SOLOFEST: CRAIG TABORN, ALISTAIR PAYNE, LUCIJA GREGOV
12 MAY
EARLY SHOW!

Music 15.30-18.00 h; food 18.15 h
Entree sliding scale: pay what you can!
We would like to welcome everybody.

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Craig Taborn, Alistair Payne, Lucija Gregov

Space is the Place presents a new splashing afternoon concert event in Plantage Dok, a beautiful underground venue in the middle of Amsterdam, opposite Artis. Probably the most progressive, exciting, intriguing pianist in the world Craig Taborn performs an always thrilling soloset. Also on the bill solo’s of two of the biggest improvising talents around: Alistair Payne (trumpet) and Lucija Gregov (cello).

CRAIG TABORN
New York pianist Craig Taborn consistently captivates audiences with his performances. Fans of jazz, contemporary classical, and electronic music admire his detailed exploration of the piano’s sound. Especially since his solo album Avenging Angel, he’s been recognized as one of the best jazz pianists alive by The New York Times, de Volkskrant, and more. Ten years after this landmark solo album, Taborn released a second, Shadow Play, on ECM Records, recorded live at the Mozart-Saal of the Wiener Konzerthaus. Taborn gained recognition through collaborations with James Carter and Roscoe Mitchell, and he’s worked with peers like Vijay Iyer, Chris Potter, and Dave King, drummer for The Bad Plus.

LUCIJA GREGOV
Lucija Gregov is a cellist, improviser, and sound artist whose work describes and explores new sonic landscapes, integrating analogue synthesizers and field recordings into her compositions along the way. By engaging in interdisciplinary and often community-oriented work, she pushes traditional cello boundaries, creating a dynamic approach to her improvisation and sound art.

ALISTAIR PAYNE
Alistair Payne is a prominent figure in the Dutch jazz scene. Originally from Scotland, the trumpeter operates beyond established norms. His use of extended techniques is a natural part of his playing, where he embraces both physical and mental challenges. While he rarely performs solo, this promises to be a memorable event.