About Battlestar Kalakala
Artist Biography
In the artist’s words:
Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. I was sitting on my mother's lap at a piano. She was taking a lesson from her teacher, Randy. His white cat jumped on the piano.
What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Live At Fillmore East - Allman Brothers Band John Coltrane, John Coltrane – Ballads (1956 - 1962) John Zorn, The Big Gundown The Allman Brothers had two drummers and two amazing guitarists. Check out Whipping Post. John Zorn is like Zappa, (if Zappa had covered Ennio Morricone) and Coltrane makes my cry.
Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Iberia (Live at The Skylark)” The song is an nod to the Abraham Lincoln Brigades who fought Francisco Franco in the Spanish Civil War. It is an uptempo, horn driven song with strong rhythm and powerful soloing.
What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? The most memorable moment, by far, is when I was given the opportunity to play in the Republic of Georgia after their war with Russia in 2009. We played a music school in Gori (the birthplace of Stalin), and continued until the generators quit.
Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? I would like to tour regionally and play larger, international festivals. I want to produce my own music festival within the next three years.
Hometown
Seattle, WA, United States
Genre
Jazz
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