Concerts & Events

The Bridge #2.1

The Bridge, a transatlantic network for jazz and creative music connecting artists between France and Chicago, is dedicated to presenting original ensembles of musicians who explore new creative directions.

This season's Bridge ensemble features:

Olivia Scemama - bass
Rob Frye - woodwinds, percussion
JayVe Montgomery - woodwinds, electronics
Simon Sieger - accordion, tuba, trombone
Dan Bitney - drums, electronics

http://www.acrossthebridges.org/

Tornaveus

Labor songs, lullabies, frame drum songs, carols, naughty songs, nursery rhymes, and even tavern songs, Tornaveus conjure a surround sound created exclusively with voices. Vocal music has always been a rich, local tradition among men and women in the Northwestern Mediterranean region, and Tornaveus are some of the finest purveyors of the form.

https://tornaveus.cat/

Traditional Catalan & Mediterranean Polyphonies Workshop with Tornaveus

Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 PM

Learn Mediterranean polyphonic vocal music first hand from members of the award-winning group Tornaveus.

http://ots.fm/polyphonies

Beyond the Rhythm Section with Dan Bitney & Olivia Scemama of The Bridge

Friday, May 3, 6:30 PM

It is usual, in popular form of music of the 20th and 21st century, from jazz to rock or reggae, to label the drummer and bassist of a group as the rhythm section. Dan Bitney and Olivia Scemama of The Bridge will recount in sounds, words, and gestures the thousand metamorphoses of this crucial part of any orchestra.

http://ots.fm/beyondrhythmsection

The Accordion in Traditional Balkan, Jazz, and Improvised Music with Simon Sieger of The Bridge

Friday, May 3, 6:30 PM

French multi-instrumentalist Simon Sieger of The Bridge will give a hands on workshop using the diatonic accordion to explore traditional Balkan music, jazz, and more with special emphasis on the world of improvisation.

http://ots.fm/balkanaccordion

Improvisational Jazz Jam with The Bridge

Sunday, May 12, 2:00 PM

Join members of The Bridge, a transatlantic network for jazz and creative music connecting artists between France and Chicago, for a free open jam.

http://ots.fm/bridgejazzjam