Rhythmic architecture from two percussion innovators — in partnership with Outside the Spotlight Jazz Series

When two masters of improvised percussion meet, the result transcends traditional notions of what drums can do. Tim Daisy and Chris Corsano represent the cutting edge of contemporary rhythm-making—artists who view their instruments not just as timekeepers, but as vehicles for pure sonic exploration.

Chicago-based Tim Daisy, a veteran of the legendary Vandermark 5 and collaborator with avant-garde luminaries from Dave Rempis to Jaimie Branch, brings what one critic calls "turbulent weather system" energy to his performances. His playing shifts from gusty vectors to stormy sound-bursts, creating motion and shape without ever weighing down the music.

Chris Corsano, hailed by The Guardian as "one of the world's great drummers," has carved out a unique space where free jazz meets experimental noise. His collaborations span from Björk's world tours to intimate duos with saxophonist Paul Flaherty, always maintaining what Wire Magazine calls "riotously energetic and creative" approach to percussion.

Together, they create what their recent release aptly calls "Natural Clatter"—focused yet wide-ranging drumset explorations that reveal rhythm as both primal force and sophisticated architecture.