Rhys Chatham | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 19, 1952 |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Minimalism, no wave, experimental rock, noise |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, guitarist, music theorist, trumpeter |
| Instrument(s) | Electric guitar, trumpet |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Labels | Northern Spy Nonesuch Moers Music Dossier NTone/Ninja Tune Table of the Elements Wire Editions |
| Website | www.rhyschatham.net |
Rhys Chatham (born September 19, 1952) is an American composer, guitarist, trumpet player, 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.[1] He has lived in France since 1987.
- ^ Alan Licht, "Interview with Rhys Chatham", in Common Tones: Selected Interviews with Artists and Musicians 1995-2020, Blank Forms Edition, pp. 421-451.