QUINTET
Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:30 PM
The Stone at The New School
55 West 13th Street, Manhattan, NY
Scheduled
About This Event
QUINTET features a collaboration of innovative musicians at The Stone, a venue dedicated to experimental music. The ensemble includes Alexandria Smith on trumpet and electronics, Jeff Kaiser on trumpet and electronics, Jeff Albert on trombone, and Klimchak on drums, along with a special guest. This performance explores the realms of experimental jazz and improvised music, reflecting the venue's commitment to avant-garde jazz and free improvisation. The Stone provides a no-frills environment, allowing the music to take center stage without distractions. This event is part of a residency program, further emphasizing the importance of new music in the contemporary cultural landscape.
About the Artists
Mark Dresser
Mark Dresser is an American bassist and composer whose work moves between jazz, rock, and contemporary experimental music. In New York City, he appears at The Stone at The New School, a setting that suits his interest in close listening and open-ended structures.
Mark Dresser Quintet
The Mark Dresser Quintet is a New York–presented ensemble rooted in the meeting point of jazz improvisation and rock/pop-derived sonics. Led by bassist and composer Mark Dresser, the group has appeared at The Stone at The New School in programs such as *QUINTET*, bringing together brass players who also work with electronics alongside drums and occasional guests.