Brainkiller are an international jazz/prog/psych trio consisting of trombonist Brian Allen (USA), keyboardist Jacob Koller (Japan), and drummer Hernán Hecht (Argentina).[1]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | United States, Japan, Mexico, Argentina |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | RareNoise |
| Members | Brian Allen Jacob Koller Hernán Hecht |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/brainkillermusic |
History
editBrainkiller (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
edit- ^ "Home". RareNoiseRecords. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
- ^ All About Jazz (2002-05-07). "Brian Allen/Jacob Koller | Brain Killer". Allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ^ Rubolino, Frank (2002-03-10). "Brain Killer : Features". One Final Note. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ^ "Pretty". www.thegoodshows.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007.
- ^ "UTSA Department of Music". Music.utsa.edu. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ^ Leone, Dominique (2001-12-03). "Brian Allen and Jacob Koller: Brain Killer | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ^ http://fresharts.org/eventdetail.asp?eventid=72/ [dead link]
- ^ "Prikbordfoto's". Facebook. Retrieved 2011-12-31.