III. THEY KEEP KILLING US - This is the third movement of four, of a work I call New Selma. It’s scored for a quintet of improvising musicians. This premier recording’s performed by: Erik Fratzke - guitar, Josh Granowski - bass, deVon Gray - piano & electronics & bassoon, Nathan Hanson - saxes, Davu Seru - drums & cello. This piece was commissioned by Schubert Club of Minnesota. May 2021

III. THEY KEEP KILLING US - New Selma mvmt 3

Sam Bergman & David Auerbach - violas
Jacqueline Ultan & Michelle Kinney - cellos
Alex Proctor - efx processing & FoH engineering

Fractious Child (excerpt)

Composer, performer, & neuroartist:

Who is deVon Russell Gray? A divinely guided multi-media social justice activist or a pantheistic audial alchemist? Central to his creative practice is the fundamental belief of starting from a place of "I know nothing" when approaching any new composition, performance, or creative endeavor. Embracing the idea that empty vessels receive new knowledge more efficiently, he constantly seeks a transformative death/rebirth process to expand his artistic horizons. Among other known knowns about this artist, Gray absorbs tremendous inspiration from the natural world, finding solace and reflection in the great outdoors. He cherishes moments of indulgence in eating, drinking, and merriment, and he possesses a deep appreciation for activities such as moon gazing, leaf peeping, and immersing himself in the world of cinema. In his downtime, he reluctantly participates in the commonplace mixed economy, feeling frustrated by its limitations and yearning for something different. In his uptime, he creates exceptional art while also taking every opportunity to integrate himself in tent camping adventures.

Band member of:
Gray + Hanson + Seru (debut album WE SICK [Innova] 2023)

deVon Russell Gray

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