Three new recordings written, produced & performed by Jason Moran
Created for the Venice Biennale 2015
Pressed on heavyweight 180-gram black vinyl
Cover and inner sleeve artwork by the artist
Limited edition of 100 copies
Hand signed and numbered by the artist
A widely acknowledged jazz pioneer with a succession of acclaimed albums for Blue Note under his belt, Jason Moran is also an artist whose project for the 2015 Venice Biennale is the emotionally resonant STAGED, a powerful performative work that derives from his interest in the history of the jazz idiom. STAGED is two stand-alone sculptural installations that recreate architectural elements from two historic New York City jazz spaces: The Savoy Ballroom and The Three Deuces. These two spaces represent two distinct eras of American jazz: the 1930s swing era and the 1950s be-bop period.
The musical repertoire changed dramatically from the 1930's to the 1950's, mirroring the shifts in the political, social, and economic landscape of African-Americans as they approached the cusp of the civil rights movement.
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Tracklist: A1. He Cares B1. Sharp Works B2. All Hammers and Chains
