Improv Nights 2026: A Tribute to Derek Bailey (night 3), guest curated by Chris Cochrane

Saturday, January 24, 2026. 8:00 pm
Annual 3-night celebration of the late guitarist, bringing together rotating combinations of master improvisers—selected by 3 guest curators.

Chris Cochrane: How Will We Recognize Each Other, Part II

Sunday, March 17, 2024. 8:00 pm
A gathering of musicians from various disciplines and backgrounds improvising together, led by guitarist and composer Chris Cochrane.

Chris Cochrane: How Will We Recognize Each Other

Friday, October 9, 2020. 8:00 pm
Downtown staple and guitarist Chris Cochrane organizes an evening of noise, improvisation, celebration, and recognition through song with an […]

VOICES: Odeya Nini // The Chutneys

Thursday, February 13, 2020. 8:00 pm
Interdisciplinary vocalist Odeya Nini and The Chutneys share an evening of physical sound and real-time composition.

Collapsible Shoulder Big Band

Thursday, December 12, 2019. 8:00 pm
The fifteen-piece Collapsible Shoulder Big Band performs compositions from Chris Cochrane’s upcoming release, The Invention of Shoes.

Fast Forward: Octopoda + Music for Solo and Ensembles

Monday, April 10, 2017. 8:00 pm
The disarmingly playful and secretly intense composer/percussionist shows original works for solo and small ensembles with an all-star cast.

Cochrane/Mori/Parkins/Staley: Transformed

Saturday, August 1, 2015. 8:00 pm
A classic collaborating quartet with Christopher Cochrane (Guitar), Ikue Mori (Electronic Percussion), Zeena Parkins (Electric Harp), and Jim […]

Sound Rhythm: Billy Martin, Chris Cochrane, Kato Hideki, Kevin Bud Jones w/ Jessica Lurie and Brian Chase

Tuesday, October 14, 2014. 8:00 pm
An evening of improvisation featuring Billy Martin, Chris Cochrane, Kato Hideki, Kevin Bud Jones with Jessica Lurie and Brian Chase.

Chris Cochrane w/ mbiraNYC, Manhattan Samba, and Chris Rael

Wednesday, September 12, 2012. 8:00 pm
Guitarist/Singer/Composer Chris Cochrane has organized an evening of Hindustani singing, Mbira songs and Samba.  Bringing together all these […]