Ra Bishop is the name of a Chicago group co-led by trombonist Jeb Bishop and percussionist Avreeayl Ra, which also features Ed Wilkerson, jr on tenor sax, clarinets, and didgeridoo, and Erez Dessel on piano. They have released a new album and this incredible concert was part of a pair of shows commemorating the release.
this photo which shows Mr Dessel is by Keith Berg
The front room of the Sugar Maple was an excellent venue to really hear the different instruments -- sometimes in the much smaller back room everything can get drowned out by a powerful drummer.
Recording information:
RA BISHOP
2025-04-06
Milwaukee, WI
Sugar Maple
Ed Wilkerson: tenor sax, bass clarinet, clarinet
Jeb Bishop: trombone
Erez Dessel: piano
Avreeayl Ra: drums
Tracklist:
01 First Improvisation (36:26)
02 Second Improvisation (12:52)
03 Third Improvisation (17:22)
Total time = 66:40
Microphones: Beyerdynamic MC930 in ORTF in front row
Recorder: Sound Devices MixPre6ii at 32/96
Software: Audacity, Fission, xAct
Recorded with permission by Richard Hayes
downloads:
these lossless files can be burned to CDR, if you are into that sort of thing
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concert video from a few days prior at Constellation in Chicago:
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Really enjoyed the Ra Bishop recording! Thank you very much for a excellent tape and a excelletn performance by the band.
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