Tatsuya Nakatani & His Gong Orchestra at Underground Atlanta

Sunday Nov 6 at No Tomorrow in Underground Atlanta: No Tomorrow, Face of Knives, and Eyedrum Art & Music Gallery Present:

Tatsuya Nakatani & His Gong Orchestra:

Tatsuya Nakatani is an avant-garde percussionist, composer, and artist of sound. Active internationally since the 1990s, Nakatani has released over 80 recordings and tours extensively, performing over 150 concerts a year. His primary focus is his solo work and his large ensemble project, the Nakatani Gong Orchestra. He teaches master classes and lectures at universities and music conservatories around the world. Originally from Japan, he makes his home in the desert town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. With his activity in new music, improvisation, and experimental music, Nakatani has a long history of collaboration.

Nakatani's distinctive music centered around his adapted bowed gong, supported by an array of drums, cymbals, and singing bowls. In consort with his personally hand-carved Kobo Bows, he…