John Gavanti

A 14-episode experimental operetta album inspired by Mozart's Don Giovanni, led by Sumner Crane and featuring contributors from the No Wave scene (Arto Lindsay, Ikue Mori, Duncan Lindsay, Mark Cunningham, China Burg). First released on Hyrax (vinyl, 1980) and reissued by Atavistic (CD, 1998).

Associated with the No Wave scene and with MARS; compared in the review to later avant-garde figures such as John Zorn. Described in the review as 'sonic terrorism' and a challenging, non-conventional listening experience.

A 14-episode experimental operetta inspired by Mozart's Don Giovanni and led by Sumner Crane. Features contributors from the No Wave scene (Arto Lindsay, Ikue Mori, Duncan Lindsay, Mark Cunningham, China Burg). Originally released on Hyrax (vinyl, 1980) and reissued by Atavistic (CD, 1998). Described as challenging, provocative and influential within avant-garde/noise circles.

For:Fans of No Wave, experimental and avant-garde music; listeners of noise, free-jazz and art-rock.