Chicago-based quartet a Light Sleeper discuss their new album Equaeverpoise (out on Cuneiform Records), their writing process, and how improvisation informs that process.
The tune included at the end of this episode is “Trees and Flora,” from Equaeverpoise.
a Light Sleeper includes:
Maria Elena Hernandez - alto and tenor saxophones
Traci Huff - viola
Matthew Jung - drums, keyboard
Dheeru Pennepalli - guitar
Listen to/purchase Equaeverpoise at: cuneiformrecords.bandcamp.com
Check out a Light Sleeper's other music at: alightsleeper.bandcamp.com
IG: @alightsleepermusic
Upcoming shows:
August 6 - The Hideout - 1354 West Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
August 15 - ChiCityLive Que4 Radio - www.youtube.com/@q4radio/
August 28 - The Brass Rail - 1121 Broadway - Fort Wayne, IN www.brassrailfw.com
August 29 - The Lodge - 231 6th Avenue - Dayton, KY www.thelodgeky.com
August 30 - The Government Center - 715 East Street - Pittsburgh, PA www.thegovernmentcenter.com
August 31 - The Crown - 1910 North Charles St - Baltimore, MD www.thecrownbaltimore.com
September 1 - Gallery 5 - 200 W Marshall St - Richmond, VA gallery5arts.org
September 3 - ProgDay - Chapel Hill, NC progday.net