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.
Zeena Parkins and Ikue Mori: Phantom Orchard plays the world of Izumi Suzuki
Thursday, October 24, 2024. 8:00 pm
After 10 years apart, pioneers of electro-acoustic music share their project based on the short stories of Japanese legend Izumi Suzuki.
Sylvie Courvoisier: Poppy Seeds
Wednesday, October 23, 2024. 8:00 pm
Pianist/composer Sylvie Courvoisier presents her new quartet with Patricia Brennan (vibraphone), Dan Weiss (drums), and Thomas Morgan (bass).
Ellen Christi Ensemble featuring Patricia Nicholson
Tuesday, October 22, 2024. 8:00 pm
Composer/vocalist Ellen Christi's ensemble, featuring Dave Burrell, Ken Filiano, Michael T.A.Thompson, and special guest Patricia Nicholson.
Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez
Friday, October 18, 2024. 8:00 pm
Poet-scholar Fred Moten and bassist-improviser Brandon Lopez continue their years-long collaboration.
Book Launch – Michael Gallope, The Musician as Philosopher: New York’s Vernacular Avant-Garde, 1958–1978
Thursday, October 17, 2024. 8:00 pm
Panel conversation and Q&A with Gallope about his new book, w/ Kwami Coleman, Benjamin Piekut, Sara Marcus—plus live performances.
[POSTPONED] Holland Andrews: Parallels
Wednesday, October 16, 2024. 8:00 pm
[POSTPONED to 2025] "Parallels" is a new piece by composer, vocalist, and clarinetist Holland Andrews exploring the phenomena of hearing the […]
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOHN ZORN’S COBRA
Friday, October 11, 2024. 8:00 pm
The 40th Anniversary of the composer's infamous game piece Cobra, which first premiered at Roulette in 1984.
Ned Rothenberg’s Bucket Brigade
Monday, October 7, 2024. 8:00 pm
Rothenberg's new all-star ensemble feat. Craig Taborn, David Tronzo, Stomu Takeishi, Marcus Rojas, and Billy Martin.
Phill Niblock Forever: A Marathon Memorial Celebration in Music, Images, Words, Movements…
Saturday, October 5, 2024. 12:00 pm
A FREE (rsvp) memorial marathon celebration of the legendary composer, filmmaker, and videographer Phill Niblock (1933-2024).
Travis Laplante: “The Golden Lock” Album Release and Three World Premieres
Thursday, October 3, 2024. 8:00 pm
Composer/saxophonist Travis Laplante celebrates his new album alongside new material, feat. The JACK Quartet, Sō Percussion, and Erika Dohi.