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Gerry Hemingway: Following His Muse

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KURT GOTTSCHALK,
Kurt Gottschalk

Kurt Gottschalk

CD/DVD Reviewer since 2002

Kurt Gottschalk doesn't have a favorite Derek Bailey album, but he does have a favorite Chuck Berry song.

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Published: April 6, 2005

The visual aspect is just another component for a musician who, for more than three decades, has been willing to follow his muse where it takes him, whether composing or improvising, playing solo or in groups, stretching out to vibraphones and marimba or, as he said, turning around to "whack those drums.

Recommended Listening:
· BassDrumBone - Wooferlo (Soul Note, 1987)
· Anthony Braxton - Willisau (Quartet) 1991 (hatART, 1991)
· Gerry Hemingway - Slamadam (Random Acoustics, 1991-'94)
· Gerry Hemingway - Down to the Wire (hatART, 1991)
· Gerry Hemingway - Johnny's Corner Song (Auricle, 1997)
· Gerry Hemingway - Devil's Paradise (Clean Feed, 1999)

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