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If Looks Could Kill (Jim French Album)
''If Looks Could Kill'' is the only Album#Studio album, studio album by avant-garde jazz musician Jim French (musician), Jim French, released in 1979 by Headhunter Records. It is one of composer Diamanda Galás' earliest musical recordings. Reception Eugene Chadbourne of AllMusic was highly critical of ''If Looks Could Kill'', describing it as disappointing overall and that "little of this music is developed or delivered with any amount of feeling." He gave the album two out of five stars, concluding that it might only be interesting for completists of his collaborators to seek out. Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''If Looks Could Kill'' liner notes. ;Musicians * Jim French (musician), Jim French – soprano saxophone, sopranino saxophone, pan flute, Hornpipe (instrument), pibcorn, Electronic musical instrument, electronics * Diamanda Galás – vocals (B1–B6) * Henry Kaiser (musician), Henry Kaiser – electric guitar (B1–B6), production, Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim French (musician)
Jim French (born July 15, 1954) is an American avant-garde jazz saxophonist. He has performed with Diamanda Galás and Henry Kaiser as well as frequently collaborated with post-hardcore group Three Mile Pilot. Recognized for his virtuoso saxophone playing, French is also known to have created most of the instruments he plays, such as the "Frenchophone," and for crafting custom mouthpieces for prominent artists such as Pharoah Sanders. Biography French was born on July 15, 1954, in Oklahoma City. He began crafting custom instruments when he was still a boy and became influenced by the indigenous music of North America. In 1970s, French moved to San Diego and became a leading figure in the local avant-garde jazz scene. During that time, he was a member of the San Diego band CETA VI.Varga, George (July 8, 2017)“Diamanda Galás roars back with two new albums . . ." Daily Press: Retrieved December 23, 2021. His first recorded appearance was on 1977's '' Sir Henry at Rawlinson End ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |