Click on the photo for a high resolution download. Photo credit: Marc Perlish

Click on the photo for a high resolution download. Photo credit: Marc Perlish

When they launch into a tune, the time zones drop away, the centuries, too . . . flat out spectacular!
— Robert Rodi, New City
Though the Arabic influence is unmistakable, the music’s emotional clarity and lyrical grace is universal.
— Peter Margasak, The Chicago Reader

ALLOS MUSICA ENSEMBLE
James Falzone: clarinet, launeddas, tin whistle, shruti box
Jeremiah McLane: accordion
Ronnie Malley: oud, harmonium, voice
Tim Mulvenna: hand drums and percussion

DESCRIPTION
Founded in 2006 and featuring clarinet and various ethnic winds, the oud (an ancient Arabic lute), voice, accordion, and percussion instruments from around the world, Allos Musica explores the intersection of divergent streams of contemporary classical, jazz, and traditional music from the Middle East and Europe. The sound created through James' compositions and the ensemble's arrangements of Arabic and European folk music blends tradition and experimentation seamlessly.

    Click on the photo for a high resolution download. Photo credit: Marc Perlish

    Click on the photo for a high resolution download. Photo credit: Marc Perlish

Allos Musica has performed at The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, the 2013 Michigan Festival of Sacred Music, The Chicago Cultural Center, Hampshire College, The University of Illinois, Cornell College, Northern Illinois University, Thomas Moore College, University of Wisconsin, Amherst College, Marlboro College, and many other venues. The ensemble is especially adept at presentations in university and education settings.

RECORDINGS
Gnossienne (2016)

Lamentations (2011)

 

LISTEN/WATCH 

From Allos Musica Ensemble's Gnossienne, released on the Allos Documents label. Visit http://allosmusica.org for more info.

From Allos Musica Ensemble's Gnossienne, released on the Allos Documents label.

From Allos Musica Ensemble's Gnossienne, released on the Allos Documents label. Visit http://allosmusica.org for more info.

From Allos Musica Ensemble's Gnossienne, released on the Allos Documents label. Visit www.allosmusica.org for more info.

http://allosmusica.org/ Allos Musica performs at C-U Folk and Roots Festival 2015 with ContraDancers & Caller in the Landmark Hotel Ballroom: MUSICIANS: James Falzone: clarinet, Jeremiah McLane: accordion, Ronnie Malley: guitar, Tim Mulvenna: percussion Urbana Champaign, IL 11/6/15 champaignUnderground video: http://new.weft.org/partners/-

From April 21st Strobe Session featuring Allos Musica Trio and their song "Muwashah Arja'i Ya Alf Laila" from their album Lamentations - Enjoy! Allos Musica Trio is the work of composer and clarinetist James Falzone, Ronnie Malley (oud and voice) and Tim Mulvenna (hand drums and percussion).