Drummer, composer, and Pulitzer Prize winner Tyshawn Sorey, alongside veteran producer, synthesist, and Pew Fellow King Britt, embody the spirit of improvised performance, deep sonic exploration, and polyrhythmic time travel. In this special live performance, the duo expands upon the dynamic collaboration first captured in their 2020 studio release, Tyshawn & King, pushing even further into uncharted auditory terrain.

Stay, mingle, and enjoy a DJ set by Rebel Foster on our Terrace after Sorey and Britt’s performance.

Additional support for this program was provided by The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, and the Department of Music.

Schedule

Doors: 6:30 PM
Performance Starts: 7:00 PM
DJ Set by DJ Rebel Foster: 8:00 PM

Artist Bios

Tyshawn Sorey, a Pulitzer Prize winner and MacArthur Fellow, has long been one of the most sought-after composers and drummers, collaborating with a diverse array of artists, including Vijay Iyer and George Lewis.

King James Britt, a Pew Fellow, has been a pivotal figure in the advancement of electronic music since the late 1980s, producing and remixing for an eclectic roster that includes Moor Mother, Solange, Miles Davis, and many others, thereby securing his place in the genre’s innovative legacy. 

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