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March 14, 2018

Rova Saxophone Quartet

Tuesday, Mar. 20 @ Trio Contemporary Art Gallery

Photo Credit: Myles Boisen

Rova Saxophone Quartet

Having celebrated its 40th anniversary last month, the San Francisco-based Rova Saxophone Quartet has been nestled near the intersection of composition and collective improvisation for decades, challenging the limitations of tradition and blurring the lines between genres. Members Bruce Ackley (soprano), Steve Adams (alto), Larry Ochs (tenor) and Jon Raskin (baritone) draw influences from free jazz, post-bop, avant-rock and blues, as well as contemporary poetry, dance and visual art. Their nonprofit umbrella organization, Rova: Arts, administers the ensemble’s productions, tours and activities and commissions new works by established and emerging composers in order to promote the visibility and growth of the improvised music scene.

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  • Tuesday, March 20

    Trio Contemporary Art Gallery

    8 p.m. $10–15 suggested donation. www.trioathens.com

    ROVA Saxophone Quartet

    The quartet draws inspiration from the visual arts, contemporary poetry and contemporary dance. The performance is part of their 40th Anniversary Concert Tour.

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