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Holiday Ruminations

A singularly performed, spontaneously arranged and composed; ensemble improvisation, based on holiday melodies.

Natalie Spehar (cello), Patrick Whitehead (trumpet/flugelhorn), Chris Brown (bass), Ben Azzara (drums), John Kamman (guitar); and Jonathan Matis (electric piano)

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Ministry of Spontaneous Composition

Ben Redwine (clarinet), Patrick Whitehead (trumpet/flugelhorn), Chris Brown (bass and electronics), Ben Azzara (drums) John Kamman (guitar), and Jonathan Matis (electric piano)

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In the Gloam of the Anthropocene

Ben Azzara (drums), Chris Brown (bass), Jonathan Matis (piano, guitar), Mike Sebastian (saxophone, bass clarinet), Natalie Spehar (cello), Jon Steele (bass)

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Live at Warehouse with Greg Osby

Greg Osby (alto saxophone), Daniel Barbiero (bass), Jonathan Matis (guitar), Mike Sebastian (tenor saxophone, saxello) Ben Azzara (drums)

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Triangulation

Jonathan Matis (guitar), Mike Sebastian (reeds) Ben Azzara (drums)

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Meme and Variations

Jonathan Matis (guitar), Mike Sebastian (reeds) Ben Azzara (drums), Daniel Barbiero (double bass)

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Here, We Are

Jonathan Matis (guitar), Mike Sebastian (tenor & soprano saxophone, bass clarinet), Jon Ozment (piano, keyboards, electronics), Mark Merella (percussion, live electronics, short wave radio)

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The DC Improvisers Collective (DCIC) is a group of musicians exploring the intersection of jazz, contemporary composition and rock music. Their revolving lineup often features drummer Ben Azzara, guitarist/keyboardist Jonathan Matis, and recently bassist Chris Brown, guitarist John Kamman, clarinetist Ben Redwine, trumpeter Patrick Whitehead cellist Natalie Spehar - and in the past bassist Dan Barbiero, and saxophonist Mike Sebastian. Performers come together from diverse backgrounds bringing experience in rock bands and jazz as well as post classical composition. See Facebook for the latest news.

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DCIC is part of Improv Arts Inc. a non-profit dedicated to the creation, performance, research, and evaluation of improvisational dance, music, and multi-disciplinary performance. Help support this group and others with a donation.