Shock Exchange Reunites for One-Night-Only Harmolodic Jazz Performance at ASK
The Arts Society of Kingston (ASK) is proud to present a rare reunion of Shock Exchange, the improvisational jazz ensemble formed in Boston in 1984 with the encouragement and guidance of jazz legend Ornette Coleman.
Shock Exchange brings together original members Dave Bryant – keys, John Turner -bass, Chris Bowman – drums/ perc. ; with Neil Leonard – saxes for an unforgettable evening of Harmolodic Jazz. The ensemble was one of the earliest to explore Coleman’s radical Harmolodic Theory, a musical approach emphasizing equality among instruments and the liberation of melody, harmony, and rhythm.
The group released its first LP in 1985, featuring liner notes by Ornette Coleman himself. Bryant went on to perform extensively with Coleman’s Prime Time band throughout the 1990s, while the trio with George Garzone and Bob Gullotti recorded Eternal Hang in 1996, which earned 4 stars in DownBeat Magazine. Individually, the members have performed, toured, and recorded worldwide with countless acclaimed artists.
In addition to the performance, guests are invited to arrive early and explore The Art of CHBO, a visual art exhibition by percussionist Chris Bowman, on view in ASK’s first-floor gallery.
Current Shows through 9/28.
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The Arts Society of Kingston inspires, educates, and engages our community through accessible and diverse artistic experiences. We are dedicated to fostering creativity, supporting artists at every stage of their journey, and enhancing cultural vitality and community connection with exhibitions, performances, workshops, and events that showcase the unifying power of the arts.
Visual artists, become a member and show your work monthly as part of our monthly member show! Apply to exhibit your own solo show or group show. Performing artists, become a member and utilize our Great Room for performances, rehearsals, workshops and readings. All artists, utilize our classroom to teach programs or to hold meetings. These opportunities are designed to serve artists at all stages – just ASK.
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