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The Bangkok Street Mix by DJ Icewater

2011-02-15T17:24:00.000-08:00

A great mix by my boy DJ Icewater "The Bangkok Street Mix" compiled for Kafe Yen in San Diego. Free download link below.
the Bangkok Street Mix By Dj Icewater by Kafe Yen

Cosiner "Where You Are"

2010-12-10T09:42:00.000-08:00

One of the tracks from my unreleased EP "Ubiquitous." It's way overdue now, I need to get this out soon. Enjoy.

03 Where You Are by cosiner

The Power of Reading

2010-06-12T00:41:00.000-07:00

"Night John" (1996)
Based on the novel written by Gary Paulsen, starring Carl Lumbly + Allison Jones + Gabriel Casseus. Imagine if you didn't have the power of reading... we tend to forget how important it is sometimes.

The Giuseppi Logan Quintet

2010-05-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

What a great surprise. Legendary Giuseppi Logan releases his first recording in 45 years (on Tompkins Square Label). Logan only recorded two albums in the mid 60's with Don Pullen, Eddie Gomez and Milford Graves for ESP. He returns with his distinctive tone and intact approach to all 8 songs (5 original compositions and 3 standards) as if he picked up where he had left off over 40 years ago. Also He was recently featured in the documentary film "Water in the Boat" where his street performances provide the soundtrack to the film. Enough said, it's just nice to hear him play again.

-Cosiner

A Centennial Celebration‎

2010-05-08T21:22:00.000-07:00

The pianist Mary Lou Williams would have been 100 years old today. She was a great performer, composer, educator and humanitarian. I always admire her strength in playing and swingin' left hand! Happy birthday.

Rest In Peace Dorothy Height

2010-04-23T14:48:00.000-07:00

Dorothy I. Height was an administrator, educator and activist. She has given leadership to the struggle for equality for all people and played a key role in the civil rights movement as the longtime head of the National Council of Negro Women.

"If the time is not ripe, we have to ripen the time."

May she rest in peace.

-Cosiner

Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal

2010-04-21T09:42:00.000-07:00

"So I'ma end this lecture and I betcha
Those who kick dirt and do time I'm gonna get cha
Cause I be kickin the real
While they be losin the race tryin to chase mass appeal"

Rest in Peace Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal. You will be greatly missed.

Lil' Bobby Hutton Day

2010-04-10T08:11:00.000-07:00

The 12th Annual Lil' Bobby Hutton Day today at the West Oakland Public Library. Family, friends and former Panthers will get together for Lil' Bobby Hutton Day in honor of the 17-year-old Black Panther murdered by Oakland police in 1968.

For more information blockreportradio.com

Akira Kurosawa's Century

2010-03-23T09:27:00.000-07:00

Akira Kurosawa was born 100 years ago today. 10 essential films for his century: http://worldbbnews.com/2010/03/23/akira-kurosawa-10-essential-films

Alice Walker Speaks on the Cuban Five

2010-03-16T17:20:00.000-07:00

Alice Walker speaks on the Cuban Five, at La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA on August 6, 2009.

D'Angelo - Voodoo

2010-02-25T21:07:00.000-08:00

Can't believe it has been 10 years since his sophomore album, Voodoo. He was fearless on all 13 songs exploring new sonic possibilities. Supposedly he will be returing soon with his 3rd, James River...

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An ode to Richard Pryor

2010-02-23T11:16:00.000-08:00

Paul Mooney - Black is the New White
7 show times at Black Repertory Theater, Berkeley, CA 2/26-28/2010 7/9pm

Also his new book Black is the New White

BLACKsummers' night

2010-02-16T10:51:00.000-08:00

After a few listens it grew on me more and more. Maxwell's first album since his 8-year hiatus. Yes, he is back. Comes classy and stays true to his sound, unlike many R&B singers nowadays. iTunes

Howard Zinn, RIP (1922-2010)

2010-01-28T11:42:00.000-08:00

The Peoples' History of the United States regards the entire history of America as a Marxist style class struggle between the oppressors and the oppressed. These conflicts include White European settlers against Native Americans, blacks against slavers, labor unionists against capitalists, and women against the patriarchy. Among the villains in his narrative are Christopher Columbus, the founding fathers, most if not all of the presidents of the United States, and anyone who ever started a large business, including John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie.

Thank you for your great work. May he rest in peace.

Haiti Earthquake Humanitarian Emergency

2010-01-18T14:51:00.000-08:00

The people of Haiti need food assistance as quickly as possible to prevent hunger worsening the misery already caused by the disaster.

There is more info on how to donate at the Center for International Disaster Information.

Click here to see the guidelines for tax deductions.

New Years Resolution

2010-01-01T14:31:00.000-08:00

Happy new year!! Here's to a prosperous and productive year. My new year's resolution is to stay healthier and make better (hopefully more) music. What's yours?

-Cosiner

Sirone (1940-2009)

2009-12-23T10:09:00.000-08:00

This year we lost another great musician, bassist and composer Norris Jones, better known as Sirone. He co-founded the Revolutionary Ensemble with Leroy Jenkins and Frank Clayton in 1971 (Jerome Cooper later replaced Clayton in the ensemble), one of the most innovative groups of its time. Here's Sirone's bass solo from "La Sorrella."

Aoki - A Documentary Film

2009-11-22T09:45:00.000-08:00

This documentary features extensive footage of Richard Aoki (1938-2009), a third-generation Japanese American who became one of the founding members of the Black Panther Party, and exclusive interviews with his comrades, friends, and former students. Viewers will learn about Richard’s childhood in a WWII Japanese American concentration camp, growing up in West Oakland, and serving eight years in the U.S. military. The film explores previously unknown facts about the formation of the Black Panther Party such as how Richard became intimately involved in its founding and contributed the first two firearms to the Party. AOKI highlights how Richard’s leadership also made a significant impact on individuals and groups in the contemporary Asian American Movement. Richard’s contributions to the groundbreaking organization Asian American Political Alliance (AAPA) and its involvement in the Third World Liberation Front (TWLF) student strike led to the formation of ethnic studies at U.C. Berkeley. Above all else, AOKI is a film that demonstrates the incredible dedication to justice that one man’s life has had and how the lessons of solidarity, commitment, and discipline can carry on from one generation to the next.

For more info:
www.aokifilm.com
www.twitter.com/AokiFilm

One Step Beyond

2009-11-20T10:31:00.000-08:00

Jackie McLean had such a signature sound, you can recognize him in two notes. Sharp and bittersweet yet with so much intensity. This album says it all.

Visions of Cosiner and James Andrews available on iTunes 10/22/09

2009-10-23T00:43:00.000-07:00

Visions of Cosiner and James Andrews available on iTunes 10/22/09.
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Visions of Cosiner and James Andrews available on eMusic

2009-10-16T17:31:00.000-07:00

"Visions of Cosiner and James Andrews" now available on eMusic. iTunes and other fine digital retailers on 10/22/09.

Beautiful Angry Music Online Store

2009-09-28T20:14:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Angry Music Online Store now open 24/7.

Other merchandise also available at The Giant Peach.

Bill Dixon Interview

2009-09-16T10:46:00.000-07:00

There's a nice article on the trumpeter/composer Bill Dixon up on Allaboutjazz.com. I've always been inspired by his approach to sculpting sounds with painting and writing at the same time. Very complex stuff.

Visions of Cosiner and James Andrews

2009-08-11T07:16:00.001-07:00

Here's the full track listing of the upcoming album (September 2009):

<<
1. Visions Intro: Cosiner meets James Andrews
2. Pathways To Hidden Dreams
3. Flight of the Guilded Crane
4. While This City Sleeps
5. Further Flight
6. Spirit for Free
7. The Outward Bound
8. The Time Is Now
9. Every Sense of the World
10. Visions Outro: James Andrews meets Cosiner
>>

RIP MICHAEL JACKSON

2009-07-07T09:22:00.000-07:00

People are still taking crazy about Michael. We all knew about the problems, excess of wealth and what took his childhood away. I just hope that time will restore the greatness of his artistry how every one of us once adored his voice and dance, and most importantly he is relieved from his pain and pressure.

-Cosiner

Sunny Murray

2009-06-24T10:20:00.000-07:00

Saw Sunny Murray play last night (3 different sets) for Marshall Allen, Roswell Rudd and Oluyemi Thomas. He has always been my favorite jazz drummer of all time. He's got so many rhythms and stories in his playing (in his real life too).

The Music of Elmo Hope

2009-06-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

Elmo Hope was one of the most gifted and unique artists of the hard bop period. He was also a close boyhood friend of Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. I always liked the story they spent time together listening to Bach and playing for each other.

Happy 85th Birthday Marshall

2009-05-25T13:10:00.001-07:00

Maestro Marshall Allen's 85th birthday today. I think there's a show in Philly.... Also this month in celebration of Sun Ra's arrival on earth.

New Project

2009-05-21T00:31:00.000-07:00

OK, here's a bit about my new project with James Andrews (Horace Tapscott's Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra/UGMA), which I have been working on for the last 2 two years. We have just finished the first installment of the project, entitled "Visions of Cosiner and James Andrews." The album will be released this summer and we are already working on the next installment. I will be able to deliver a formal announcement abut that soon.

Stay tuned,

Cosiner

4/26/09 in Los Angeles

2009-05-01T10:21:00.000-07:00

It was great to see them play together. The Ark is still going. Can't wait for their 50th year anniversary show in 2011.

-Cosiner

Pan-Afrikan People's Arkestra Horace Tapscott Tribute

2009-04-15T10:16:00.000-07:00

It has been 10 years already since Horace passed away. If you are in the LA area next week...

Pan-Afrikan People's Arkestra: A Tribute to Horace Tapscott
Sunday, April 26th @ The Jazz Bakery in Culver City, CA
For more info: The Jazz Bakery

Twelve Bars

2009-04-12T12:31:00.000-07:00

I've always been inspired by the music of Herbie Nichols. He's got beautiful classical harmonies like Satie or Bartok, but his compositions are very complex and unorthodox. Here's a footage of Roswell Rudd and Lafayette Harris performing Nichols's "Twelve Bars."

Happy easter,

Cosiner

Speak, Brother, Speak

2009-04-03T10:46:00.000-07:00

"At these streets rallies, or meetings, the people of all walks of life have an opportunity to express themselves vocally, on their impressions of the state of the nation as related to themselves, culturally, socially, economically and politically." -Max Roach

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Twittering

2009-03-29T09:20:00.001-07:00

Whatever works, right?

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Thru-You

2009-03-15T11:51:00.000-07:00

If you haven't heard of Kutiman from Israel yet...
http://thru-you.com/
These tracks are produced entirely from samples of YouTube videos. Can't front, they are well-produced and enjoyable to watch/listen. Reminds me of the time when I had my first sampler and 4-track (with very limited sampling time). It was definitely all about finding pieces of breaks and trying to fit them together. Too many wack producers out there now with computer programs, maybe these videos will help them understand better...

-Cosiner

John Zorn's residency at Yoshi's San Francisco

2009-03-12T10:35:00.000-07:00

John Zorn's residency this week at Yoshi's San Francisco. I am thinking about catching the Electric Masada set on Sunday. For more info; Yoshi's Tzadik

2009-02-22T09:08:00.000-08:00

I am off to LA today for...

"SUITE FOR MA DUKES"
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson & Carlos Nino with 40-piece orchestra, performing “Suite for Ma Dukes” for the first time.

Venue: Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex, Los Angeles, CA
Time: February 22, 2009, 7-11pm, All Ages, Tickets via Ticketmaster.
For more info; Mochilla

Anthony Braxton + Milford Graves + William Parker

2009-01-30T11:10:00.000-08:00

My boy Mas recently sent me a copy of "Beyond Quantum" by Anthony Braxton, Milford Graves and William Parker (2008 Tzadik). All-star free jazz sessions tend to fail often depending on who puts them together (mostly by non-musician owned record labels or some random jazz enthusiasts, call'em "slectors"). This trio right here however, sounds well balanced and timeless. Big up to John Zorn for making this meeting happen.

Until next time,

Cosiner

Today is Martin Luther King JR's 90th Birthday

2009-01-15T13:48:00.000-08:00

"Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better."

...that's damn right.

-Cosiner

John Zone Presents the Aleph-Bet Sound Project

2009-01-10T11:37:00.000-08:00

Happy new year. I haven't really followed what John Zone has been up to the last few years but this one sounds pretty interesting. If you are in San Francisco this month;
John Zorn Presents the Aleph-Bet Sound Project

Crafty Tunes 2

2008-12-30T19:31:00.000-08:00

Cosiner "Crafty Tunes 2" will available in stores February 2009. The album will be also available at your favorite digital retailer (iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody, eMusic and more). We put one of the songs ("Off-3-4 Tune") off the new album on MySpace;
http://www.myspace.com/beautifulangrymusic

Put it on your iPod, iPhone, Serato or OG Diskman, please give it a good listen and let us know what you think of the track.

-Beautiful Angry Music

R.I.P. Freddie Hubbard

2008-12-29T20:41:00.000-08:00

R.I.P. Freddie Hubbard (1938-2008)

He played on more than 300 recordings, including some of the most important albums of the 60s, including Ornette Coleman's "Free Jazz," Eric Dolphy's "Out to Lunch," Trane's "Ascension," Wayne Shorter's "Speak No Evil" and his own classics, "Ready for Freddie," "Hub-Tones," and countless others. He will be sorely missed in the world of jazz. -Cosiner

http://rapidshare.com/files/112006446/509-494-06.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/111992491/509-494-06.part2.rar

Introducing Takeo Moriyama

2008-12-29T17:32:00.001-08:00

Yosuke Yamashita Trio with Brass 12 - Introducing Takeo Moriyama

(1971, Toshiba-EMI)

Japanese pianist Yosuke Yamashita formed a bass-less trio in 1969, with drummer Takeo Moriyama and tenorist Seiichi Nakamura (he also formed the Yosuke Yamashita New York Trio in the late 80s, with bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Pheeroan AkLaff). Here is a great studio album with 4 tracks composed by Moriyama.

A Power Stronger Than Itself

2008-12-29T16:37:00.000-08:00

A Power Stronger Than Itself - The AACM and American Experimental Music

George E. Lewis (2008 The University of Chicago Press, ISBN:9780226476957)

Finally. A great book about the AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians). I like the fact that it's written by George E. Lewis who joined the collective as a teenager in 1971. 690 pages deep, with in-depth interviews and a collection of rare pictures. A must read.

Let's Get To The Nitty Gritty

2008-12-29T16:35:00.001-08:00

"I Hope that I may inspire some of the youth of today, as these musicians inspired and still do inspire me..."

-Horace Silver

"Let's Get To The Nitty Gritty" (2006 University of California Press, ISBN: 0520243749)

The Wire #297 November 2008 Issue

2008-12-29T14:01:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Angry Music 15:

The Wire (297, November 2008 issue, page 54)

1. Bill Dixon/Archie Shepp - 7-Tette/And the New York Contemporary 5 (Savoy)
2. John Coltrane - Lush Life (Prestige)
3. Cosiner - Crafty Tunes (Beautiful Angry Music)
4. Steve Lacy - Raps (Adelphi Jazz Line)
5. Don Cherry - Mu-First Part (Actuel)
6. Albert Ayler - Love Cry (Impulse)
7. Sun Ra - Astro Black (Impulse)
8. Sun Ra and His Arkestra - Disco 3000 (El Saturn)
9. Your Neighborhood Saxphone Quartet - Plutonian Nights-the Music of Sun Ra (Coppens)
10. Roswell Rudd - Everywhere (Impulse)
11. Lyrics Born - Everywhere At Once (Anti/Quannum Project)
12. Nas - Nas (Def Jam)
13. Keith Hudson - Pick A Dub (Mamba/Atra)
14. Aretha Franklin - Soul '69 (Atlantic)
15. East of Underground - East of Underground (Shogun)

www.thewire.co.uk
www.beautifulangrymusic.com

Cosiner’s Monthly Album Reviews: October 2008 Part 3

2008-12-29T13:59:00.001-08:00

Clifford Jordan and John Gilmore: Blowing In From Chicago (Blue Note 1549, 1957)

A great double-tenor session LP from Chicagoans Clifford Jordan and John Gilmore recorded in 1957. Also one of Gilmore's very few appearances outside of the Sun Ra Arkestra. So much energy from both players (they were really young at the time of this recording, probably in their early 20's?) their fire burns straight through all seven songs. With rhythmic accompaniment from Art Blakey (d), Curly Russell (b) and Horace Silver (p) the combination here creates a great looseness that allows Jordan and Gilmore to shine on their tenors. Generally I am not a big Blue Note head when it comes down to collecting older titles, but this is a great one to own a clean copy on vinyl. I see the original 1957 pressing going for anywhere between $50 to $100. Just like many other Blue Note titles, some of the later Japanese pressings have better sound quality and they are more affordable, unless you are a diehard Blue Note head...

Happy halloween,

-Cosiner

Cosiner’s Monthly Album Reviews: October 2008 Part 2

2008-12-29T13:57:00.001-08:00

The Giuseppi Logan Quartet (ESP Disk, 1965)

One more to revisit here. A great album by the multi-reedman, Giuseppi Logan with his quartet. Originally released in 1965 (recorded in 1964 at Bell Sound Studios in NYC), Logan chose his close friends and companions, Milford Graves (d), Don Pullen (p) and Eddie Gomez (b), to create this 5-song (deep!) album and added to the full dimension of each musician. This was one of the first free-jazz records that taught me the depth of exploratory music and the use of middle-eastern and south asian (Indian, particularly) instruments and scales. There is an ESP reissue on CD now, digitally re-mastered and sounds very good (unlike many free-jazz reissues out there). Unfortunately, Logan only had two releases (both on ESP) before disappearing from the scene in the early 70s (appeared on Roswell Rudd's album later I believe). I recently saw an article somewhere he was missing since the 70s and found by a Mission Christian church in New York... His unique sound will be greatly missed. Until next time.

-Cosiner

Cosiner’s Monthly Album Reviews: October 2008 Part 1

2008-12-29T13:43:00.001-08:00

Roscoe Mitchell Sextet - Sound (Delmark, 1966)

One of my favorite albums of all time. Roscoe Mitchell's (Art Ensemble of Chicago, AACM) sextet LP from 1966. He expresses an emphasis on the notion of sounds rather than "tune," occasionally in silence, throughout the whole album as one. The group, Roscoe organized here with Lester Bowie (t), Lester Lashley (tb), Kalaparush Marurice McIntyre (ts), Malachi Favors (b) and Alvin Fielder (d), works largely in overtones and distortions more than in true tones. I find myself listening back to this album when I am thinking about starting a project completely different from what I was doing before. I sometimes listen to this purely as "sounds" without having anything in mind. If you come across with a vinyl copy, the sound quality on LP has much more clarity than the CD reissue but the CD comes with 2 bonus alternative takes of "Ornette" and "Sound" previously unreleased (although those sound a bit editted to me and takes me a while to get used to it every time. I should probably get over it by now...). Stay tuned.

-Cosiner