Percussionist/Composer/Instrument Builder Nathan Hubbard
works in many different fields, but in general his work shows a decided
interest in exploring the possibilities of sound and embracing the passing
of time. This interest in sound can be seen in everything from his extended
sound language as an improvisor to his homemade and found instruments.
The different rates of passing time become relevant as both a rhythmic
impetus and defining element in his compositions and their changing definitions
of form, shape and outcome. Musically his explorations range from solo
improvisations through small group collaborations to large scale compositions
for his twenty-six member large ensemble, Skeleton Key Orchestra. As a
composer his works range from solo pieces to medium scale works for a
variety of ensembles, works for tape, electronics and acoustics instruments,
large works for orchestras, creative orchestras and traditional big bands
as well as pieces involving text, voice and other mediums. In the last
several years Hubbard has been more involved with musical situations incorporating
acoustics, enviroments and field recordings. His work as an artist can
be seen on several of his CD covers and his work as an engineer and producer
can be heard on almost all of his recordings. His current projects include
solo performances, collaborations with Curtis Glatter (Glatter/Hubbard), ARC
Trio, and
Cosmologic, as well as leading his own chamber quintet (Nathan Hubbard/Everything After) and the large ensemble Nathan
Hubbard Skeleton Key Orchestra. In addition to all this work, Hubbard
has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Martin Blume, David
Borgo, Castanets, Alex Cline, Anthony Davis, Brad Dutz, Harris Eisenstadt, Justin Grinnell, Vinny Golia, Phillip Greenlief, Rick Helzer, Mike Keneally, Steuart Liebig, George
Lewis, Doug Lunn, Noah Phillips, Garth Powell, Tim Root, Jim Ryan, Moe! Staiano, GE Stinson, Kris Tiner, Bertram Turetzky, and Phillip
Wachsmann. A long time ago Hubbard played one tune on congas w/ Clay Walker. Even longer ago he played shaker with Nestor Torres. They were both not that nice and Hubbard has refused to talk about it since. Hubbard is a member of the Trummerflora
Collective.
Influences
Encinitas, Stella Hubbard, Paul Lytton, Kelly Hubbard, Brad Dutz, Cecil Taylor, Julia Hubbard, Evan Parker, Diane Hubbard, Warren "Baby" Dodds, Douglas Campbell, Rick Helzer, Roscoe Mitchell, Fritz Hauser, Albert Ayler, Edgar Varese, Danlee Mitchell, Lee Elderton, Max Neuhaus, Napalm Death, Stan Brahkage, Max Roach, Morton Feldman, Joey Baron, George Lewis, Don Everrett Pearce, Le Corbusier, London Jazz Composers Orchestra, Neil Young, Tillman Anthony Williams, Dave Golia, Cristoph Caskel, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Karlheinz Stockhausen, John Henry Bonham, Trummerflora Collective, Colin Walcott, Harry Smith, The Bauhaus School and Walter Gropius, Greg Buhlert, Paul Klee, New Art Orchestra, SLO and the Wolcott family, Don Alias, Jim Black, Danny Cantrell, Emperor, the old yard + DHCC, Curtis Glatter, John Zorn, Luciano Berio, Andy Goldsworthy, Pierre Favre, Joni Mitchell, John Cage, Tom Waits, Myles Boisen, Dokken & "Wild" Mick Brown, Derek Bailey, Iannis Xenakis, Big World, Guillaume Dufay, Pierre Tanguay, Public Enemy + the Bomb Squad, Anthony Braxton, John Stevens, Bill Evans, Alexander Calder, Keith Leblanc, The Congas, Oliver Messiaen, Yuval Gubay, Barry Guy, Gerry Hemingway, Miles Davis, David Tudor, Jerry Davis, Tim Berne, Harry Partch, Skinny Puppy, Maryanna Amacher, Angels of Light, Sunny Murray, Techno Animal, "Sounds Of The Junkyard", Airto, etc., etc.
