Cobblestone Jazz & Mathew Jonson
Date: 21.01.2011
Venue: Revolver Upstairs
Cobblestone Jazz
A unique trio, Cobblestone Jazz uses early computers and analog
instruments to create pared down sounds that retain the quality of
improvisational jazz within the parameters of a minimal,
dance-floor aesthetic. Through a real-time exchange of musical
form, language..., and ideas, Tyger Dhula, Mathew Jonson,
and Danuel Tate provide a continual sense of surprise and discovery
for their listeners.
The influence each member has on the group sound contributes to
the international success Cobblestone Jazz continues to recieve.
Tyger Dhula's history as a DJ and producer of electronic music
provides the necessary stylistic foundations that form the backdrop
for the group's improvisations. His ability to break grooves up
into their key elements holds the music firmly within electronic
music traditions. Mathew Jonson's gifted ability to mix and compose
freely, and his commitment to pushing his music in new directions
is always present. Using analogue drum machines and synthesizers as
his instruments, he chooses to write his parts in the moment
instead of conforming to pre-configured patterns. Danuel Tate's
history as a jazz musician and performer prompted the approach to
the group's writing practices. His keyboard playing shows a rich
understanding of modern harmony and melody, but like many great
artists, his dedication to simplicity is what holds him in such
high regard.
Since their 2002 debut release, The 5th Element, Cobblestone Jazz
have received critical acclaim for their releases on IIWII and
Wagon Repair. The band's support from diverse international DJs
such as Laurent Garnier, Daniel Bell, Gilles Peterson, Luciano,
Josh Wink, Sven Vath , Richie Hawtin, Dan Curtin, Carl Craig,
Moodymann, Theo Parrish, Joe Clausell and many others, shows the
trio's appeal is broad. They have performed internationally from
Fabric in London to the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
Their music is created in one take, either culled from live
performances or studio mixes, and their live shows are a
representation of how they create music. These performances give
audiences a fresh perspective on the genius of Mathew Jonson as
well as the future of electronic music itself.
Mathew Jonson
Canada's Mathew Jonson has become one of the preeminent
producers and dj's in electronic music today.
Recording on internationally renowned labels such as Sub Static,
Minus, Perlon, Kompakt, Itiswhatitis, Arbutus, and now on his newly
formed label Wagon Repair, Jonson has created some of the most
influential tracks of the past few years.
With appearances on mix albums from Carl Craig, Daniel Bell, Adam
Beyer, DJ Kosi, Monika Kruse and Ricardo Villalobos, and remixes
for everyone from the Chemical Brothers and Moby to Nelly Furtado,
Jonson has developed a large and varied following
internationally.
But as such accolades continue to roll in, Mathew's modesty
continues to speak through the meditative sounds created in his
studio, a testament both to his musicianship and his authentic
nature.
Supporting Artists
Mike Callander
Dave Pham
Virginia Le
Tom Evans
Nick Jones
Venue
Revolver Upstairs
229 Chapel Street
Prahran, Victoria
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http://www.revolverupstairs.com.au/