CIRCULATIONS is an excerpt from a piece for solo bass & circuitry in three movements. It was premiered at the Steve Allen Theatre in Los Angeles on June 19, 2008.
SUCKER PUNCH REQUIEM was published by Henceforth Records early in 2008. It is an homage to the painter Jean Michel Basquiat. Four of the songs, Summoning, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Derelict, La Pulgas (Repelling Ghosts), and Bas Relief may be listened to here on My Space.
Performing on these tracks are:
Pamela Z (voice)
Holly Hofmann (flutes)
Oliver Lake (saxes)
George Lewis (trombone)
Mike Wofford (piano)
Lisle Ellis (bass and circuitry, sound design)
Susie Ibarra (drums and percussion)
SONG NOTES IN 'LYRICS' is culled from recent work with INSTANT COFFEE, a trio comprised of Martin Schmidt (Matmos), and Jason Willet (Half Japanese, Pleasant Livers). This Trio is considering a 2009 release for the ESP disk label and is planning to tour in the Summer of '09.
A visual artist by nature, Lisle Ellis's musical persona is a product of the influence of some conservatory training in Canada, the now legendary Creative Music Studio, and the 1970’s New York City Loft Jazz scene. After leaving his native Vancouver, Ellis, an improvising bassist whose 3 decades of work spans Cecil Taylor to Matmos, gained experience in the communities of Toronto, San Francisco, and Montreal before taking up NYC residency in 2005.
By following the links below, those interested can be brought up to date on current events and hear tracks for Ellis' ensemble Motile 6 as well as have news of recent and forth coming activities for Instant Coffee, his collaborative trio with Martin Schmidt (Matmos) and Jason Willet (Half Japanese).
Also, I love "Sucker Punch Requiem"! Its incredibly unique! I love the way you blend electronic music with live instruments! Your music is having a big influence on me, and I look forward to seeing you at Sushi if I can make it!
I was looking at one of my favorite CD's (the Ben Goldberg Eight Phrases for Jefferson Rubin) the other day and sure enough to my surprise, you play bass on it! That's awesome, your an amazing musician, and find your work very inspiring, keep up the amazing work!
Hello Lisle, I wish you a BEAUTIFUL new year ! On january the 30th, JAZZ A PART radio show will focus on your music during 30 minutes ! I'll play "Sucker Punch Requiem" and other records too... Here's the flyer ! Yours, Pierre - JAZZ A PART (french & free) radio show http://jazzapart. free. fr
Thanks for your kind words about the music and I love the music on your page too! Good running into you as well and would be great to do something soon.
Hi Lisle, We met at the jazz standard (Nels Cline gig). I have to come in NYC in April, I hope to get a session with you. Let me know if you play in Paris. See you.
