FRI 8 & 9:30 - Caroline Davis w/Grey McMurray, Qasim Naqvi
About This Event
At Bar Bayeux, Caroline Davis appears with Grey McMurray and Qasim Naqvi, bringing a practice that sits between classical discipline and free, experimental jazz. The lineup foregrounds the overlap of composed material and improvisation: Davis’s through‑composed and open forms meet McMurray’s contemporary‑classical/avant‑garde approach and Naqvi’s room‑shaped collaborative set‑making, with emphasis on ensemble timing, texture and close listening.
About the Artists
Caroline Davis
Caroline Davis is a New York–based saxophonist working in the space where classical discipline meets free and experimental jazz. At Roulette, she has appeared in programs such as *Caroline Davis // Matt Mitchell*, pairing her detailed improvising with Mitchell’s composer-driven piano language.
Grey Mcmurray
Grey Mcmurray is a New York City–based classical musician whose work sits between contemporary classical and the avant‑garde. At Roulette, they have appeared in Red Hook Records’ fifth‑anniversary program, performing alongside artists such as Caroline Davis and Qasim Naqvi on a bill that also featured Jason Moran with BlankFor.
Qasim Naqvi
Qasim Naqvi is a classical musician and performer heard in New York City contexts, including live programs at Roulette. His work moves between composed material and collaborative set-making, often shaped by the specific players and room.