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"Eating Mantis" Press Reviews:

If you're someone who likes to be challenged, who has to go back and listen until what you hear makes sense (or begins to make sense), look no further. "Eating Mantis" is "new" music that should be heard.

(Richad Kamins, Harford Courant)

ok|ok's "Eating Mantis" should prove a feast for listeners with a sense of adventure, a liking for the unpredictable and for compelling, visionary drama in music that expands the mind yet satisfies that basic craving for structure.

(Uncle Dave Lewis, music writer)

For all its eccentricity and oddball experimentation, Eating Mantis is a highly musical album...a promising and engaging effort from this New York City-based foursome.

(Alex Henderson, AllMusicGuide)

Hunt, the animated music video by PECKS and ok|ok won the Reel 13 Shorts competition on Thirteen/WNET. Hunt was aired on August 23rd, 2008 and August 24th, 2008.

Hunt, the animated music video (director's cut):

Hunt, as seen on THIRTEEN/WNET on 8/23/08 and 8/24/08:

Band Members: Kyoko Kitamura (voice, laptop), Mike McGinnis (reeds), Khabu Doug Young (guitar, ukulele)

Drums on all tracks by Tony Moreno

Blazen: lyrics&music by Khabu and Brian Drye

Parasite: lyrics&music by Kyoko

Electronica: collective improvisation by ok|ok and Tony

inu mo arukeba: from a 2004 ok|ok session at Ravi Coltrane's studio, collective improvisation by ok|ok

Apparition: from a 2004 ok|ok session at Ravi Coltrane's studio, music by Khabu

Visuals (ok|ok animation character) by PECKS

Other collaborators include Art Lande, Shane Endsley and Matt Glassmeyer

Record LabelRKM Music
Type of LabelIndie


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Info on Kyoko Kitamura here: http://myspace.com/tritonesubvocals or http://www.kyokokitamura.com/

Info on Mike McGinnis here: http://mikemcginnis.com

Info on Khabu here: http://www.myspace.com/khabuyoungdog

"Eating Mantis" available here: Amazon CD Universe eMusic

Although vocalists ranging from Betty Carter to Ann Dyer to Kitty Brazelton have made exciting contributions to avant-garde jazz, the vast majority of avant-garde jazz recordings have been totally instrumental. So when a vocal-oriented CD that is relevant to avant-garde jazz comes along, one tends to take notice. Avant-garde jazz isn't the only ingredient on OK OK's vocal-oriented Eating Mantis; most of the material combines avant-garde jazz with avant-garde rock, and some fans of art rock and alternative rock are likely to take notice of this experimental recording. But avant-garde jazz is certainly a major part of the equation for OK OK, who have a major asset in lead singer Kyoko Kitamura. Singing primarily in English but occasionally detouring into Japanese, Kitamura is an expressive vocalist who knows how to be quirky and eccentric but is also quite musical. In fact, that is true of everyone in OK OK--not only Kitamura, but also, clarinetist Michael McGinnis, guitarist Khabu Doug Young and drummer Tony Moreno. For all its eccentricity and oddball experimentation, Eating Mantis is a highly musical album. An inside/outside perspective defines this 2006 session, which chooses melody and harmony over atonal chaos and is a long way from the type of harshness and claustrophobic density that some free jazz is known for. Anyone who expects this 45-minute CD to be a blistering vocal equivalent of Charles Gayle or post-1965 John Coltrane will be disappointed, but those who are looking for something along the lines of Dyer or Brazelton will find a lot to appreciate on Eating Mantis--which is a promising and engaging effort from this New York City-based foursome. - Alex Henderson (All Music Guide) (link to the article)

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Promo photos by Hilary McHone

For downloadable publicity photos, please visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/hilabean/sets/72157604415410180/


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Chico Fieri

Chico Fieri



Nov 11 2009 12:07 AM

Welcome, Ok/Ok!
OFF/BRUMA

OFF/BRUMA



Nov 3 2009 11:59 AM

OFF-BRUMA offb011 LARSP - Transit Land


[offb011] LARSP - Transit Land


LARSP's page


"strange frequencies"


Grapefruit Experiment

Grapefruit Experiment



Sep 13 2009 10:41 AM

Do let us know if you ever come to Virginia. It'd be fun to play a show together!
Matt Lowell

Matt Lowell



Sep 4 2009 10:09 AM

Hey! Thanks for adding me. What do you think of my music? Hope you liked it! : ) -Matt
NY Ukulele Ensemble

NY Ukulele Ensemble



Apr 6 2009 2:52 PM

Please check out our new music video about the "Vampire Bankers". The guy who directed Madonna's first video directed this, too. We think it's a pretty funny tune and vid.
Thanks for being our friend!
Village Culture

Village Culture



Feb 27 2009 4:43 PM

Welcome!
The Galaxy Machine

The Galaxy Machine



Feb 12 2009 11:47 PM

Hi ok|ok, Check out our Debut music video "Give"



Go here if you want to watch it in Higher Quality or want to leave a comment:

http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=dH3FnEReInU

Thanks,
The Galaxy Machine
BOMB X

BOMB X



Jan 25 2009 1:08 AM

Hey Ok/Ok
Really love some of the new album.
All my best.
DeaF SLug MD 16

DeaF SLug MD 16



Jan 3 2009 10:10 PM

thank you for the req
and for add me in your world..
beutiful songs and tunes..
cheers
D.
NOECHO Records// ** twitter.com/NOECHORecords **

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Dec 17 2008 4:53 PM

thanks for the add

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Doni

Doni



Dec 31 2008 1:11 AM

Happy New Year :P

Increase the peace for 2009 my friend!

DOni

saori

saori



Dec 8 2008 3:06 AM

thank you, ok l ok.
so looking' forward to see you guys in Japan.

all the best,
saori

air_lounge

air_lounge



Nov 15 2008 1:39 PM

thanks a lot for the add!
very nice sounds!

air_lounge
The Fay Victor Ensemble

The Fay Victor Ensemble



Sep 28 2008 1:55 PM

Hey Kyoko!

So sorry I missed the CD Presentation!! If I didn't have a gig myself...

I'm so happy it went well and I'm sending love and good wishes for your tour...I've got some pictures for you too. from the Gardens gig.

Coffee, soon?

FayV
Clinical Archives

Clinical Archives



Sep 24 2008 4:53 PM

Great music and video (Hunt - Director's Cut)!!!
Thanks for the add!
best wishes
alexander
CÉCILE BROCHÉ & ÉTIENNE BOUYER DUO

CÉCILE BROCHÉ & ÉTIENNE BOUYER DUO



Sep 5 2008 5:17 PM

Thanks a lot! Wonderful music...
Please say hello to our friend Tony Moreno,

Cécile & Etienne
Complément d’Ame

Complément d’Ame



Sep 4 2008 1:32 PM

thanxxxxxxxxx !
new music video coming soon.
CDA
Dave Scott

Dave Scott



Aug 30 2008 4:06 PM

Thanks Kyoko, great music!
Avant Coast

Avant Coast



Apr 28 2008 2:23 PM

Wow! This is some great stuff, very creative. Hey Mike!

Tim
Film

Film



Apr 3 2008 1:18 AM

Thank you for the add. Please showcase your Films on www. FilmTube. tv - FREE
URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL

URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL



Mar 27 2008 2:57 PM

Cool work, dude!
Garth Stevenson

Garth Stevenson



Mar 27 2008 1:50 PM

ok|ok
this is great!
Alex Ferrari™ - Di.rect.or

Alex Ferrari



Mar 27 2008 3:09 AM

Thanks bro! Love to see you video when it's done. Keep in touch!

Alex

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antennasia

antennasia



Mar 26 2008 1:30 PM

Hi, thanks for your request & comment.

You have great voice & sound!
The ExPosed BluesDuo

The ExPosed BluesDuo



Mar 17 2008 7:04 PM

Thanks for the add....daaaahhhrling!

ExPosed
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