Chris Brown says: I'm playing outdoors on the street for this benefit for Pro Arts in a trio with
Marshall Trammell, drums and
John Ingle, sax. I'll be improvising on my chromelodic-rhythmicon, a 43-tone per octave electronic piano that also generates rhythms in tempos related to the pitches I play. Our set starts around 4 pm and our bill also includes an interactive computer solo by the inventively interdisciplinary Kristian Dahlbom. There will also be poetry, readings, skateboarding, and art for sale at extremely reasonable prices! The 15th St. location has a great tradition of informal block parties so come to explore all the spontaneous performances, enjoy food/drinks, and support Pro Arts in keeping grass-roots art and culture alive in Oakland!!