Gary Lucas heard of Lukas Ligeti through his father, the legendary composer György Ligeti, known for his work in 2001: A Space Odyssey. When Lucas moved to New York, Lukas stepped in as a substitute drummer for Gods and Monsters—and the chemistry was instant. “It’s easy to hang out with Lukas, which is important if you’re going to do a duo,” Gary Lucas says. In time the drummer taught and performed out of the State and country, but when he visited the City, the two would play their improvisations live at The New School’s venue for avant garde performances, “The Stone”Recently, they booked time at East Side Sound and recorded the entire album live. They later refined the mixes and edited the pieces to highlight the most exciting moments. About Gary LucasA world‑class guitarist, Grammy‑nominated songwriter, and international touring artist, Lucas has released over 50 albums across genres—jazz, rock, classical, folk, blues, avant‑garde, and world music. He has performed in 40+ countries, collaborated with icons from Captain Beefheart to Jeff Buckley, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Nick Cave, and Bryan Ferry, and received multiple Lifetime Achievement awards for his songwriting with Buckley (“Grace,” “Mojo Pin”). Dubbed “The Thinking Man’s Guitar Hero” (The New Yorker) and “one of the best and most original guitarists in America” (Rolling Stone), Lucas continues to push boundaries with every project. Visit GaryLucas.com. About Lukas LigetiAn Austrian‑American composer, drummer, and researcher, Ligeti’s work spans classical composition, African polyrhythms, jazz, electronics, and experimental traditions. He is a recipient of the CalArts Alpert Award, has been commissioned by major orchestras and ensembles worldwide, and has taught at UC Irvine, the University of Pretoria, the University of Ghana, and is currently Professor of Composition at the Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles.As a drummer, he has performed with John Zorn, Elliott Sharp, Henry Kaiser, Marilyn Crispell, George Lewis, and many others. His approach—experimental intercultural collaboration—has shaped his work across five continents. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
