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Friday August 19, 2011

From NPR

Jenny Scheinman’s Mischief And Mayhem: Live At The Village Vanguard

Composer and violinist Jenny Scheinman has a new band called Mischief and Mayhem. Perhaps the mischief part comes where hazy, dreamy grooves from the Heartland meet the experimental jazz quirks of Brooklyn. Certainly, it’s a band capable of raucous and rocking mayhem, thanks in part to the presence of Nels Cline, the man Wilco hired to perform its guitar freakouts.

Whatever the etymology, Scheinman and the band are soon to embark on another week at the hallowed jazz hall known as the Village Vanguard. WBGO and NPR Music were there for a live radio broadcast and live video webcast on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Nels Cline may be the “name” member of this group, but just as capable is the rest of the cast — both longtime Scheinman associates and unique bandleaders in their own right. Bassist Todd Sickafoose plays with Ani DiFranco and Andrew Bird when he isn’t playing jazz gigs, sometimes with his own band Tiny Resistors (which features Scheinman). Drummer Jim Black performs with the best (and weirdest) of improvisers — Dave Douglas, Uri Caine and Tim Berne among others — and has cut five albums with his avant-rock improvising unit AlasNoAxis. As for Scheinman, she’s simply one of the most versatile musicians working today; someone who composes and arranges frequently, tours as a country singer-songwriter and plays with Bill Frisell, Jason Moran and Norah Jones.

To read more and listen to audio from the live performance click here

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