Jazz: Past

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.

Vocalist Theo Bleckmann takes on the mysterious songbook of British pop recluse Kate Bush.

Ron Stabinsky celebrates the release of his debut album Free For One with an evening of solo piano improvisations.

The Westerlies celebrate the release of their sophomore album, featuring music by Duke Ellington, Charles Ives, Nico Muhly, and Sam Amidon.

Day 2 trio Lacy/Drury/Ray are big, cerebral, and kaleidoscopic followed by Fest curator Oliver Lake with Reggie Workman and Andrew Cyrille.

Curated by saxophonist and composer Oliver Lake, Day 1 is described as straight-ahead yet adventurous, sophisticated yet uncompromising.

As with all Golia projects, this quartet, dating back to 1978, creates wildly expressive radical jazz merging influences from Ayler to Ornette.

The pianists in an evening of original compositions and improvisations celebrating the release of Davis' collaborative new CD, Duopoly.

Kamikaze Ground Crew draws from over 30 years of repertoire with the addition of new compositions and arrangements.

Matt Lavelle and the 12 Houses Orchestra joined by A.R.B.R.A.F. and Art Baron present a Duke Ellington-inspired performance.