Michael Vlatkovich Santa Fe Trio

Working from the Left Coast since 1973, trombonist, composer, and arranger Michael Vlatkovich delights in blending jazz and world music styles into his own brand of engaging, unpredictable music. One of the leading lights of the Los Angeles modern jazz scene, Vlatkovich is an emotionally charged performer, comfortable in a variety of jazz and world music styles who has performed extensively as a leader and a sideman throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. His highly intuitive, largely improvised music expresses raw power and beauty in a minimally structured format. Read more

Ambient music pioneer – Robert Rich

Ambient music pioneer Robert Rich is touring North America to support his new album, Ylang. Venues include planetariums, cathedrals, art museums and university recital halls. Drawing from decades of recorded work, his concerts blend composition and improvisation in a fluid continuum, creating a hypnotic atmosphere. Rich’s performances will include live electronics with analog modular synthesizer, keyboards and computer, along with his signature handmade flutes and steel guitar. Visuals will include custom built laser projectors and deep saturated lighting. Read more

An Audible Whisper

Tenor saxophonist Tony Barba comes to the Complex on Saturday, November 21 to explore a new electronic approach to the classic sax/bass/drums jazz trios of the past. He’ll be joined by Milton Villarrubia III on drums/elcectronics and Carlos Santistevan on vertical bass and electronic performing together for the first time and celebrating Tony’s arrival and unique electro-acoustic approach to the saxophone. Milton and Tony met and played together while in NYC while Milton and Carlos have been exploring sounds and improvisation together for over 10 years. Read more