Derek Bailey was a dear friend and mentor, whose passion for pure improvisation inspired generations of musicians from a wide variety of backgrounds. For these three nights we return to the Improv Night tradition that began as benefits for The Stone, and that have been, in many ways, inspired by Derek Bailey’s legendary Company Weeks.
Each evening will present a rotating kaleidoscope of master improvisers, who will then divide into smaller improvisational units—each concert promising a unique and exciting experience.
Please join us in this heartfelt tribute to the art of improvisation, to the ever-thriving, ever-expanding Downtown Scene, and to the spirit of Derek Bailey and Company. —John Zorn
JANUARY 19 lineup (link to tix) John Zorn sax Bill Frisell guitar Jim Staley trombone Dave Taylor bass trombone Laurie Anderson voice, violin, electronics Mary Halvorson guitar Ikue Mori electronics Craig Taborn piano Joel Ross vibes Brian Marsella piano, synth Brandon Lopez bass Kate Gentile drums
JANUARY 20 lineup (link to tix) John Zorn sax Bill Frisell guitar Matana Roberts sax Caroline Davis sax Mary Halvorson guitar Wendy Eisenberg guitar Craig Taborn piano Brian Marsella piano, synth Patricia Brennan vibes Henry Fraser bass Brandon Lopez bass Kate Gentile drums David Weinstein laptop
JANUARY 21 lineup (link to tix) John Zorn sax Bill Frisell guitar Caroline Davis sax Immanuel Wilkins sax Jim Staley trombone Amir Elsaffar trumpet Wendy Eisenberg guitar Arturo O’Farrill piano Patricia Brennan vibes Henry Fraser bass Jorge Roeder bass Francisco Mela drums
A Tribute to Derek Bailey Day 2 at Roulette 2023 (audio)
Derek Bailey was a dear friend and mentor, whose passion for pure improvisation inspired generations of musicians from a wide variety of backgrounds. For these three nights we return to the Improv Night tradition that began as benefits for The Stone, and that have been, in many ways, inspired by Derek Bailey’s legendary Company Weeks.
Each evening will present a rotating kaleidoscope of master improvisers, who will then divide into smaller improvisational units—each concert promising a unique and exciting experience.
Please join us in this heartfelt tribute to the art of improvisation, to the ever-thriving, ever-expanding Downtown Scene, and to the spirit of Derek Bailey and Company. —John Zorn
JANUARY 19 lineup (link to tix) John Zorn sax Bill Frisell guitar Jim Staley trombone Dave Taylor bass trombone Laurie Anderson voice, violin, electronics Mary Halvorson guitar Ikue Mori electronics Craig Taborn piano Joel Ross vibes Brian Marsella piano, synth Brandon Lopez bass Kate Gentile drums
JANUARY 20 lineup (link to tix) John Zorn sax Bill Frisell guitar Matana Roberts sax Caroline Davis sax Mary Halvorson guitar Wendy Eisenberg guitar Craig Taborn piano Brian Marsella piano, synth Patricia Brennan vibes Henry Fraser bass Brandon Lopez bass Kate Gentile drums David Weinstein laptop
JANUARY 21 lineup (link to tix) John Zorn sax Bill Frisell guitar Caroline Davis sax Immanuel Wilkins sax Jim Staley trombone Amir Elsaffar trumpet Wendy Eisenberg guitar Arturo O’Farrill piano Patricia Brennan vibes Henry Fraser bass Jorge Roeder bass Francisco Mela drums
A Tribute to Derek Bailey Day 2 at Roulette 2023 (audio)
