Myra Melford
Myra Melford

Myra Melford

USAJazz, Free Jazz
1,338 monthly listeners
  • 2.5K followers
  • 504 subscribers
  • 2K followers
  • 242 fans

Myra Melford's Top Spotify Songs

1
Artist Name
Night of Sorrow
191 streams
2
Artist Name
Language
175 streams
3
Artist Name
Piano Music
61 streams
4
Artist Name
The Guest House
48 streams
5
Artist Name
Prayer At Sea
36 streams
191
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61
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48
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Prayer At Sea

Myra Melford, Leroy Jenkins
24
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14
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13
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The Strawberry

Myra Melford
12
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Circular Dispersion of Tones

Alister Spence, Myra Melford
7
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Myra Melford's YouTube Videos

8.3K
Views

For the Love of Fire and Water | Fire and Water Quintet

Myra Melford

For the Love of Fire and Water | Fire and Water Quintet
Youtube
8.3K views
Jun 09, 2022
5.4K
Views

Snowy Egret: The Kitchen | Myra Melford

Myra Melford

Snowy Egret: The Kitchen | Myra Melford
Youtube
5.4K views
Aug 21, 2015
4.3K
Views

Myra Melford Retrospective at The Stone

Myra Melford

Myra Melford Retrospective at The Stone
Youtube
4.3K views
Jun 11, 2015

Myra Melford's Top Spotify Playlists in the past 3 Months

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Artist Name
The Sound of Free Jazz
by Spotify
7.6K
Followers

Events16 Events

Apr
19
Myra Melford at Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts
United States
USA
, Chicago500 - 1200 Other
May
31
Myra Melford at Vortex Jazz Club
United Kingdom
GBR
, London0 - 500 Club
May
31
Myra Melford at Vortex Jazz Club
United Kingdom
GBR
, London0 - 500 Club
Jun
08
David Krakauer at World Cafe Live
United States
USA
, Philadelphia0 - 500 Hall
Jul
12-14
North Sea Jazz Festival
Netherlands
NLD
, RotterdamN/A N/A
Mar
21-24
Big Ears Festival
United States
USA
, KnoxvilleN/A N/A
Past
Feb
21
Dayna Stephens at Atrium, Kennedy Center
United States
USA
, WashingtonN/A Hall
Past
Jun
03
Myra Melford at Pierre Boulez Saal
Germany
DEU
, Berlin0 - 500 Hall
Past
Mar
24-27
Big Ears Festival
United States
USA
, KnoxvilleN/A N/A
Past
Sep
28-30
Monterey Jazz Festival
United States
USA
, MontereyN/A N/A
Past

Myra Melford's Upcoming Events5 Events

  • Myra Melford at Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts

    Tomeka Reid, Myra Melford, Ingrid Laubrock
    Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts
    USA, Chicago
    Other500 - 1.2K
  • Myra Melford at Vortex Jazz Club

    Myra Melford
    Vortex Jazz Club
    GBR, London
    Club0 - 500
  • Myra Melford at Vortex Jazz Club

    Myra Melford
    Vortex Jazz Club
    GBR, London
    Club0 - 500
  • David Krakauer at World Cafe Live

    Ursula Rucker, Tyshawn Sorey, David Krakauer, David Gilmore, PRISM Quartet, Myra Melford
    World Cafe Live
    USA, Philadelphia
    Hall0 - 500
  • North Sea Jazz Festival festival

    Laufey, Raye, Tems, Sting, Masego, Marisa Monte, Black Pumas, Corinne Bailey Rae, Smino, Mahalia, Sampha, Joss Stone, Vulfpeck, Jamie Cullum, Lawrence, Noname, Ibrahim Maalouf, Brittany Howard, Anouk, KNOWER, Benjamin Clementine, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Emily King, Candy Dulfer, Jonathan Butler, Avishai Cohen, Lizz Wright, Kinga Głyk, John Scofield, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Faada Freddy, Joshua Redman, Reuben James, Metropole Orkest, Vicente Amigo, Maite Hontelé, Chucho Valdés, Laura Misch, Amaro Freitas, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Veronica Swift, Dave Holland, Shai Maestro, Vincent Herring, Joel Ross, Harold López-Nussa, Henri Texier, Jeremy Pelt, Walter Smith III, corto.alto, Sungazer, QUIQUE, Grégoire Maret, James Brandon Lewis, Jimetta Rose, Lehmanns Brothers, Gabrielle Cavassa, Joshua Redman Quartet, Fire! Orchestra, Rafiq Bhatia, Ian Chang, Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, David Kikoski, Kymara, Binker Golding, Bamba Wassoulou Groove, Myra Melford, Lewis Nash, Luques Curtis, John Ghost, Fire, Paul Bollenback, D.K. Harrell, Voices of creation, Sanem kalfa, Lander & Adriaan
    NLD, Rotterdam
    Huge

Myra Melford's Past Events11 Events

  • Big Ears Festival festival

    Jon Batiste, André 3000, Herbie Hancock, AdriAnne Lenker, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Fatoumata Diawara, Kurt Vile, MAVI, Digable Planets, Rhiannon Giddens, Molly Tuttle, Kokoroko, Julian Lage, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Laurie Anderson, Brad Mehldau, Aoife O'Donovan, Roc Marciano, Pink Siifu, Roger Eno, bar italia, Carl Craig, Christian McBride, Colin Stetson, Beth Orton, Fly Anakin, Billy Woods, Armand Hammer, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Charles Lloyd, Son Rompe Pera, Amythyst Kiah, Resavoir, Leyla McCalla, John Paul Jones, Kristin Hersh, Kassa Overall, Shabaka Hutchings, Marc Ribot, Laraaji, Unwound, Joanna Sternberg, Cedric Burnside, Edgar Meyer, Colleen, Jlin, Joan Shelley, Sam Amidon, King Britt, aja monet, Slauson Malone, Jakob Bro, Third Coast Percussion, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Dibia$E, Brandon Coleman, Jason Moran, Yasmin Williams, Caroline Shaw, Finom, John Medeski, Golden Highway, Jake Blount, Claire Rousay, Mighty Poplar, Mary Halvorson, KMRU, James Brandon Lewis, Secret Chiefs 3, Zsela, Horse Lords, Hatis Noit, Samora Pinderhughes, The Messthetics, Low Leaf, Tord Gustavsen, Suzi Analogue, Jana Horn, SHABAKA, Dave Holland Quartet, Bitchin Bajas, Trio Mediaeval, Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, Nik Bärtsch, Fred Frith, Nadah el Shazly, Sofia Rei, DJ Heather, Jorge Roeder, Cyro Baptista, Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, Chocolate Genius Inc., Myriam Gendron, Tyondai Braxton, Trevor Dunn, Joe Russo, JG Thirlwell, Ka Baird, Charlie Dark, Francesco Turrisi, Ches Smith, David Virelles, Henry Threadgill, Davóne Tines, Anssi Karttunen, Tomeka Reid, Elliott Sharp, Computer Jay, Wayne Horvitz, JJJJJerome Ellis, Myra Melford, Faun Fables, Sex Mob, Ahleuchatistas, River Guerguerian, Kirk Knuffke, Titan To Tachyons, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Eyvind Kang, Mr. Sun, Robin Holcomb, Suphala, SIMON HANES, Matt Mitchell, Molly Lewis, Anna Webber, Sunken Cages, Joshua Abrams, Jessika Kenney, Danni Lee, Eric Mingus, Tomas Fujiwara, Yvette Janine Jackson, Brandon Ross, Elsa M'bala, Helen Gillet, Void Patrol, Ash Fure, Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog, Colloboh
    USA, Knoxville
    Small
  • Dayna Stephens at Atrium, Kennedy Center

    Allison Miller, Scott Colley, Dayna Stephens, Myra Melford
    Atrium, Kennedy Center
    USA, Washington
    Hall
  • Myra Melford at Pierre Boulez Saal

    Ches Smith, Zeena Parkins, Myra Melford, Miya Masaoka
    Pierre Boulez Saal
    DEU, Berlin
    Hall0 - 500
  • Big Ears Festival festival

    Patti Smith, Yves Tumor, Animal Collective, Kim Gordon, Moses Sumney, Sparks, Julian Lage, Andy Shauf, Sudan Archives, Dawn Richard, Saul Williams, Low, Arooj Aftab, Kronos Quartet, Lido Pimienta, Mdou Moctar, Bill Frisell, Sons of Kemet, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Nubya Garcia, Alabaster dePlume, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Bonny Light Horseman, Mary Lattimore, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Bill Callahan, Ambrose Akinmusire, Efterklang, Leyla McCalla, L'Rain, Meredith Monk, RAM, Shabaka Hutchings, Marc Ribot, Immanuel Wilkins, Pierre Kwenders, Jeff Parker, John Zorn, William Tyler, Fennesz, Pedrito Martinez, Joe Henry, Cassandra Jenkins, JAIMIE BRANCH, Sarah Davachi, Lakou Mizik, Jason Moran, Yasmin Williams, Caroline Shaw, Lonnie Holley, Miguel Zenon, Dafnis Prieto, John Medeski, Marisa Anderson, Attacca Quartet, Terry Allen, Angel Bat Dawid, Claire Rousay, Theon Cross, Bang On A Can All-Stars, Dan Weiss, Dos Santos, So Percussion, Nathalie Joachim, Ben Lamar Gay, Annette Peacock, Petra Haden, Ron Miles, Theo Bleckmann, Jorge Roeder, Jesse Harris, Craig Taborn, 79rs Gang, Spektral Quartet, Kris Davis, Areni Agbabian, Balún, Ken Vandermark, Ches Smith, James McVinnie, Maeve Gilchrist, John Hollenbeck, 75 dollar bill, Lisel, Myra Melford, Andrew Cyrille, Tristan Perich, Kenny Grohowski, Angélica Negrón, Evan Ziporyn, Val Jeanty, Gyan Riley, Ensemble Dal Niente, mssv, Aurora Nealand, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Harriet Tubman, Sporty's Brass Band, Odean Pope, Kenny Wollesen, Joshua Abrams, Joseph Branciforte, Damon Locks' Black Monument Ensemble, Mind Maintenance, Shodekeh, The Preservation Brass, Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Matt Hollenberg
    USA, Knoxville
    Big
  • Monterey Jazz Festival festival

    Diana Krall, Larkin Poe, Pat Metheny, Snarky Puppy, Chick Corea, Chris Botti, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Marcus Miller, Candy Dulfer, Tank and the Bangas, Bob James, Eliane Elias, David Sanborn, Christian McBride, Ambrose Akinmusire, Taylor Mcferrin, Chris Potter, Leyla McCalla, Yellowjackets, Huntertones, Dave Holland, Antonio Sánchez, Bria Skonberg, Gerald Clayton, Kenny Barron, Jazzmeia Horn, Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Derrick Hodge, Roberta Gambarini, Ben Flocks, Connie Han, Luciana Souza, Allison Miller, Scott Colley, Natalie Cressman, Cha Wa, Sasha Berliner, Donna Grantis, Mike LeDonne, Doug Carn, George Garzone, Amina Claudine Myers, Jenny Scheinman, Steven Bernstein, Jeb Patton, Myra Melford, Ben Goldberg, Kirk Knuffke, Barrio Manouche, Marcus Shelby, Sambada, Ian Faquini, Todd Sickafoose, Esteban Castro, Allison Au, Tammy Hall
    USA, Monterey
    Medium

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More about Myra Melford

Overview of Free Jazz musician Myra Melford

Myra Melford, a native of Berkeley, California, is a highly accomplished and creative musician who specializes in the free jazz subgenre. Melford has mesmerized listeners all around the world with her tremendous talent and distinctive manner, pushing the bounds of conventional jazz norms.

Intricate melodies, harmonies, and rhythms are skilfully woven together in Melford's work to produce a captivating tapestry of sound. She has a deep mastery of the genre, as evidenced by the frequent use of intricate chord progressions, surprising time signatures, and unusual harmonic structures in her pieces. She embraces dissonance freely and uses it as a potent instrument to elicit strong feelings and subvert listeners' expectations.

Melford is renowned for her brilliant piano playing, and she exhibits a surprising fluidity and passion as her fingers dance across the keys. Her improvisations are astounding; they reveal an unmatched ability to express herself through her instrument and a deep connection to the music. Melford pushes the boundaries of what is thought to be possible in jazz, giving her performances a sense of spontaneity and freedom as she bravely explores unexplored musical waters.

Melford has made some very outstanding contributions to the jazz genre. Numerous performers have been inspired by her bold study of free jazz to push the boundaries of the genre and embrace their individual artistic visions. Myra Melford continues to make an imprint on the jazz world with her unmatched talent and unrelenting devotion to her craft.

What are the most popular songs for Free Jazz musician Myra Melford?

The well-known jazz and free jazz performer from Berkeley, California, Myra Melford, has a number of fascinating tracks that have become increasingly famous with music fans. She is most known for the songs "Night of Sorrow," "Language," "Piano Music," "Promised Land," "Reading," "How To Do Things With Tears," "The Kitchen," "Ching Ching / For Love of Fruit," "Still Life," and "The Virgin of Guadalupe."

Each song displays Melford's extraordinary talent and distinctive flair. Listeners are captivated by "Night of Sorrow" because to its intriguing piano playing and spooky tunes. The song "Language" showcases Melford's skill at fusing complex rhythmic patterns with minutely detailed improvisation, engrossing the listeners with her musical storytelling. Other songs like "Piano Music" and "Promised Land" demonstrate Melford's versatility as a pianist by venturing into many musical spheres and challenging the conventions of traditional jazz.

Melford's music is known for its daring attitude and unafraid exploration. She bravely combines aspects of world music, jazz, and modern classical music to produce a sound that is uniquely hers. Her music takes listeners on a rich and contemplative musical journey as it frequently reflects her strong connection to her surroundings and personal experiences.

Myra Melford has made a name for herself in the jazz and free jazz communities with her outstanding career and avant-garde musical style. Some of her most well-known songs, such as "Night of Sorrow," "Language," and "Piano Music," highlight her distinctive musical style and continue to enthrall audiences all over the world.

What are the latest songs and music albums for Free Jazz musician Myra Melford?

Myra Melford is a jazz and free jazz artist from Berkeley, California, who has recently put out a number of noteworthy CDs. The 2018 release "12 from 25" is one of her most recent albums. This album highlights Melford's distinctive fusion of complex melodies and improvisation. Her piano prowess can be heard on songs like "City of Illusion" and "The Kitchen," while works like "The Strawberry" also feature aspects of avant-garde jazz.

The 2015 album "Snowy Egret" by Myra Melford is another remarkable work. Together with her band of the same name, Snowy Egret, she collaborated on this album. The band's ability to improvise as a unit and to create a rich and dynamic musical landscape is demonstrated on songs like "The Virgin of Guadalupe" and "Promised Land".

The album "Dialogue," which further demonstrates Myra Melford's musical diversity, was also released in 2015. She collaborated on this album alongside bassist Joe Martin, drummer Michael Sarin, and clarinetist Ben Goldberg. Tracks like "Dialogue" and "The Kitchen" showcase Melford's talent for fusing complex compositions with unplanned improvisation, creating an engaging listening experience.

Myra Melford keeps expanding the frontiers of jazz and free jazz music with her most recent CDs. Her performances and compositions serve as a testament to her extraordinary talent and capacity for crafting complex and captivating musical environments. Fans of avant-garde and thought-provoking jazz will surely enjoy listening to Melford's most recent recordings.

Which are the most important music performances and festival appearances for Free Jazz musician Myra Melford?

The American jazz and free jazz artist Myra Melford has given performances at a number of notable venues and festivals over the course of her career. Especially noteworthy are the Big Ears Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, and Burlington Discover Jazz Festivals where she wowed the crowds.

The Big Ears Festival was one of Melford's finest performances, when her singular fusion of improvisation and composition left a lasting effect on the audience. She demonstrated her flexibility as a musician with her deft piano playing and smooth switch between several musical genres. A further noteworthy performance occurred at the EFG London Jazz Festival, where Melford's avant-garde Free Jazz style stretched the genre's boundaries and left audience members in awe of her musical prowess.

Melford has performed at notable venues like SFJAZZ and the Pierre Boulez Saal in addition to these festivals. The audience was able to fully appreciate the subtleties of her playing in these intimate settings, creating a more immersive and personal experience.

Myra Melford has continually provided engaging performances at many festivals and places throughout her career. Her distinctive approach and continuous commitment to expanding the parameters of jazz and free jazz have established her as a reputable and significant figure in the music business.

Which are the most important collaborations with other musicians for Free Jazz musician Myra Melford?

The song "Reading" by jazz pianist Myra Melford, featuring Ben Goldberg, Carla Kihlstedt, and Greg Cohen, is one of her memorable collaborations. Through their combined talents, the talented musicians involved in this project have produced a compelling and well-balanced song. The interaction between Cohen's bass, Kihlstedt's violin, Goldberg's clarinet, and Melford's piano provides layers of richness and depth to the composition. The artists' musical talent and improvisational skills are demonstrated by the way they were able to merge their various vocal styles while yet preserving their individuality.

"How To Do Things With Tears," a significant collaboration that also includes Ben Goldberg, Greg Cohen, and Ron Miles, features Melford. This song demonstrates the musicians' capacity to convey complex emotions through their music. An aura of melancholy and reflection is produced by Ron Miles' expressive trumpet playing and Melford's delicate piano tunes. The addition of Cohen's bass and Goldberg's clarinet increases the composition's depth and richness. Together, these artists produce a musical performance that is profoundly affecting and thought-provoking.

These two examples show the variety and adaptability of Melford's collaborations, which, while each on the list adds a distinctive flavor to her music. Melford's talent and versatility as a jazz musician are demonstrated by his capacity to collaborate with diverse players and experiment with different musical genres. Each cooperation gives her music a fresh perspective and demonstrates her capacity to write original and enthralling tunes.