concert in cooperation with SoundInMotion / Oorstof

On their way to the We Jazz Festival in Helsinki, drummer and composer Mike Reed and his all-star ensemble Separatist Party, featuring Ben LaMar Gay and Bitchin' Bajas, will make a stop at AB for an exclusive live concert and a short residency at Sound in Motion’s Dropa House.
 
Inspired by the fire music of Don Cherry and Pharoah Sanders, the Krautrock of Can, keyboard explorations by Terry Riley, and monologues by street preachers, Separatist Party's music is often highly rhythmic and synthesized. The music is part of a larger catalog of Reed’s compositions, inspired by the 2015 news essay “The Lonely Death of George Bell” by N.R. Kleinfield.
 
Their self-titled debut album, the first in a series of three, was released in October on We Jazz / Astral Spirits and was quickly recognized as one of the jazz highlights of 2023, from The New York Times and the Chicago Reader to London Jazz News. With special support: Will Guthrie’
 
Will Guthrie is an Australian drummer and percussionist based in France, known for his innovative solo performances that blend drums, percussion, electronics, and amplification. He leads the contemporary percussion group ENSEMBLE NIST-NAH and has released music on various notable labels, including a.o. Black Truffle, Editions Mego, Erstwhile, Ipacac, Clean Feed and his own, Antboy Music.

Initially gaining recognition in the Australian jazz scene by winning the Wangaratta National Jazz Awards in 1997 and collaborating with many prominent Australian jazz musicians. Over the years, he explored junk electronics and electro-acoustic techniques, later returning to drums with a focus on powerful rhythmic and sonic explorations, drawing influences from global music traditions like Javanese gamelan and South Indian Carnatic music.

Guthrie has released over 50 albums and performed worldwide at various prestigious venues and festivals. His collaborations include artists like Oren Ambarchi, Container, Sarah Hennies, Mark Fell, Roscoe Mitchell, Ahmed Ag Kaedy, Jérôme Noetinger, Keith Rowe, Ava Mendoza and choreographer/dancer Mette Ingvartsen, showcasing a diverse and dynamic musical network.