Anthony Braxton University of Alabama Residency

[jeffcrom]

A rare event for us in the deep South - Anthony Braxton will be in residence at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa from February 18 to 25. He'll be performing six (free!) concerts during that period - here are the details. I'm particularly intrigued by the February 20th quartet including Alvin Fielder and Alabama's two foremost avant-garde improvisers, Davey Williams and LaDonna Smith. Because of my gig schedule, I'll only be able to go to the first two concerts - a solo performance and a concert with the UA Percussion Ensemble and Big Band.

But wow.

[colinmce]

I saw this. Only 6 hours away, but no way I can make it.

I'd prefer not to think about it.

[NIS]

I think that Diamond Curtain Wall Quintet is playing at Duke University sometime toward the end of Feb. also.

[Leeway]

That Williams/Smith/Braxton set should be exciting. Are they recording this? Would make a great box set!