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Mauger: The Beautiful Enabler
by Mark Corroto
Mauger, which is a word defined simply as in spite of or in opposition to, notwithstanding," begs the questions as to what this marvelous trio opposes. It's definitely not creativity or cooperation. Rudresh Mahanthappa, Mark Dresser and Gerry Hemingway make music in spite of the dumbing down of the popular music culture, notwithstanding the current trends in the market. It makes no difference what title this band chooses, its bold effort stands alone as a stellar piece of originality and ...
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by Troy Collins
The Beautiful Enabler is the debut recording of the collective trio Mauger, which features the enviable talents of alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa, bassist Mark Dresser and drummer Gerry Hemingway. According to Hemingway, the group gets its name from a letter scramble of the first two letters of each of our names and is a preposition defined, in opposition to, notwithstanding" which seems appropriate to creating art in our time."
Mark Dresser and Gerry Hemingway share a working relationship ...
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See! Hear! by Richard Kamins
(photo by Scott Friedlander)The trio of Mark Dresser (bass), Gerry Hemingway (drums, percussion) and Rudresh Mahanthappa (alto saxophone), collectively known as Mauger, performs 2 sets (8:30 and 10 p.m.) of exciting new works and improvisations Friday October 2 as part of the Firehouse 12 Fall 09 Concert Series.Dresser and Hemingway have worked together on numerous projects. With the addition of Mahanthappa, they create music that is, at times, airy, challenging, fiery, rhythmically exciting and ...
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