(percussion, NYC)



Andrew Drury is a Brooklyn based percussionist who has appeared on over 25 CDs as well as given over 1000 workshops. He has performed in festivals in Europe, the streets of Guatemala and performance spaces all over North America. His list of collaborators is extensive including such luminaries as Michel Doneda, Jack Wright, Steve Swell and Ruben Radding.

About the Show

Three artists from three cities, united in their dedication to exploring the outer limits of improvisation. Christine Sehnaoui is an emerging figure in the European improv scene and a key member of the distinctive Beirut improvised music community. This will be her first time performing in the Northwest.

Performs with Andrew Drury / Greg Kelley

The Creative Music Guild (CMG) is a Portland-based non-profit dedicated to bringing the best in cutting-edge creative improvised music to Portland.

As part of the 2009 Portland Jazz Festival, we are thrilled to present three artists from three different cities, united in their dedication to exploring the outer limits of improvisation. By combining traditional approaches with highly developed extended techniques, these musicians spin sound worlds full of color and imagination, traversing both the familiar and the unexpected.

An emerging figure in the European improv scene, and a key member of the distinctive Beirut improvised music community, this will be Christine Sehnaoui's first time performing in the NW.