Improvisation: Past

Boston-based, Moroccan-dosed dub-jazz collective Club d'Elf celebrate the release of Live At Club Helsinki.

The avant-psych pioneer and bold improviser on piano/flute/electronics with Marcia Bassett, synth and projections by Camilla Padgitt-Coles.

The world premiere of “Creation Of The Tone World” By William Parker and performed by the Little Huey Music Orchestra.

The bassist, improviser, composer, and activist presents ensemble work for vocals with 21 musicians, 3 waterphones, didjeridu, and dance.

Matt Mehlan unveils a suite of compositions and a new band featuring old collaborators.

The septet's music weaves together Ingrid Laubrock's compositions with improvisation and live processing, often in multiple simultaneous layers.

The debut performance from a new trio consisting of Yoshimio, Susie Ibarra, and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe.

Steve Swell's extending the bounds of the trombone, making a reputation for himself of being an asset to any part of the improvising communities.

Triangle Theory is a dance-based preoccupation with the meaning and depth of shape-making, specifically of making meaning with/as triangles.

Triangle Theory is a dance-based preoccupation with the meaning and depth of shape-making, specifically of making meaning with/as triangles.