Unfortunately, pianist Sophie Agnel had to cancel the planned concert and trio with John Edwards and Steve Noble at short notice. She will be replaced by trumpeter Liz Allbee.
Liz Allbee is an improviser, composer and performer and currently lives in Berlin. In her artistic work, she combines experimental music, electro-acoustic composition, improvisation and instrument making. She works primarily with trumpet, self-developed quad trumpet, electronics and voice. A central concern of her practice is the exploration of physicality, physical presence and sonic expansion. Allbee is active in various international contexts, both as a soloist and in collaborations with other musicians, artists and ensembles. Her performances are characterised by intensive sonic research, performative precision and an idiosyncratic, often physical approach to sound production.
John Edwards is one of the most dynamic and versatile double bassists in contemporary improvised music. With a physical, fluid, and wildly inventive approach to the instrument, he constantly expands the sonic vocabulary of the bass. Whether anchoring a group with muscular propulsion or engaging in intricate counterpoint, his playing is marked by intuition, speed, and a fierce sense of presence. Edwards is a cornerstone of the UK and European improvisation scenes and has worked with countless artists across styles and generations. His performances radiate immediacy, depth, and a raw, unfiltered musical intelligence.
Steve Noble is a drummer whose playing fuses precision with volatility, structure with explosion. With roots in free jazz, punk, and experimental music, he has cultivated a percussive language that is at once razor-sharp and wildly expressive. Noble’s drumming can be architectural – building tension and space – or volcanic, unleashing sudden bursts of energy. He is known for his close listening and his ability to shape group dynamics with subtle shifts or decisive gestures. A longtime collaborator in duos, trios, and larger ensembles, Noble brings both force and finesse to every performance.
19:00: soundwalk with Thomas Gerwin
