Sound Liberation
Sat, Aug 23rd
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7:00 PM
Sound Liberation was born in 1996, a musical rebellion led by visionary composer and guitarist Gene Pritsker. Guided by the philosophy of "ending the segregation of sound vibration," the ensemble tears down the walls between genres, weaving the threads of classical, jazz, rock, hip-hop, and global rhythms into a tapestry of pure sonic freedom.
Each performance is a journey in which chamber music dances with street beats and echoes of Bach swirl alongside urban poetry. At Joe’s Pub, Sound Liberation (co-presented by Composers Concordance) will take the stage with fire and soul and celebrate its recent album ‘Elegy,’ released in June on Composers Concordance Records. The spotlight will shine on the mesmerizing Amira B., whose voice has graced the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Also featured is legendary trombone master Dick Griffin, whose horn has sung alongside Roland Kirk, Abdullah Ibrahim, Sun Ra, and George Benson. The night will also showcase guest vocalist Ljiljana Winkler, alto saxophonist Todd Rewoldt, pianist Lesi Mei, electrifying rappers Dr. Psychosis and Samaire Martin, and poets Imelda O'Reilly, Peter Christian Hall, and Robert C. Ford. The ensemble’s core will be represented by Franz Hackl on trumpet, David Banks and Charles Coleman on vocals, Amanda Ruzza on bass, Damien Bassman on drums, and — at the center — ringmaster Gene Pritsker, conjuring magic on guitar and spitting hot lyrics.
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Noize Punk
Photo Credit: Salem Krieger
Venue Joe's Pub
Runtime 75 minutes
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Pricing
Tickets are $30 (inclusive of advance phone/web service fee; door price).
There is a 2 drink or 1 food item minimum, per person, during every show at Joe's Pub.
Doors Open
6PM
For Last-Minute Tickets
For last-minute tickets, please visit our Box Office at 425 Lafayette Street. Web Sales and phone sales end when doors open, and tickets may be available for in-person, walk-up sale right before the show begins.