Avant Jazz: Upcoming

Joshua Abrams’s essential Chicago ensemble performs its “ecstatic minimalism” with an opening set from trombonist/composer Kalia Vandever.

Inaugural performance of new ensemble featuring Nate Wooley, Laura Cocks, Travis Laplante, Wendy Eisenberg, and Lester St. Louis.

Our year-long celebration of Braxton continues with performances of his work by Ingrid Laubrock/Shinya Lin and The Tri-Centric Vocal Ensemble.

Works by Braxton and his former collaborator, Mary Halvorson, for Roulette's year-long celebration of Braxton's 80th birthday. Free w/ RSVP

Joined by a 10-piece ensemble, the vibraphonist celebrates her new Pyroclastic release, exploring celestial shapes and musical structures.

Maqām Records presents a double bill of vocalist Hamid Al-Saadi and the revered Iraqi Maqam tradition, and Amir ElSaffar's New Quartet.

Pianist celebrates Bone Bells and Angel Falls, two major 2025 duo releases created with esteemed jazz guitarist and trumpeter.

A reading of Sharp's new book punctuated with guitar solos, followed by duets on 8-string guitarbass, electronics, and saxophone.

A sonic meditation to celebrate the recent release of the group’s sixth album exploring Boonghee Music, an organic and percussive world fusion.

Large ensemble co-led by composers/saxophonists Anna Webber and Angela Morris perform an unorthodox interpretation of the jazz big band.