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.

Bill Frisell: In My Dreams (Night 1)

Friday, February 7, 2025. 8:00 pm
Guitar icon dreams up a new group with Rudy Royston, Thomas Morgan, Jenny Scheinman, Eyvind Kang, and Hank Roberts.

Ellen Fullman & Theresa Wong (night 2)

Friday, January 31, 2025. 8:00 pm
A composition exploring the essence of string resonance with cello, electric guitar, and Fullman's Long String Instrument.

Ellen Fullman & Theresa Wong (night 1)

Thursday, January 30, 2025. 8:00 pm
A composition exploring the essence of string resonance with cello, electric guitar, and Fullman's Long String Instrument.

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.