Improv Nights 2027: A Tribute to Derek Bailey (Night 1)
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Join us for the fifth annual three-night celebration of the late guitarist Derek Bailey, bringing together master improvisers to perform in rotating combinations. Improv Nights was originally initiated by John Zorn, to whom Derek Bailey was a dear friend and mentor. Bailey’s passion for pure improvisation inspired generations of musicians from a wide variety of backgrounds. For these three nights we return to the Improv Night tradition that began as benefits for The Stone, and that have been, in many ways, inspired by Derek Bailey’s legendary Company Weeks. Each evening will present a rotating kaleidoscope of musicians, who will then divide into smaller improvisational units—each concert promising a unique experience. This evening has been curated by violinist, improviser, and composer gabby fluke-mogul. gabby fluke-mogul violin & electronics Charles Burnham violin & electronics Zeena Parkins electric harp Tcheser Holmes drums Chris Williams trumpet & electronics Laura Ortman violin & electronics Selendis Alexander Johnson trombone Ka Baird voice, flute, & electronics Melissa Almaguer tap Nava Dunkelman percussion Lester St. Louis cello & electronics More details to be announced! A livestream will be available free of charge at 8pm on the day of the performance and archived for future viewing. Join us for the fifth annual three-night celebration of the late guitarist Derek Bailey, bringing together master improvisers to perform in rotating combinations. Improv Nights was originally initiated by John Zorn, to whom Derek Bailey was a dear friend and mentor. Bailey’s passion for pure improvisation inspired generations of musicians from a wide variety of backgrounds. For these three nights we return to the Improv Night tradition that began as benefits for The Stone, and that have been, in many ways, inspired by Derek Bailey’s legendary Company Weeks. Each evening will present a rotating kaleidoscope of musicians, who will then divide into smaller improvisational units—each concert promising a unique experience. This evening has been curated by violinist, improviser, and composer gabby fluke-mogul. gabby fluke-mogul violin & electronics Charles Burnham violin & electronics Zeena Parkins electric harp Tcheser Holmes drums Chris Williams trumpet & electronics Laura Ortman violin & electronics Selendis Alexander Johnson trombone Ka Baird voice, flute, & electronics Melissa Almaguer tap Nava Dunkelman percussion Lester St. Louis cello & electronics More details to be announced! A livestream will be available free of charge at 8pm on the day of the performance and archived for future viewing.
