Trumpeter Chris Williams and cellist Lester St. Louis are two of the busiest regulars in Brooklyn’s improvised-music scene. Yet, when the two join forces as HxH (pronounced "H by H") they cast their acoustic practices aside in favor of digital immersion, making sounds at once art-minded and accessible, and true to the tenets of spontaneous composition and "social music." 

On the second Sunday of July, shortly after the conclusion of their PW music residency, the two sat down with Piotr Orlov to chat about the nature of their collaboration.

Machine Jazz: Piotr Orlov & HxH in Conversation

Artist: Arian Shafiee
Album: Beauty Tuning
Release Date: 3/23/18
Format: CS, DIG
Cat#: HAUSMO 70

Beauty Tuning

Arian Shafiee - Voice or Trash

"Through a broad range of educational programs, performances, arts and
science residencies, and exhibitions, Pioneer Works seeks to transcend
traditional disciplinary boundaries, foster community, and provide a space
where alternative modes of thought are supported and activated in tangible
ways.

The organization was founded in 2012 by artist Dustin Yellin and is located
in a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
After an extensive renovation, the facility now houses artist studios,
exhibition and performance spaces, a science lab, a recording studio, and
other spaces as needs arise. The floor plan is open and flexible,
encouraging a transparent, collaborative environment where international
artists, musicians, scientists and educators can co-exist and create
together.

Entry to Pioneer Works’ main exhibition space and artist-in-residence
studios are free and open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 6
p.m. Tours are available upon request.

Pioneer Works is a non-profit 501(c)(3)."

Machine Jazz: Piotr Orlov & HxH in Conversation

Pioneer Works

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