Today, August 17, is Mae West’s birthday. “Mae West: Advice,” the song that closes out my upcoming recording Dynamic Maximum Tension, is dedicated to her. It features the divine Cécile McLorin Salvant on vocals and the incomparable Ingrid Jensen on trumpet.
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Preview Track: “Last Waltz for Levon”
Out today: “Last Waltz for Levon,” the second preview track from my upcoming record, Dynamic Maximum Tension. It’s a tribute to The Band’s deeply soulful drummer and vocalist Levon Helm, a genuine musical omnivore, and features Mike Fahie on trombone and Matt Clohesy on bass.
DMT Inspirations: Laurie Frink
Today, August 8, is Laurie Frink’s birthday. “All In,” from my upcoming recording, Dynamic Maximum Tension, is dedicated to her.
DMT Inspirations: Buckminster Fuller
Today, July 12, marks the birthday of R. Buckminster (“Bucky”) Fuller, one of the primary inspirations for my upcoming recording, Dynamic Maximum Tension.
Dynamic Maximum Tension NYC album release
We will be celebrating the release of our upcoming double album, Dynamic Maximum Tension, with a string of four consecutive New York nights at The Jazz Gallery, from September 13-16.
Dynamic Maximum Tension coming September 8 on Nonesuch Records
My friends,
I bring exciting news! Dynamic Maximum Tension, Secret Society’s first recording in seven years, will be released on September 8, 2023. The album pays tribute to inspiring mid-20th century figures like Buckminster Fuller, Alan Turing, and Mae West.
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David Hadju’s The Parsonage with Theo Bleckmann, Alicia Olatuja, Dan Tepfer
On April 27, join the Museum of the City of New York for the world premiere of The Parsonage, a song cycle about an inconspicuous townhouse in the East Village that was at the heart of eight dramatic moments in New York City history.
David Hadju’s The Parsonage with Theo Bleckmann, Alicia Olatuja, Dan TepferRead More
Rufus Reid (cond. DJA) with the Princeton Creative Large Ensemble
Closing out the Princeton University Jazz Festival, it is my immense privilege to conduct this concert of large ensemble music composed by, arranged by, and performed with the great Rufus Reid.
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Cécile McLorin Salvant’s Ogresse (arr./cond. DJA) @ The Kennedy Center
Cécile McLorin Salvant’s narrative song-cycle Ogresse returns to The Kennedy Center. I’m thrilled to be back making music with Cécile and L’Orchestre L’Ogresse!
Cécile McLorin Salvant’s Ogresse (arr./cond. DJA) @ The Kennedy CenterRead More
Welcome to darcyjamesargue.com!
Hello friends,
Welcome to my brand-new site: darcyjamesargue.com — please have a look around and let me know what you think!