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Dempster Diving

Town Hall, Seattle Dempster Diving is a tribute to world renowned trombonist, composer, didgeridoo player, aural provocateur, beloved teacher and mentor, and master punster Stuart Dempster on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Dempster has been an inspiring presence in Seattle for 40 years, an intrepid supporter of several generations of adventurous musicians of all …

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Matthew Shipp

Poncho Concert Hall, Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle Still New York’s most fascinating piano iconoclast, Matthew Shipp has thrilled listeners with his collaborations with David S. Ware and other vanguardists. His new album, One, is “brave and beautiful,” according to Dream magazine. Seattle-based pianist, improviser, and composer Gust Burns is one of the most …

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Claire Givanniello & Steve Peters: Emanations

Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque Giovanniello’s white paintings wrapped in gauze and geometric sculptures made of roofing nails and aluminum bars, with 4-channel sound installation by Peters made of very quiet feedback.

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Christine Wallers & Steve Peters: Alchemy

Historic San Ysidro Church, Corrales, NM Originally titled Alchemy of Desire, this collaborative installation with visual artist Christine Wallers was first presented in September 2000 as a site-specific installation at the historic San Ysidro Church in Corrales, New Mexico. The sound is derived from the whispering voices of 32 people reading written responses we received …

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Some Things in the Air

Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque; curated by Steve Peters A month of week-long sound installations by Ellen Band, Thomas Ashcraft, Steve Peters, Ann Racuya-Robbins.

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