Join the vibrant and exploratory Kirkwood Ballers Club, the avant-garde monthly forum held every third Thursday at the eyedrum art & music gallery. This month, we are proud to present a special guest who embodies the adventurous spirit that defines KBC: Washboard XT.
Spirit Stronger Than Blood is a celebration on the eve of London’s bone marrow transplant to hopefully cure his rare blood cancer. It celebrates his three new recording releases, and all of his past works.
Alto saxophonist and flutist Alan Braufman will perform music from his new album "Infinite Love Infinite Tears" (out May 17) as well as "Valley of Search" and "The Fire Still Burns." Braufman will be joined by his band featuring Patricia Brennan, Ken Filiano, Brandon Woody, and Newman Baker. Cooper-Moore will support with a solo piano set.
Arts for Art honors legendary bassist, composer, improviser, and multi-instrumentalist William Parker as the Vision 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Join us in partnership with the Roulette for an incredible lineup of over 100 improvisers!
"Funky Spirit and Sacred Blues" at Sankofa: Interactive Installation
Vienna Carroll and the Folk
Since the 1980s, pianist Matthew Shipp has been the Platonic ideal of an original improviser. With his unique and electrifying style, Shipp is now recognized as a living legend of the avant-garde.
Renowned pianist Matthew Shipp continues his one-week residency at The Stone, the legendary hub for avant-garde jazz. In this electrifying duo performance, he joins forces with master drummer Newman Taylor Baker, pushing the boundaries of improvisation and sonic exploration. Expect a night of fearless interplay, dynamic textures, and unfiltered musical dialogue.
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to present the revered pianist Matthew Shipp and his acclaimed trio featuring bassist Michael Bisio and drummer Newman Taylor Baker.
Celebrating the publishing of
"REVEREND DR. THOMAS NELSON BAKER Philosopher Born Enslaved"
by Linda Batty
The washboard was a source of energy for resistance during slavery and had its prime time during the Jim Crow era. My grandfather made his mark of resistance during the same Jim Crow era. My grandfather’s writings are as relevant today as they were then. I believe that the washboard is as relevant today as it was then, too.
Celebrating the publishing of
"REVEREND DR. THOMAS NELSON BAKER Philosopher Born Enslaved"
by Linda Batty
The washboard was a source of energy for resistance during slavery and had its prime time during the Jim Crow era. My grandfather made his mark of resistance during the same Jim Crow era. My grandfather’s writings are as relevant today as they were then. I believe that the washboard is as relevant today as it was then, too.
