Eyvind Kang
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Eyvind Kang (b. Corvallis, Oregon, United States) is an American composer, violinist, and erhu player. He was raised in Canada and the United States, and has since lived and worked in countries ranging from Italy to Iceland. Kang's work is difficult to classify, but can broadly be seen as a classical approach to jazz music with punk, ambient, and traditional folk influences. However, each of his solo efforts is almost in a different genre. Kang has also recorded with musicians including Mike Patton, John Zorn, Trey Spruance, and Marc Ribot. In addition, he has been a guest musician on many albums, including Bill Frisell's Quartet (1994) and Secret Chiefs 3's Book M. A recurring theme in his solo work is the "Nade," the meaning of which Kang is not willing to disclose. Referring titles include "Theme from the first Nade," "5th Nade/Invisible Man," "Theme from the sixth Nade" (all three from the debut album 7 NADEs, 1996); "Jewel of the Nade," "Mystic Nade" (both from Theater of Mineral Nades, 1998) and "Harbour of the Nade" (Virginal Co-ordinates, 2003).
[edit] Incomplete discography
- 7 NADEs (1996)
- Sweetness of Sickness (1996/9)
- Theatre of Mineral NADEs (1998)
- Pieces of Time (1999)
- The Story Of Iceland (2000)
- Live Low To The Earth In The Iron Age (2002)
- Virginal Co-Ordinates (2003)
- Orchestra Dim Bridges (with Tucker Martine) (2004)
- Socket - Jan.14-15 (on Amulet) (2005)
[edit] Guest appearance
- Mr. Bungle - California (1999)
- Animal Collective - Feels (2005)
- various projects with Bill Frisell's Quartet