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EDGEFEST 2019: “OUT” WEST
EDGEFEST 2019: OUT WEST
OCTOBER 16 – 19
Kerrytown Concert House presents Edgefest, its annual 4-day experimental “out” jazz and creative new music festival. Edgefest 2019 : OUT West – explores the rich historical contributions of West Coast artists in the development of avant jazz improvisation and new music. A roster of distinguished ground-breaking composer-performers with their ensembles and collaborators will illuminate their various innovative roles in the avant/jazz world of today. Ann Arbor/Detroit area improvisers will be integrated into the festival, often collaborating with visiting artists. Diverse audiences from the SE Michigan/Northern Ohio/Illinois area and beyond have a rare opportunity to be exposed to this innovative art form in a series of free and ticketed public concerts in downtown Ann Arbor with related educational activities.
Founded in 1997, Edgefest is an award-winning annual avant-garde jazz and creative new music festival with a unifying purpose: to explore new music created by today’s composers and performers from the United States and beyond. Edgefest began as a singleday event and is now a major 4 day festival that includes collaborations and educational outreach.
Lineup & Sponsors
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
6:00 PM | Lucian Ban and Alex Harding: DARK BLUE
- Lucian Ban, piano
- Alex Harding, saxophone
DARK BLUE by Alex Harding and Lucian Ban released May 17th on Sunnyside Records
7:00 PM | Michael Marcus Quartet
Sponsored by Marc Andren and Christine Reardon
- Michael Marcus, woodwinds
- John Austria, keyboard
- Santi Debriano, bass
- Warren Smith, drums & percussion
8:00 PM | Opening VIP dinner party @ Fustini’s for all Edgepass holders, artists, and sponsors
9:00 PM | Oluyemi Thomas’ Positive Knowledge
- Oluyemi Thomas, bass clarinet & saxophones
- Ijeoma Thomas, voice
- Kenn Thomas, piano
- Ben Willis, bass
- David Hurley, drums
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
All Thursday events are held at Blue LLama Jazz Club
6:00 PM | Filiano/Ilgenfritz/Michalowski/Schoenbeck
Supported by a grant from Marjorie Fisher and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
- Ken Filiano, bass
- James Ilgenfritz, bass
- Piotr Michalowski, bass and contrabass clarinets, sopranino saxophone
- Sara Schoenbeck, bassoon
7:00 PM | William Hooker – Remembrance
Sponsored by Alan Feller
- Mara Rosenbloom, piano
- Adam Lane, bass
- William Hooker, drums
8:00 PM | Melford/Golia/Bruckmann and Myra w/ UM Creative Arts Orchestra
- Melford/Golia/Bruckmann Trio
Sponsored by Luis Torregrosa- Myra Melford, piano
- Vinny Golia, winds
- Kyle Bruckmann, oboe
- Myra Melford performs her composition with UM Creative Arts Orchestra; Mark Kirschenmann, Director
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
7:00 PM | Andrew Bishop’s New and Used
- Andrew Bishop, winds
- Peter Formanek, winds
- Derek Worthington, trumpet
- Karalyn Schubring, piano
8:00 PM | Cycle of Restoration
- Mark Kirschenmann, trumpet
- William Hooker, drums
- Joel Peterson, bass
9:00 PM | Wayne Horvitz’s Snowghost Trio PLUS Sara Schoenbeck, bassoon
- Wayne Horvitz, piano, amplified piano, live processing, Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond B-3, Nord lead, TX-7 mellotron
- Sara Schoenbeck, bassoon
- Geoff Harper, contrabass
- Eric Eagle, drums & percussion
10:00 PM | Bobby Bradford and Vinny Golia Quartet
Sponsored by Mike Resil
- Bobby Bradford, cornet and trumpet
- Vinny Golia, winds
- Ken Filiano, bass
- Michael TA Thompson, drums
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Additional support for Edgefest is made possible in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts ART WORKS.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
12:00 PM | Edgefest Parade
Scarlett Middle School band students (Caroline Fitzgerald, Band Director) plus Edgefest artists and community members participate in this raucous and exciting moment in the Kerrytown downtown/Farmers’ Market area.
2:00 PM | Tad Weed Tribute
Sponsored by Niraj Ganatra, Nimish Ganatra and Bonnie Patterson
- Ken Filiano, bass
- Bob Sweet, drums
- Vinny Golia, winds
- Andrew Bishop, saxophones
- Gary Schunk, piano
- Estar Cohen, guest vocals
3:00 PM | Lisa Mezzacappa Six: Cosmicomics
- Aaron Bennett, tenor saxophone
- John Finkbeiner, electric guitar
- Mark Clifford, vibraphone
- Tim Perkis, electronics
- Lisa Mezzacappa, bass
- Sam Ospovat, drums
4:00 PM | Thompson/Filiano/Cooper-Moore Trio
Sponsored by Luis Torregrosa
- Cooper-Moore, piano
- Ken Filiano, bass
- Michael TA Thompson, drums
at Bethlehem United Church of Christ
Additional parking available at the Muehlig Funeral Chapel on the corner of South 4th Ave. and William
- ROVA Saxophone Quartet
Sponsored by Frank Rubolino- Bruce Ackley, soprano saxophone
- Steve Adams, alto saxophone
- Larry Ochs, tenor saxophone
- Jon Raskin, baritone saxophone
- Vinny Golia leads large ensemble in performance of his compositions created for Edgefest 2019.
Sponsored by Keith MartinVinny Golia, compositions, conducting, reeds
Benjamin Green, trumpet
Mark Kirschenmann, trumpet/electronics
Kenn Kozora, cornet
John Raleeh, trombone
Baptiste Joalland, trombone
Zacharia El-Magharbel, trombone
Bruce Ackley, soprano sax
Steve Adams, alto saxophone
Aaron Bennett, tenor saxophone
Larry Ochs, tenor saxophone
Jon Raskin, baritone saxophone
George Blank, flute
Kyle Bruckmann, oboe
Andrew Bishop, clarinet, bass clarinet
Piotr Michalowski, contra alto clarinet, sopranino saxophone
Nathan Smith, bass clarinet
Maddy Wildman, bassoon
John Finkbeiner, electric guitar
Max Bowen, electric guitar
Tim Perkis, electronics
Mercer Patterson, piano
Clay Gonzalez, keyboards
Mark Clifford, vibraphone
Weston Gilbert, violin
Mike Khoury, violin
Julia Foran, viola
Maya Johnson, viola
Abby Alwin, cello
Wesley Hornpetrie, cello
Lydia De Leeuw, cello
Ken Filiano, bass
James Ilgenfritz, bass
Lisa Mezzacappa, bass
Michael T.A. Thompson, percussion
Sylvan Tavalera, percussion
Sam Ospovat, drums
TICKETS & EDGEPASSES
EDGEPASSES
EDGEHEAD EDGEPASS TIER 1
$320
$150 of the total cost is a tax deductible donation in your name to the Kerrytown Concert House. Includes a premium reserved seat (rows 1-2) for all Edgefest events and admission to the opening VIP dinner party at Fustini’s.
EDGEHEAD EDGEPASS TIER 2
$270
$100 of the total cost is a tax deductible donation in your name to the Kerrytown Concert House. Includes a premium reserved seat (rows 3-5) for all Edgefest events and admission to the opening VIP dinner party at Fustini’s.
GENERAL ADMISSION EDGEPASS
$170
A $245 value package for just $170! Includes admission to all Edgefest events and the opening VIP dinner party at Fustini’s. Does not include reserved seating.
TO PURCHASE RESERVED SEATING EDGEHEAD EDGEPASSES
CALL (734) 769-2999
OR EMAIL ABBY@KERRYTOWNCONCERTHOUSE.COM
You may pay by credit card over the phone, by mailing a check
to 415 N. 4th Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104, or pay at the door.
DAY PASSES
WEDNESDAY PASS
$45-65
Includes admission to all Wednesday Edgefest events. Option to add admission to the opening VIP dinner party at Fustini’s for $25
THURSDAY PASS
$45
Includes admission to all Thursday Edgefest events.
FRIDAY PASS
$50
Includes admission to all Friday Edgefest events.
SATURDAY PASS
$55
TO PURCHASE DAY PASSES, CLICK HERE
OR CALL (734) 769-2999.
SINGLE CONCERT TICKETS
TO PURCHASES SINGLE TICKETS, CALL (734) 769-2999
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Microtel Inn and Suites is a sponsor of Edgefest, offering Kerrytown Concert House Edgefest artists and patrons a special Edgefest rate. An added Microtel benefit is seeing and meeting Edgefest artists as they come and go at the Microtel!
To make a reservation, call the Microtel Reservations Desk at (734) 997-9100 and be sure to mention that you are an Edgefest patron!
EDGEFEST 27 GRANTORS & SPONSORS
The Marjorie M. Fisher Fund
at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
