James Tenney was an American composer and music theorist known for his experimental and minimalist works. Born in 1934, Tenney studied music at the University of California, Berkeley, and later became a professor at the California Institute of the Arts. His compositions often explored the use of just intonation, microtonality, and indeterminacy, and he was a pioneer in the use of computer-generated music. Tenney's works have been performed by renowned ensembles such as the Kronos Quartet and the San Francisco Symphony, and he has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to contemporary music.

Genres

Acousmatic

American Contemporary Classical

Avant-garde

Contemporary Classical

Musique Concrete

Latest Release

Hommage (The Music of James Tenney, for Guitar)

James Tenney•

Noël Akchoté

Album - 17 Tracks - Released June 23, 2023