with the Rhythm Method, Anna Elder, and Max Johnson Quintet
2022 Roulette Resident Artist
For the second of his two concerts in residence at Roulette, composer/bassist Max Johnson will be presenting an evening of new music, new ensembles and world premieres, featuring Anna Elder, The Rhythm Method, and a new improvising quintet led by Johnson. This performance will feature a wide range of styles and orchestrations, highlighting the curious and colorful compositions of Max Johnson, featuring text by poet Todd Colby.
Program
Max Johnson Quintet:
Musicians
Anna Elder – Soprano
Lucy Hatem – Clarinet
The Rhythm Method:
Leah Asher, Lauren Cauley – Violin
Carrie Frey – Viola
Helen Newby – Cello
Max Johnson Quintet:
Sam Newsome – Soprano Saxophone
Caroline Davis – Alto Saxophone
Jon Irabagon – Tenor Saxophone
Max Johnson – Bass
Jeff Davis – Drums
Described as “an intrepid composer, architect of sound and beast of the bass…” (Brad Cohan, NYC Jazz Record) composer, bassist, and improviser Max Johnson creates complex worlds of sound, challenging his listeners to engage deeply and be rewarded with an experience always crafted with love, care, and clarity. With nine albums and over two thousand concerts internationally with artists like Ingrid Laubrock, Anthony Braxton, Mary Halvorson, David Grisman, Tyshawn Sorey, Henry Grimes, Sam Bush, John Zorn, Nels Cline, and Mivos Quartet, Johnson brings a wild energy and excitement. He has been commissioned by the Jerome Foundation, Society of Composers Inc, Steven R. Gerber Trust, University of Glasgow; been featured on over fifty albums; and can be heard in Spike Lee’s Academy Award winning film, The BlacKkKlansman. Johnson currently teaches at Brooklyn College, and is the father to a beautiful chihuahua named Gabby.
