In December 2023, Nate Mercereau performed at the Noise Pop festival in San Francisco, collaborating with Carlos Niño, Jesse Peterson, and jazz saxophonist Idris Ackamoor. The performance was described as spontaneous and immersive, with the musicians creating real-time energy pockets that captivated the audience. Mercereau's improvisational guitar work, combined with Niño's percussion and Ackamoor's saxophone, resulted in a hypnotic and unpredictable musical experience.
What are Nate Mercereau concerts like, according to the press?
In 2023, Nate Mercereau showcased his versatility and collaborative spirit through various performances and releases. His Noise Pop festival performance in December was noted for its spontaneous and immersive nature, blending improvisational guitar with dynamic percussion and saxophone. The August tribute to Tisziji Muñoz highlighted his ability to reinterpret jazz melodies, both live and through innovative solo recordings. His January appearances at the Winter Jazzfest underscored his active engagement in the jazz scene. The December release of 'Facing The Sideways Rain' with Kamasi Washington and Carlos Niño further demonstrated his commitment to collaborative and experimental music-making. Overall, Mercereau's 2023 endeavors reflect his dedication to pushing musical boundaries and fostering creative partnerships.
Live Performance Press Reviews
Upcoming showsIn August 2023, Mercereau released a tribute to jazz guitarist Tisziji Muñoz, performing two versions of Muñoz's melody 'Thank You All Great Spirits (Thank You For Your Love)'. The live version was recorded during a concert at The World Stage in Leimert Park, featuring a quartet with Carlos Niño and Will Logan, led by Surya Botofasina. The solo version served as an extension, utilizing Mercereau's guitar as a sampler controller to create new sounds from samples of his guitar synthesizer.
In December 2023, Mercereau released the single 'Facing The Sideways Rain', featuring saxophonist Kamasi Washington and percussionist Carlos Niño. The track was highlighted as a standout song, showcasing the collaboration between these Los Angeles-based artists.
In January 2023, Mercereau performed at the Winter Jazzfest in New York City. He was scheduled to appear at Nublu for the Manhattan Marathon on January 13 and at Public Records in Brooklyn on January 17, where he was set to perform Pharoah Sanders' 'Elevation' with friends.
