Improv Nights 2026: A Tribute to Derek Bailey (night 2), guest curated by Chris Ryan Williams

Friday, January 23, 2026. 8:00 pm
Annual 3-night celebration of the late guitarist, bringing together rotating combinations of master improvisers—selected by 3 guest curators.

Catalytic Festival 2025: Craig Taborn and Miriam Parker // Joe McPhee with Michael Foster’s Ghost // Fred Moten and Brandon Lopez

Monday, December 15, 2025. 8:00 pm
Yearly festival by Catalytic Sound, the musician-owned co-op aiming to give artists more control over the distribution/sale of their music.

Catalytic Festival 2024

Sunday, December 8, 2024. 8:00 pm
The Catalytic Sound cooperative announces the fifth edition of its international music festival including major figures in the music scene.

Zeena Parkins and Ikue Mori: Phantom Orchard plays the world of Izumi Suzuki

Thursday, October 24, 2024. 8:00 pm
After 10 years apart, pioneers of electro-acoustic music share their project based on the short stories of Japanese legend Izumi Suzuki. 

Vision Festival: MiM Intergenerational Ensemble / SUN HAN GUILD / Dave Burrell & Joe McPhee/ Yasmine Lee / Brandon Lopez / HEAR IN NOW Extended

Saturday, June 17, 2023. 6:00 pm
Day 5 of Vision Festival, featuring legendary and emerging stars representing the free jazz, experimental, and avant-garde communities.

Zeena Parkins & Laetitia Sonami

Wednesday, May 17, 2023. 8:00 pm
New collaborative and solo work by electro-acoustic composer/improviser (Parkins) and sound artist/performer/instrument builder (Sonami).

gabby fluke-mogul, Nava Dunkelman, Ava Mendoza, Zeena Parkins: Rue

Wednesday, May 18, 2022. 8:00 pm
fluke-mogul's RUE weaves threads of duration, diaspora, & psychoacoustic dreaming through improvisatory thresholds.

Zeena Parkins: Ekstasis I and LACE_Mvt IV

Thursday, April 8, 2021. 8:00 pm
The acclaimed electro-acoustic composer and harpist Zeena Parkins returns to Roulette to present a concert in two parts.

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 […]

Nels Cline: From Cage to Cunningham

Monday, January 27, 2020. 8:00 pm
Critically acclaimed guitarist Nels Cline performs his suite, From Cage to Cunningham joined by Ryland Angel, Zeena Parkins, and Jorge Roeder.