BEN LAMAR GAY ENSEMBLE (USA) LIVE CONCERT

Ben LaMar Gay, cornet, synth, vocals
Edinho Gerber, guitar
Matt Davis, sousaphone, vocals
Mauricio Takara, drums

Producer, arranger, composer, narrator and poet, Ben LaMar Gay is an inexhaustible volcano of musical ideas. His creative frescoes are created in the stimulating environment of Chicago's South Side, a metropolis that once again characterizes itself as a bubbling source of talent that transcends all categories.

Although LaMar Gay Member of the AACM he has his very own musical vision, a hybridization of styles derived from his numerous projects. Although connected to the world of jazz, he understands Ben LaMar Gay Music as a field that is open to all linguistic possibilities. It is not only the ability to improvise that is important to him, but also the visionary and surreal song, which in a way resembles the Brazilian Tropicália as well as electronic influences and hip-hop culture. 

Ben Lamar Gay releases on cult label International Anthem from Chicago (Mike Reed, Rob Mazurek, Gil Scott Heron, Jaimie Branch etc.). His album „Open Arms to open us“ is one of the most exciting releases of recent years and demonstrates his radical complexity, vulnerability and unconditional commitment to exploring new musical paths. to go.

„strikingly original“ (Afropunk)
„not categorizable“ (Pitchfork)
„crazy like great puzzled together music“ (Süddeutsche Zeitung)
„undoubtedly one of my favorite musicians on the planet“ (Jeff Parker)

For the realization of the program series we thank the Villingen-Schwenningen Office for Culture .

April 11, 2025

Members, students, people with disabilities: 25 euros
Regular: 30 Euro

MPS-STUDIO
Richthofenstrasse 1/1
78048 VS-Villingen

ATTENTION: ABSOLUTE PARKING BAN IN THE COURTYARD! BICYCLES EXCLUDED.

Admission: 19:00
Start: 20:00