Bent Frequency: Wattage
Free (RSVP requested)
- Ken Ueno, sound artist
- Stuart Gerber, percussion
- Jan Berry Baker, saxophone
Prepare to immerse yourself in an evening where art, music, and experimentation collide! Atlanta Contemporary is thrilled to host an electrifying performance featuring Bent Frequency—the Southeast's premier contemporary music ensemble—and their esteemed guest performer, Ken Ueno, in a collaboration that promises to challenge the boundaries of sound, form, and artistic expression.
Bent Frequency has been a leader in Atlanta’s avant-garde music scene since 2003. Known for their commitment to diverse, socially conscious programming, they create immersive performances in unconventional venues. This event features new experimental works showcasing their adventurous spirit.
Joining them is Ken Ueno, a visionary composer and performer recognized for his innovative vocal techniques and sound installations. His collaboration with Bent Frequency promises a thrilling blend of experimental sound and virtuosic musicianship.
Don't miss this extraordinary night of music and art!
About Bent Frequency
Bent Frequency, ensemble in residence at Georgia State University, is a professional contemporary music ensemble based in Atlanta. Hailed as "one of the brightest new music ensembles on the scene today" by Gramophone magazine, Bent Frequency engages an eclectic mix of the most adventurous and impassioned players from the greater Atlanta area. Founded in 2003, Bent Frequency (BF) brings the avant-garde to life through adventurous and socially conscious programming, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and community engagement. One of BF's primary goals is championing the work of historically underrepresented composers—music by women, composers of color, and LGBTQIA+. Its programming, educational outreach, and community events aim to be inclusive of the diverse and dynamic community they are a part of.
http://bentfrequency.com/About Ken Ueno, sound artist
About Stuart Gerber, percussion
Lauded as having "consummate virtuosity" by The New York Times, percussionist Stuart Gerber has performed extensively throughout the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Mexico as a soloist and chamber musician. He is Professor of Music at Georgia State University in Atlanta. As an active performer of new works, Stuart has been involved in a number of world-premiere performances. He gave the world premiere of Karlheinz Stockhausen’s last solo percussion work Himmels-Tür in Italy, and his percussion trio Mittwoch-Formel at the annual Stockhausen-Courses in Kürten, Germany.
Stuart is a founding member of the Atlanta-based new music group Bent Frequency, performs internationally as one half of the synthesizer-percussion duo Poèmes Électroniques, and is regularly heard as extra percussionist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Gerber received his Bachelor of Music degree from the Oberlin College Conservatory and a Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).
https://stuartgerber.net/About Jan Berry Baker, saxophone
Canadian American saxophonist Jan Berry Baker has performed as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician on many of the world’s great stages. An advocate of contemporary music, Jan is Co-Artistic Director and saxophonist with Atlanta-based new music ensemble Bent Frequency.
Jan regularly performs with orchestras such as the LA Philharmonic, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Grant Park Orchestra, Chicago Philharmonic, Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet.
As an artist and educator, Jan has held residencies at the Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice (SICPP), Nürnberg Tage Aktueller Musik, Sam Houston State New Music Festival (TX), Charlotte New Music Festival, University of Georgia, New Music on the Point (VT) and Dakota Chamber Music Festival. She is highly sought after as a masterclass teacher and speaker, and has given presentations on contemporary music, entrepreneurship, nonprofits and grant writing, community engagement, socially conscious programming, career development and mentoring at major schools of music across the country.
Dr. Baker is Professor of Saxophone and Woodwind Area Head at the Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA and currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Department of Music and Special Assistant to the Dean for Faculty Mentoring. Prior academic appointments include Georgia State University, Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, Northwestern University and University of Alberta. She earned a Doctor of Music degree in saxophone performance from Northwestern University. She is a founding member of the Committee on Gender Equity in the North American Saxophone Alliance and served as the inaugural leader of the CGE Mentoring Program. Jan Berry Baker is a Selmer Paris, Vandoren, and Key Leaves performing artist.
https://janberrybaker.com/