bio
J.C. Combs (born 1970) is a Seattle-based composer. His works include “Charmed Elixirs” from 2008, “Bats in the Belfry” from 2009, “Safe Passage” on the premiere Russian label Electroshock Records from 2010, “Jane Martin” from 2010 (video excerpt of a piece set to dance at BEAF), “Minstrel Nomadic” from 2010, and “File Under: Misc.” (an ongoing album of misc. works featuring many artists), and “Janus and Juno” – 2010. Combs also participated in the international event 60X60, 2010 – Magenta Mix. In 2011, Combs released “Confessions of a Deviant Machine,” a collaboration with Lee Noyes on the label Con-V. 2012 brought the release of “The Chrome Castle and an Overgrown Lawn” on his independent label Cellar Door Records.
Combs founded and is actively involved in the event “ImprovFriday” (2009-present).
Combs has also been involved in several compilation projects, including “ImprovFriday Volumes 1. and 2.” and “For Japan” on the “Amaranth Records” independent label. He has also made appearances on the “Three Legs Duck” label and “Spectropol” label via compilation projects.
His independent label collection is located here.
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