Brainkiller

Brainkiller
Background information
Origin United States, Japan, Mexico, Argentina
Genres Jazz
Years active 2000–present
Labels RareNoise
Website https://www.facebook.com/brainkillermusic
Members Brian Allen
Jacob Koller
Hernán Hecht

Brainkiller are an international jazz/prog/psych trio consisting of trombonist Brian Allen (USA), keyboardist Jacob Koller (Japan), and drummer Hernán Hecht (Argentina).[1]

History

Brainkiller (an amalgam of their nicknames) formed in 2000 when Texas-based Allen and Phoenix native Koller met in a Canadian airport. They recorded their first album, a self-titled, self-released CD of original acoustic trombone and piano duo compositions, in 2001.[2] Collaborations with others soon followed, including contrabassist Mark Dresser[3] and electronic artist backtednted [4] as the duo regularly toured across the USA in performing arts centers, universities, new music festivals and clubs.[5][6] They were awarded a residency from Houston's Diverse Works in 2003, enabling an extensive Brainkiller Trio tour with LA-based percussionist Corey Fogel. This period had the band making extensive use of electronic effects and samplers, seeking a deeper and varied timbral palette.[7] The duo continued performing until 2007, when Mexico City-based drummer Hernán Hecht joined Brainkiller as a permanent member. The trio recorded "The Infiltration" in Phoenix in March 2008. It was released by RareNoiseRecords in October 2010, in conjunction with a tour of Mexico. The trio combines elements of experimental jazz, rock and electronic music, among other genres.[8]

References

  1. ↑ http://rarenoiserecords.com
  2. ↑ All About Jazz (2002-05-07). "Brian Allen/Jacob Koller | Brain Killer". Allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  3. ↑ Rubolino, Frank (2002-03-10). "Brain Killer : Features". One Final Note. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  4. ↑ Archived October 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  5. ↑ "UTSA Department of Music". Music.utsa.edu. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  6. ↑ Leone, Dominique (2001-12-03). "Brian Allen and Jacob Koller: Brain Killer | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  7. ↑ http://fresharts.org/eventdetail.asp?eventid=72/
  8. ↑ "Prikbordfoto's". Facebook. Retrieved 2011-12-31.

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