Coming to Detroit – Avant Music News

Source: Trinosophes.

Saturday, September 17
Battle Trance
Doors 7:30 pm; $15

Battle Trance is a genre-defying ensemble with the unlikely configuration of four tenor saxophonists: Travis Laplante, Patrick Breiner, Matthew Nelson, and Jeremy Viner. They recently released their third record of compositions by band leader Travis Laplante that straddle the line between Contemporary Classical music and avant-garde jazz. Each album, properly viewed as a single, complete work, evolves gradually, using novel textures facilitated by the simultaneous circular-breathing of multiple saxophonists. Their first record was filled with hypnotic drones and ominous themes, whereas the second record was more gentle and even a bit nostalgic or wistful in atmosphere. Given the incredible range of the first two releases, you can be sure they’ll once again be bringing something completely unique.

COMING SOON
September 24: Chatoyant, MRKT
October 8: Tatsuya Nakatani Gong Orchestra
October 15-16: Detroit Art Book Fair
October 16: Luke Stewart’s Silt Trio
October 19: Edgefest at Trinosophes featuring Kenneth Green large ensemble
November 21: Steve Swell Quartet with Paal Nilssen-Love and Jon Rune Strom