1/2/3/4 — #140 — The Pyrocene Etudes

Ben Marston is a trumpeter, composer and teacher from Canberra who is currently working on improvised music that uses samples to create soundscapes. The 2019/20 Australian bushfires prompted Ben to undertake The Pyrocene Etudes project. With his trumpet, synthesiser and Ableton Live he began crafting tracks. Initially these were intended simply for himself however soon a collaboration formed to create a video and the realisation that this music could serve the wider community. We also explore some exciting recent jazz releases from Freya Garbett, Ryan Keberle & Catharsis and Ethnic Heritage Ensemble.

Track: The Tasman Connection (excerpt)
Artist: Don Burrows
Release: The Tasman Connection
Label: Cherry Pie

Track: Freedom Jazz Dance
Artist: Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
Release: Be Known Ancient / Future / Music
Label: Spiritmuse Records

Track: Let Him Live
Artist: Greg Ward Presents Rogue Parade feat. Matt Gold, Dave Miller, Matt Ulery & Quin Kirchner
Release: Stomping Off From Greenwood
Label: Greenleaf

Track: 3 for L (underneath)  (excerpt)
Artist: Jeff Parker
Release: Suite for Max Brown
Label: International Anthem

Track: Quiet Perceiver
Artist: Freyja Garbett
Release: Art As Catharsis 2019 Sampler
Label: Art As Catharsis

Track: The Speckle
Artist: COAST
Release: Art As Catharsis 2019 Sampler
Label: Art As Catharsis

Track: Burning Bush
Artist: Ben Marston
Release: The Pyrocene Etudes
Label: Self Released

Watch the video for Burning Bush here

Interview with Ben Marston (Part 1)

Track: The Pit of Black aka The Black Hole (excerpt)
Artist: Ben Marston
Release: The Pyrocene Etudes
Label: Self Released

Interview with Ben Marston (Part 2)

Track: The Centre WILL NOT HOLD (excerpt)
Artist: Ben Marston
Release: The Pyrocene Etudes
Label: Self Released

Track: Until Then (feat. Johnathan Blake)
Artist: Kenny Barron & Dave Holland Trio
Release: Without Deception (feat. Johnathan Blake)
Label: Dare2 Records

Track: Fooled and Pushed Apart
Artist: Ryan Keberle & Catharsis
Release: The Hope I Hold
Label: Greenleaf Music

Track: You Can’t Steal My Joy (underneath)(excerpt)
Artist: Ezra Collective
Release: You Can’t Steal My Joy
Label: Self released