Ashia Grzesik Discography of CDs

Ashia Grzesik discography "Listening to Bison Rouge, one can't help but hear a collage of influences. Grzesik can certainly give Joanna Newsome a run for her whimsy, she possesses the old-world charm and quirky dramatics of Regina Spector and the cello-punk instincts of Bonfire Madigan, and her voice vacillates between the throaty alto of Amanda Palmer and the ethereal soprano of Maria Callas. Simply put, she's got a little bit of everything."- Portland Monthly "I've never heard anything quite like Bison Rouge, the new solo EP from Portland Cello Project and Vagabond Opera cellist Ashia Grzesik. The captivating opening track "Country Will Do Her Well" sounds like lieder updated for the 21st century, and it's followed by the handsome two-step of "Rip Up Your Stitch," then "Broken Crowns," which sounds like a conservatory string quartet slumming with Appalachian folk before Grzesik meanders in with a vocal that sends the whole thing into outer space. I haven't even mentioned the song that she sings in Polish. The EP's instrumentation is almost exclusively strings and accordion, with plenty of pizzicatos alongside hints of gypsy and cabaret. Grzesik's music is a strange and beautiful thing to listen to, and tonight's release show-which will include belly dancers as well-should provide ample evidence of her talent and ambition."-Ned Lannemann, ...

Ashia Grzesik CD discography Thousand Words is the third full-length, national release from The Portland Cello Project, and the first fully instrumental album by the group. It features collaborations with Rachel Blumberg (Decemberists, M Ward, Bright Eyes), and NYC Beatboxer Adam Matta, as well as music from numerous contrasting genres, and original compositions from major members of the group, Gideon Freudmann, Ashia Grzesik (Vagabond Opera), and Douglas Jenkins. Recording information: Jackpot! Studios / Typefoundry Studios, Portland, OR.

Ashia Grzesik albums Perhaps the most beloved stringed instrument (next to the guitar) in the world of indie rock, the cello's sound is imbued with the sort of dignified melancholy of which indie types have always been enamored. The Portland Cello Project takes this appreciation to a new level with THE THAO & JUSTIN POWER SESSIONS. The "indie cello orchestra's" second album is a lovely if slightly precious collection of chamber pop built around the lush, sweeping melodies of the PCP. Thao and Justin are Thao Nguyen of Thao With the Get Down Stay ...

Ashia Grzesik music CDs Recording information: 8Ball Studios, Portland, OR. Personnel: Robin Jackson (vocals, clarinet, saxophone, percussion); Eric Stern (tenor, accordion, piano); Jason Flores (guitarron); Skip vonKuske (mandolin, cello); Ashia Grzesik (cello); Mark Burdon (drums, percussion).

Ashia Grzesik discography Recording information: Mike K. House; Studio 1414; The Purple Church; The Temple; The Type Foundry. Personnel: Luzelena Mendoza (vocals, guitar); Mike Kitson (vocals, vibraphone, percussion); Ben Meyercord (vocals, bass guitar); David Kyle (guitar); Annalisa Tornfelt, Kate O'Brien-Clarke (violin); Lisa Molinaro (viola); Heather Broderick, Ashia Grzesik (cello); Eric Schrepel (accordion); Sebastian Bibb Barett (trumpet); Toussaint Perrault (trombone).

Ashia Grzesik songs Released in 2010, the acoustic Many Colored Kite marks one of the few instances in which Mark Olson -- a talented songwriter and perpetual collaborator -- works entirely on his own. Photographer: Ingunn Ringvold. Personnel: Mark Olson (vocals, acoustic guitar, dulcimer, piano); Neal Casal (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Michele Gazich (violin, viola); Ashia Grzesik (cello); Ingunn Ringvold (piano, djembe); Shay Scott (Hammond b-3 organ); Beau Raymond (glockenspiel, background vocals); Phil Baker (acoustic bass, electric ...