Julius Eastman: Femenine + Joy Boy

Part of Julius Eastman: That Which Is Fundamental →

In the early 1970s, while still living in Buffalo, Julius Eastman began his long association with Petr Kotik’s S.E.M. Ensemble. As a composer-performer with the ensemble, Eastman toured internationally. Femenine and Joy Boy, important transitional works, were performed frequently by the ensemble, including at The Kitchen in 1975. The evening also included a performance by poet Tracie Morris and electronic musician Hprizm.

Program
Julius Eastman: Joy Boy (1974)
S.E.M. Ensemble

Tracie Morris + Hprizm, duo performance

Julius Eastman: Femenine (1974)
S.E.M. Ensemble with Christopher McIntyre

S.E.M. Ensemble
Petr Kotik, director and flute; Kamala Sankaram, soprano; Jeffrey Gavett, baritone; Nate Repasz, baritone; Sara Schoenbeck, bassoon; Chris McIntyre, trombone and synthesizer; Dave Miller, vibraphone and marimbaphone; Robert Boston, piano; Pauline Kim Harris, violin; Conrad Harris, viola

Julius Eastman: That Which Is Fundamental was curated by Tiona Nekkia McClodden and Dustin Hurt, and presented by Bowerbird in collaboration with The Kitchen, in conjunction with the Eastman Estate.