Small Ensemble: Past

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

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.

Avant-metal guitarist Mick Barr and micro-mezzo singer/pianist Judith Berkson share a program premiering new works.

Amorphous IV presents their first collaboration, a performative installation of sound, light, and movement.

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.

David Behrman calls upon the talents of guitarist John King and fiddler Cleek Schrey to present Reinventions, a program of updated works.