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Friday, October 10, 2008
Gyan Riley Trio
Guitar virtuoso Gyan Riley and his trio play a mesmerizing mix of classical, rock, jazz and traditional Indian music from his new CD on Friday, October 10 at 8 pm in Fulkerson Recital Hall on the HSU campus. Tickets are $8 general, $3 students/seniors from the HSU Box Office (826-3928) or at the door. A Guest Artist concert sponsored by the HSU Department of Music.
Guitar virtuoso Gyan Riley and his trio play a mesmerizing mix of classical, rock, jazz and traditional Indian music from his new CD on Friday, October 10 at 8 pm in Fulkerson Recital Hall on the HSU campus. Tickets are $8 general, $3 students/seniors from the HSU Box Office (826-3928) or at the door. A Guest Artist concert sponsored by the HSU Department of Music.
Enthralling Music from Bay Area’s Gyan Riley Trio
With classical and jazz traditions mingling with Indian, African and Eastern European influences, guitar virtuoso Gyan Riley and his trio perform original music from his latest CD, “Melismantra,” at the Fulkerson Recital Hall on Friday, October 10.
Oakland Magazine called this music “never less than enthralling,” and the East Bay Express described his CD as “a mesmerizing mix of classical, rock, jazz, and traditional Indian music.”
The first guitarist ever to be awarded a full scholarship for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Gyan Riley scored a recording contract for his debut CD while still a student. He has since performed internationally, including gigs with the San Francisco Symphony and his father, the composer/pianist Terry Riley. He also taught guitar at HSU for the 2005-06 academic year.
After a 10-city tour of Ireland next spring, Riley will be playing Carnegie Hall and recording one of his father’s compositions with the Kronos Quartet.
Joining him for this concert are drummer Scott Amendola and violinist/violist Timb Harris. Together they’ve adapted the music on the “Melismantra” CD for live performance. “We’ve also opened up certain sections for improvisational solos,” Riley said, “and to allow for unexpected twists and turns, which I feel adds a lot of excitement to the live element.”
The music on “Melismantra” is available at http://www.gyanriley.com/, and http://www.cdbaby.com/ as well as on Amazon, iTunes and other websites. CDs will be available for purchase at the concert on Friday, October 10 at 8 pm in Fulkerson Recital Hall on the HSU campus. Tickets are $8 general, $3 students/seniors from the HSU Box Office (826-3928) or at the door. A Guest Artist concert sponsored by the HSU Department of Music.
Media: North Coast Journal "The Hum," Arcata Eye.
With classical and jazz traditions mingling with Indian, African and Eastern European influences, guitar virtuoso Gyan Riley and his trio perform original music from his latest CD, “Melismantra,” at the Fulkerson Recital Hall on Friday, October 10.
Oakland Magazine called this music “never less than enthralling,” and the East Bay Express described his CD as “a mesmerizing mix of classical, rock, jazz, and traditional Indian music.”
The first guitarist ever to be awarded a full scholarship for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Gyan Riley scored a recording contract for his debut CD while still a student. He has since performed internationally, including gigs with the San Francisco Symphony and his father, the composer/pianist Terry Riley. He also taught guitar at HSU for the 2005-06 academic year.
After a 10-city tour of Ireland next spring, Riley will be playing Carnegie Hall and recording one of his father’s compositions with the Kronos Quartet.
Joining him for this concert are drummer Scott Amendola and violinist/violist Timb Harris. Together they’ve adapted the music on the “Melismantra” CD for live performance. “We’ve also opened up certain sections for improvisational solos,” Riley said, “and to allow for unexpected twists and turns, which I feel adds a lot of excitement to the live element.”
The music on “Melismantra” is available at http://www.gyanriley.com/, and http://www.cdbaby.com/ as well as on Amazon, iTunes and other websites. CDs will be available for purchase at the concert on Friday, October 10 at 8 pm in Fulkerson Recital Hall on the HSU campus. Tickets are $8 general, $3 students/seniors from the HSU Box Office (826-3928) or at the door. A Guest Artist concert sponsored by the HSU Department of Music.
Media: North Coast Journal "The Hum," Arcata Eye.
Gyan Riley Trio: Biographies
In 1999, Gyan Riley became the first guitarist ever to be awarded a full scholarship from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. While still a student, he received a recording contract for his debut CD of original works, Food for the Bearded (New Albion Records). He has since expanded his career as a composer and instrumentalist, receiving commissions from the Carnegie Hall Corporation, the New York Guitar Festival, the Paul Dresher Ensemble, and the Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center. He has recorded and/or performed internationally with various artists such as Zakir Hussain, Michael Manring, Dawn Upshaw, the San Francisco Symphony, Peppino D'Agostino, David Tanenbaum, Alex DeGrassi, Dusan Bogdanovic, Tracy Silverman, and his father, the composer/pianist/vocalist Terry Riley.
Violinist/violist Timb Harris is most known locally for his electrifying shows with Estradapshere, and has recently achieved international fame with Secret Chiefs 3. He has also traveled extensively in Romania to pursue his fascination with Eastern European folk music. Timb currently lives in Seattle, Washington where he enjoys the natural environment of the Pacific Northwest (that is when he's not on tour).
Scott Amendola first gained widespread notice a decade ago for his work in eight-string guitar ace Charlie Hunter's trio. Although he continues to work as a sideman, accompanying artists such as Madeleine Peyroux and Kelly Joe Phelps, in recent years he has stepped forward as the leader of several compelling bands that showcase his supremely supple trap work, notably his own Scott Amendola Band. He has toured and recorded with a vast array of stellar artists, such as Bill Frisell, Pat Martino, Paul McCandless, Jacky Terrasson, and John Zorn.
For more info, visit http://gyanriley.com/.
In 1999, Gyan Riley became the first guitarist ever to be awarded a full scholarship from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. While still a student, he received a recording contract for his debut CD of original works, Food for the Bearded (New Albion Records). He has since expanded his career as a composer and instrumentalist, receiving commissions from the Carnegie Hall Corporation, the New York Guitar Festival, the Paul Dresher Ensemble, and the Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center. He has recorded and/or performed internationally with various artists such as Zakir Hussain, Michael Manring, Dawn Upshaw, the San Francisco Symphony, Peppino D'Agostino, David Tanenbaum, Alex DeGrassi, Dusan Bogdanovic, Tracy Silverman, and his father, the composer/pianist/vocalist Terry Riley.
Violinist/violist Timb Harris is most known locally for his electrifying shows with Estradapshere, and has recently achieved international fame with Secret Chiefs 3. He has also traveled extensively in Romania to pursue his fascination with Eastern European folk music. Timb currently lives in Seattle, Washington where he enjoys the natural environment of the Pacific Northwest (that is when he's not on tour).
Scott Amendola first gained widespread notice a decade ago for his work in eight-string guitar ace Charlie Hunter's trio. Although he continues to work as a sideman, accompanying artists such as Madeleine Peyroux and Kelly Joe Phelps, in recent years he has stepped forward as the leader of several compelling bands that showcase his supremely supple trap work, notably his own Scott Amendola Band. He has toured and recorded with a vast array of stellar artists, such as Bill Frisell, Pat Martino, Paul McCandless, Jacky Terrasson, and John Zorn.
For more info, visit http://gyanriley.com/.
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