1. Laubrock/Schoenbeck/Regev + Sinton/Laubrock

Date: Monday, May 27, 2013
Time: 8pm
Venue:  JACK ( 505 ½ Waverly Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238 Between Fulton – Atlantic in Clinton Hill, C or G train to Clinton-Washington)
Ticket: $15
Genre: jazz/improv

JACK’s monthly series of experimental improv, curated by Kevin Reilly.

Originally from Germany,  Ingrid Laubrock has been living in the UK since 1989 and is now residing in Brooklyn. She performed and recorded with: Anthony Braxton, Dave Douglas, Kenny Wheeler, Tim Berne, Mark Helias, Michael Formanek, Mary Halvorson, Tyshawn Sorey, Evan Parker, Steve Beresford, John Edwards, Veryan Weston, Luc Ex, Django Bates’ Human Chain, Evan Parker, The Continuum Ensemble and others.

8pm – Ingrid Laubrock (ts)/Sarah Schoenbeck (bassoon)/ Reut Regev (tbne)
9:30pm –  Josh Sinton/Ingrid Laubrock amplified and non-amplified contrabass clarinet, baritone and tenor saxes

2. Matt Lavelle SoLo and BoOk ReAdIng. . . . .

Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Time: 10pm
Venue: Freddys Bar (627 5th Ave at 17th Street – one block from the Prospect Avenue R-stop, Brklyn, N.Y. 1215)
Ticket: $10
Genre: trumpet solo & poetry + electronics

8:30 –  Matt Lavelle solo (trumpet, alto clarinet, plus reading from his book NYC Subway Drama and beyond)
Matt Lavelle then made his move on New York City to go through the trials of all new Jazz musicians, and played Straight-ahead Jazz until 1995. When he relocated to Kingston New York, and immersed himself in the study of the Bass-clarinet, keeping the trumpet going, creating the only known successful double of these 2 challenging instruments. Lavelle returned to New York seeking out what is known as the Downtown community in 1999, which he has been a member of to this day (2009). Along the way Lavelle has played with William Parker, which also consisted of a tour in Sardinia Italy, Sabir Mateen, consisting of a tour of Northern Italy, and also toured in Scotland with an improvisation collective known as Eye Contact. Lavelle began study with Jazz Legend Ornette Coleman in 2005, having huge impact and transformational impact on the musician, also resulting in the addition of the Alto Clarinet as another voice. Matt also was the key in the return and resurgence of Jazz legend Giuseppi Logan, playing on and producing his comeback record after a 40 year absence. With over 10 appearances as a sideman on record, Lavelle has 4 records released with himself as a leader>

10pm – ban(ne)d books: Steve Dalachinsky – voice &  Carver Audain – electronics

Steve Dalachinsky was born in New York City after the “BIG” war and in between lots of little wars, and that is where he still resides. He has been widely published in magazines and journals both in the US and abroad and has been translated into French, German and Japanese. His works appear extensively on the internet and he has several chapbooks out, of which the latest are “One Thin Line” (Pinched Nerves Press),
“Subway Assemblages” (JVC Books) and “Trio” (40 Winks Press). His poems appear in such journals as Long Shot Magazine, Blue Beat Jacket, Downtown Poets, Beat Indeed, Writers Outside the Margin, The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry, and A Gathering of the Tribes. He has a CD on Knitting Records entitled “Incomplete Directions” and two collections of his work were due out in 2001.
He has written liner notes for the CDs of many prominent musicians, including Anthony Braxton, Rashied Ali, Matthew Shipp, and James Blood Ulmer to name but a few.
This evening he will be accompanied by Carver Audain on electronics.

3. Falu w. Slavic Soul Party & Zikrayat

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Time: 8:30pm
Venue: Highline Ballroom (431 W 16th St, New York, NY 10011, 212-414-5994)
Ticket: $25
Genre: Indian classical and folk music plus modern flare of acoustic instrumentation

India born, New York-based songstress Falu is set to release her highly anticipated album Foras Road on May 28. Taking its name from the oldest red-light district in the Indian city of Mumbai, Foras Road captures the enduring musical traditions and cultural history of India’s centuries-old brothels, and was produced by Grammy-Award winning producer Danny Blume (Jewel, Lisa Loeb). Singing in seven different South Asian languages throughout the album, Falu blends Indian classical and folk music with her own original compositions, plus adds a modern flare of acoustic instrumentation. Each song explores themes of womanhood, romance, longing, love, and loss, while shedding light on the hardships of being a courtesan during those times.

4. Chris Lightcap‘s BIGMOUTH

Date: Wednesday, May 29 & Thursday, May 30, 2013
Time: 8:30pm
Venue: The Cornelia Street Cafe (29 Cornelia St., NY, NY 10014)
Ticket: $20
Genre: jazz

For two nights Bigmouth will perform a new batch of music by Chris Lightcap, commissioned by Chamber Music America and premiered at the 2012 Earshot Jazz Festival. They will also play music from their acclaimed CD, “Deluxe” which was named one of the best CDs of 2010 by the New York Times, NPR, Jazz Times and the Village Voice.

Big Mouth is: Chris Lightcap, bass;  Chris Cheek, tenor sax;  Tony Malaby, tenor sax;  Craig Taborn, piano;  Ches Smith, drums

5. Terry Dame’s Weird Wednesday’s Episode 5 – Weird Strings

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: BrandedSaloon (603 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11238)
Ticket: $ t.b.a.
Genre: electronics/improv

he May edition of Weird Wednesday presents new music for weird strings featuring guest artist weirdos Ben Simon and Hans Tammen and introducing the new monthly segment “60 Seconds of Weirdness”.
Ben Simon will play a set of songs on his homemade one-man-band guitar. Components in the guitar include: a Yamaha keyboard from 1990, Boss dr rhythm drum machine from 1986, novelty sound effects, mic, mixer, reverb and 20 watt Pignose amp.
Han Tammen produces rapid-fire juxtapositions of radically contrastive and fascinating noises with his “Endangered Guitar”. From micro-polyphonic timbres and textures, and aggressive sonic eruptions to quiet pulses and barely audible sounds be prepared for an otherworldly sonic journey.
As always there will be a little offering from yours truly, curator, host and chief weirdo Terry Dame.

6. Kwame & the Uptown Shakedown & Valerie Orth

Date:  Thursday, May 30, 2013
Time: 8:30pm
Venue: Arlene’s Grocery (95 Stanton St., New York, New York 10002)
Ticket: $8
Genre: soulful rock n’roll

As diverse and kinetic as the city they call home, Kwame & the Uptown Shakedown have been perfecting their unique blend of soulful rock n’roll since they formed in 2009. A true product of New York City, their music reflects the passion, the energy and the sounds of the city. They stand out – as a multicultural, multigenerational collective whose influences span soul, blues, classic rock, reggae and R+B.

Featuring singer/songwriter Kwame , guitarist/songwriter Justin Wilcox, guitarist Art Vanterpool, drummer Medley, saxophonist Quigley, Bassist Phil Bass and soulful backup Vocals by Ms Jin and Ms dryce , the group is united by a common goal to make simple, soulful, back-to-basics music.

Valerie Orth began 2013 with a boom, opening for legendary songwriter Shawn Colvin in California. Rock Subculture said “Valerie is definitely one of the most impressive supporting acts I’ve seen in some time, and is one of those artists who have the ability to go from being an unknown to you and turning you into a fan.” Described as “sexy, soulful, genuine, and edgy” by San Francisco Bay Guardian

7. The Microscopic Septet

Date: Thursday, May 30, 2013
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Joe’s Pub (425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003, 212-967-7555)
Tickets: $20
Genre: jazz

The music of The Microscopic Septet was the sound of jazz in 21st Century America: all of it, from Ellington to Ayler, bebop to Zorn, Dixieland  to experimental, captured in a microcosm. It distills the essence of jazz as a popular  music into a sound that swings,  a music that is intelligent, sometimes smart-aleck, and always good clean fun.

7. Javier Ruibal Duo

8. Either/Or

Date: Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31, 2013
Time: 8pm
Venue: The Kitchen (512 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011 (212) 255-5793)
Ticket: $15
Genre: modern music

The acclaimed experimental music ensemble Either/Or presents its 8th annual Spring Festival of contemporary chamber music at The Kitchen. Ranging from ‘post-rock reverie’ to Western swing and drawing on E/O’s unique instrumentation including cimbalom, komungo, and cracked analog organs, the 2013 Festival maps a broad cross-section of the ensemble’s aesthetic interests – exploring the intersection of American experimentalism and the European avant-garde.

Having their world premiere here are works by New York composers Anthony Coleman, Jin Hi Kim, Miya Masaoka, and John Zorn. Also represented are recent projects from Richard Carrick, Erik Griswold, Thomas Meadowcroft,Ian Power, François Rose, and Anna Thorvaldsdottir.

Thursday, May 30

Anthony Coleman – Atropine (2013) World premiere

Anna Thorvaldsdottir – Scape (2011) NY premiere

Ian Power – untitled (2012) NY premiere

François Rose – Rosée du matin, flocons du soir (2012)

Jin Hi Kim – Tilings (2013) World premiere

Performers: Richard Carrick – piano, conductor, Jennifer Choi – violin, Vasko Dukovski – clarinets, Michelle Farah – oboe, Jin Hi Kim – komungo, Margaret Lancaster – flutes, Esther Noh – violin, John Popham – cello, David Shively – percussion, cimbalom, Alex Waterman – cello, Erin Wight – viola

Friday, May 31

Miya Masaoka – The Dust and the Noise (2013) World premiere

John Zorn – The Nymphs (2012) World premiere

Erik Griswold – Drifting Cowboys in a Mist (2012) NY premiere

Richard Carrick – The Veins of Marble (2002) US premiere

Thomas Meadowcroft – Ezra Jack Plot (2007)

Performers: Richard Carrick – piano, conductor, Jennifer Choi – violin, Vasko Dukovski – clarinets, Michelle Farah – oboe, Russell Greenberg – percussion, Taka Kigawa – piano Margaret Lancaster – flutes, Esther Noh – violin, John Popham – cello, David Shively – percussion, cimbalom, Alex Waterman – cello, Erin Wight – viola, Rémy Yulzari – bass

9. Karl Berger’s Improvisers Orchestra

Date: Thursday, May 30, 2013
Time: 7:30pm open rehearsal/ 9pm concert
Venue: Taller Latino (2710 Broadway 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10025, 212-665-9460)
Ticket: $15
Genre: jazz/improv

KARL BERGER’S IMPROVISERS ORCHESTRA is back for another concert of burning, improvisational world jazz. The ensemble, led by a celebrated master of free music, is comprised of a revolving cast and a central core of musicians (including percussionist John Pietaro) , usually numbering between 20 and 27 members strong. This band has been critically acclaimed and offers a sonic adventure to audience members at each performance. For more info see www.creativemusicfoundation.org

10. Vocal Concert by Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan (House concert)

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: 312 West 104th Street, New York, NY, 10025 (private residence)
Ticket: $40
Genre: Hindustani vocal concert

Presented by AAICM & Sponsored by HarmoNYom

Intimate Bhaitak concert with Ud. Mashkoor Ali Khan (Kirana Gharana) with Nitin MItta on tabla and Rohan Prabhudesai on harmonium

Residence: 312 West 104th Street, New York, NY, 10025

Please RESERVE YOUR TICKET NOW ONLINE: www.aaicm.eventbrite.com

More details: www.aaicm.org and www.HarmoNYom.org

11. Evolving Music

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Clemente Soto Velez Center (107 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002)
Tickets: Door: $11 for 1 set, $16 for 2 sets , $20 for all sets
Genre: Jazz/improv/poetry