Live Jazz in New York

New York, NY — On Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 7pm, the adventurous new music presenting organization Composers Concordance returns to Ki Smith Gallery to present Missing Link Ensemble. A formidable set of brazen contemporary compositions, scored for a unique combination of instruments and electronics, is performed by the superb trio of Eric Schultz - bass clarinet, Eddy Malave - viola, and Javier Oviedo - saxophone. Additionally, the ensemble's dynamic violinist Lynn Bechtold will perform several works. Featured on the program is an impressive group of composers hailing from Argentina, Brazil, Serbia, and the U.S., including Lynn Bechtold, Natasha Bogojevic, Dan Cooper, Harry Crowl, Tiago Gati, Kino Lopes, Milica Paranosic, Gene Pritsker, Emiliano Revert, Eric Schultz, and Gabi Yaya.

About New York, NY — Composers Concordance continues its commitment to adventurous new music with a compelling solo cello performance by Sahara von Hattenberger on Friday, June 5 at 7:00 PM at Gallery MC.

More than just a concert, CompCord at Howland celebrates artistic community and cultural connection. Musicians rooted in the fast-paced experimental scene of New York City meet Beacon’s flourishing creative landscape, creating a dialogue that is spontaneous, adventurous, and deeply collaborative. Audiences can expect an evening filled with rich textures, driving rhythms, poetic interludes, improvisational surprises, and genre-defying compositions that move seamlessly between jazz, chamber music, world music influences, and avant-garde expression. CompCord at Howland continues Composers Concordance’s mission of presenting innovative programming that unites artists and audiences through fearless musical exploration. The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page. ______________________________________________________________

On Friday, June 12th, at 7pm, Composers Concordance will present an evening wherein contemporary music, poetry, and improvisation collide in a vibrant live radio-show setting. Readings & Reeds brings together adventurous composers, dynamic reed performers, celebrated poets, and the winners of the first annual Joseph Pehrson Composition & Poetry Competition for a unique multidisciplinary experience in the heart of Chelsea. The event will take place at Jim Kempner Fine Arts Gallery and will be presented as a live episode of “Bar Crawl Radio,” hosted by Rebecca McKean and Alan Winson. Blending spoken word, chamber music, improvisation, and theatrical radio-show energy, Readings & Reeds celebrates the rich sonic possibilities of reed instruments alongside contemporary poetry and storytelling.