The inventive trio of Open Reel Ensemble transforms magnetic reel-to-reel tape into a living instrument, the “JIGAKKYU,” played with bamboo bows. Each stroke bends pitch and texture, weaving hypnotic rhythms and melodies. The result is a wild fusion of tradition, tape, and dancefloor energy you never saw coming.
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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.
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