Veasey//Ticciati Duo

mjf @ First Street (Ask Garden Stage)

Nika Ticciati piano / Beth Veasey drum kit

Veasey//Ticciati Duo presents a personal blend of contemporary classical music and first wave free jazz.

Particularly referencing the extended works of Don Cherry, the duo’s compositions are an exploration of closeness and intimacy. Their relationship with experimental music is founded on these ideas, as an avenue for connection with both the audience and each other.

The way the duo performs and composes lets either player reference whatever musical world they like, in whatever tone they like, as well as dig for new tones and worlds. They might drift through clattering bursts of noise, rapturous spiritual jazz-isms and spacious modern chamber music in one sitting; the players’ hope is for audiences to be left with the sense of knowing them quite well.