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"Notes From The Field" is a improvised collaboration from my Chinese travels, blending the Chinese traditional instruments of GuZheng (Chinese Zither), Pipa (Chinese Lute), Morin Khuur (Mongolian Horse Head Fiddle), Violin, and Electric Basses, and a traditional Chinese drum, for a unique, eclectic and energizing sound. Come travel to the East with me in this sound scape of intertwined dialogue!
Kelan
"The CD was beautiful, especially the 3rd one - the traditional Asian melody played certainly brought tears to my eyes. Wow, all of the pieces in the CD were SO FASCINATING!"
Kyoko Taguchi: Hirata Music School
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Musical Conversations for Cultural Collaboration and Understanding
The “Circle” of healing starts with listening.
The “Circle” is…
A conversation of collaboration.
Conversation #3
Zai Circle Trio
KeLan: Fretless Bass, ChaGan: GuZheng, Yang Wei Lin: Pipa
Recorded live at the May 2011 concert in Xiamen, China. It is an improvisation based on a traditional Chinese Folk Song
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Trio's Concert in Xiamen, China April 5, 2012 8pm
I will giving a Trio concert in Xiamen on April 5, 2012 at Xiamen University Music Hall. The Concert will be a full evening of improvised Trio music featuring my 2 Chinese Trio's. Trio #1 features myself on electric 6 sting bass, and percussion, Cha Gan and Yang WeiLin on GuZheng and Pipa respectively. Trio # 2 is more of a Western Jazz sound with myself on bass and percussion and Kenneth Kang on violin and drums, and Stephine Ng on piano. After each of our respective sets we will then mix up the instruments to create different combinations of Trio's. It should promise to be a rich exploration of the "Trio" conversations. I hope you can join us!
Peace and Light
Kelan
Zai Circle Live Radio Show at KYRS
I did a live radio show on KYRS "Crossroads" in Spokane WA this past Sunday, September 11, 2011. Abel Rocha joined me on Harp and Guitar. Our theme was "Distance" We explored this idea musically and responded with improvised musical conversations to callers email stories and insights on "Distance".
Distance can be many things-What does "Distance" mean to you? How does it come into play in your life and affect those around around you?
I apologize in advance for the sound quality on these clips. We had some undetected (during interview), and unresolvable technical issues at the studio that day. However if you try to just put the clipped signal out of your mind there is some real beauty in the music and discussions here-sorry for any inconvenience. Kelan
Flickering Lights: Zai Circle Water Tiger 10 release concert
6/24/10 at The Good Shepard Chapel, Seattle WA
Zai Circle Water Tiger 10 release concert. Flickering Lights. KeLan: Loops, Cymbals, Bass. Steven Banks: Drums. Jean Mann: Voice. Alicia Jones: Voice. Abel Rocha: Harp. Terry Wergeland: Flugelhorn. Greg Sinibaldi: Tenor.
