Moving On Music, Belfast’s undisputed champions of boundary-pushing sounds, are set to present one of the most exciting jazz acts of our time, Artifacts Trio, at the Black Box on Wednesday, 16th October.
The all-star trio – flutist Nicole Mitchell, cellist Tomeka Reid, and drummer Mike Reed – are lauded torchbearers of Chicago’s storied jazz scene, carrying the influential legacy of The Art Ensemble of Chicago and the Association for the Advancement of Creative Music (AACM), a pioneering organisation founded in 1965.
Artifacts Trio take AACM’s mantra of “Ancient to the Future” to heart, weaving African American cultural traditions into a fiercely modern sound. Their music grooves hard, but it’s also deeply thoughtful and expansive, moving seamlessly across genres. As we’ve long come to expect with Moving on Music, you can expect a show that is ambitious yet playful, intimate yet boundless, embodying the spirit of jazz innovation without leaving the listener behind.
Described by The New York Times as “exceptional” and praised by All About Jazz for their “irresistible beats, attractive tunes, savvy arrangements, and top-notch playing,” Artifacts Trio proves that high artistry and sheer enjoyment can go hand-in-hand.
For fans of jazz, experimental music, or anyone ready to experience something very special, this is an unmissable opportunity to catch one of Chicago’s finest exports live in Belfast. Make no mistake – this is a rare chance to witness a group at the cutting edge of jazz and beyond.
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