Video 1: Guy Klucevsek performing his original composition, “The Asphalt Orchid” with violinist Todd Reynolds.
Video 1: Guy Klucevsek performing his original composition, “The Asphalt Orchid” with violinist Todd Reynolds.
Video 2: Guy Klucevsek original composition, Spinning Jennie. Performers: (L to R) Art Bailey, Guy Klucevsek and Nathan Koci.
Video 2: Guy Klucevsek original composition, Spinning Jennie. Performers: (L to R) Art Bailey, Guy Klucevsek and Nathan Koci.
Accordioist Guy Klucevsek performed at the Stone in New York City last week in many styles and with various instruments. His one week residency there was very well attended. I was very fortunate to hear Guy and Alan Bern perform original accordion duets/solos and also selections for accordion and piano (Alan Bern}.
The music and titles were full of emotion and great originality. Some of the selections performed were:
“Plain and Fancy” composed by Guy about his travels through Pennsylvania while going to accordion contests; “Angel Blues” duet by Alan Bern; “Don’t Let the Boogie Man Get You” for piano and accordion;”Life, Liberty and the Prosciutto Happiness” for two accordions; “March of the Wild Turkeys” inspired by the Mary Oliver poem; “Pitch Black, accordion duet;”Bar Talk” dedicated to Bela Bartok;”Breathless and Bewildered”;”The Day the Snow Fell Upwards”for piano and accordion;”Dueling Devedals” by Alan Bern inspired by “Deliverance”.
Alan said,” I love playing with Guy. It is fun and non competitive.
Over 70 people attended the sold out performance. Guy and Alan have a warm, friendly way of explaining their selections and made me feel that I was at a house concert. I was very impressed not only by their virtuosity and originality but also their concise explanations of their selections and their personal feelings and reasons for each composition.
I highly recommend that you attend one of Guy’s performances for a special treat in accordion style, virtuosity, and musical ambiance that is very rare today.
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Foley has offered poignant glimpses into the world of music, from the crafting and recording of AARON NEVILLE’s latest album to HARRY BELAFONTE’s inspiring quest to bring about global change through music. His studied intimacy caught the eye of Verve Records resulting in a trio of deeply personal and moving music videos for country balladeer TEDDY THOMPSON. He is currently collaborating with SNL photographer Mary Ellen Matthews on a portrait of singer/songwriter James Maddock. Raypfoley@gmail.com
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