Cultural writer David Corriveau has published a feature on Bill Cole in June 6th's edition of the Valley News! Read the full article here
June Dates
Bill Cole has a couple of exciting gigs coming up in June. First, he'll be performing in Vermont alongside Gerald Veasely and Stephanie Richards on June 9th (see image below). Then he'll be in Brooklyn, New York, alongside Ras Moshe and others at Scholes Street Studio on June 22nd! Check his calendar for more info!
Still Breathing Series Now Available on CD!
Both installments of the Still Breathing series, recorded from 2017-2018 with bassists Gerald Veasley and Alex Blake (respectively), are now available on CD! Head to the albums page for more info.
Kate Smith on the Still Breathing series: "I really admire Bill Cole’s work, the seriousness, complexity, and the relentless way he pursues a vision and the way his response to contemporary events informs his personal and an historical truth through music. I find his music always intriguing, surprising,…
Read moreBill Cole and his Untempered Ensemble to Perform at D.C. Jazz Festival this June!
Join Bill Cole and his Untempered Ensemble on June 10th for two sets (4 pm and 7 pm) at Rhizome (6950 Maple St NW) as part of D.C. Jazz Fest!
See the Calendar for full details.
Join Bill Cole alongside The Ras Unit May 5th in New York!
Join Bill Cole alongside Ras Moshe, Larry Rowland and Warren Smith for a night of free music at the Alwan Center for the Arts in New York on MAy 5th at 9 pm! For more information about this and future concerts, click here.
Bill Cole (right) alongside Larry Rowland (Left) and Ras Moshe (center) at The Ras Unit's last performance at the Brooklyn Commons in April.
New Review of Sunsum and Trayvon Martin Suite in the New York City Jazz Record
Anders Griffen has penned a review of both Sunsum and Trayvon Martin Suite in the January 2017 edition of the New York City Jazz Record. He writes:
"This can be challenging music for some audiences, for some of the same reasons it is so rewarding: unusual instrumentation, focus on improvisation and the mastery of the players, which allows them an infinite freedom of expression. At once profound and accessible, this music rewards those who listen openly."
To read the full review, click here.
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New Photos from the Untempered Ensemble's Residency at the University of Virginia!
Bill Cole and the Untempered Ensemble performed at the Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church and the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center as part of a 3-day residency at the University of Virginia in November. Photos of the events, courtesy of Martin Phillips, Ras Moshe, Sarah Sully and Braelyn Schenk, can be found in the photo gallery.
Listen to SOAS Radio's Tribute to Bill Cole
SOAS Radio London's Tribute to Bill Cole, recorded and broadcasted live on October 12th, can now be heard online. The hour-long episode features several tracks from Bill Cole's discography, excerpts from an interview recorded with his daughter, and a discussion with the SOAS Radio DJs of his work. Listen now at: https://soasradio.org/music/episodes/soas-wednesday-sessions-121016-tribute-to-bill-cole
New Photos from Bill Cole's September and October Performances
Head to the photo gallery for new photos of Bill Cole's performances the past two months. Some highlights from Craig Harris' Breathe Orchestra, inGardens 2016 and the Commons with Ras Moshe below....
Photos of Bill Cole's DC Jazz Festival and Vision Festival Performances!
Photos Bill Cole's most recent performances at the DC Jazz Festival and Vision Festival are now available in the photo gallery!
The Untempered Trio at the Vision Festival in New York on June 9th, 2016. From Left to Right: Bill Cole, Lisette Santiago and Ras Moshe
Miss out on the last performance? Don't miss the next one! Take a look at Bill Cole's Calendar for more information about upcoming gigs and join the mailing list!
Performances
Previous events
Music Now! at Scholes Street Studio
Scholes Street Studio, 375 Lorimer St (corner of Scholes St), Brooklyn, New York
Join Bill Cole alongside a wonderful line-up of creative artists for an evening of music on June 22nd at Scholes Street Studio!
Full Line-up: 7pm "Saxophone Surprise" with Jessica Jones-Tenor Sax Tony Jones-Tenor Sax 8pm Bill Cole-Didjeridu,Sona,Hojok Larry Roland-Bass Tiffany Weitien-Drums Ras Moshe Burnett-Tenor sax & Soprano Sax 9pm Sandra Sprecher-Piano Bonnie Kane-Alto Sax & Flute 10pm Music Now! with Ras Moshe Burnett Ophra Wolf-Movement
Tanya Kalmanovich-Viola Katie Down-Flutes Eriq Robinson-Electronics Dave Miller-Drums
Refreshments and light snacks available
$20
We Three Together
ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret, VT
Join Bill Cole on double reed horns from India, China, and Korea plus Didgeridoo with bass guitarist Gerald Veasley and Trumpet player Stephanie Richards for an afternoon of improvised music on June 9th (4 pm) at ArtisTree in Vermont!
suggested donation $10
Untempered Quartet and Ensemble at D.C. Jazz Festival
RHIZOME, 6950 Maple St NW, Washington D.C.
Join Bill Cole and his Untempered Quartet and Ensemble in D.C. for a wonderful evening of music on June 10th! 4PM/$10 The Untempered Quartet Bill Cole – Leader, Asian double reed horns & didgeridoo Ras Moshe - tenor, flute Althea SullyCole – voice, strings Larry Roland - bass
7PM/$20 The Untempered Ensemble
Bill Cole – Leader, Asian double reed horns & didgeridoo Warren Smith – drums, perc. Ras Moshe – tenor, flute Jamal Moore – reeds, flute, perc. Lisette Santiago – perc. Althea SullyCole – voice, strings Larry Roland – bass
$10/$20