Brooklyn, NY: May 31, 8pm, Roulette presents three titans of the avant-jazz, noise scene, Thurston Moore, Bill Nace and Joe McPhee. All three artists are mavericks in their own right and bring to the table a combination of styles and skills that could could question compatibility but will no doubt triumph in a unique, exciting and fearless evening of performance.
Thurston Moore, often referenced for his work with popular alternative rock band Sonic Youth, brings to the table a long and rich history, frequently working on improvised, noise based instrumental solo or duo projects. He has worked with numerous highly acclaimed artists such as William Hooker, Loren Mazzacane Connors, Chris Corsano, Nels Cline, Daniel Carter, DJ Spooky, Daniel Castro and Lydia Lunch among others. Moore has also worked in several collaborations with intense and distinctive guitarist Bill Nace, May 31 at Roulette being no exception. Nace, one of the premiere avant-garde guitarists around, is known to push the boundaries of distortion, creating his own unique palette of sound. Textured, precise and mind-bending, Nace is a complimentary bedfellow for Moore....
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Brooklyn, NY: May 31, 8pm, Roulette presents three titans of the avant-jazz, noise scene, Thurston Moore, Bill Nace and Joe McPhee. All three artists are mavericks in their own right and bring to the table a combination of styles and skills that could could question compatibility but will no doubt triumph in a unique, exciting and fearless evening of performance.
Thurston Moore, often referenced for his work with popular alternative rock band Sonic Youth, brings to the table a long and rich history, frequently working on improvised, noise based instrumental solo or duo projects. He has worked with numerous highly acclaimed artists such as William Hooker, Loren Mazzacane Connors, Chris Corsano, Nels Cline, Daniel Carter, DJ Spooky, Daniel Castro and Lydia Lunch among others. Moore has also worked in several collaborations with intense and distinctive guitarist Bill Nace, May 31 at Roulette being no exception. Nace, one of the premiere avant-garde guitarists around, is known to push the boundaries of distortion, creating his own unique palette of sound. Textured, precise and mind-bending, Nace is a complimentary bedfellow for Moore.
In an interesting juxtaposition this trio is rounded out by award winning reeds player Joe Mcphee. A thoughtful conceptualist, deeply emotional composer and improviser, Mcphee has long championed the creative jazz and new music scene. Appearing on over 70 recordings, Mcphee has collaborated with Peter Brotzmann, Ken Vandermark, Dominic Duval, Evan Parker, Jay Rosen, Jeb Bishop and Mat Maneri among others. He has earned such accolades as "... his magical take on avant-garde sax remains one of the wonders of the scene. He still has one of the most beautiful tones on the planet, even when he’s reaching for jazz’s outer limits." - Time Out New York, and continues to set the globe on fire with frequent appearances at major festivals, concert halls and New York City venues.
About Roulette
Roulette – one of New York City’s premiere venues for experimental music for over 33 years - has reopened bigger and better than ever. Located in a newly renovated 1920s Art Deco concert hall in Downtown Brooklyn, the new Roulette features two levels of seating for up to 400 people (600 standing), an expanded multi-channel sound system, projection screen for film and multi-media events, state-of-the-art lighting system, modular stage, and a specially designed floor to accommodate dance. Teamed with bold new programming, the new Roulette promises to be one of the most exciting places in New York City - if not the country - to experience adventurous music and art.
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