TUESDAY, APRIL 28 ** ESIN GUNDUZ + STEFAN GONZALEZ | AGA ZET + DEVIN GRAY | BST | NOVA ENSEMBLE
DOORS AT 8:00, MUSIC AT 8:30
$5-$20 SLIDING SCALE
Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Esin Gunduz (Austin) explores life’s energies as vibrations, timbre as visceral sensory experience, building landscapes from recorded-voices to surround acoustical instrumental textures at times, creates breathtaking acoustic vistas that have an unveiling quality.
esingunduz.com
Stefan González (Denton) drummer, vibraphonist, percussionist, and vocalist originally from Dallas. They are best known for playing in their family free jazz trio, Yells at Eels, with their late father, Dennis Gonzalez, and their brother Aaron Gonzalez. They also perform in their industrial solo project turned duo, Orgullo Primitivo, The Young Mothers, and avant-garde jazz Trio Glossía.
sonictransmissionsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/trio-glossia
Aga Zet (Houston) is an electronic music composer. Find her performing improvisations on synthesizer, somewhere deep in the woods. Her work is deeply influenced by the natural world and a lifelong connection to improvised music, resulting in designs that emphasize movement, texture, and form.
agazet.bandcamp.com
Devin Gray (New York City) Is a distinguished drummer, composer, bandleader and producer known for his innovative contributions to contemporary jazz. Since relocating to New York City in 2006, Gray has become a prominent figure in the jazz community, collaborating with esteemed musicians such as David Liebman, Gary Thomas, Tony Malaby, and Kris Davis.
devingraymusic.com
The virtuoso musicians of Bitches Set Traps (Denton) push the boundaries of improvisation by exploring current events, feminism, misogyny, and performance taboos, in theatrical and comedic performances, using instruments, voices, and common household items.
bitchessettraps.com
Nova is the new music ensemble of the University of North Texas, directed by Dr. Elizabeth McNutt. Repertoire includes classics of the modern era alongside music by younger and less familiar composers, giving students the opportunity to perform fresh and exciting contemporary works.
facebook.com/untnova
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