8:30pm.

MAZZARELLA/HÅKER FLATEN/RA TRIO & HEAVEN ORCHESTRA

Norwegian bassist and former Chicago resident Ingebrigt Håker Flaten returns to Chicago to present two configurations that represent his deep roots here - an active working trio, and a large ensemble blowout featuring a who's who of the contemporary Chicago improvised music scene. 

SET 1 : MAZZARELLA/HÅKER FLATEN/RA TRIO

Nick Mazzarella – alto saxophone

Inbebrigt Håker Flaten – bass

Avreeayl Ra – drums

The ongoing collaboration between alto saxophonist Nick Mazzarella, bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, and drummer Avreeayl Ra brings together three generations of improvised music practitioners. Through a unique creative chemistry, the trio’s music connects the distinctive instrumental voices and compositional sensibilities of each member into a unified expression. To date, the group has recorded two albums for the Astral Spirits imprint: Azimuth, released in 2015, and What You Seek Is Seeking You, released in 2021.

SET 2 : HEAVEN ORCHESTRA  

Mai Sugimoto – alto saxophone/flute

Nick Mazzarella – alto saxophone

Dave Rempis - saxophones

Ben LaMar Gay – cornet

Beth McDonald – tuba

Jason Adasiewicz - vibes                     

Jim Baker - piano/electronics              

Paul Giallorenzo - keyboards/synthesizer                     

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten - electric bass

Tim Daisy - drums                                 

Avreeayl Ra – drums

For the second set tonight, Håker Flaten reconvenes a large ensemble that made its debut at Heaven Gallery in Chicago back in 2013, featuring an all-star cast of Chicago improvisers drawn from across the scene.