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Krissy Bergmark Live in the Studio
F 03.14.25 @ 7PM, $15
F 03.14.25 @ 7PM, $15
Krissy Bergmark is a tabla player, percussionist, improviser, and educator who centers her creative work on bringing tabla to new genres. She will perform a solo set live in the studio.
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Livia Gazzolo
Sat. 01.25.25 @ 7:30PM
Sat. 01.25.25 @ 7:30PM
An unforgettable night of global music with an amazing lineup of musicians, delicious appetizers from Café Gulistan, Fruitbelt Sparkling Tonic, and the launch of Livia’s merchandise store.
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Ex Ibex Live Studio Session
Fri. 01.10.25 @ 7PM - Free
Fri. 01.10.25 @ 7PM - Free
Ex Ibex is a new improvising quintet, both of the ibex and formerly the ibex – simultaneously and in real time. Join us for a live studio recording session for an upcoming release.
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Kari Watson & Alec Goldfarb
Sun. 08.18.24 @ 5PM - Free
Sun. 08.18.24 @ 5PM - Free
An exciting collaboration between Chicago-based composer Kari Watson & Brooklyn-based guitarist Alec Goldfarb, recorded live in the studio.
Basement in the Clouds | Sat. 08.24.24 @ 1PM - $30
A curated afternoon of music and community expression—a live in-studio recording session with Chicago artist nicholas.
Li & Katinka Kleijn | Sat. 06.29.24 @ 2PM - FREE
Join us for a studio performance and live recording with two genre-defying interdisciplinary artists—combining sound, movement, and improvisation.
Photo Credits:
Li(sa E.) Harris: Maria Jose Govea; Katinka Kleijn: Aliya Ultan
Li(sa E.) Harris: Maria Jose Govea; Katinka Kleijn: Aliya Ultan
Winter Open House feat. Caleb Willitz, WiHuBa, Jack & Ben Wright | Friday 12.08.23 @ 5:30 PM - FREE
Join us for our FREE Winter Open House Event! We're celebrating "Work," Caleb Willitz's new book of paintings; with performances from WiHuBa (Jim Baker, Steve Hunt, Ed Wilkerson Jr.) and the duo of Jack & Ben Wright.
Brochure
Saturday 04.29.23 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday 04.29.23 @ 7:30 PM
Join us for a live studio session with Oui Ennui, Norman Long, Julian Otis and Alex Wing in a newly formed improvising quartet.
Pat Leary - "Vol. 1" Album Release
Friday 05.05.23 @ 7:30 PM
Friday 05.05.23 @ 7:30 PM
Chicago pianist Pat Leary celebrates the release of his latest album, "Vol. 1." 2 sets featuring solo piano & group improvisation.
Image of Thought
Friday 04.07.23 @ 7:30 PM
Friday 04.07.23 @ 7:30 PM
An night of instructional scores with improvised sound and movement. Compositions by Luc Mosley & Erin Peisert.
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Jim Baker & Kimmel.Ali.Harris
Fri 03.10.23 @ 7:30PM
Fri 03.10.23 @ 7:30PM
Jim Baker plays a set of solo piano:
"If Scriabin could swing, maybe he'd get within spitting distance of that performance" —Hannah Edgar
plus a set of music from trio Kimmel.Ali.Harris
"If Scriabin could swing, maybe he'd get within spitting distance of that performance" —Hannah Edgar
plus a set of music from trio Kimmel.Ali.Harris
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Bass Dreams minus B & Groppler Zorn
Fri 02.17.23 @ 8PM
Fri 02.17.23 @ 8PM
Join us for a night of improv bands! Tatsu Aoki leads Bass Dreams minus b, bringing the jamz with a "z." Groppler Zorn provides refreshing sounds & good improvised music.
Sonic Symbiosis: Douglas R. Ewart & Black Bamboo Fire
Fri 12.09.22 @ 7:30PM
Fri 12.09.22 @ 7:30PM
"For us, sounds are living entities that support, cooperate and enhance each other while maintaining their autonomy and individuality. Sounds are perfect examples of what a symbiosis is."
Douglas R. Ewart leads this special ensemble exploring Sonic Symbiosis—featuring Kioto Aoki, Edward Wilkerson Jr., and Brian Smith.
Douglas R. Ewart leads this special ensemble exploring Sonic Symbiosis—featuring Kioto Aoki, Edward Wilkerson Jr., and Brian Smith.
Mai Sugimoto Quartet
Sun 12.11.22 @ 7:00PM
Sun 12.11.22 @ 7:00PM
Mai Sugimoto leads her quartet for a live recording session with a studio audience. Featuring featuring Fred Jackson Jr., Isaiah Spencer, Ethan Philion.
Gabriel Zucker + Luc Mosley Duo
Sat 11.05.22 @ 7:30PM
Sat 11.05.22 @ 7:30PM
Luc Mosley (saxophone) and Gabriel Zucker (piano) meet for a set of live improvised music.
Ben Zucker's Fifth Season - "Semiterritory" CD Release
Fri 10.21.22 @ 7:30PM
Fri 10.21.22 @ 7:30PM
Ben Zucker's Fifth Season Ensemble celebrates the release of their new CD "Semiterritory" with a live studio performance.
The band is Ben Zucker (vibraphone), Mabel Kwan (piano), Andrew Scott Young (double bass), Adam Shead (drums)
The band is Ben Zucker (vibraphone), Mabel Kwan (piano), Andrew Scott Young (double bass), Adam Shead (drums)
East Meets Middle East Workshop & Performance
Sat 10.8.22
Sat 10.8.22
From India, Subrata Bhattacharya (tabla) and Abhisek Lahiri (sarod) collaborate with Ronnie Malley (oud) and George Lawler (percussion) to create a cross-cultural palette of improvisations and original compositions.
Close Encounters: Ben LaMar Gay & Tatsu Aoki
Fri 10.7.22
Fri 10.7.22
Ben LaMar Gay & Tatsu Aoki collaborate for the first time in a live improvised duet.
Image of Thought - Sat 8.20.22
An interactive performance combining sound & movement composed by Erin Peisert & Luc Mosley
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: Nicole Mitchell & JoVia Armstrong
Fri 8.12.22
Fri 8.12.22
Nicole Mitchell & JoVia Armstrong meet in the studio for a live improvised duet performance.