JIM RYAN'S FORWARD ENERGY:
NEW YORK EDITION with:
Jim Ryan - reeds/poetry
Dave Sewelson -baritone sax
Bruce Eisenbeil - guitar
Matt Heyner - bass
DeePop - drums
This band will be performing at THE INTERNET CAFÉ in New York City on
Tuesday, November 14 @ 9pm for 2 sets
'Forward Energy' makes good on its name by sustaining a compelling momentum
while tearing through the boundries commonly constraining mainstream jazz
ensembles."
Derk Richardson, East Bay Express
The Internet Café is located at 82 east 3rd St. (between 1st & 2nd Ave) in
New York City. The telephone number is 212-614-0747 and convenient public
transportation is available : F train to second Ave or the J, M, Z to Essex
then F train to second Ave .
There is a $6 cover.
This is the band's final appearance in New York City for quite a while. We
hope to see you there. For more info see: www.eisenbeil.com
Since the mid-90s Jim Ryan has been living in Oakland, California and working
with his group Forward Energy. He is deeply involved in the Bay area improv
scene, at all levels. Besides leading his own band, he is involved with
booking several venues and publishing a zine, 'OUTSIDE', devoted to the
music. Last summer he was involved in bringing Alan Silva to the bay area,
and performed with him in the concert held at the Luggage Store Gallery in
San Francisco. He has two CDs out:"Forward Energy atThe Yellow Room," and
"Triptych".
Jim Ryan was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from the University of
Minnesota in philosphy. He began listening to bebop at about age 15 and took
up the trombone but was forced to abandon it about a year later when his
parents sent him to work in an electrode factory in North Carolina. Nearing
his mid-30's and living in Paris, France he picked up the flute in about '68
and shortly thereafter acquired a c-melody sax. In the early 70's he
participated in a year-long workshop organized and led by Steve Lacy.
Jim formed the "Free Music Formation" about this time, and played in Paris
and other European cities. He returned to the States in 1975 and settled in
Washington D.C. where he formed the Art Performance Group in 1979.
Throughout October and November Jim Ryan is on tour and he comes to NYC on
the heels of some high profile gigs in Chicago. Come on out to hear and
support an experienced improvisor.
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