Presented by Nonsequitur & Seattle Circle. Forming in 1994, Seattle Circle has its origins in King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp‘s seminars in Guitar Craft. Expect intricate arrangements of lively and dancing rhythms, broad atmospheric gestures, original compositions, and free-wheeling improvisation in the mix of tight ensemble playing.

Wally Shoup, Greg Campbell, and Bob Rees will explore, in detail, the many sonic avenues available to alto saxophone, multi-percussion, drums and vibes. Rhythm will be at the core of the music, providing Wally’s sax a compelling ground on which to spin his web.

Sunship joins former Stinkhorn members Brian Heaney (guitar) and Michael Monhart (sax) with David Revelli (drums), from the Grassy Knoll, and from the San Francisco music scene, Andrew Luthringer (bass). Stuart Dempster (trombone, didjeridu, conch, etc.) joined in 2005 and fills out this swinging “intergalectric” ensemble.

Subtext Reading Series presents:

Deborah Meadows teaches in the Liberal Studies department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. A forthcoming collection of poetry entitled Goodbye Tissues is due out from Shearsman Press in 2009. Mickey O’Connor lives and writes in Seattle. His latest book is NOT EVEN MERELY END, published by Church of the Head Press.

Nonsequitur presents Wayne Horvitz‘ Gravitas Quartet. One Dance Alone, the group’s second release on the Songlines label, magnifies the group language that has evolved through exploring Horvitz’ compositions for this unique ensemble consisting of Horvitz on piano; Peggy Lee, cello; Ron Miles, trumpet; and Sara Schoenbeck, bassoon.

Rafael Anton Irisarri’s music combines rustling static, haunting piano melodies, beautiful ambient guitar, field recordings, and electronics. His compositions range from electro-acoustic works that incorporate organic, electronic and non-conventional instruments to melancholic pieces that can be both epic and subdued.

Composer/guitarist Andrew Boscardin premiers Nickel and Brass, a series of new works combining elements of jazz, rock, new music and improvisation and featuring a unique ensemble. Along with Boscardin on guitar, the band features Chris Stover on trombone, Ben Thomas on vibes, Clark Gibson on saxophones, Tom Varner on French horn, Jon Hamar on bass, and Brad Gibson on drums.

Death Posture presents a special reunion performance of the complete original ensemble, plus special guest drummer Greg Campbell. Death Posture was formed in New Orleans in 2001 by dancer Vanessa Skantze and guitar ravishers Donald Miller (of Borbetomagus fame) and Rob Cambre. Alex Ruhe joined the following year. Skantze and Ruhe moved to Seattle in 2004 and continue to collaborate with many local and international dancers and musicians.

Local clarinetist Jesse Canterbury leads an all-acoustic ensemble in a mix of chamber music, improvisation, and tune-oriented melodic material informed and inspired by the music of clarinetists Louis Sclavis and Michael Moore. The group includes guitarist Tom Baker, cellist Lori Goldston, and trombonist Chris Stover.

Presented by Washington Composers Forum with Jack Straw Productions. Local ensemble Affinity performs music by Northwest composers: Sarah Bassingthwaighte’s The Corruption of Tellus, Brad Sherman’s Mood Swings, Chamber Concerto by Ryan Hare, and robotala! by Chris Stove, plus works chosen from an international call for scores, including Simon Martin’s Downfall, Marc Jensen’s Imaginary Line, and Garrett Hope’s Flibbertigibbet. The Interval series presents video by filmmakers Dena DeCola and Karin Wandner accompanying music by composer Jay Hamilton.