SCOTT BEALL
BILL COCHRAN
ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND FRENCH HORN
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROV
Scott Beall and Bill Cochran found an uncanny chemistry while performing with the Indian raga inspired fusion group “Clear Light Ensemble.” Struck with the curiosity to explore the possibilities of the acoustic guitar and electrified horn as a duet, they did some live performances and are now recording and booking more shows to further explore the possibilities. Their music merges a wide range of influences from Indian raga to jazz to Americana with a high value on improvisation, sound scape, meditative journeys, classical sounds and even lyrical pop song sensibilities.
SCOTT BEALL – guitar and compositions – Scott’s performance and composition style is wildly diverse and uniquely his own, honed in the San Francisco music scene over many decades of studio work and performing in clubs and concerts. Described as “the essence of emotion” by the East Bay Review in Oakland CA, his influences include Pat Metheny, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, and a wide range of jazz, classical, and pop/rock composers. He has backed up such artists as John Hendicks and Cal Tjader and opened shows for the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Winter, Billy Idol, Huey Lewis, Mike Stern and many others.
BILL COCHRAN – French horn/electronic virtual ensemble – Bill is a classically trained French Horn player with a twist. Coming from an active career in the classical music scene as principle player for the Cleveland Ballet and Opera Orchestra, the Ohio Chamber Orchestra, and the Woodstock Chamber Orchestra, Bill has has pioneered the use of the Horn through electronic tools, such as looping, harmonizers, and traditional guitar effects. He currently performs using his electronic tools in the Clear Light Ensemble with Scott Beall.
The Days Before Guns
Peace Ballad
Live at the Towne Crier Salon
Studio Improv with images