Rhys Chatham Musical artist

Rhys Chatham (born September 19, 1952) is an American composer, guitarist, trumpet player, multi-instrumentalist (flutes in C, alto and bass, keyboard), primarily active in avant-garde and minimalist music. He is best known for his "guitar orchestra" compositions. He has lived in France since 1987.

Personal facts

Rhys Chatham
Birth dateSeptember 19, 1952
Hometown
New York City
United States
New York

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Musical artist

Career started1971
associated musical artist
La Monte Young
Tony Conrad
Band of Susans
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Minimalism
No wave
Experimental rock
instrument
Electric guitar
Trumpet
record label
Ninja Tune
Ntone
Table of the Elements
Nonesuch Records

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Rhys Chatham on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://cec.concordia.ca/econtact/12_2/interviews_golden.html
  2. http://new.lincolncenter.org/live/index.php/wordless-music
  3. http://primaryinformation.org/index.php?/upcoming/rhys-chathamreve-parisien
  4. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/26/arts/music/26herm.html?_r=1&ref=music
  5. http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/49191-guitar-trio-is-my-life
  6. http://www.rhyschatham.net
  7. http://www.rhyschatham.net/nintiesRCwebsite/Essay_1970-90.html
  8. http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=rhys_chatham