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Source: Constellation Chicago. JAN 15 FOUR LETTER WORDS 8:00 PM 9:30 PM Peter Margasak writes “Four Letter Words has grown in leaps and bounds, accruing an ever-expanding arsenal of gambits, influences, and techniques while sharpening its focus.” Four Letter Words operates as a collective, leaderless trio, and all three of its members are active members … Continue reading A Handful of Live Shows Coming to Constellation Chicago
In what has become a twisted tradition, saxophonist Mars Williams puts together groups in various cities late each year to perform his unique variations on mashed up holiday music and free jazz ala Albert Ayler. This release is a double album encompassing Chicago and New York performances from December 2019. In addition to Williams, the … Continue reading AMN Reviews: Mars Williams – Presents An Ayler Xmas Vol. 4: Chicago vs. NYC (2020; Astral Spirits)
Source: Constellation Chicago. Oct 10 DUSTIN LAURENZI’S NATURAL LANGUAGE 8:30 PM 10:00 PM Dustin Laurenzi’s Natural Language celebrates the release of their new album “A Time and a Place”, out October 6, 2020 on Woolgathering Records. OCT 16 JASON ROEBKE 8:30 PM 10:00 PM Chicago double bassist and composer Jason Roebke presents new compositions and … Continue reading Coming to Constellation Chicago
Source: Constellation. This Friday, join us in celebrating Fred Anderson with a night of musical tribute by an incredible quartet. Then on Saturday, watch as Shi-An Costello performs pieces for prepared piano by John Cage. Buy a ticket to come to the shows in person, or tune in online from the comfort of your own … Continue reading This Weekend at Constellation Chicago
Source: Constellation Chicago. Jul 31 TATSU AOKI’S THE MIYUMI PROJECT 8:30 PM 11:00 PM The MIYUMI Project is one of the longest standing amalgams, drawing upon the aesthetics of Japanese traditional music and Chicago’s creative jazz and experimental music scene. The presentations are improvised compositions that stem from a conceptual framework for each band member … Continue reading Constellation Chicago Opening for Streamed and Limited In-Person Performances
Source: Bandcamp Daily. At their core, The Chicago Underground Quartet aren’t really a quartet. Nor are they a trio or duo or even an orchestra, as previous recordings have indicated. They are a map of Chicago’s musical roots—of connections, beginnings, and destinations. They’re a de facto collective of forward-thinking musicians nurtured by—and essential to—the Chicago … Continue reading Chicago Underground Quartet Profiled and New Album Reviewed
Daniel Wyche’s Flight of the Voidship is reviewed. William Basinski has released a new album. The new album from Chicago Underground Quartet is reviewed. The new album from Irreversible Entanglements is also reviewed. Yet another review, this one of the latest from Helen Money.
This is a weekly overview of live avant performances in the Chicago area. Contact us if you’d like your shows listed. Saturday, March 14th 2020 8:30PM at Constellation, 3111 N Western ($18-$15) Matthew Shipp, Jason Roebke, Mike Reed Monday, March 16th 2020 9:00PM at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W Belmont, 773.281.4444 Extraordinary Popular Delusions : Jim … Continue reading Chicago Scene: March 14-21, 2020
This is a weekly overview of live avant performances in the Chicago area. Contact us if you’d like your shows listed. Saturday, March 7th 2020 7PM at the Poetry Foundation, 61 West Superior Street Ben Vida, Yarn / Wire, and Nina Dante Sunday, March 8th 2020 8:30PM at Constellation, 3111 N Western ($10) Do not … Continue reading Chicago Scene: March 7-14, 2020
This is a weekly overview of live avant performances in the Chicago area. Contact us if you’d like your shows listed. Saturday, February 29th 2020 2:00PM at Experimental Sound Studio, 5925 N Ravenswood, 773.769.1069 (wheelchair-accessible) Annea Lockwood: A Sound Map of the Danube opening reception and talk with Nate Wooley 7:00PM at the Rhythm Room, … Continue reading Chicago Scene: February 29 – March 6, 2020
