Eyvind Kang


Eyvindur Y Kang is a composer and violist. He was raised in Canada and the United States, and has since lived and worked in countries ranging from Italy to Iceland.

Biography

A recurring theme in his solo work is the "NADE", the meaning of which Kang is not willing to disclose. Referring titles include "Theme from the first NADE", "5th NADE/Invisible Man", "Theme from the sixth NADE" ; "Jewel of the NADE", "Mystic NADE" and "Harbour of the NADE". His preferred instrument is the viola.
In 2014 Kang visited Vossajazz in western Norway, for a gig with Bill Frisell's trio Beautiful Dreamers, including with drummer Rudy Royston, for the opening concert. During the concert Norwegian trumpeter Arve Henriksen joined in for a tune.

Discography

Solo albums

;With Joe McPhee
;With Bill Frisell
;With Wayne Horvitz
  • 1998: 4+1 Ensemble
  • 2001: From a Window
;With Dying Ground
;With Secret Chiefs 3
;With Dylan van der Schyff and François Houle
;With Mr. Bungle
;With Michael Bisio
;With Amir Koushkani
;With Skúli Sverrisson & Hilmar Jensson
;With Tucker Martine
;With Billy Martin & Socket
;With Jessika Kenney
;With John Zorn
;With Jessika Kenney and Hyeonhee Park