Estamos Ensemble is composed of musicians from Mexico and the U.S. The intention of Estamos Ensemble is to foster more communication and collaboration between musicians of our two bordering countries as well as a better understanding of and appreciation for the citizens of our countries in general.
Cover art (Worldview Manipulation Therapy) by Postcommodity
www.postcommodity.com
We recorded 3 albums in total so far.
Jimpani Kustakwa Ka Jankwariteecherï on Edgetone Records (Compositions and Improvisations in P'urhépecha, spoken near Michoacán, México)
www.edgetonerecords.com/catalog/4114
Premieres of compositions written specifically for the ensemble by: Ana Lara (MX); Nels Cline (US); Juan Felipe Waller (MX); Pauline Oliveros (US); Joan Jeanrenaud (US); Vinny Golia (US); Jorge Torres Sáenz (MX); William Parker (US); Thollem McDonas (US)
PERFORMING ARTISTS Theresa Wong - Cello, Voice (US); Emilio Tamez - Percussion (MX); Marko Novachcoff - Various Winds (US); Alexander Bruck - Viola (MX); Ava Mendoza - Guitar (US); Julián Martínez Vázquez - Violin (MX); Vinny Golia - Various Winds (US); Carmina Escobar - Voice, Electronics (MX); Kjell Nordeson - Vibraphone (US/Sweden); Thollem McDonas - Piano, Artistic Director (US)
GUEST ARTISTS
Glenn Weyant (US); Arrington deDionyso (US)
People's Historia
www.relativepitchrecords.com/releases/rpr1013
with Carmina Escobar - voice, electronics, field recordings
Milo Tamez - extended drumset
Thollem McDonas - piano
Suube Tube
www.edgetonerecords.com/catalog/4183
Thollem McDonas - Piano, Artistic Director (US)
Carmina Escobar - Voice/Electronics
Alexander Bruck - Viola
Julián Martínez Vázquez - Violin
Milo Tamez - Drums/Percussion
Theresa Wong - Cello/Voice
Vinny Golia - Woodwinds
Marcus Webb E. - Guitar/Oud
Marko Novachcoff - Woodwinds
released April 7, 2018