Andy Hayleck & Paul Neidhardt

Presented by Seattle Improvised Music.

Andy Hayleck and Paul Neidhardt, both percussionists from Baltimore dedicated to exploring new sounds and forms through surface and vibration (with Hayleck on computer and electronics as well), are core members of Baltimore's improvised music scene. They will perform as a duo and in collaboration with Seattle improvisers, including Gust Burns (piano) and Tyler Wilcox (saxophone).

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Affinity Chamber Players

The Affinity Chamber Players perform music by four contemporary composers, including one world premiere and two local premieres. The program includes Eric Flesher's Three Movements from “Wandering Rocks”, Stephen Lilly's A Sextet of Seven for Ecstya, Chris Stover's ôvo, and Ryan M. Hare's Chamber Concerto.

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Lara Candland & Christian Asplund

Utah-based poet and singer, Lara Candland and composer-performer Christian Asplund have evolved a unique style of performance involving an ethereal and lush mix of speech, singing, live sampling, looping, layering, drones, and electronics. They will draw from poems in Candland's recently published Alburnum of the Green and Living Tree. For this performance they will be joined by Seattle virtuosi Jesse Canterbury (clarinet), Greg Campbell (percussion), and Stuart Dempster (trombone).

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Gust Burns & Adrienne Varner

Two of Seattle's most notable pianists explore directions in 20th century and contemporary piano music. Adrienne Varner performs Yuji Takahashi's 3 Poems of Mao Tse-Tung and Chained Hands in Prayer, as well as Cage's Music for Marcel Duchamp, for prepared piano. Gust Burns performs his own music: imhc ik, inspired by the Geomungo music of Im Seok-Yun, and nsdpsm10, a new work for inside piano.

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Boris Savoldelli with Dennis Rea

Italian singer Boris Savoldelli is an inimitable performer who has gained international acclaim for exploring the extraordinary possibilities of the human voice. With a background in classical vocal techniques and jazz singing (under the tutelage of mentor Mark Murphy), his recent work has ranged from rock and funk to an avant-garde, experimental approach to vocalizing. For his first-ever Seattle appearance, Savoldelli will demonstrate both the melodic and experimental sides of his work, and will be joined by celebrated Seattle guitarist Dennis Rea for part of the set.

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Seattle Composers' Salon

The Seattle Composers' Salon is an informal presentation of new music by regional composers. The salon meets the first Friday of every other month, and features finished works, previews, and works-in-progress. It brings together composers, performers and audience members in a casual setting that allows for discussion and experimentation.

This month's featured composers include Nat Evans, Steve Scribner, Kam Morrill, and Tom Baker.

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Robert Rich

Nonsequitur presents ambient music pioneer Robert Rich, performing in support of his new album, Ylang, using live electronics with analog modular synthesizer, keyboards and computer, along with his signature handmade flutes and steel guitar to create a hypnotic, atmospheric blend of composition and improvisation.

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