Événement

Dave King / Chris Weller Duo

On Friday, April 5, 2019 at 9pm, ArtLitLab presents the Dave King / Chris Weller Duo, a Midwest collaboration that performs free improvisations and interpretations of their favorite songs. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Student tickets $5 off with valid school ID. Advance ticket sales end 1 hour before the show. Doors open at 8:30pm. *PLEASE NOTE: 9PM SHOW*

Dave King is one of the most celebrated drummers in modern jazz. His contributions to the Minneapolis and New York jazz scenes are incalculable, and his imagination and boundless enthusiasm behind (and around) the drum set are singular and stunning. He has performed in 75 countries on six continents, and has been a member of bands like The Bad Plus, Happy Apple, Halloween Alaska, 12 Rods, Love Cars, The Gang Font, and others. He has also recorded or performed with Bill Frisell, Joshua Redman, Jeff Beck, Tim Berne, Mason Jennings, Mark Morris Dance Company, Haley Bonar, Meat Beat Manifesto, Craig Taborn, Jason Moran, David Torn, Atmosphere, and many others.

Chris Weller is a saxophonist and composer living in Forest Park, IL. Hes performed internationally as a bandleader (Hanging Hearts) and shared the stage with the likes of Dave King, Greg Ward, Dosh, Marquis Hill, and more.