Insect Life with Myra Melford and Hamir Atwal
Event description
Raffi Garabedian: sax
Ben Goldberg: clarinet
Danny Lubin-Laden: trombone
Myra Melford: piano
Hamir Atwal: drums
A dynamic, spontaneous, hard-hitting free jazz group punctuated by motifs and forms.
Insect Life was formed from weekly free improv. sessions at Ben Goldberg’s house. Over time they developed a sound, a blend, a way of playing together outside individual customary approaches. The search generated a more instant orchestral group sound with the cello and drums switching between the blend of the wind and providing rhythmic drive.
The group is joined by the exciting, effervescent pianist Myra Melford who adds another layer/range of texture and energy and Hamir Atwal, a drummer with his finger on the pulse of the New York music scene.
An album titled Insect Life with Gerald Cleaver and remixes by Zachary Watkins will be released with 577 Records later on this year.
Tickets are $25 general admission; $15 for Students with ID. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.
Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.
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