BlueStem Jazz featuring Interim Assassin

Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-05:00

Audio for the Arts | Madison

Audio for the Arts
Publisher/HostAudio for the Arts
BlueStem Jazz featuring Interim Assassin
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BlueStem Jazz presents Interim Assassin
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BlueStem Jazz presents Interim Assassin

Jeb Bishop, Daniel Burke, & Erik Sowa

Falling loosely in the cracks between post-rock jazz improvisation and ambient electronic minimalism the trio presents communication in pursuit of a good moment. An open exploration of sound playing with the possibilities of sustain, silence, space, texture, environment, and pattern. Embracing the beauty of harmony and dissonance whenever possible.


Erik Sowa is a Chicago based drummer/multi-instrumentalist whose musical directions are informed by free improvisation, jazz, ambient/noise, post rock, and afro-beat traditions. In recent years, Erik has collaborated with a wide range of performers of varied musical genres including Peter Maunu, Norman Long, Ben Schmidt-Swartz, Mai Sugimoto, Thomas Comerford, and Snek Trio. In 2022, Erik released a self-titled solo album of instrumental compositions titled "Cedar Lake Recordings Vol. 1" which was reviewed in Dusted Magazine.


Daniel Burke: Guitar, Keys, synth, field recordings, & devices has been equally influenced by atonal modern classical, the ambient music of Brian Eno, the nuanced and free improvisation approach of AMM, and the industrial machinations of Throbbing Gristle. Dan has been playing with sound since the early 80’s as Illusion of Safety. He has collaborated with Jim O’Rourke, Darin Gray, Jon Mueller, & Olivia Block, and with ensemble groups CHEER-ACCIDENT, & Tertium Quid (Bill Horist & Dave Abramson). https://linktr.ee/danieljamesburke


Jeb Bishop: Trombone & electronics, has been heavily involved in Chicago's experimental music scene since the '90s, from jazz to free improv to the avant-garde hybrid genre post-rock. He has been a member or recorded with a wide variety of collaborators, including The Flying Luttenbachers, Stereolab, Vandermark Five, Jim O'Rourke, Gastr del Sol, The Sea and Cake, and The Peter Brotzmann Chicago Tentet.


This event is BYOB.


Presented by BlueStem Jazz:

https://bluestemjazz.org/

and Audio for the Arts:

https://audioforthearts.com/



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Audio for the Arts, 7 South Blair Street, Madison, United States

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USD 23.18

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