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Colin Currie Group Celebrates Steve Reich's 90th with New Album

4/10/2026

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The Colin Currie Group marks Steve Reich, the composer, on his 90th birthday with a new album featuring 'Sextet'.
This release is the group's fourth Reich album, including pieces from 1985 and 2007.
Two keyboardists and four percussionists perform intricate interlocking patterns, delivering a natural sound.
Notable tracks include 'Six Marimbas' with dynamic volume shifts and 'Double Sextet,' a hypnotic performance by self-recorded instrumentalists.

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The Colin Currie Group marks Steve Reich, the composer, on his 90th birthday with a new album featuring 'Sextet'.
This release is the group's fourth Reich album, including pieces from 1985 and 2007.
Two keyboardists and four percussionists perform intricate interlocking patterns, delivering a natural sound.
Notable tracks include 'Six Marimbas' with dynamic volume shifts and 'Double Sextet,' a hypnotic performance by self-recorded instrumentalists.