Saxophonist and composer Darius Jones bridges the landscape between the New York avant-jazz scene and contemporary composition. He brings these musical worlds together for the first time at a performance featuring his two most iconic works in one night: Samesoul Maker and fLuXkit Vancouver

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Darius Jones: Samesoul Maker and fLuXkit Vancouver

Kaufman Music Center

Four masters of creative expression converge at Dizzy’s Club, delivering an evening of fresh perspectives that renew in real time. Featuring Scott Robinson, Matthew Shipp, Kevin Ray, and Gerald Cleaver, this performance centers improvisation, interactivity, and a layering depth of rhythm, lyricism, and harmonic exploration. Don’t miss this thrilling one-night event!  

East Axis: Matthew Shipp, Scott Robinson, Kevin Ray, Gerald Cleaver

Jazz At Lincoln Center

With “a wide harmonic palette, a sophisticated rhythmic sensibility and a refined sense of dynamics, along with an urge to swing” (DownBeat), flutist and composer Lori Bell brings her quartet The Modern Line for this celebration of Joe Henderson and more.

A San Diego-based artist originally hailing from Brooklyn, Bell is a three-time recipient of the Global Music Award who has released a dozen albums in jazz and classical settings since her 1992 debut. Her 2016 album Brooklyn Dreaming is a loving tribute to her family and birthplace was named to “Best of the Year” lists from the Huffington Post and DownBeat, who enthused, “Bell flaunts prodigious chops on both C flute and alto flute, though her pen might be mightier than her sword. Her originals all reveal a wide harmonic palette, a sophisticated rhythmic sensibility and a refined sense of dynamics, along with an urge to swing.”

Lori Bell Quartet

SFJAZZ Center

The April 5th 2024 Alluvion Jazz Series offering will feature Detroit's own Balance. This incredibly special, talented, and creative duo is made up of Marcus Elliot on saxophones and pianist Michael Malis. You won't find another sound quite like Balance. They are considered among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of their generation. Equally prolific as solo musicians, and composers, when they combine forces as a duo, something truly beautiful happens.

Alluvion Jazz Series: Balance with special guest Gerald Cleaver

Commongrounds

Ben Goldberg’s thoughtful, compelling music has tributaries from klezmer, bebop, and contemporary concert music. His unique approach to the clarinet and other woodwinds has been inspired and informed by artists as diverse as Joe Lovano and Steve Lacy. As a composer, Goldberg is a seeker and sorcerer all in one, delighting audiences with the unexpected. Joined by some of his closest musical friends, this performance will draw from his highly-acclaimed Porch Concert Material program.



Ben Goldberg, Gerald Cleaver, and Liberty Ellman

Braun Music Center

Ben Goldberg’s thoughtful, compelling music has tributaries from klezmer, bebop, and contemporary concert music. His unique approach to the clarinet and other woodwinds has been inspired and informed by artists as diverse as Joe Lovano and Steve Lacy. As a composer, Goldberg is a seeker and sorcerer all in one, delighting audiences with the unexpected. Joined by some of his closest musical friends, this performance will draw from his Porch Concert Material program.

Gerald Cleaver

Events

Past events

Nov 21, 2024

Darius Jones: Samesoul Maker and fLuXkit Vancouver · Kaufman Music Center

Jul 30, 2024

East Axis: Matthew Shipp, Scott Robinson, Kevin Ray, Gerald Cleaver · Jazz at Lincoln Center

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