Micro-east Collective's lyrics & chords

Micro-East Collective was a large (usually 20 musicians) improvising (usually working from a rule set) ensemble based in the Triangle area of North Carolina. It performed and recorded between summer 1999 and about 2004. The music focuses on timbre and timbral changes rather than on explicit rhythms, melodies and/or harmonies. Line-up: Aaron Oliva, double bass; Bill McConaghy, cornet, slide trumpet, trumpone; Bob Pence, alto saxophone, bass clarinet, trombone; Carrie Shull, oboe; Chris Eubank, cello; Corey Sims, trumpet, alto horn, accordion...read more