Chicago Phonography on Lumpen Radio 19-Dec-2023

Chicago Phonography Live on Lumpen Radio, December 19, 2023

Salt Peanuts review of “horizontal shift” by Eyal Hareuveni

In April this year, Amalgam Music released “horizontal shift,” our CD recorded live in performance with Carol Genetti and Birgit Ulher. I am pleased to share that in June, Salt Peanuts, the European online jazz magazine reviewed it quite favorably. Thanks very much to Eyal Hareuveni, the reviewer for helping us get the word out!… Continue reading Salt Peanuts review of “horizontal shift” by Eyal Hareuveni

Summer Soundwalks In the Parks 2023

From June through September Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology’s eighth annual series of guided soundwalks introduces and raises awareness of urban soundscapes in parks across Chicago. Led by a team of local artists who each provide a thematic focus based on acoustic features, my personal contribution to this partnership with Night Out in the Parks… Continue reading Summer Soundwalks In the Parks 2023

Dispersionology and Other Tales, May 10

Listen to “Dispersionology and Other Tales,” a live telematic performance with Gordon Fung, Garrett Johnson and me as part of a global ensemble on Free Radio SAIC.

Earth Day Edition of Hear Below Soundwalk, April 22

Saturday, April 22 at 1:00 PM Meet in the subway at the CTA Lake Street Red Line Station, on the east side leading toward Macy’s. I lead a soundwalk to launch the fifth annual Hear Below: Listening to Chicago Underground, part of a program of guided and self-guided soundwalks organized by young artists. They are… Continue reading Earth Day Edition of Hear Below Soundwalk, April 22

Ulher/Genetti/Leonardson – horizontal shift

Amalgam Music presents a new release entitled “horizontal shift,” featuring the electro-acoustic trio of trumpeter Birgit Ulher (DE), vocalist Carol Genetti (USA), and instrument-inventor springboardist Eric Leonardson (USA). The CD documents a live performance of this group, recorded in 2018 at Elastic Arts in Chicago.  Despite having known each other since the late 1990s, it… Continue reading Ulher/Genetti/Leonardson – horizontal shift

#2021Wins, My New Freedom for 2022 Now 2023

My new year news from 2021 and 2202 Dear friends and colleagues, As always, I hope this finds you well. I wanted to share a personal note of reflection highlighting what were for me some important achievements in 2021. Among those was the successful leadership transition on the last day of December 2021, when I… Continue reading #2021Wins, My New Freedom for 2022 Now 2023

Performing with Mehata at Elastic November 19

Saturday, November 19, 2022 8:00–11:00 PM Elastic Arts 3429 W Diversey Ave #208Chicago, IL 60647 I am looking forward to performing with electronics and multi-media artist Hiroshi Mehata from Japan, part of a two day performance by Asian Improv Arts Midwest, celebrating with Chicago’s ‘collective art force’ of experimental musicians including Julia A. Miller, Mai… Continue reading Performing with Mehata at Elastic November 19

October 22 Tritriangle Ten Year Anniversary Performances

Tritriangle celebrates its tenth anniversary from October 20—22, 2022 Eric Leonardson performs with friends and compatriots of Tritriangle, a DIY artists’ space in Wicker park for sound art and experimental music. Day/Date: Saturday, October 22 House opens 4 PM; Performances start 8 PM Location: Tritriangle, 1550 N Milwaukee Ave Fl3, Chicago, IL 60622 Mask required… Continue reading October 22 Tritriangle Ten Year Anniversary Performances