INVENTION CONVENTION is a quarterly Free Improvisation/Free Jazz event in the fine acoustic setting of The Hexagon Theatre, Midlands Arts Centre. Each concert will bring together four of the worlds finest improvisers in various combinations - Solo, Duo, Trio and quartet.
Expect sounds ranging from volcanic explosions of expression to the quietest subtleties of human interaction. Co-promoted by Birmingham Jazz.
Contact for INVENTION CONVENTION: Mike Hurley
FiZZLE is a Free Improvisation night held every two weeks at The Lamp Tavern, Barford St, Birmingham, B5.
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The fortnightly sessions alternate between 'Gig Nights' - usually £5 entry and a free entry 'Open Session' where members of the audience are invited to sit in for the second half.
Previous performers include:
Peter Brotzman
Joe Morris
Mark Sanders
John Edwards
Pat Thomas
Tony Levin
Paul Rutherford
Mick Beck
Sunny Murray
Oren Marshall
Contact for FiZZLE: Mike Hurley
Frimp is a Free Improvisation/Free Jazz night held monthly on a Thursday in The Victoria, Station St Birmingham
Frimp has a regular trio: Paul Dunmall - sax / Bruce Coates - sax / Trevor Lines - bass + Guests
Contact for Frimp: Bruce Coates
www.frimp.co.uk
Birmingham Improvisers Orchestra see www.myspace.com/birminghamimprovisersorchestra
