Henry and John Kuntz

(tHe cHILd cLowNs) tHE mAgiC lAnd

(HBT 003)

Henry Kuntz / hollowed-out log violin and toy violin (both Indian-made, Mexico), Ecuadorian bamboo flute, Chinese musette, tenor saxophone, voice; John Kuntz / ukelele, ukelele banjo, tenor ukelele. (Recorded March 19, 20, 1983 and during various 1982 performances)

A multi-timbred, multi-purposed and proposed “primitive” string extravaganza. Wood, metal, and human lung interjection.

“Nothing short of marvelous!…the best yet” – La Donna Smith (violinist and co-founder of Trans Museq and of the journal The Improvisor.)