Myra Melford, Joëlle Léandre & Nicole Mitchell Trio at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Expect the unexpected when these three join for an on-the-spot improvisation with pianist Myra Melford, French double bassist Joëlle Léandre, and flautist Nicole Mitchell. Joëlle Léandre is a dominant figure in new European music, jazz, and improvisation with over 150 recordings to her credit. The intrepid musical adventurer, pianist Myra Melford, not only headlines throughout the weekend in different configurations, but also takes the limelight as YBCA’s Artist in Residence, jazz educator, and festival co-curator. Award-winning jazz flutist and composer Nicole Mitchell explores human experience through creative music and is inspired by nature...

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Expect the unexpected when these three join for an on-the-spot improvisation with pianist Myra Melford, French double bassist Joëlle Léandre, and flautist Nicole Mitchell. Joëlle Léandre is a dominant figure in new European music, jazz, and improvisation with over 150 recordings to her credit. The intrepid musical adventurer, pianist Myra Melford, not only headlines throughout the weekend in different configurations, but also takes the limelight as YBCA’s Artist in Residence, jazz educator, and festival co-curator. Award-winning jazz flutist and composer Nicole Mitchell explores human experience through creative music and is inspired by nature. She also has single-handedly raised the stature of her instrument in jazz.

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