Knockdown Center : TILT Brass
Recorded live at Knockdown Center, Maspeth, NY, TILT Brass delivered a roving brass performance. Using the entire central hearth of Knockdown's converted glass factory building, this performance recording is a testament to the force and versatility of brass instrumentation.
ABOUT
Led by composer, trombonist, and concert producer Chris McIntyre, TILT Brass is a Brooklyn-based organization dedicated to creating new content and contexts for contemporary brass music by producing inventive concert programs, recording projects, and commissioning initiatives.
TILT boldly positions itself as the vanguard presenter and advocate for new brass music in New York City.
Founded in 2003 by McIntyre and Gregory Evans, TILT Brass’ various projects present the work of living composers with over 50 premiere performances thus far. Its personnel includes many of the brightest stars from the local brass community in ensemble configurations ranging from solo and chamber groups to experimental brass orchestra.
TILT can be heard on releases by the Tzadik, New World, Non-Site, and POTTR labels.
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