But first EP available now
Hello, World!
Hello, World!
Levi Gillis is a saxophonist/composer/curator and sometimes multi-instrumentalist working at the intersection of Jazz, contemporary classical music and folk traditions. His music is mercurial, oscillating between popular and experimental worlds. At its core is the searching ear, seeking out frequencies and forms that resonate deeply in both mind and body. Critics have called his music “fascinating” and full of “focused intensity” (KNKX) “summoning soulful, ear-worming melodies” (Seattle CityArts Magazine).
His most recent project, “But First” establishes his voice in song-craft and as a singer. Levi performed, recorded and mixed all instruments on the four-song EP and the result is a highly personal manifestation of his musical imagination.
He has toured the US extensively with his own groups Hunter Gather, The Sky Is a Suitcase and internationally with The Dip. He has worked closely with Wayne Horvitz and Robin Holcomb. As a curator, Levi led a longstanding partnership between the Seattle-based record label Table & Chairs and Vermillion Art Gallery and Bar, committed to giving a voice to creative sound artists from diverse backgrounds.
In 2019, Levi was awarded the Artist Trust “GAP” grant to compose new works for saxophone. He holds a B.M. from the University of Washington and an M.F.A. from the California Institute of the Arts.
Email: levi.gillis@gmail.com (link below)
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