Nicole Mitchell
Terry Riley 90th Birthday Tribute with Bang on a Can All-Stars, Gyan Riley, Krishna Bhatt, Valentina Magaletti, Nicole Mitchell, Suphala, and more.
Nicole Mitchell/Luke Stewart/Tcheser Holmes Trio
In this EPIC performance, the Bang on a Can All-Stars premiere a new version of Riley’s iconic and inspirational A Rainbow in Curved Air, arranged by Gyan Riley, plus Riley’s minimalist classic In C is performed by an All-Star cast including Gyan Riley, Krishna Bhatt (sitar), Valentina Magaletti (drums), Nicole Mitchell (flute), Suphala (tabla), Michael Harrison (keys), and Clara Warnaar (percussion).
The convergence of flutist Nicole Mitchell, bassist Luke Stewart and drummer Tcheser Holmes occurred during a performance at Merkin Hall in 2019, where Mitchell joined Irreversible Entanglements for a collaborative set. This performance motivated the three musicians to reunite in 2022 at The Stone and record an album of ever-evolving rhythms with Mitchell’s flute adding both fluidity and kineticism to the ensemble’s sound. Their collaboration exemplifies a shared commitment to transformative, make-you-want-to-dance experiences.