MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD ARE BACK WITH RADIOLARIANS II
March 17, 2009, 10:57 PM Views: 334
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 Restlessly inventive improvising trio Medeski Martin & Wood are set to release the second installment of The Radiolarian Series on April 14th, 2009.
Recorded last summer, Radiolarians II demonstrates MMW's bold and wild side. Strong rock riffs and hooks butt up against noise, and classic jazz seamlessly. The jazz tunes on this record feel fresh, yet familiar.
The Radiolarian Series named after a type of single-celled organism with a dazzlingly intricate exoskeleton is designed to subvert the age-old music industry cycle of write>record>tour. The trio, consisting of keyboardist John Medeski, drummer Billy Martin, and bassist Chris Wood, convened for brief writing retreats, performed only that new material on tour, recorded the material immediately after getting off the road, and are now releasing these albums on their own Indirecto label.
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The band has repeated this process three times, resulting in three albums, the first of which, Indirecto released as Radiolarians I, on September 30, 2008. Radiolarians II is scheduled for an April 14, 2009 release. The third installment will be released on August 4, 2009. The three albums will eventually be compiled into a limited-edition boxed set with extensive packaging and bonus audio and video content, coming out just in time for the holiday season of 09.
"By the third tour, we were really deep in the process, and enjoying ourselves said John Medeski. Writing the material, and performing it was a pleasure. When you've been together for 18 years, it's pretty great to find that kind of synergy."
The first Radiolarian Series shows were in February of 2008, and were followed by recording sessions in March. The second leg of touring took place in July followed by subsequent recording in August. Again, following five days of collective composition by Medeski Martin & Wood, the final touring leg of The Radiolarian Series took place in November 2008.
MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD ANNOUNCE SECOND ANNUAL CAMP MMW
Medeski Martin & Wood are also gearing up to host their Camp MMW again this summer. Applications are currently being accepted for the second annual Camp MMW, to take place August 4 - 9, 2009 at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, NY. All types of musicians are encouraged to apply. Camp MMW is an incredible opportunity for musicians of varying levels and ages, to live and study with MMW in the Catskill Mountains. Campers will gather together for five days of intensive workshops and seminars, deep listening, musical exploration, and improvisation. Visit Camp MMW or click HERE to register and learn more.
MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD LIVE 
While the touring component of The Radiolarians Series has already taken place, there are still many great chances to see Medeski Martin & Wood live. Please see below for information on upcoming shows.
04.17.09 Smith Opera House Geneva, NY
04.18.09 B-Side Jazz Fest Minneapolis, MN
04.19.09 Loyal Earth Festival St. Louis, MO
04.23.09 Congress Hall Warsaw, Poland
05.01.09 Beale Street Music Festival Memphis, TN
05.02.09 The Studio at Colton Theater New Orleans, LA
05.23.09 Summer Camp Chillicothe, IL
06.04.09 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Richmond, VA
06.06.09 3 Rivers Arts Festival Pittsburgh, PA
For more information on Medeski Martin & Wood, please visit:
www.medeskimartinandwood.com
www.myspace.com/medeskimartinandwood
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