Unit Structures: The Art of Cecil Taylor Conference

"The third and final concert presented by The Graduate Center and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York for the Unit Structures: The Art of Cecil Taylor Conference features a big band directed by Karen Borca playing "Womb Water" and other compositions by Cecil Taylor."

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A member of the big band on trumpet and vibraphone!

Laughing Coffin/Anedition

An edition of creative music with Ishmael Ali (cello), Judith Berkson (voice), and Josh Davidoff (clarinet).

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Alec Goldfarb's sextet Laughing Coffin opens!

Wark/Dawid/Heinemann/Shead & Jones/Zucker/Ernst

"A dynamic quartet of Chicago-based improvisers takes the stage tonight, featuring some of the brightest lights among a new generation of Chicago improvisers. For the second set, reedist Molly Jones returns to Elastic Arts with a collaborative trio that debuted this part summer."

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Playing vibraphone and trumpet with Molly Jones (saxophones) and Katie Ernst (bass).

Another Showcase

The Do-Rights lead the way for a whole evening of performances!

The Bell Ringers

Come join a whole bunch of musicians and nonmusicians and Third Coast Percussion for the premiere of Danny Clay's The Bell Ringers, a totally delightful evening-length musical experience!

Music in the Park

"An informal concert of new, experimental music created during the course of the Art Omi: Music residency. Musicians from a multitude of traditions and genres combine their approaches for novel and unforeseeable results! Grab a seat, bring a blanket, and enjoy seldom heard music amidst art and landscape. Art Omi welcomes the public to its events and grounds free of charge."

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Performing in a variety of pieces, and premiering a new work with Shannon Barnett (trombone), Violeta Garcia (cello), and Greg Chudzik (electric bass.)

Cage/Cunningham Music and Dance Circus

"In commemoration of the 100th birthday of renowned American choreographer Merce Cunningham, musicians and dancers come together for a celebratory performance of John Cage’s historically gloriously anarchic work, Musicircus — with a twist. Featuring chance-determined performances by more than 40 musicians and dancers—it is often simultaneous, always surprising, and, befitting the Spiegeltent, happens both inside and outdoors."

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Performing Cage's works Dream and Aria.

Omi Improvisers Orchestra

The 2019 Music Omi residents perform together in a large group conducted by Karl Berger and Ingrid Sertso.