ROBERT EEN

DALE EDWIN NEWTON

Big Joe

Robert Een and his band, Big Joe, in their debut recording featuring 13 original compositions by Een. With Een on cello, Hearn Gadbois on percussion, Carter Burwell and Anne Demarinis on accordion, and Steve Elson on reeds. A rich, energetic and remarkable performance. "Joyous. Big Joe's roller coaster of postminimal-jazz energy could engage any audience." Kyle Gann, Village Voice

Music From Blue Earth

A compact disc by cellists Robert Een and Dale Edwin Newton, features original compositions for cello. With influences ranging from Bartok to The Beatles, this cello duo has created an eclectic blend of new music. Their multi-track recordings realize a cello ensemble of varying size, from a quartet to a 16 voice orchestra.

Robert Een

Een lives in New York City, where he has been presenting his dance, music and theater productions for the last twelve years, as well as being a soloist with Meredith Monk's company. He recently completed the soundtrack for Eran Palatnik's feature film The Rook. He is the recipient of a 1989 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship in performance art and teaches at New York University.

Dale Edwin Newton

Newton lives in Northfield, Minnesota and is active teaching, composing and performing in the Twin Cities area. He currently teaches at St. John's University and performs with the Minnesota Opera Orchestra and the Plymouth Music Ensemble. He also performs with the Grant Park (Chicago) symphony during the summer season.

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