Eyvind Kang

Eyvindur Y 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]

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
OriginUnited States
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, educator
Instruments
Websiteipecac.com/artists/eyvind_kang

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 concert. During the concert 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
  • 1998: Dying Ground - Live at the Knitting Factory (Avant)
With Secret Chiefs 3
With Dylan van der Schyff and François Houle
  • 1999: Pieces of Time (Line 4/Spool)
With Mr. Bungle
With Michael Bisio
  • 2000: MBEK (Meniscus)
With Amir Koushkani
  • 2001: In the Path of Love (Golbarg)
With Skúli Sverrisson & Hilmar Jensson
  • 2002: Napoli 23 (Smekkleysa)
With Tucker Martine
  • 2004: Orchestra Dim Bridges (Conduit)
With Billy Martin & Socket
  • 2005: January 14 & 15, 2005 (Amulet)
With Jessika Kenney
  • 2005: Aestuarium (Endless)
  • 2012: The Face of the Earth (Ideologic Organ)
With John Zorn
With Jessika Kenney and Hyeonhee Park
  • 2014: At Temple Gate (Weyrd Son Records)[6]

Guest appearances

References
  1. "Artists: Eyvind Kang". Biography. Ipecac.com. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  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. https://idischidiangelica.bandcamp.com/album/chirality-2
  6. "Eyvind Kang". Discography. Discogs.com. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  • Zorn, John, ed. (2000). Arcana: Musicians on Music. New York: Granary Books/Hips Road. ISBN 1-887123-27-X.
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