Taylor Ho Bynum & SpiderMonkey Strings
- Taylor Ho Bynum - cornet
- Kyoko Kitamura - voice
- Jason Kao Hwang - violin
- Jessica Pavone - viola
- Tomas Ulrich - cello
- Pete Fitzpatrick - guitar
- Joseph Daley - tuba
- Luther Gray - drums
Named after two mythical tricksters, Anansi the Spider of West Africa and the Monkey King of China, SpiderMonkey Strings is an improvising chamber ensemble that released two albums: Madeleine Dreams (Firehouse 12, 2010), featuring music inspired by Madeleine is Sleeping, the award-winning novel by THB’s sister Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, and Other Stories (Three Suites) (482 Music, 2005), THB’s recording debut as sole composer/bandleader.
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Madeleine Dreams
Firehouse 12 (2010)
“Each repeated listen uncovers correspondingly more depth to the artistry of this heartfelt and challenging project.” John Sharpe, All About Jazz.
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Other Stories (Three Suites)
482 Music (2005)
Album also features Jay Hoggard (vibraphone), Stephanie Griffin (viola), Jean Cook (violin), and Okkyung Lee (cello)
“Bynum is not only a meticulous craftsman in regards to complex structures, but he is also, at heart, a gorgeous tunesmith.” Troy Collins, One Final NoteMeditation