Underground and Improvisation. Alternative music and art after 1968 Next International

On the occasion of the finissage of "Underground and Improvisation", saxophonist and clarinettist Ken Vandermark and music curator Louis Rastig initiated a workshop octet that presents a veritable who's who of the contemporary young improvised music scene. Vibrafonist Emilio Gordoa is also part of the ensemble, as are real-time music pianist Magda Mayas and trombonist Mats Äleklint, who together with world-renowned avant-garde trumpeter Nate Wooley form the brass section. Shooting star Mette Rasmussen on the alto saxophone, drummer Steve Heather and internationally renowned e-guitarist Jasper Stadhouders complete the octet. Exclusively for this finissage concert, Vandermark will of his own accord be preparing new arrangements of compositions from the "FMP/Globe Unity" catalogue and creating new compositions for the ensemble in the workshop context.

Ken Vandermark (saxophone, clarinets, arrang.)
Mette Rasmussen (alto saxophone)
Nate Wooley (trumpet)
Mats Äleklint (trombone)
Jasper Stadhouders (electric guitar)
Emilio Gordoa (vibraphone)
Magda Mayas (piano)
Steve Heather (drums)