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Improvisors Mark Kissinger, Ernesto Diaz-Infante and Rotcod Zzaj (aka Dick Metcalf) created this via postal mail I just moved this album to my BandCamp site . Even if you don't purchase the album, please, PLEASE hit the FOLLOW button when you go there...... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata
A CD from John Alkins, one of the most prolific and talented pianists in Washington state.. This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ, Essentia Low GZ, Item Tile, Metadata, Ogg Vorbis, PNG, VBR MP3, Windows Media Audio
Kramtones (Harlan Mark Vale) and I did this through the U.S. Postal Service; heavy modern electronics destined to stay at the top of your playlists for a long TIME! I just moved this album to my BandCamp site . Even if you don't purchase the album, please, PLEASE hit the FOLLOW button when you go .... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF,…
Mark Kissinger and Rotcod Zzaj first joined up in the early 1990's. They produced many tapes, but one band which "made it big" (in the underground, anyway), was "L". If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is .... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive…
Guitarist extraordinaire Eric Wallack has always been a favorite collaborator of mine... he agreed to lay down some hyper-guitar over tracks that had featured my vocals & the results are here for your ears! HIGH energy, to be sure! I just moved this album to my BandCamp site . Even if you don't pu.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent,…
This was one of the best poetry collaborations between Rotcod Zzaj & (Columbus, Ohio) poet John M. Bennett. It was recorded (originally) to 4-track in the early 1990â²s.I just moved this album to my BandCamp site . Even if you don't purchase the album, please, PLEASE hit the FOLLOW button when y.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive…
My improvising pal Bret Hart was working & playing up in the great NorâEast when I hooked back up with him (& a whole host of his krew) on this rock cum jazz adventure⦠I laid down several base tracks, sent âem his way & the magick came right back out of the tape recorder.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia…
Most of the music here came from a visit I made to Eric Hausmannâs abode (then in Florida)⦠we jammed all afternoon and got some excellent music from the session, now released on our âUndelivered Pizza Jamâ CD.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ, Essentia Low GZ, Item Tile, Metadata,…
HOT onnaâ heels of our last CD together, ânEW dIRECTIONSâ, comes straight-ahead instrumental, improv, poetry, all mixed into one VOLCANICALLY pleasurable listening experience! Iâve NEVER enjoyed playing instrumental pieces as much as with Jeff Olson (of the Screaminâ Popeyes), & this CD (litera.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive…
Eric Wallack is a music professor in Ohio who played guitar and Chapman stick on these keyboard/synth compositions by Dick Metcalf. This music was all done through the mails. Eric is a master at his instruments, and plays a blend of psychedelic & straight-ahead rock that is very attractive in oh so .... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF,…
I was on a cruise through Olympia on my way back to Korea after a whirlwind tour of the U.S. while on a two-week vacation with my wife. We set things up so my old playing pals Harlan Mark Vale, John Alkins & a whole host of others from the local Olympia scene would be available for jamminâ down & o.... This item belongs to: movies/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF,…
Another adventure with Trillium. We are involved in all things musical; If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to download, but we'd be very grateful if you could make a small donation (via Paypal) to.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive…
Harlan Mark Vale has played synthesizers & drums for (at least) the past 20 years or so in the Great Northwest. Remus Glaude prime instrument is trumpet, though he plays plenty of keyboards, too. Dick Metcalf (aka Rotcod Zzaj) has been playing wild & kra-zee keyboards for about 25 years now.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent,…
Right after I moved back to Olympia, Washington from Korea the first time (around 1995), I started recording a lot of solo keyboard works⦠experimented with a sampler and my espresso machine one night and thatâs where these 12 tunes came from.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ,…
Listeners familiar with the great underground *stars* of the â80â²s and â90â²s will know Russ Stedmanâs name right away⦠he is one RAWK-in guitar player, with a ton of his own releases! The name Zzaj may not be (nearly) as familiar, but heâs been in/on the scene for just about thâ same a.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia…
This was an âinstantâ group, formed by Harlan Mark Vale (aka Kramtones) & Dick Metcalf (aka Rotcod Zzaj in the early-â90â²s. We did this one between Korea & OlyWa in (only) a matter of weeks. Mark and I had been playing together since the late 1970â²s, and since I was so big into the âdigita.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive…
John M Bennett has been writing, reading and performing poetry for so many years now that even HE canât remember how/where/how long itâs been.Rotcod Zzaj, aka Dick Metcalf, joined John in massive poetry/music projects due to some odd/interesting collaborations he heard betwixt one âDimThingShineÃ.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF,…
âStages Of Alternate Realityâ, or S.O.A.R., continued their wild jam sessions late into the Puget Sound night on this second session. Neighbors were disturbed at great length, but we had an absolute blast twisting sounds âround until they could not (possibly) be bent in any other directions.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive…
âStages Of Alternate Realityâ, or S.O.A.R., is one of the wildest jam-bands you have ever heard. Formed on a whim by the waters of the Puget Sound, they invaded the night with sounds never before heard after the first return of Rotcod Zzaj from Morning Calm.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia…
Michigan, Washington & Pennsylvania is âwhereâ this trio hails from. 2 guitarists (Jim Konen in Pontiac & Mark Kissinger in Sharon) & one itinerant keyboardist & poet⦠(Rotcod Zzaj in OlyWa).We did this (as happens with so many of our projects) through the mails.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks,…
âThe Yakkersâ were an offshoot of an earlier Zzaj Productions group, âThe Imaginary Bandâ. T.I.B. was joined by John Alkins on percussion/keyboards, making the dynamic much different, ergo a new band.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ, Essentia Low GZ, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, Ogg…
This trio (John Alkins, Harlan Mark Vale and Dick Metcalf) has been playing experimental music since the early 1980â²s. On this outing, they were (about) 50 yards away from the edge of the Puget Sound, listening to (and watching) the waves roll in on a beautiful sunset evening.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent,…
A more recent pairing of Northwest experimentalists Rotcod Zzaj (aka Dick Metcalf, or Mr. Dick), & Harlan Mark Vale (aka Kramtones). A thoroughly relaxed set, with lots of nuances. These 2 cats have been playing together since the late 1970â²s, and have turned out a LOT of very interesting improvi.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent,…
Eric Hausmann (who worked in/on the original Factsheet Five with Gunderloy) hooked up with Rotcod Zzaj while Zzaj was over in Korea (15 years). They put together some very original & stimulating music.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ, Essentia Low GZ, Item Tile, Metadata, Ogg Vorbis,…
This band was formed out of a need (by improvisors Matt Turner, Ernesto Diaz-Infante & Rotcod Zzaj) to explore the insectuous world of the âbuggedâ! Why this name? We found it buried deeply in the âOrkin Manâsâ truck, I think⦠Do you play live? Not usually.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Metadata
The Mad Metcalf Ensemble was formed as an âoffshootâ of the âTrilliumâ grouping that included Mark Vale, John Alkins, Dick Metcalf & Bob Cerelli.This group did some HIGH-end art performances, & a few of these tunes, from the CD âResurrection â Reservations Onlyâ are captured here for you to l.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive…
Ernesto Diaz-Infante provides colorful improvised backgrounds for Zzaj to indulge his musical fantasies on. One of the most adventurous excursions this duo has been on yet, with art (most graciously) furnished by Peter Sharpe.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ, Essentia Low GZ, Item…
Spontaneous poetry by Thom, improvised keyboards by Zzaj. Some REALLY kewl material for the 21st century. Thom was the EMCEE for the band Gong for many years, & Zzaj has been doing keyboards behind poetry for ages! If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF,…
There were many hints of the mystery involved in the creation (of this music) during the mixdowns⦠far more than high-class experiments, this music will intrigue you! Ernesto Diaz-Infante on prepared guitars/vocals and Dick Metcalf (aka Rotcod Zzaj) on Kurzweill PC 88.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia…
Ernesto Diaz-Infante is a multi-instrumentalist from San Francisco who created some long-distance spontaneous mayhem with Dick Metcalf (aka Rotcod Zzaj). This avant-garde CD, titled "IMAGINED EXISTENCE", is the result.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ, Essentia Low GZ, Item Tile,…
Veduta was the 3rd group comprised of San-Francisco multi-instrumentalist Ernesto Diaz-Infante and perpetrator & instigator Rotcod Zzaj (aka Dick Metcalf). It was a TRULY experimental production, yet had some very memorable improvised compositions! Why this name? It's from an old art collection, I b.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive…
Our guitar-playin' pal Mr. Painful joined us (seems like years ago, it was really only '96) on some skull-rippin' sessions here at my "In The Shadow Studios" (of Mount Rainier, of course). The results are as powerful as th' big quake comin' that'll dump us all into thee Pacific! Some H-O-T music on .... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF,…
Davey Williams, Wally Shoup, & LaDonna Smith invited Zzaj to visit/play with them in a seedy lil' punk joint named "The Cavern". This CD is the result! If you'd like to look at some of our other musical efforts, please visit our magazine, at Improvijazzation Nation All of our music is free to downlo.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive…
This was the first poetry collaboration I did with Joan Payne Kincaid. It features her fantastic spoken-word and poetry, with "synth paintings" underneath (by Zzaj, of course). If you enjoy the natural marriage between poetry and music, this is the ticket! If you'd like to look at some of our other .... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF,…
This fantastic CD is from the original tape collaboration by Eric Hausmann and Rotcod Zzaj. It features Eric's magical guitars against original compositions from both artists. just moved this album to my BandCamp site . Even if you don't purchase the album, please, PLEASE hit the FOLLOW button w.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive…
This is a CD full of very pleasant music composed by Senor Sammie Splarch; he's joined by his brother, George Splarch on some very pretty pieces. We've no doubt that once you've listened to these gents, you'll be craving more of their work.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ, Essentia…
This trio may pose a bit of a challenge for folks who aren't used to "experimental" music. On the other hand, those who love freeform anything will love this band. Several of the songs on the streams are too large for the limit, so the only way you can hear the entire track is to purchase the digita.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF,…
TRIPLE DOSE was one of the earliest collaborations between San Francisco multi-instrumentalist/poet Ernesto Diaz-Infante and âodd-istâ Rotcod Zzaj (aka Dick Metcalf). It got rave reviews from SPLENDID E-zine, & started a long trek of collabs between these two.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia…
Dan Susnara (synthesiser artiste) joined Rotcod Zzaj (aka Dick Metcalf, on Kurzweill PC 88) on this timeless adventure into the outer limits of rock! The songs are (for the most part) Dan's compositions, with add-ons by Zzaj at his "In The Shadow" studios in Olympia, Washington.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent,…
Zzaj first met Joe Hardin in another incarnation, in Huntspatch, Alabummer... long before Zzaj became the "Rotcod" & Joe a (genuine) Doktor. Only after several years of late-nite (generally drunken) calls did Joe (finally) yield to the temptation of putting this satire together.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent,…
HURTLE BLUE is a project betwixt Rotcod Zzaj & John Sosnowski (with guest appearances by Harlan Mark Vale and John Alkins). It received rave reviews in 'zines like AUTOREVERSE. The music approaches the universe from a "different" angle, but it is still an all-consuming and powerful musical experienc.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF,…
Harlan Mark Vale (oka Kramtones) and I created many pieces together (through the mails) that were used (many) other CD's... this is a collection of those that were especially good (at least in our minds).... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ, Essentia Low GZ, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, Ogg…
Mark Vale and I had already been playing together since (about) 1979 when the music for this CD was realized (around 1990 or 1991). The first 11 tracks were Mark's compositions, with me either vocalizing or playing my Kurzweill PC 88 in support of his marvelous synthesizer and percussion work.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive…
Belinda Subraman had just released a (rather long) chapbook & sent it in to my 'zine (IMPROVIJAZZATION NATION) for review. She sent a cassette of her reading(s) along with the package, & as soon as I (Rotcod Zzaj, aka Dick Metcalf) heard her voice, I knew it was important for us to collaborate.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent,…
The Imaginary Band features Kramtones on drums and keyboards/vocals, Zzaj on synth/vox & Peter Thomshany on guitars, moog & vocals. This CD was from a live show on Sonarchy Radio in Seattle Why this name? It seemed a natural for our style and the fact that that was the show we were playing Do you pl.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive…
This band was formed in the earliest years of the "home taper underground"; all songs were recorded at least 13000 miles apart from each other, which made the results even more amazing. It features Jeff Olson, Dick Metcalf and Stacey Gravatt I just moved this album to my BandCamp site . Even if yo.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF,…
Inventive duos with continuous interaction of Rotcod's improvised Jazz style keyboards and sublime poetry. Extemporized readings with Shakuhachi. Side B's title, "Wordweave" is an apt description. Recommended for poetry lovers.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Animated GIF, Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ, Essentia Low GZ, Item…
This trio may pose a bit of a challenge for folks who aren't used to "experimental" music. On the other hand, those who love freeform anything will love this band. Several of the songs on the streams are too large for the limit, so the only way you can hear the entire track is to purchase the digita.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive…
Ernesto Diaz-Infante & I had already performed on (nearly) 20 CD's when we decided to do this one. In the interim, I had been working with Eric Wallack on a couple of CD's, and decided his style would mesh perfectly with the tapes I got back from Ernesto.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ, Essentia…
Another absorbing excursion with improvisational composers Ernesto Diaz- Infante (guitars) and Rotcod Zzaj (keyboards). You will find yourself on a journey to the far reaches of your (collective) mind.... This item belongs to: audio/zzaj. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Essentia High GZ, Essentia Low GZ, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, Ogg…