The Back Room
1984 Bonita Ave Berkeley
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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.

Cost: $25 / $15(students)

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