The swissnex San Francisco hosts the cream of the crop of Switzerland's saxophonists, Urs Leimgruber, a canny explorer of the instrument's most remote expressive reaches and a major proponent of the European improvised music scene for over 30 years.
In keeping with our tradition of Swiss-SF Bay Area pairings, Leimgruber will play in a duo format with area drummer
Gino Robair, a percussive powerhouse known for his collaborations with fellow improvisers Fred Frith and Eugene Chadbourne (and many, many, more) and with wayward tunesmith Tom Waits.
Robair's fascination with resonating objects and Leimgruber's groundbreaking set of instrumental techniques, are bound to set up a musical clash of particular intensity. This is one not to miss, for newcomers and seasoned listeners alike.
Note: This event has a $7.00 entrance fee. Payment is possible only at the door and only in cash. You must first register online here: http://swissnexsanfrancisco.org/activities/events/leimgruber_robair_concert
Cost: $7
Videos featuring musicians playing at this event
Gino Robair and John Butcher, 2008