The MARS WILLIAMS (sAx) & COLIN GILDER (drums) DUO

Jazz music, chicago

01.oktober 2022, 20:30 Uhr

HALLE 6, DACHAUER STR. 112D

Mars Williams is an open-minded musician, composer and educator who commutes easily between Free Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop and Rock. Mars has played and recorded with The Psychedelic Furs, Billy Idol, Massacre, Fred Frith, Bill Laswell, Ministry, Power Station, Die Warzau, The Waitresses, Kiki Dee, Pete Cosey, Billy Squier, DJ Logic, Wayne Kramer, John Scoffield, Charlie Hunter, Kurt Elling, Swollen Monkeys, Mike Clark, Jerry Garcia, Naked Raygun, Friendly Fires, The Untouchables, Blow Monkeys and virtually every leading figure of Chicago’s and New York City's "downtown" scene.

John Zorn credits Mars as "one of the true saxophone players--someone who takes pleasure in the sheer act of blowing the horn. This tremendous enthusiasm is an essential part of his sound, and it comes through each note every time he plays. Whatever the situation, Mars plays exciting music. In many ways he has succeeded in redefining what versatility means to the modern saxophone player."

In 2001 Mars received a Grammy Nomination for Best Contemporary Jazz Record with his group Liquid Soul. 

Colin Gilder is an artist who works in the range of installation, performance, drummer . He has played with Mars Williams regularly for the last few years.

This Duo is a confrontation of Mars Williams and Colin Gilder, who’s roots lie in his record collection!

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