Ceramic Dog: Jazz Ensemble in New York

About Ceramic Dog

Ceramic Dog is the Marc Ribot-led trio that moves between noise rock, free improvisation, and skewed pop forms. The group has been heard in New York City rooms like Pianos, where Ribot is joined by multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily and drummer Ches Smith. Ribot’s guitar work pulls from downtown jazz and rock traditions, then breaks the songs open with abrupt shifts in texture and rhythm. Their performances favor friction and conversation over polish.