Music: Past
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.
Improv Nights 2025: A Tribute to Derek Bailey (night 1)
Thursday, January 23, 2025. 8:00 pm
The third annual celebration of the late guitarist bringing together master improvisers, organized by Jim Staley.
Patrick Higgins & Yarn/Wire
Thursday, January 16, 2025. 8:00 pm
Zs guitarist plays his new ambient electronic album VERSUS alongside Yarn/Wire's NYC premiere of his composition "Three Lines of Flight."
Take Two: ganavya reimagines ‘Les Filles de Illighadad’
Wednesday, January 15, 2025. 8:00 pm
Inspired by the female Tuareg band Les Filles de Illighadad, acclaimed vocalist ganavya performs traditional songs for NYC Winter Jazzfest.
IMPRESSIONS: Improvisatory interpretations on “A Love Supreme” with Ravi Coltrane & Guests TBA
Sunday, January 12, 2025. 8:00 pm
Ravi Coltrane celebrates the 60th Anniversary of John Coltrane's A Love Supreme. Presented by NYC Winter Jazzfest and Impulse!
Phill Niblock Winter Solstice 2024: 6 Hours of Music and Film
Saturday, December 21, 2024. 6:00 pm
The 14th consecutive year of Phill Niblock’s annual Winter Solstice concert for the first time following the composer/filmmaker’s passing.
Contemporary East II: Lesley Mok / Yuko Fujiyama
Friday, December 20, 2024. 8:00 pm
Contemporary East presents Lesley Mok and Yuko Fujiyama for a series of Eastern improvisational music.
Contemporary East I: DoYeon Kim / Leo Chang
Thursday, December 19, 2024. 8:00 pm
Contemporary East presents DoYeon Kim and Leo Chang for a series of Eastern improvisational music.
Two World Premieres by William Parker (Night 2)
Saturday, December 14, 2024. 8:00 pm
Legendary bassist, composer, improvisor, and multi-instrumentalist William Parker unveils two new works at Roulette over two nights.
Two World Premieres by William Parker (Night 1)
Friday, December 13, 2024. 8:00 pm
Legendary bassist, composer, improvisor, and multi-instrumentalist William Parker unveils two new works at Roulette over two nights.
Simon Hanes: GARGANTUA
Thursday, December 12, 2024. 8:00 pm
Gargantua is a new composition for large ensemble, consisting of 3 drum sets, 3 electric basses, 3 trombones, 3 french horns, and 3 voices.