10 Mayo St
Portland, ME 04101
USA
Cat and Mouse is the adventurous sonic dialogue between trumpet player/composer Nicole Rampersaud and percussionist/composer Brian Shankar Adler.
Before the performance, Nicole and Brian will lead the audience in a guided listening walk through the Kennedy Park neighborhood followed by a reflective sharing about what was heard. Within the performance, Cat and Mouse will create a short piece of music (in real-time) based on the sounds of the neighborhood.
Combining brass, electronics, and a hybrid drum set that includes North Indian tabla, Argentine bombo legüero, and various found objects, the two create new connections between raga, experimental music, and more.
Separately, their innovative musical voices have led to international collaborations with some of the leading figures in contemporary music from Ray Vega to Anthony Braxton. Together, they cut across space, time, and genre, drawing on a broad range of musical practices and traditions in the creation of new music.
Creative music places process at the forefront, and demands a firm commitment to remaining curious about how the music is unfolding in real time from both the musicians and the audience. Cat and Mouse will provide an inclusive opportunity (for youth and the listening public) to become immersed in the creative process, offering new ways to listen, interpret, and connect/reconnect with their locale.
The performance will conclude with a question and answer session.