That's more like it.
The obtuse but playful sounds that reverberated through the gutted fifth floor of an office building Friday night represented precisely what's been lacking on the Kansas City jazz scene. Inspired amateurs and seasoned professionals came together under the auspices of the Black House Improvisors' Collective to make glorious, jazz-based noise.
A hipster-heavy audience of about 75 attended the ensemble's free debut public performance. Everything they heard was anchored by the exceptional rhythm section of bassist Ben Leifer and drummer Sam Wisman. The presence of trumpeter Stan Kessler added artistic gravitas to the proceedings.
The lighthearted fun wasn't always brilliant but even the failed experiments were delightfully refreshing.
More, please.
Additional details about the ensemble are available in a KCUR feature and at Plastic Sax posts from August 19 and October 6.
(Original images by Plastic Sax.)
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