Music:
Roulette’s Concert Series for New + Adventurous Music, launched in 1978, presents a wide range of experimental music including avant-jazz, new music, opera, world music, and electronic. This eclectic series features the work of well-known innovators in contemporary music, but a large percentage of the Series is devoted to emerging artists and composers.
Nava Dunkelman: Arrhythmia
Tuesday, June 10, 2025. 8:00 pm
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Percussionist, improviser, and Roulette Resident presents an audio-visual performance with Maria Takeuchi, Yoko Murakami, and Akiha Yamakami.
Marc Ribot: Map of a Blue City (Record Release)
Wednesday, June 11, 2025. 8:00 pm
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New work from legendary guitarist Marc Ribot with Shahzad Ismaily on drums, guitar, and harmonium.
[POSTPONED] Studies in Septimal-Wolf-Meantone for S-L, plus ensemble
Thursday, June 12, 2025. 8:00 pm
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A new ensemble work of plucked, beaten and electronic instruments in surround sound for Stemeseder's Roulette Commission.
Wet Ink Ensemble
Friday, June 13, 2025. 8:00 pm
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Premiere of Wet Ink commissioned works by Artists-In-Residence Gelsey Bell, Carolyn Chen, and Ben LaMar Gay.
Che Chen, Peter Zummo, Bex Burch // Mikel Patrick Avery (DOUBLE BILL)
Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 8:00 pm
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Improvising trio for guitar, trombone, percussion, and more // opening set by Philly-based drummer, composer/improviser, and artist.
Be Ever Out: The Music of Henry Threadgill – Air Legacy Trio, Very Very Circus (Night 1)
Friday, June 20, 2025. 8:00 pm
Tickets $35
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Roulette celebrates composer Henry Threadgill with two nights dedicated to ensembles from throughout his career.
Be Ever Out: The Music of Henry Threadgill – Make a Move, The Sextett (Night 2)
Saturday, June 21, 2025. 8:00 pm
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Roulette celebrates composer Henry Threadgill with two nights dedicated to ensembles from throughout his career.
Terry Riley 90th Birthday: In C / The Holy Liftoff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025. 8:00 pm
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Roulette celebrates Terry Riley’s 90th birthday with two major works, generative open scores written 60 years apart.
Myra Melford’s Fire and Water
Wednesday, June 25, 2025. 8:00 pm
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Pianist, composer, and “stalwart of the new-jazz movement” (The New Yorker) performs with her all-star quintet and a brand new book of music.
Holland Andrews: parallels / deep touch / generational cavalry
Thursday, June 26, 2025. 8:00 pm
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An improvisational score by the vocalist/composer channeling ancestral wisdom to create greater potential for radical futures.