Album Notes

Info on BING and "Galore"
BING is:
Molly Sturges: vocals, accordion, electronics, and composition
Chris Jonas: soprano and tenor saxophone, composition
Tim Gagan: electric slide guitar
Mark Weaver: tuba and trombone
Nina Hart: bass guitar
Dave Wayne: drums and percussion

"Galore" recorded January 2004
Produced by Steve Jonas, Molly Sturges and Chris Jonas
Recorded and mastered by Wayne Peet, West Los Angeles, CA
Mixed by Steve Jonas, Laguna Beach, CA
CD Artwork by Joe Sturges
Photos by David Martin


Drawing from a wide pallette of sounds - from 1970s Ethiopian pop, Indonesian hybrids, American funk, Klezmer, Balkan jazz, indie-rock, 1960s American experimental and jazz -BING creates dynamic, fresh, and eclectic music. The unfolding, unique compositions combine multiple layers, consistent grooves, and a wide array of textures and sounds into an unexpected pop sound.

BING leaders Molly Sturges and Chris Jonas, founders of Quinner Binner Productions, come from a musical background usually more experimental than is usually found in the pop/rock genre. Both have studied experimental composition, various world music traditions and post-jazz improvisation. They work in a wide range of musical worlds, including collaborations with innovative jazz luminaries Anthony Braxton and Cecil Taylor, composition and project commissions for silent films, circuses, art-world installations, festivals worldwide and recordings projects.

In November 2003, BING played to sold out audiences at Santa Fe's Lensic Performing Arts Center as the musical component to Circus Luminous, a new collaboration between BING, Wise Fool New Mexico (circus arts) and Moving People (dance) which will tour New Mexico Fall of 2005. In 2003 the group wrote and performed a live score for Buster Keaton's 1929 silent film Steamboat Bill, Jr., commissioned in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Albuquerque's historic KiMo Theater. Additionally, BING performs on a regular basis to growing audiences in small theaters and venues around the West, touring Colorado, New Mexico and California Summer of 2004.


For more information and to contact BING:
www.chrisjonas.com (chrisjonas@chrisjonas.com) or www.mollysturges.com (mollysturges@yahoo.com)