Roulette celebrates composer Henry Threadgill with two nights dedicated to ensembles from throughout his career.
Night One features recently formed “legacy” bands: Air Legacy Trio (Marty Ehrlich, Pheeroan akLaff, Hilliard Green) and Very Very Circus (Marcus Rojas, Chris Bates, Brandon Ross, Jose Davila, Miles Okazaki, Gene Lake, Noah Becker).
Night TWO features recently formed “legacy” bands: Make a Move (Brandon Ross, Darius Jones, David Virelles, Stomu Takeishi, JT Lewis), and The Sextett (Frank Lacy – trombone, Jonathan Finlayson – trumpet, Mike Lee – flute/alto flute/clarinet/alto sax, Christopher Hoffman – cello, Ken Filiano – bass, Newman Taylor Baker – drums, Reggie Nicholson – drums).