Monday, November 12, 2012

Updated - Roulette Presents: Henry Threadgill’s ZOOID , Nov 23 & 24, 8pm

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Contact: Lucy@roulette.org

Roulette Presents:
Henry Threadgill's ZOOID
Nov 23 & 24, 8pm

What: Henry Threadgill's ZOOID feat: Liberty Ellman (acoustic guitar), Jose Davila (trombone and tuba), Jacob Garchik (trombone), Ben Gerstein (Trombone), Stephanie Richards (trumpet), Jonathan Finalyson (trumpet) and Elliot Humberto Kavee (drums).
When: November 23 & 24, 8pm
Where: Roulette, 509 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, 2/3/4/5/A/C/G/D/M/N/R/B/Q trains & the LIRR
Cost: $25/$20 members/students/seniors
Info: www.roulette.org / 917.267.0368

Brooklyn, New York: Roulette presents 2 nights of Henry Threadgill's ground breaking group ZOOID, Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24. Threadgill, hailed by Nate Chinen of The New York Times as "one of the most thrillingly elusive composers in and around the jazz idiom:" is one of the great musical masterminds of the past quarter century - a composer, arranger, and innovator who transcends genres in contemporary music. These two performances will feature band members Liberty Ellman (acoustic guitar), Jose Davila (trombone and tuba) and Elliot Humberto Kavee (drums) with the exciting addition of Jacob Garchik (trombone), Ben Gerstein (Trombone), Stephanie Richards (trumpet) and Jonathan Finalyson (trumpet).

ZOOID is based on a  musical language developed by Threadgill. Compositions are organized in blocks and assigned to each musician who in turn can use them independently, throwing in elements of improvisation and utilizing counterpoint. The term Zooid describes an independent organism that works together like a colony, Threadgill has often used this comparison for his music explaining that the music is a group of independent voices coming together to create a whole sound. Threadgill has recorded or performed with many of the legends of the jazz avant-garde, including Anthony Braxton, Muhal Richard Abrams, Roscoe Mitchell, Joseph Jarman, David Murray and Bill Laswell.

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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