Improvisation: Past

Touching Bass, music for the contrabass including duos with the virtuoso woodwind player J.D. Parran. To see full program, click on the attached […]

Bill Frisell is one of the most sought-after guitar voices in contemporary music. The breadth of such performing and recording situations is a […]

Violin Concert, melodies include tango Argentino, Chanson de Paris, simultaneously performed with electronic media.

Trombonist Staley has been contemplating the dynamics of threes. Mr. Sharp’s edgy guitars and processed bass clarinet go chasing spirals, […]

New works for an ensemble of Berne’s alto sax; Marty Ehrlich, bass clarinet and flute; Hank Robert, cello; Lindsey Horner, acoustic bass; […]

Upside Down Visions, by one of the most luxuriant of all pianists to wax and wane on the Roulette piano. We pass a hat to fund the inevitable […]

Two important downtown improvisers (both went on to join many influential groups, including Parkins’ tours and recordings with Bjork) perform […]

If the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

Movement, percussion, and trumpet coordinated by choreographer Silvers, with Charles K. Noyes, Leo Smith, and other guests.

A premiere pianist of the downtown improvising scene presents compositions for solo piano and a trio of cornettist Butch Morris, drummer Bobby […]