Performance Spotlight: Jojo Mayer & Jack Quartet | Different Zones by Don Li

Check out Vic Firth Signature Series Artist Jojo Mayer in this specially commissioned performance for himself and the Jack Quartet. ABOUT THE PIECE: DIFFERENT ZONES by DON LI for JOJO MAYER & JACK QUARTET Commissioned by the Lucerne Festival 2019, Don Li’s composition is based on a quote made by Jojo Mayer in a YouTube interview: The drummer talks about the relationship between repetition and groove and how their effect induces a different state of mind (»different zones«). Rhythmical speech pattern and melody of his quote form the basic template of the one hour-long composition. Instead of exploring extravagant playing techniques for string quartet, Don Li focuses on block chords: Dark, perpetual and driven by hypnotic odd meters, they open the gateway to the »different zones«. This visually striking synopsis of the work offers a glimpse at this extraordinary collaboration. Composition, Concept, Stage Design: Don Li Drums, Voice: Jojo Mayer