cheryl pyle

New York, NY Jazz / progressive / Experimental

50% of sales go to the charity Oxfam America.

About

Members: cheryl pyle -flutist with other jazz musicians & projects -add me at http://www.myspace.com/cherylpyle http://www.youtube.com/redhairedstepchild

Sounds Like: Jazz, music, Flute, Experimental Music, Nu-jazz project

Label: 11 street music - bmi music by cheryl pyle

Bio: The versatile flutist Cheryl Pyle received her BA in music from the University of California at Berkeley , having received her Associates Degree from Mesa College . Her teachers included Merrill Jordan, Janet Maestre, Francis Watson, and Jayn Rosenfeld.
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“GREEN UNDERWORLD-CD 2013-If you come for the flute, which you should, you'll leave with a feeling of group stasis, of steady-state wonder at the mysteriousness of existence, of the floating oceanic vastness we live surrounded by. GAPPLEGATE MUSIC REVIEWS”

— GREGORY APPLEGATE EDWARDS, GAPPLEGATE MUSIC REVIIEWS

““Green Underworld” is an OUTSTANDING work, for the ear as well as for the mind. It is not easily accessible music, it requires close listening and reflection, but if you let yourself fall and open up to it – a marvelous thing, absolute avant-garde free jazz at its finest. Highly recommended!! C.V. Hindte”

— C.V.Hindte, Reviews by jazz lovers

“SOUND SCULPTURES -"It's twelve pieces of pure Cheryl. Her compositions are chamber jazz in the best sense of the term. Like Giuffre she maps out musical motifs in bare-boned contexts--often her flute and electric bass in combination--and builds improvisations around the thematic material. She has a beautiful tone on flute and an ear for phrasings that have new music elements as well as those of "jazz."”

— Gregory Applegate Edwards, Gapplegate music reviews

“WONDERFUL TIMES -Dewey/kazhargan 2012 -"Kazhargan World, is an amazing example of the future of media - musicians separated by 10,000 miles collaborating to produce original works that all of you will enjoy." Sam Rahimi (President, CEO, and D.F.A. at iBroadcast.TV)”

— Sam Rahimi, iBroadcast TV

"Sound Sculptures is a very beautiful, pure and touching album that goes under the skin, because the reduction to the essential opens up ear and soul for the things that in modern music so often are hidden behind too many notes and too pompous effects: " C von Hindte

— C von Hindte, reviews by jazz lovers

“Wonderful Times -"The album goes from a contrapuntal chamber jazz with interlocking piano, trumpet, flute and guitar against a swinging walk to more contemporary jazz-lyric-exotica, longing poetics from Ms. Pyle, and an overarching aesthetic of creativity. The soloists work together well and sound quite good; their interchanges are most certainly a high point of the disk."”

— gregory applegate, Gapplegate music reviews

"Wonderful Times is a little musical miracle worked by a group musicians from different parts of the world...Cheryl’s poetry in spoken words in “Other constellations” and “Irene was here”, framed only by light, swift flute runs and piano are the beautiful serious counterpoint to the wonderfully serene title track “Wonderful Times”, the other tunes lined up like pearls on a chain between those poles, a spectrum from joyful to poetic that embraces all colours." C Von Hindte.. reviews by jazz lovers-cdbaby

— C. Von Hindte, reviews by jazz lovers

“To achieve an organic base while pushing each individual voice to achieve their own special character under these highly formatted conditions is an amazing accomplishment. Kazhargan World takes the more free form approach and creates their own post modern hybrid that is a sweeping sound scape of lyrical and harmonic ingenuity. Each musician involved is deserving of high praise. Brent Black -critical jazz ”

— brent black, critical jazz

“The opening tune "Wonderful Times" has an intriguing swing with a subtle undercurrent of harmonic dynamic tension. A textured sound that brings an amazing sonic depth of field to the forefront. A tune that is a critics worst nightmare and guaranteed to have label executives perched on the nearest ledge as this eclectic ensemble artfully dodges any previously accepted sub-genre jazz has to offer. brent black -critical jazz ”

— brent black , critical jazz

“WONDERFUL TIMES "Dewey records 2012- "there's a happy, dancing quality to the whole bright affair. Hans Peter Salentin's strong trumpet work (alternating on mute) predominates but it is Cheryl Pyle's fluent flute work which truly shines in the mix. Pyle also contributes some evocative spoken word interludes ("Invisible Celebration," "Irene Was Here"), her unmistakable American accent grounding this ostensible world project in some ideal, imaginary USA of the ear. " Richard Mortifoglio -cd baby reviews ”

— richard mortifoglio, cdbaby reviews

"WONDERFUL TIMES" Dewey records -2012 cd- ‎"What can you say to give the adequate recognition to such quintessential jazz musicians of this calibre who manage to capture the true essence of what the jazz genre is all about feel and sound like... wonderful, outstanding, a pleasure and I can`t get enough of these guys breath of fresh air!" (Adam Goodman)

— Adam Goodman, KAZHARGAN

“SOUL DUST -11th st music 2011"From first to last this is a group that sounds well together and takes full advantage of the contrasts between Cheryl's ravishing tone, long lines and phrasing bursts, Max's single-line pointillism and chordal thrusts, and Randall's effectively busy, quietly churning drums." by Gregory applegate Edwards-(nov 2011)http://gapplegatemusicreview.blogspot.com/”

— GREGORY APPLEGATE EDWARDS, gapplegate music reviews

“SURREAL -11th st music 2010 -"What a blessing to leave this weight behind and just fly! There's no gravity any longer, space is wide open into every direction. Turn to wherever you want to go: dance in pirouettes through the vast starlit darkness while your heart beats in syncopes and swift runs as it follows the flying fishes to their constellation or pulses heavily in the all-consuming keynote of the heart nebula. And finally, as the arriving day rises in the new light and the night becomes tiny and vanishes, look up to the sky: it will be covered with lenticular clouds, a greeting from where you just came. Who would ever want to become “real” again? review -surreal cd 2010 cheryl pyle Review By C von Hindte http://www.myspace.com/cherylpyle”

— c VoN Hindte, music reviews by music lovers and friends

““Inside Dialogue” -11th st music 2011-which was solely composed and produced by the multi-talented Cheryl who this time offers us no less than 14 tracks with a total running time of approximately an hour. Cheryl Pyle is a diverse and truly gifted musician who once again proves that she, while playing her flute-leads, is capable of both playing fast and flawless runs plus slower thematic leads, all without losing focus or authenticity. I find myself compelled to this enchanting piece of music which also serves as a proof of her musical diversity and ability to blend different musical genres, not merely exploring the huge world of jazz. I am looking forward to be listening to her future releases and once again vanish into the flute-laden world of Cheryl Pyle. I will encourage the readers of this review to go purchase this album and join Cheryl on her sonic journey through utmost beautiful and picturesque soundscapes. ”

— martin meyer mendelsohn sparvath, dig station - cd reviews

“ Soul Dust-11th st music 2011-Cheryl Pyle surprised soon after her solo album with a stunning free jazz album with the band. The band consists of Cheryl on flute and electric bass by Max Ridgway on guitar and acoustic bass, and Randall Colbourne on drums. A trio is, surprisingly enough, because if you're listening without knowing it you often think that a much broader band is playing. It's magical music, because even though you sometimes think they just trickling through stippling and they sit silently together in the most beautiful rugs musical magic. This is music where you just have to surrender. Relax, go listen, let the music take over and go on a trip. A nice growth plate reveal their secrets only when you listen more often. http://www.moorsmagazine.com/musicanova/pyleofsecrets/ ”

— holly moors, moors magazine ( dot ) com

“cheryl pyle- inside dialogue 11th st music 2011 review by holly moors Dialogue is inside, perhaps because of that, an intimate album, a pure album too, but also a subtle experimental album. Sometimes you hear "just" beautiful lyrical flute parties, sometimes unusual rhythm shifts, and the title track even move a few worlds together - flute, bass, poem. Particularly, brittle, fragile. It's a pretty varied album, but it is also balanced. Bald, refined, but the details you can hear the whole of jazz history and weathered processed by this grande dame, this jazz flautist par excellence. The music sounds initially Fri undressed, to put it so to speak, but if you listen longer and better learn that a very beautiful image is refined. Highly recommended.”

— holly moors, moors magazine NL

“beautiful impressionism by Arne Hiorth--- 2011 Cheryl Pyle’s credentials as a sideman with top jazz names are impeccable ( Tom Harrell, Joe Lovano a.o .) Standing firmly on her own ground now, she lets us wander into a landcsape reminding slighty of Debussy and lyric impressionism , in a setting of odd meters and a close-up , warm flutesound. Avoiding the obvious path , she creates melodies with suprising turns , but always with inner beauty and logic . This is great music for contemplating, and would be perfect for art exhibitions . ”

— arne hiorth, dig station

“INSIDE DIALOGUE-A personal journey 2011 by C von Hindte --- I have seldom ever listened to music of such capacity of expression, forming a synthesis of airy lightness and melancholy at the same time. Still more than Cheryl’s other albums “Dalle Alle”, “Til Soon” and “Surreal” which are all masterpieces of an unobtrusive yet haunting beauty each in its own way, “Inside Dialogue” carries it to a still different stage. Compacted, with effects sparsely applied, but the deeper and more expressive and free in form than ever before, it is an album like a poem and a very personal view upon life and all its aspects. Next to the shadows there are Sunspots in the valleys of Manhattanhenge, New York is a Dream City and city of dreams, of loss, yet hope and love. Bravo Cheryl! ”

— cora von Hindte, dig station

“Track 9, The Journey-2010, kicks off with a wah laden riff and a funky bassline, morphs into a power ballad and finally fades out with an ambient Moorish feel, complemented throughout by Cheryl Pyle on the flute. Also, Paul drops his best solos on the record. shred academy.com -audio chocolate- paul tauterouff”

— Guy Onraet, shred academy .com

“the story line,of SINEWS OF ANGUISH-2009 -shadow kingdom records, is an attraction in itself, being staged exceptionally well from start to finish, but it's ultimately the massive staccato riffs composed by Martin Mendelssohn and the very powerful lungs of Mik Mentor that will win over most cynics, as they conspire to produce magically morose and majestic results on highlights like "Wrapped in Ruins," "Behind the Veil of Nights," and "Casus Belli." Impressive opener "The Final Pledge" also utilizes eerie synthesizer backdrops to great effect, and the haunting "A Retreat into Delusions" features wonderful flute contributions from one Cheryl Pyle.”

— Eduardo Rivadavia, CD NOW

“BLOOD FOUNTAINS-floods -2009- utech records-crystalline guitar,delicate wisps of digital glitchery drifting into a gleaming cosmic flutes, wispy female voices,deep bass pulses, black acid guitar, forming something akin to a Cocteau Twins song stripped down to an ethereal cloud of dark pop bliss pitched into the abyss.”

— jenks miller, HORSEBACK

“ALTAR OF OBLIVION - "the use of the flute,by Cheryl Pyle, on A Retreat into Delusions , allows for outpouring of more grief-stricken and agonizing emotions. The utilization of the flute as a counterpoint to the electroacoustic guitar turns the song in a tender sorrowful lament."”

— metal news , metalnews.com

“Tom Harrell -Passages -1991-featuring ten of trumpeter Tom Harrell's compositions with Joe Lovano in fine form on tenor, soprano and alto, Cheryl Pyle's two guest appearances on flute are a bonus and the rhythm section is supportive and alert with pianist Danilo Perez emerging as a major soloist. An intriguing and thought-provoking session. Scott Yanow Recorded at BMG Studio A, New York, New York October 10 & 11, 1991. Tom Harrell (trumpet, flugelhorn); Cheryl Pyle (flute); Joe Lovano (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Danilo Perez (piano); Ben McGlinn (ARP synthesizer); Paul Motian (drums)Café (percussion). ”

— scott yanow, cd review

“SAIL AWAY-TOM HARRELL-1989 a fine outing by trumpeter Tom Harrell joined by pianist James Williams, bass Ray Drummond, drummer Adam Nussbaum-flutist Cheryl Pyle, guitarist John Abercrombie, tenor Joe Lovano, soprano Dave Liebman. Harrell and company add a contemporary spin to mainstream jazz. Both Harrell and Abercrombie's solos build complex, forceful ideas against a backdrop of Nussbaum's powerful drumming, creating a dense sound that belies predictability. while Pyle's flute adds the right touch to the meditative "Dancing Trees." Each track of Sail Away unfolds like an impressionistic canvas, bursting with color and light, with every brush stroke working toward the sum total of the painting. Modern jazz fans looking for music that's grounded but never imprisoned by yesteryear will want to pick up a copy. Ronnie D. Lankford Jr., All Music Guide ”

— ronniew lankford, critics review

"triumph of FORM -tom harrell-illustrates how much can be achieved with two-part harmony,with joe lovano on soprano, cheryl pyle on flute,added for january spring- a complex and challenging piece in which everyone, including bassist charlie haden and pianist danilo perez plays a valuable role."

— leonard feather, la times -jazz reviews

“FOUR WOMEN IN JAZZ -CORNELIA STREET CAFE-" versatile flutist, cheryl pyle who in addition to composing has recieved numerous poetry awards for her lyrics."”

— cornelia street cafe nyc, cornelia street cafe news

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Sun
May 26

R Bar
New York, NY, US | 10:00pm
R Bar
New York, NY, US
Sun May 26 10:00pm
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Sunday May 26th, 2013 at The Red Rum Ball at the R Bar in Manhattan 218 Bowery ( bte Prince & Spring st ) NIGHT GALLERY set at 11:30pm. We will have our CDs, t-shits and buttons. CD RELEASE gig for the new NIGHT GALLERY CD 2013(with the flute mistress of goth/doom metal ) Night Gallery @nightgallerynyc Night Gallery is an original NYC Gothic Rock Band formed in 1992, currently recording & Performing out, check out tunes on myspace & www.nightgallery.us NYC · http://myspace.com/nightgallerynyc CHECK THE BAND PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS COMING SOON
Wed
Jun 12

The Spectrum Lounge
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
The Spectrum Lounge
New York, NY, US
Wed Jun 12 8:00pm
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Cheryl Pyle & Nicolas Letman-Burtinovic flute & bass duo and Anthony Cerretanni- live painting Wednesday JUNE 12 ,2013 8:00 pm at SPECTRUM 121 Ludlow, Second Floor, New York, NY.
Sun
Jul 7

ZirZamin
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
ZirZamin
New York, NY, US
Sun Jul 07 8:00pm
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ZIRZAMIN JAZZ SUNDAY -JULY 7, 2013 90 WEST HOUSTON 8:00 TO 11:00 PM 8PM -CHERYL PYLE-flute NICOLAS LETMAN-BURTINOVIC -bass NEWMAN TAYLOR BAKER -washboard-percussion 9 PM -A SMALL DREAM IN RED Voice and Saxophone Duo Nora McCarthy – Voice & Jorge Sylvester – Saxophone 10 PM- Nick Gainni -Flute Chizuru Tanaka-Dance
Sun
Jul 28

Downtown Music Gallery
New York, NY, US | 6:00pm
Downtown Music Gallery
New York, NY, US
Sun Jul 28 6:00pm
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the FLUTE and BASS DUO with CHERYL PYLE & NICOLAS LETMAN-BURTINOVIC returns to the DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY 13 MONROE ST NY, NY SUNDAY JULY 28, 2013 6:00 PM JOIN US FOR NEW MUSIC IN LOWER MANHATTAN
Fri
Aug 9

Ze Couch
Queens, NY, US | 8:00pm
Ze Couch
Queens, NY, US
Fri Aug 09 8:00pm
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ZE Couch Series presents DUO Cheryl Pyle -Flute & Nicolas Letman-Burtinovic-Bass Friday AUGUST 9, 2013 8 :00 Pm more details for the show and location coming soon !! Ze Couch is a floating house series devoted to presenting music, spoken word, and dance. The series was founded by Frantz Loriot and is currently curated by Pascal Niggenmkemper and Sean Ali. All shows are free, but we ask for donations for the performers. Food is served at the end of every concert. Looking forward to seeing you in our livingrooms and couchs for the next events! More info: http://seanali.com/couch http://www.pascalniggenkemper.com/ze_couch.html http://www.frantzloriot.com/Ze_Couch.html