Event Information
Musicale
Friday, December 3, 2021
TESLA Princeton
8:00 pm
17 Days in December
CD Release
Jacquelin Kerrod, acoustic and electric harp
"Kerrod is a fearless improviser and experimentalist, using extended techniques in a fashion that would sound like mistakes in less sure hands."
–Avant Music News
17 Days in December, due out December 3, 2021 via Orenda Records, features an expansive set of solo harp improvisations
culled from daily explorations
Described as “exceptionally virtuosic and sensitive,” South African harpist Jacqueline Kerrod is perfectly at home across multiple genres and performs throughout the United States and Europe.
She was a founding member and co-songwriter of the pop duo Addi & Jacq, who were winners of NYC's Battle of the Boroughs in 2015. More recently, Ms. Kerrod completed a 12-state US tour of her show, “Harps Uncovered” featuring vocalist Hannah Sumner.
Touring internationally with composer and multi-reedist Anthony Braxton, both in duo and as part of his ZIM music ensemble, has caused Ms. Kerrod to “become comfortable with improv and creating in-the-moment.” On her debut solo album 17 Days in December that she recorded on acoustic and electric harp in the basement of her home during December 2020, she showcases her love of improvisation, songwriting, and use of electronics to augment and manipulate sound. The album’s official release is on December 3, 2021.
The album was recorded “in the format of a musical diary.” Each track is a one-take improvisation recorded on consecutive days. Ms. Kerrod set a timer for forty minutes during which time she let her creativity flow and, in her words, “let the music be what it wants to be.” Although each piece is improvised, it could easily pass as its own composition – and yet, all seventeen pieces are held together by the artist’s improvisational identity, bringing a wealth of experience and preparedness to the process.
At this Musicale concert and official CD release, you will hear Jacqueline Kerrod improvise in the same manner and style as she did for the recording. During this exciting evening, you have the unique opportunity to witness the artist’s creative process.
The evening's program is made possible in part by PNC Private Bank.
Many thanks to Tesla Princeton for hosting us in such an exciting new performance space!
Photo Credit: Leo Mascaro
To read more about Jacqueline Kerrod, visit jacquelinekerrod.com.
Reviews of her debut album and an interview can be found here:
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