Gabriel Kahane: Magnificent Bird
Gabriel Kahane: Magnificent Bird
Sun 20 November 2022
Stage time / 4:00pm
'a voice somewhere between Sufjan Steven and Paul Simon' (Rolling Stone)
Known through his constellation of friends and associates, from Punch Brothers to Andrew Bird, and for his operas and concert works, Gabriel Kahane's new album Magnificent Bird has taken him to a much wider audience, and he closes the EFG London Jazz Festival (which opened with Chris Thile) with a special concert based on the album.
Gabriel Kahane brings tremendous sophistication to his fifth album Magnificent Bird. Deft, prose poem-like songs: an illuminating humanity is absolutely key. A most eloquent exploration of our current lot
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Here Gabriel Kahane is in the more intimate realm of Sufjan Stevens. The song of this “magnificent bird” is focused on piano ballads with sparing harmonic sophistication and surprises. With a sensitive but clear voice, Kahane can weave an atmosphere as Paul Simon knows how to do so well. Kahane has found a home with the Nonesuch label (David Byrne, John Adams, Rhiannon Giddens, Natalie Merchant), the ideal refuge for his songs, which reflect their era with a very urban discretion. Muted anguish, crystal clear music
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