‘THE
OCTOBER JAZZ REVOLUTION’
TAKES ON WILLIAMSBURG
On October
20, the Brooklyn gallery/performance space 17 Frost Theatre of the Arts will
play host to the first annual October Jazz Revolution. The event, organized by
percussionist John Pietaro and presented by the Radical Arts Front, will
celebrate the radical sounds of improvisational music as a statement of wider
liberation. A special feature of the evening will be the large free ensemble of
saxophonist Ras Moshe. Emboldened progressive statements of social justice will
be present through much of the music heard, ranging from original works to
reconstructions of older protest music to thematic free jazz. The October Jazz Revolution is inspired by earlier Left
music/political movements including those of Hanns Eisler, Bill Dixon, the
AACM, the Liberation Music Orchestra, and the Composers Collective of New York,
among others------fitted for these Occupy years.
7:15--RADIO NOIR
The 'dissident swing' quartet performs adaptations of Bertolt Brecht/Hanns Eisler revolutionary songs as well as originals, free improv and more.
John Pietaro (xylophone, vibraphone, percussion & voice), Laurie Towers (electric bass), Javier Hernandez-Miyares (electric guitar & effects), Quincy Saul (clarinet)
8:10--ERIKA DAGNINO SEXTET
Spoken word and improvisational music featuring international poet Erika Dagnino during her return trip to NYC.
Erika Dagnino (poetry), Jean Carla Rodea (vocals), Ras Moshe (tenor saxophone, flutes), Sarah Bernstein (violin), Josh Sinton (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet), John Pietaro (vibraphone, drumkit).
9:05--NORA MCCARTHY & JORGE SYLVESTER
The powerfully creative, swinging duet of vocals and saxophone explores all walks of jazz, spoken word sound exploration
Nora McCarthy (vocals), Jorge Sylvester (alto saxophone)
10:00--RAS MOSHE'S MUSIC NOW!
Closing out this evening of revolutionary sound will be multi-reedist Ras Moshe and his large improvisatory ensemble:
Ras Moshe (tenor saxophone, flutes), Jeremy Dannemann (baritone saxophone, flute), Nick Gianni (baritone saxophone, flute), John Pietaro (vibraphone, frame drums, percussion), Dafna Naphtali (electronics), Tor Snyder (electric guitar), Tom Zlabinger (double bass), Kit Demos (electric bass)
When: SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 7PM –
11PM
Where: 17 FROST THEATRE OF THE
ARTS
17 Frost Street, Brooklyn NY (between Lorimer St and Union Ave)
Admission: suggested donation - $10.
FOR MORE INFO SEE www.DissidentArts.com
