documents 006), the third recording from his working quartet, KLANG. The record features a new book of arrangements and original material Falzone created following an invitation to celebrate…
James Falzone’s Kickstarter Campaign Exceeds Fundraising Goal
December 15, 2010 – 12:43 pm
With nearly five days left to go in his Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to help produce his next recording, Chicago-based clarinetist/composer James Falzone has already surpassed his original goal of $3500 thanks to a flurry of donations on Tuesday….
NPR Jazz: KLANG At The Chicago Jazz Festival
September 12, 2009 – 8:58 am
NPR Jazz blogger Patrick Jarenwattananon recalls KLANG‘s “inventive set of Goodman-inspired originals and re-arrangements from clarinetist James Falzone“ in a new post highlighting 10 of his favorite moments from this year’s Chicago Jazz Festival. He notes the group “just released an album…