Matthew Shipp - Piano
Gordon Grdina - Guitar, Oud
Mark Helias - Bass, Clarinet
$20 SUGGESTED
“What they share as improvisers is an attunement to radical possibility at any moment, and the expansive technical vocabulary to justify any digression.” - Nate Chinen WBGO
“Helias’ intense and almost indescribable bass playing… exists on a level reserved for the elite of new music bassists today.” —Signal to Noise
“the pianist’s [Shipp’s] brain seems to fire on all cylinders all the time.” —JazzTimes
Genius pianist Matthew Shipp with the multifaceted grand guitarist/oud player Gord Grdina and bassist extraordinaire Mark Helias Their debut album Skin and Bones on NOTTWO Records was released in 2019 https://gordongrdina.bandcamp.com/album/skin-and-bones This NYC debut concert will be in preparation for their second release.
Juno Award (Canadian Grammy) winner Oud/Guitarist Gordon Grdina is known for his incredible versatility and ability to bring a fresh and edgy vibe to any ensemble he joins or forms. His sound is a combination of his interests in mainstream jazz, free-form improvisation and Arabic classical music.
Mark Helias last appeared for Coastal Jazz during the 2017 festival, with his long-running project BassDrumBone. The prolific bassist and composer has performed with a panoply of world class artists including Edward Blackwell, Anthony Davis, Dewey Redman, Abbey Lincoln, Oliver Lake, Andrew Cyrille, Marilyn Crispell, Julius Hemphill, Don Byron, Bobby Bradford, Don Cherry, and Cecil Taylor.
Matthew Shipp has been hailed as a complete stylistic innovator on the piano. AllMusic refers to his “unique and recognizable style,” and Jazziz Magazine calls Shipp “stunning in originality.” His recent work touches on the relationship between free jazz, contemporary classical, and popular forms like punk rock, hip hop, and electronica.
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All persons entering Ibeam must show Proof of Vaccination and wear a mask for the entire time.
Please note that wind, brass and voice musicians may be unmasked during the performance.
No exceptions will be allowed. Be safe and get vaccinated!