Friday December 3 * doors at 630 music at 7 * indoors at Rhizome * MASKS REQUIRED * PROOF OF VACCINATION OR NEGATIVE COVID TEST IN PAST 48 HOURS REQUIRED, ALONG WITH PHOTO ID ** TICKETS
Saxophonist Mars Williams is most famous as a member of The Psychedelic Furs, but has proven his jazz bona fides with Peter Brötzmann and Ken Vandermark, and while guiding Liquid Soul and Hal Russell's NRG Ensemble, to name just a few. (His rock CV is alsovaried, including Akron New Wave band The Waitresses and work with Billy Idol, Ministry, Massacre, and many more.) He also leads the Albert Ayler tribute band Witches & Devils, and out of their holiday concerts grew a unique tradition. One look at this album's track titles and you'll understand the concept here. One listen and you'll hear that, as odd as that concept may seem, it's brilliantly effective, with the disparate melodies working together in their common projection of joy and celebration.
For the last few years, along with the annual Chicago performances, Williams has brought “An Ayler Xmas” to select cities in the US & Europe, featuring local improvisers from each host city.
http://www.marswilliams.com/ayler-xmas
Mars Williams – Sax, Toy Instruments
Victor Haskins – Trumpet
Janel Leppin - Cello
Ian McColm – Drums
Anthony Pirog – Guitar
Luke Stewart – Bass
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COVID Policy
In order to attend this INDOOR event at Rhizome we require either proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the prior 48 hours, for all audience, staff, and performers. As members of the community it is our responsibility to help minimize the spread and risk of COVID and to protect the safety of our patrons, our performers, and our staff.
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2. A photo of a vaccination card that matches the patron's photo ID.
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