An artist shaping the future of American contemporary classical music, Courtney Bryan bridges the gaps between jazz and traditional gospel, spirituals, and hymns. See her perform solo and with a quartet of saxophone, piano, electric bass, and drums.
One of the most promising jazz artists of his generation, saxophonist/composer Immanuel Wilkins imbues this five-concert residency at the Queen Street Playhouse with a spirit of creative innovation.
Considered the most important jazz composer of his generation, Pulitzer Prize winner Henry Threadgill and his quintet Zooid make an exciting Spoleto debut for a performance at once radical, reverent, and utterly remarkable.
The “powerhouse pianist” (New York Times) and composer Kris Davis leads a star-studded, experimental ensemble featuring Grammy-winning drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, as well as guitarist Julian Lage.