Avreeayl Ra

Chicago master percussionist Avreeayl Ra was recently featured in the new documentary on his work “TUNING into the moment",” which we’ll screen for the first set! For the second set, Ra reconvenes with his longstanding ensemble Dream Stuff.

8:30 PM : DOCUMENTARY SCREENING : TUNING into the moment

a 40-minute film featuring Avreeayl RA by Rhizomes Films and Homeroom.

9:30 PM : AVREEAYL RA’S DREAM STUFF

Ed Wilkerson reeds/oud
Jim Baker - piano/electronics
Peter Maunu - guitar
Jason Roebke - bass
Avreeayl Ra - drums & percussion

$15 - Tickets Available at the Door

ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY:

Homeroom is excited to present a 40-minute film featuring Chicago jazz legend and master drummer Avreeayl RA created in collaboration with Mexico City-based Rhizomes Films.

The basis for the film emerged from Avreeayl RA's four-week residency with Homeroom at Elastic Arts last February, when Ra was given the resources and freedom to explore new ideas during four performances with his group Dream Stuff. With footage from this residency, taken from the multi camera live stream and close recorded microphones, plus additional voice-overs from Avreeayl and archival content woven in by Mexico City-based Rhizomes Films, the film celebrates Ra's impressive career spanning over half a century and documents his extraordinary influence on Chicago's avant-garde jazz scene.