About this event
Norwegian bassist and former Chicago resident Ingebrigt Håker Flaten returns to Chicago to present two configurations that represent his deep roots here - an active working trio, and a large ensemble blowout featuring a who's who of the contemporary Chicago improvised music scene. SET 1 : MAZZARELLA/HÅKER FLATEN/RA TRIO Nick Mazzarella – alto saxophone Inbebrigt Håker Flaten – bass Avreeayl Ra – drums The ongoing collaboration between alto saxophonist Nick Mazzarella, bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, and drummer Avreeayl Ra brings together three generations of improvised music practitioners. Through a unique creative chemistry, the trio's music connects the distinctive instrumental voices and compositional sensibilities of each member into a unified expression. To date, the group has recorded two albums for the Astral Spirits imprint: Azimuth, released in 2015, and What You Seek Is Seeking You, released in 2021. SET 2 : HEAVEN ORCHESTRA Mai Sugimoto – alto saxophone/flute Nick Mazzarella – alto saxophone Dave Rempis - saxophones Ben LaMar Gay – cornet Beth McDonald – tuba Jason Adasiewicz - vibes Jim Baker - piano/electronics Paul Giallorenzo - keyboards/synthesizer Ingebrigt Håker Flaten - electric bass Tim Daisy - drums Avreeayl Ra – drums For the second set tonight, Håker Flaten reconvenes a large ensemble that made its debut at Heaven Gallery in Chicago back in 2013, featuring an all-star cast of Chicago improvisers drawn from across the scene.
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Constellation
3111 N Western Ave · Chicago · IL
