mad trio (bpr111)

The MAD TRIO is an ensemble which has been stretching the line between composed and improvised musics. Origniating in 2000 by Mark Weaver, MAD TRIO has toured in New Mexico, Arizona, Southern California and Seattle. This new recording features the latest line-up for the MAD TRIO which includes co-founders Mark Weaver (tuba) and Alan Lechusza (woodwinds/electronics) and brings newcomer Carolyn Lechusza (cello/electronics) to the stage.

mad trio (bpr111) can be purchased through Black Phone Records. Send an email to: sales@blackphonerecords.com or contacts@blackphonerecords.com for more information.

Black Phone Records Samplers

Alan Lechusza "Composer: Sampler" (bpr 116)

Finally, a collection of works from this prolific composer/performer which spans at least 5 years. Alan Lechusza has compiled works which extend through his large ensemble materials to solo works. A unique opportunity to hear the compositional working mind of this multi-woodwind performer at work.

Volume #1 (bpr 115)

A collective of the works featured since the inception of Black Phone Records. This sampler showcases some of the great works from this mighty independent recording label including such artists as: Christopher Adler, Burt Turetzky, Ed Harkins, Alan Lechusza, Mark Weaver and many others.

Black Phone Records Sampler #1 (bpr115) can be purchased through Black Phone Records. Send an email to: contacts@blackphonerecords.com for more information.

Black Phone Records Artists to be found:

Black Phone Records artists can be found on other websites including:

http://www.liraproductions.com/ (select Quarteto Nuevo)

http://www.christopheradler.com/ (select "The Trio")

http://www.cadenza.org/ (select "Alan Lechusza")

http://www.pfmentum.com/ (select "Alan Lechusza")

FEATURES AT BLACK PHONE RECORDS

News and Information Page - Updated by the BPR staff with news and information dealing with a broad range of subjects and interest. For an up-to-date listing of current events, art and culture, please check the blog space by Alan Lechusza at: www.myspace.com/alanlechuszamusic (select the Blog link).

Recordings - A number of new artists have been added to the BPR catalogue. Check the sidebar link for further details! BPR is also hosting a "call for composition submissions" for Alan Lechusza (performer/composer). Artists/ensembles regardless of genre are welcome to submit. For further details send a message to: alan@blackphonerecords.com

Research - More articles and writings presented in this forum. For submissions and/or publications please submit an English translated abstract of the proposed article or writing (no more than 500 characters) to the following email address: contacts@blackphonerecords.com

Be sure to include all necessary contact information: Name of Author(s), email address, physical mailing address, telephone number (with country code and/or area code), Institute of Affiliation if applicable. Please state in the subject heading "article submission". Upon review of the article a member of the Black Phone Records staff will send a notice via email.

OPEN CALL FOR COMPOSITIONS SUBMISSIONS:

Composer/Performer Alan Lechusza is hosting an Open Call for Composition Submissions. This is a rare opportunity to have a work personally composed by this world renowned composer/artist.

In addition the ensemble The Carolyn Duo (electric/acoustic cello & acoustic/live electronic woodwinds) is also hosting an Open Call for Compositions.

Any work, regardless of genre or style, will be considered. Please send all questions to: alan@blackphonerecords.com A staff member will reply to the email message.

Basic requirements for submissions - 1. Bio of artist/ensemble, 2. Website of artist/ensemble seeking consideration, 3. Updated contact info (including name, physical mailing address, phone with country code and/or area code and email address). All submissions will be considered and a contact message will be sent accordingly.

SEND ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING SUBMISSIONS TO:

alan@blackphonerecords.com

Black Phone Records Statement of Purpose:

black phone records is a completely independent, artists based record label which maintains its commitment to the following:

1.to the constant pursuit of the extremes of musics through-composed or completely improvised musics.

2.to challenge the boundaries of the creative arts and to strengthen the dialectic between through-composed works and completely improvised settings.

3.to further enrich, extend, solidify and enhance the creative arts.

4.to have a forum where artists can collaborate, develop, show-case and produce their works in a completely independent environment.

Alan Lechusza - Productions and Operations Manager (alan@blackphonerecords.com)

HISTORY:

black phone records had its origin in the fall of 1998 in Long Beach, CA by the performer/composer Alan Lechusza. originally the label was designed to produce works by a young group of musicians who were then working as a collective promoting new/avant concerts, commissioning new works, recording and touring extensively within california. before it's premiere recording, black phone records sponsored numerous groups from this collective including: the yellow chair ensemble, Arcanum, Pugs 4 Peace Saxophone Quartet, the scorched ensemble, Not Wet Paint, 4-Strings Cello Quartet and many others. black phone records then went on to promote shows at: Sacred Grounds, Irvine Art Center, MOLAA (Museum of Latin American Art), Auggies Art Gallery, C.S.U. Long Beach, U.C.Irvine and numerous other venues in and around the L.A./Orange county area. in keeping with its statement, black phone records developed and maintained a lengthy working relationship with the New York based choreographer Rebecca Romero and her dance company by commissioning works, promoting and sponsoring collaborations and shows in the Long Beach and San Pedro areas.

black phone records had its debut with the recording "...the sky is always beautiful..." by the Aulos Saxophone Quartet which has caught the attention of audiences around the western part of the United States and Canada.