Improvisation: Past

Percussionist and dancer in rhythmic works including “Boxes,” a playful virtuosity for two performers and two boxes. Tigger […]

“The drummer and composer a self described “crazy conservative” with a history of high unorthodoxy.” Andrew Charles […]

“Monk Songs” with the poet fronting the Phillip Johnston Quartet, the music of Thelonious with all new lyrics.” Called […]

“Improvising trio for violin and voice, trombone and electric guitar.” Jim Staley trombonist and composer utilizing the trombone in […]

The celebrated guitarist (Norah Jones, Paul Simon) in formative pieces for solo electric, acoustic guitars, and banjo then joined by […]

The guitarist/composer with a 12-piece ensemble combining improvisation and composed material, with Elliot Sharp, Bobby Previte, George […]

“Beyond Doubt?” is an evening of odd-natured songs, rambling piano works, and circular essays, with Shelley Hirsch, voice, and David […]

The singer/songwriter teams with accordionist Guy Klucevsek to perform “Control Songs” and some new and old favorites.

Violinist Yarden steers electronics and saxophonist Doug Henderson through improvs and compositions plus a visit by the industrial blowfest team […]

Chicago’s masters of hypo-mutation in a remarkable free-style trio of painter/radiologist Dan Meckley, renegade violin virtuoso Daniel […]