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Experimental Jazz Events This Weekend in New York City
Experimental Jazz events in New York City this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Updated daily.
Experimental Jazz Events This Weekend · New York City
THU 30 JUL
Soundoff Session w The Circle
Tomoki Sanders, Late 4 Dinner, The Circle, Safa
ambient jazzexperimental jazzdowntempo
Cafe Erzulie
JOEL HARRISON GUITAR CHOIR
Joel Harrison
jazzexperimental jazzfolk
Barbès
Ben Monder w/ Adam Kolker, Jeremy Stratton, Tom Rainey
Ben Monder, Tom Rainey, Adam Kolker, Jeremy Stratton
experimental jazzfree jazzjazz
Bar Bayeux
Blacks' Myths
Blacks' Myths
experimental jazzexperimentalfree jazz
The Stone
FRI 31 JUL
Oscar Noriega's CROOKED QUARTET
Marta Sanchez, Jason Nazary, Christopher Tordini, Justin Mullens, Oscar Noriega
free jazzexperimental jazzjazz
Barbès
Zoh Amba
Zoh Amba
free jazzexperimental jazzavant-garde
Baby's All Right
Theo Bleckmann & Ben Monder, Odeya Nini
Ben Monder, Theo Bleckmann, Odeya Nini
contemporary classicalminimalismexperimental jazz
Public Records
Ben Monder with Adam Kolker, Jeremy Stratton, Kayvon Gordon
Ben Monder, Adam Kolker, Jeremy Stratton, Kayvon Gordon
jazzexperimental jazzjazz fusion
Bar Bayeux
Silt Trio
Chad Taylor, Luke Stewart, Brian Settles
free jazzavant gardeexperimental
The Stone
SAT 1 AUG
SUN 2 AUG
Sound profile
An underground, organic sound.
energy
65
danceability
15
valence
45
grit
55
organicness
85
commerciality
10
tempo
50
vocality
15
About Experimental Jazz
Experimental jazz emerged in the mid-20th century as a radical departure from traditional swing and bebop, seeking to dismantle conventional harmonic and rhythmic constraints. It typically utilizes standard jazz instrumentation like saxophones, trumpets, and double basses but frequently incorporates unconventional techniques, electronic textures, and non-Western scales to expand the sonic palette. The genre is characterized by complex polyrhythms, frequent use of dissonance, and a cerebral, unpredictable mood that emphasizes spontaneous improvisation over rigid song structures. Semantically positioned between avant-garde jazz and free improvisation, it serves as a vital bridge for musicians looking to explore the fringes of sound, abstract composition, and total creative freedom.
Also known as: Avant-garde jazz
Parent genre:Jazz
Experimental Jazz events in New York City this weekend - FAQ
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- What is Experimental Jazz music?
- Experimental jazz emerged in the mid-20th century as a radical departure from traditional swing and bebop, seeking to dismantle conventional harmonic and rhythmic constraints. It typically utilizes standard jazz instrumentation like saxophones, trumpets, and double basses but frequently incorporates unconventional techniques, electronic textures, and non-Western scales to expand the sonic palette. The genre is characterized by complex polyrhythms, frequent use of dissonance, and a cerebral, unpr…
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