Dedicated series / mission25.0/25
A festival wholly dedicated to total free improvisation, running annually since 1986; typically pairs visiting improvisers with local musicians.
[1] [2]Frequency of relevant shows8.0/20
Concentrated annual festival (a handful of nights) rather than year-round programming.
[1]Artist roster20.0/20
Exclusively free-improvisation artists exploring the full sound range of their instruments, plus silence and noise.
[1]Self-description12.0/12
Describes itself as celebrating total free improvisation.
[1]Operating model10.0/10
Nonprofit-run; presented in partnership with Nonsequitur and Earshot Jazz.
[1]Community reputation6.4/8
One of Seattle's longest-running and most distinctive musical experiments.
[1]Listening-room intent4.0/5
Presented in attentive concert/listening settings (e.g., Chapel Performance Space).
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