Rhys Chatham

Rhys Chatham
Background information
Born (1952-09-19) September 19, 1952
OriginNew York City, U.S.
GenresMinimalism, no wave, experimental rock, noise
OccupationsComposer, guitarist, music theorist, trumpeter
InstrumentsGuitar, trumpet, flute, keyboards
Years active1971–present
LabelsNorthern Spy
Nonesuch
Moers Music
Dossier
NTone/Ninja Tune
Table of the Elements
Wire Editions
Websitewww.rhyschatham.net

Rhys Chatham (born September 19, 1952) is an American composer, guitarist, trumpet player, and multi-instrumentalist (flutes in C, alto and bass, keyboard), primarily active in avant-garde and minimalist music. He is best known for his "guitar orchestra" compositions. He has lived in France since 1987.

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