Some might consider the seemingly endless swaths of light and electricity inhabiting the greater Los Angeles region a sign that we should probably start implementing 18th Century Rules. At an agreed upon time each night, and at least partially for the sake of reducing the city’s collective carbon footprint, a particular L.A. neighborhood will have their electricity completely cut off, while residents will be forced to venture out onto well-populated highways on horse, carriage, and with tricorne hats in hand (/on head) for even greater obliviousness to traffic. Really, who would dare speak out against such a clearly well-reasoned and environmentally-conscious plan!?
Actually, Lars Horntveth has an entire album prepped in opposition, as the upcoming Starfire LP from Jaga Jazzist is said to have stemmed from the luminous nights he’s spent in SoCal, the place he’s called home since 2012. Other Jaga members spontaneously joined Lars at his apartment for the sake of founding the album, but things ultimately reached their conclusion at the band’s dedicated Oslo studio, where lots and lots of hard work culminated in a press release’s hesitant claim of ehhh… a “crowning achievement.”
Guitar and electronics from Marcus Fosgren might indicate a mild shift off the jazz reservation, and box set purchasers have another to add. Out June 2:
Starfire tracklisting:
01. Starfire
02. Big City Music
03. Shinkansen
04. Oban
05. Prungen
Dates:
06.18.15 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
06.20.15 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
06.21.15 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
06.22.15 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
06.23.15 - Asheville, NC - New Mountain
06.24.15 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
06.25.15 - Rothbury, MI - Electric Forest
06.27.15 - Calgary, AB - Sled Island
06.30.15 - Ottawa, ON - Ottawa Jazz Fest
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