OPTION TALKS: Episode 5 - Susan Alcorn
OPTION Talks
Interviews from the OPTION concert series
Co-produced by Experimental Sound Studio & Catalytic Sound
EPISODE 5: SUSAN ALCORN
In this July 2018 conversation with Ken Vandermark, Susan Alcorn discusses the unique qualities of the pedal steel guitar, the connections between country and experimental music, and her work with Astor Piazzolla and Pauline Oliveros. This episode is sponsored by Astral Spirits Records: “The New Wave of Heavy Free Jazz since September 2014.”
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SERIES DESCRIPTION
OPTION Talks showcases conversations and recordings from Experimental Sound Studio's OPTION concert series. Since 2015, OPTION has explored perspectives on improvisation and composition in a salon format, allowing artists to discuss their practice and ideas, as well as perform.
OPTION Talks is a co-production of Catalytic Sound and Experimental Sound Studio, and is produced by Sam Clapp. The OPTION concert series is curated by Andrew Clinkman, Tim Daisy, and Ken Vandermark.
Episodes are released every two weeks. Hear every episode via the weekly OPTION Talks Member Edition, available to Catalytic Sound and Experimental Sound Studio members.