Eyvind Kang

Eyvind Kang

Eyvind Kang live with Rova: Orchestrova's Electric Ascension in Saalfelden, 2009.
(Photo by Davide Leonardi)
Background information
Born (1971-06-23) 23 June 1971
Corvallis, Oregon
Origin United States
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician, composer
Instruments Violin, Tuba, Viola, Guitar, Setar
Website ipecac.com/artists/eyvind_kang

Eyvindur (Eyvind) Kang (born 23 June 1971 in Corvallis, Oregon, United States)[1] is a composer and violist. He was raised in Canada and the United States, and has since lived and worked in countries ranging from Italy to Iceland.[2]

Biography

Eyvind Kang, moers festival 2010

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). His preferred instrument is the viola.[1][2][3]

In 2014 Kang visited Vossajazz in western Norway, for a gig with Bill Frisell's trio Beautiful Dreamers, including with drummer Rudy Royston, for the opening consert. During the consert Norwegian trumpeter Arve Henriksen joined in for a tune.[4]

Discography

Solo albums

Collaborations

With Joe McPhee
With Bill Frisell
With Wayne Horvitz
With Dying Ground
With Secret Chiefs 3
With Dylan van der Schyff and François Houle
With Mr. Bungle
With Michael Bisio
With Amir Koushkani
With Skúli Sverrisson & Hilmar Jensson
With Tucker Martine
With Billy Martin & Socket
With Jessika Kenney
With John Zorn
With Jessika Kenney and Hyeonhee Park

Guest appearances

References

  1. 1 2 "Artists: Eyvind Kang". Biography. Ipecac.com. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  2. 1 2 de Barros, Paul. "Eyvind Kang". Biography. AllMusic. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ Layne, Joslyn. "Eyvind Kang: Prolific musician searches for spiritual sustenance". Biography. The Seattle Times. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ Johannessen, Thomas (April 12, 2014). "God start på Vossa Jazz" (in Norwegian). JazzINorge.no. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Eyvind Kang". Discography. Discogs.com. Retrieved June 14, 2015.

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