BING: Galore

Bing

Galore

© 2004 QuinnerBinner Productions

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Drawing from a wide palette of sounds--1970's Ethiopian pop, Indonesian hybrids, American funk, Klezmer, Balkan jazz, indie rock, 1960's American experimental and jazz, BING creates dynamic, fresh, and eclectic music.

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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)

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  • Hauntingly beautiful vocals plus tuba evote circus dreams
    author: Gitano Miranda

    I should have bought the CD after seeing Circus Luminous twice last year; thanks to CD Baby's excellent service, I was informed it was once again available. Bing's music was rattling around my head and I wanted more of it. This is eclectic music, very original with beautiful vocals, brass and kicking rhythms. The tuba adds a deeply resonant quality to the earthy lyrics and etherial vocals that make me dance (bjork goes to mardi gras). Combine it with lyrical instrumentation and you have some very tasty music.

  • BING is a warm, happy, mystical expression.
    author: DKC

    I saw BING with Circus Luminous in Santa Fe - warm, happy mystical. This CD evokes images of Children’s books to Jazz clubs in Paris in the 50’s. A wonderful blend of both unique instruments and familiar instruments used in ways you wouldn't expect. They work together and create this truly memorable experience. Listen to the CD, Follow the lyrics, and then go see them live.

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