Warren Benbow

Performance Space New York and Performa present Kia LaBeija's first large scale performance, Untitled, The Black Act, as part of the Performa 19 Biennialand as part of Performance Space New York's Stages Seriesa?"inviting artists to propose new platforms and conditions that transgress the black box and its institutional walls (November 7-9 at 7pm). With Untitled, The Black Act, LaBeija proposes a contemporary interpretation of the third act of Oskar Schlemmer's early Bahuaus ballet piece Triadic Ballet (Das triadische Ballett), 1922.

Jazz is one of the major forms of musical expression. In the 1970s, jazz was moving away from strict acoustic instruments and was adding electric instruments— turning its style toward rock music. Warren Benbow, who has been playing drums since he was young, details the changes jazz music underwent in his artistic memoir, 'A Drummers Story' @ https://store.bookbaby.com/book/A-Drummers-Story1

Just back from a tour of Europe with James 'Blood' Ulmer's Odyssey band, industry veteran drummer Warren Benbow releases HARMOLODIC ADVENTURE. Benbow created the album using Alessis electronic drums with a series of one take overdubs. Does this sound like a machine or a real drumset? Take a listen and decide!

Warren has created this CD, using new technology to create a fusion of styles called 'Harmolodic Adventure,' produced by Ornette Coleman bassist, Al MacDowell.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Aztec Two-Step at BB King Blues Club, Tom D'Angelo at The Metropolitan Room, Diane Marino at The Metropolitan Room and a look ahead to the coming week.