Wadada Leo Smith’s Seven August 11, 2007

SAT SEPTEMBER 22
Wadada Leo Smith’s Seven (7:30pm & 9:30pm)

Wadada Leo Smith – trumpet & electronics
Marcus Rojas – tuba
Okkyung Lee – cello
Rubin Kodheli – cello
Skuli Skerrisson – electric bass
John Lindberg – wah-wah bass
Martin Obeng – drums & percussion
Joe Sanders, bass
Steve Johns, drums

A world premier of a stunning new work created especially for this year’s FONT by Wadada Leo Smith, a mainstay of the legendary AACM. “One of the most vital musicians on the planet today…To say that Smith is a highly origi­nal player would be an understatement.” (Bill Shoemaker, Coda)

Tickets: $20 plus tax