One bright light I came upon recently was an ambitious series of filmed performances that were released on this year’s solstice, though recorded in February 2022. It involved six duos, grouped by instrument—performed by some of the best improvisers out there—interacting with the sound-sculptures of the extraordinary designer Harry Bertoia.
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The artist and her ensemble performed at the intersection of dance, spoken word and jazz, painting a tale of tension and release, of expectation and surprise, writes dePierre.