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Joe Kye
Joe Kye & Metropolitan Youth Symphony: Migrants
McMenamins Mission Theater
1624 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
Mar 10, 2019
4:00 PM PDT
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About this concert
Join MYS for its next Interconnected Concert, MIGRANTS, featuring special guest Joe Kye, violinist- looper, vocalist, composer, producer extraordinaire! Born in Korea and raised in Seattle, Joe draws upon his migrant upbringing to blend indie-rock, jazz, classical, and pop, creating a unique sound that “leaves everyone in awe.” (Sac News and Review)
Following an energetic opening set from the MYS Jazz Band (a big-band style group under the direction of Greg McKelvey), Joe will take the stage alongside the MYSfits string ensemble and the MYS Jazz Ensemble. The strings and jazz ensemble will perform original music by Joe, in various instrumental combinations, from his latest CD, "Migrants." Released in 2018 and featured on BBC World News, PRI’s The World, and LA’s Music Friday Live, "Migrants" has been praised as “lovely and nimble” and “delightfully unique.” Interspersed with Joe’s songs, the MYSfits will perform movements of Grieg’s neoclassic Holberg Suite, and the Jazz Ensemble will perform tunes by Charlie Parker (“Bird”) in a nod to the MYS Symphony Orchestra's upcoming Downtown Series Concert featuring music and staging all to do with birds... After all, birds are the original migrants.
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Joe Kye Biography
Born in Korea and raised in Seattle, singer/composer/violinist-looper Joe Kye has drawn rave reviews in his relatively fledgling career, “discharging world[s] of emotion” and delivering “divine messages” with his lush string loops and eclectic style (Guitar World). Drawing upon his migrant upbringing throughout Asia and the US, Kye blends indie-rock, jazz, classical, pop, and world folk to create a unique sound that “leaves everyone in awe” (Sac News and Review). With his innovative use of digital effects and looping, Kye weaves together diverse textures, catchy melodies, and rich, sweet vocals to create soundscapes that groove, uplift, and empower listeners: "A single violinist...one mesmerizing symphony" (Sacramento Bee).
Following the release of his acclaimed 2015 EP, Joseph in the Well, Kye has been touring the United States with recent performances opening for world-renown cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Senator Bernie Sanders, along with a featured performance at California WorldFest. Previous collaborations include the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, the Sacramento Ballet, Alvin Ailey Composer/Percussionist William Catanzaro, original Wailer Devon Evans, and LA hip-hop artist Jason Chu. Kye has performed in venues like Benaroya Hall (Seattle), Community Center Theater (TEDx Sacramento), NAMM MainStage (Anaheim), the Baryshnikov Arts Center (NYC), and the White House. Kye is a Fishman sponsored artist.
Read MoreFollowing the release of his acclaimed 2015 EP, Joseph in the Well, Kye has been touring the United States with recent performances opening for world-renown cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Senator Bernie Sanders, along with a featured performance at California WorldFest. Previous collaborations include the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, the Sacramento Ballet, Alvin Ailey Composer/Percussionist William Catanzaro, original Wailer Devon Evans, and LA hip-hop artist Jason Chu. Kye has performed in venues like Benaroya Hall (Seattle), Community Center Theater (TEDx Sacramento), NAMM MainStage (Anaheim), the Baryshnikov Arts Center (NYC), and the White House. Kye is a Fishman sponsored artist.
Folk
Indie Pop
Looping
Indie String Pop
World Music
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