Elsa Nilsson & Arturo O'Farrill

Elsa Nilsson - flutes For the past decade, flutist, composer and band leader Elsa Nilsson has explored unlikely connections among tendencies of human nature, contradiction and pluralism and the natural world. A conceptualist from every angle, the Gothenburg native left Sweden for Seattle in 2005 before settling in Brooklyn in 2010. Her breadth of work engages urgency, high-level improvising and layered, cinematic orchestration; her artistry, an earnest and actionable desire to collaborate with multimodal artists and the changing world around her.  Artiro O'Farrell - piano Mexican American composer, pianist, and bandleader Arturo O'Farrill is a leading voice in contemporary music, known for seamlessly blending Afro-Latin traditions with modern jazz and original composition. His work honors deep musical roots while pushing boldly into new creative territory. Tickets $20 in advance on-line or at the door.  Half price for students with valid ID SHOWS START AT 8PM, DOORS AT 7PM tickets