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Lexicon is a quartet from Bloomington-Normal, Illinois performing original improvisational music. Upon forming in 2008, Lexicon has brought their music to a variety of venues, including clubs, festivals, concert halls, and bars throughout the area.

The self-titled debut CD showcases the range of their music and influences. From the funky odd-meter syncopations of “Uncle Hunk”, the noise-rock/jazz hybrid of “Pillage Little”, the synthesizer infused post-rock sounds of “Country Gingham” to the reverb-drenched lyricism of “Lundqvist”, the quartet presents a unique sound meeting at the boundaries of improvised jazz and modern American popular music.

The quartet consists of: Travis Thacker Saxophone

Erik Swanson Guitars, Keyboards, Compositions

Ryan Nolan Bass Guitar, Recording Engineer

Michael Carlson Drums and Percussion

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Opinion

The Jazz Lexicon of Expressive Grunts

The Jazz Lexicon of Expressive Grunts

Source: Brilliant Corners, a Boston Jazz Blog

By Steve Provizer So-Maybe our sexually permissive culture has cleared the way for greater freedom of The Gutteral Utterance. At least, women tennis players now feel free to let it rip. But jazz musicians have long had a lot to say that has nothing to do with lyrics or, for that matter, with any known language. Because it's hard to vocalize with a mouthpiece on your chops or a reed in your mouth, letting loose with vocal ejaculations has been ...

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Recording

Lexicon Release Self-Titled CD

Lexicon Release Self-Titled CD

Source: Michael Ricci

Lexicon is a quartet from Bloomington-Normal, Illinois performing original improvisational music. Upon forming in 2008, Lexicon has brought their music to a variety of venues, including clubs, festivals, concert halls, and bars throughout the area.

The self-titled debut CD showcases the range of their music and influences. From the funky odd-meter syncopations of “Uncle Hunk," the noise-rock/jazz hybrid of “Pillage Little," the synthesizer infused post-rock sounds of “Country Gingham" to the reverb-drenched lyricism of “Lundqvist," the quartet presents a unique ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Lexicon

Self Produced
2010

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