Music: Upcoming
Roulette’s Concert Series for New + Adventurous Music, launched in 1978, presents a wide range of experimental music including avant-jazz, new music, opera, world music, and electronic. This eclectic series features the work of well-known innovators in contemporary music, but a large percentage of the Series is devoted to emerging artists and composers.
Jim Staley with Ikue Mori and Zeena Parkins
Thursday, August 20, 2026. 8:00 pm
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Roulette co-founder Jim Staley returns to the stage with some of his long-running collaborators for a special evening of improvisation.
Raven Chacon + Tashi Dorji + Alex Zhang Hungtai // Leo Chang
Sunday, September 13, 2026. 8:00 pm
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An interactive sound-movement piece reimagines the Korean folk practice of sangmonori, followed by the debut of a new improvising trio.
Katherine Young: BIOMES (Album Release)
Thursday, September 17, 2026. 8:00 pm
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Bassoonist/composer joins forces with Olivia Block, Ben LaMar Gay, Brian Chase, and Yarn/Wire to celebrate a new Chaikin release.
Red Hook Records 5th Anniversary: Andrew Cyrille, Wadada Leo Smith, and Qasim Naqvi // Amina Claudine Myers
Friday, September 18, 2026. 8:00 pm
Tickets $40
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A two-night showcase curated by Red Hook Records spotlights artists from its catalog and collaborators across its orbit.
Red Hook Records 5th Anniversary: Jason Moran, BlankFor.ms, and Marcus Gilmore // Caroline Davis, Qasim Naqvi, and Grey Mcmurray
Saturday, September 19, 2026. 8:00 pm
Tickets $40
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A two-night showcase curated by Red Hook Records spotlights artists from its catalog and collaborators across its orbit.
The Scores Project: A Book Release Show w/ The Rise of the Novel
Thursday, September 24, 2026. 8:00 pm
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Scholars of experimental notation discuss their publication The Scores Project, followed by performances from members of The Rise of the Novel.
John Zorn’s Alea Iacta Est (World Premiere)
Sunday, September 27, 2026. 8:00 pm
Tickets $35
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One of Zorn’s most challenging masterworks — a complex and varied piano concerto performed by four of his most trusted interpreters.
Bathed in Sound: James Brandon Lewis Trio // Sheela Bringi and Clinton Patterson
Tuesday, September 29, 2026. 8:00 pm
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Jazz Generations Initiative Continuum Fellow presents a three-night residency featuring poets, musicians, and artists across generations.
Larry Ochs Safe Havens (for the Abstract Truth) // Nate Wooley’s Mutual Aid Music
Wednesday, September 30, 2026. 8:00 pm
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Two ensembles create collective sound-worlds deeply rooted in the spirit of improvisation.
Find Your Own Voice: James Brandon Lewis // Abiodun Oyweyole and Taylor Pace // Oliver Lake and Josh Werner // Tuesday Taylor and Melanie Dyer
Friday, October 9, 2026. 8:00 pm
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Jazz Generations Initiative Continuum Fellow presents a three night residency featuring poets, musicians, and artists across generations.