Swiss virtuoso saxophonist Marcus Weiss, a champion of contemporary music performance, and the New York bass virtuoso and composer Mark Dresser will present an evening of compositions, structured improvisations and solo pieces.

The Roman Forum II is a neo-Vaudevillean performance work that focuses on the aftermath of the 2000 elections seen through the eyes of five Romans from the time of the emperor Nero.

The fourth of five exciting nights of music will feature a solo performance by Marcus Rojas, and also trio work with the addition of Peter Apfelbaum and Satoshi Takeishi.

The Third of five exciting performances will be a collaboration between Earl Howard and Mari Kimura. Mari Kimura and Earl Howard are both recognized composer/ performers in the field of electroacoustic music, as well as virtuosos on the violin and saxophone. They premiered both solos and duets for violin and saxophone, as well as compositions by Earl Howard for digitally processed violin and synthesizer (Kurzweill 2500).

The Third of five exciting performances will be a collaboration between Earl Howard and Mari Kimura. Mari Kimura and Earl Howard are both recognized composer/ performers in the field of electroacoustic music, as well as virtuosos on the violin and saxophone. They premiered both solos and duets for violin and saxophone, as well as compositions by Earl Howard for digitally processed violin and synthesizer (Kurzweill 2500).

The Bell Atlantic Jazz Festival and Location One collaborated to present internationally renowned solo performer Ned Rothenberg playing in Location One’s wonderfully resonant gallery space. Alto saxophone, bass clarinet, and shakuhachi solos were recorded for an upcoming CD. On Sunday, he was joined for duos by tuba virtuoso, Marcus Rojas. Just a few blocks from the Knitting Factory….