First organized in Chicago in January 1997, the group has toured extensively in North America and Europe, and has released eight albums of material. In May, the ensemble will tour North America to coincide with their latest release on Okka Disk, Be Music, Night recorded in Chicago, during November of 2004.
For this North America tour in May, the line-up will consist of:
• Peter Brotzmann (Reeds – Germany)
• Ken Vandermark (Reeds - USA)
• Mats Gustafsson (Reeds - Sweden)
• Joe McPhee (Brass - USA)
• Magnus Broo (Trumpet - Sweden)
• Per Ake Holmlander (Tuba - Sweden)
• Kent Kessler (Bass - USA)
• Fred Lonberg-Holm (Cello - USA)
• Paal Nilssen-Love (Drums - Norway)
• Michael Zerang (Drums - USA)
The Tentet has had a rotating line-up since its inception. Visiting artists have included William Parker (bass), Toshinori Kondo (trumpet/electronics), Roy Campbell (trumpet), and Mike Pearson (actor), who have cast their distinctive voices with the group, making each appearance a truly unique and rare experience. For this upcoming tour, two of the greatest instrumentalists from Stockholm, Magnus Broo and Per Ake Holmlander will be performing as guests.
The schedule:
5/6/05 TBA
5/7/05 TBA
5/8/05 TBA
5/9/05 TBA
5/10/05 TBA
5/11/05 Lexington, KY - Arts Place (161 N. Mill St.) doors @ 7:30pm, $10 (advance tickets available by calling 859.225.0370)
5/12/05 TBA
5/13/05 TBA
5/14/05 TBA
5/15/05 Washington DC - Black Cat/Backstage (1811 14th St. NW) doors @ 9pm, $12
5/16/05 OFF
5/17/05 TBA
5/18/05 New York, NY - Tonic (107 Norfolk St.) TWO SHOWS--8pm & 10pm, $15 per show
5/19/05 TBA
5/20/05 Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall (20 Center St.) doors @ 9:30pm, $15 Adv./$18 DOS (www.iheg.com)
5/21/05 Toronto, ONT - Rivoli Tavern (332 Queen St. W.) doors @ 6pm, $TBA
5/22/05 Victoriaville, QC - Festival Intl De Musique Actuelle (150 rue Notre-Dame) doors @ 7pm, $TBA
**Check back often, dates are firming up everyday. As always, please consult your local venue for the most up-to-date information, as changes may occur.
Qs? Contact Shannin Cartwright, Personal Space Relations - [email protected].
For more information contact All About Jazz.
