Martha Clarkson writes with humor and an element of surprise. Her unique ideas come to life in short, sharp pieces. Original subject matter and clever delivery make Clarkson’s work widely appealing. Music by Christopher Roberts, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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St. Helens Quartet is currently finishing work on their Jack Straw residency project, including recordings of Ken Benshoof’s Variations on Swing Low.
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Christian Asplund’s Liquid, An Epistolary Opera, was recorded by the Seattle Experimental Opera during his 1999 Jack Straw artist residency.
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Tara Roth is an adept storyteller who turns to her Armenian family for material. The colorful characters and scenarios are imbued with humor and familiarity. Roth translates her appreciation for her heritage with a witty slant and a touch of nostalgia. Music by Grand Hallway, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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Writer Alie Smaalders recorded this story during her 2003 Jack Straw artist residency.
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The band Swampdweller recorded their album My Favorite Monster during their 2005 Jack Straw artist residency.
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Rich in detail, including period vocabulary, Bill Carty‘s poems are authentic and engaging. The retelling of a duel in his hometown of Thomaston, Maine evokes the image of a painting from the era. His writing illustrates history with a timeless and gracious style. Music in this podcast is performed by Shulamit Kleinerman and was recorded […]
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Phillip Arnautoff recorded his 16 Variations for Cello during his 2009 Jack Straw artist residency. He will discuss and perform selections from this project at our next Composer Spotlight on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010.
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Jack Straw New Media Gallery artist Vaughn Bell talks about her installation Thinking Caps.
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Byron Au Yong‘s Kidnapping Water: Bottled Operas was recorded as part of his 2008 Jack Straw New Media Gallery residency with visual artist Randy Moss.
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