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For Immediate Release – New York, NY – On Saturday, August 23rd, at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents its 2025-2026 season opener: Sound Liberation at Joe’s Pub. Sound Liberation was born in 1996, a musical rebellion led by visionary composer and guitarist Gene Pritsker. Guided by the philosophy of “ending the segregation of sound vibration,” the ensemble tears down the walls between genres, weaving the threads of classical, jazz, rock, hip-hop, and global rhythms into a tapestry of pure sonic freedom.<\/p>\n

Each performance is a journey in which chamber music dances with street beats and echoes of Bach swirl alongside urban poetry. At Joe\u2019s Pub, Sound Liberation (co-presented by Composers Concordance) will take the stage with fire and soul and celebrate its recent album \u2018Elegy<\/a>,\u2019 released in June on Composers Concordance Records<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The spotlight will shine on the mesmerizing Amira B.,<\/a> whose voice has graced the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Also featured is legendary trombone master Dick Griffin<\/a>, whose horn has sung alongside Roland Kirk, Abdullah Ibrahim, Sun Ra, and George Benson.<\/p>\n

The night will also showcase guest vocalist Stephanie Susberich, tenor saxophonist Todd Rewoldt, pianist Lesi Mei, electrifying rappers Dr. Psychosis and Samaire Martin, and poets Imelda O’Reilly, Peter Christian Hall, and Robert C. Ford. The ensemble\u2019s core will be represented by Franz Hackl on trumpet, David Banks and Charles Coleman on vocals, Amanda Ruzza on bass, Damien Bassman on drums, and \u2014 at the center \u2014 ringmaster Gene Pritsker<\/a>, conjuring magic on guitar and spitting hot lyrics.<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Bandcamp<\/a><\/p>\n

Sound Liberation <\/a><\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Salem Krieger<\/p>\n

Runtime: 75 minutes<\/p>\n

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Listing Information<\/p>\n

Composers Concordance<\/p>\n

Sound Liberation @ Joe’s Pub<\/p>\n

Saturday, Aug. 23rd, 2025 at 7pm<\/p>\n

Doors open at 6pm<\/p>\n

$30 (exclusive of service fee)<\/p>\n

There is a 2 drink or 1 food item minimum,<\/p>\n

per person, during every show at Joe’s Pub.<\/p>\n

Joe’s Pub<\/p>\n

425 Lafayette St. (at Astor Place), NYC<\/p>\n

Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Live Stream<\/a><\/p>\n

Featuring<\/p>\n

Amira B. – vocals<\/p>\n

Dick Griffin – trombone<\/p>\n

Sound Liberation<\/p>\n

Stephanie Susberich, David Banks, Charles Coleman – vocals,<\/p>\n

Gene Pritsker – guitar \/ rap, Franz Hackl – trumpet,<\/p>\n

Todd Rewoldt – tenor saxophone, Lesi Mei – piano,<\/p>\n

Amanda Ruzza – bass, Damien Bassman – drums<\/p>\n

Special Guests<\/p>\n

Imelda O’Reilly, Robert C Ford,<\/p>\n

Peter Christian Hall – poets;<\/p>\n

Dr. Psychosis, Samaire – voices \/ rap<\/p>\n

Composers<\/p>\n

Gene Pritsker, Sun Ra, Amira B.<\/p>\n

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Staying in rotation for 42 years in NYC is a rare feat. In the case of a new music presenting organization, it requires not only diligence and cognizance of achievements of the past but also an ethic of keeping one’s ear to the ground for emerging stylistic and technological developments, as well as talented new composers on the scene. Composers Concordance, founded in 1984 by Joseph Pehrson and Patrick Hardish, advised by Otto Luening, strives to present contemporary music in innovative ways, with an emphasis on thematic programming. Directors Gene Pritsker and Dan Cooper co-curate the programs and lead the CompCord Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, String Orchestra, and Big Band. Associate Directors are Milica Paranosic, Peter Jarvis, Debra Kaye, Seth Boustead, and Audrey Morse. Composers Concordance has also created a Naxos-distributed record label: Composers Concordance Records. Composers Concordance’s overriding vision is to promote contemporary music, composers, and new works as a rightful and respected part of society. Good music performed and recorded well, pushing the boundaries of sound and composition.<\/p>\n

“Composers Concordance..a veritable New York new music institution of concerts, album production and multiple ensembles under a sweeping, tenacious brand, thriving on the emulsion of contemporary classical, free improv, jazz and rock, overt humor and fearless political statements, all very much in evidence..The ensemble..was masterful throughout.\u201d-\u00a0John Pietaro, The New York City Jazz Record<\/p>\n

“An\u00a0unwavering force in giving composers exposure through concert\u00a0bookings\u00a0and its own record label, the intrepid new-music\u00a0organization Composers\u00a0Concordance\u201d\u00a0–\u00a0The Brooklyn Rail<\/p>\n

“The\u00a0Composers\u00a0Concordance\u00a0folks are unpredictable and at times refreshingly irreverent in a reverent sort of way….ingenious fun” –\u00a0Classical-Modern Music Review<\/p>\n

\u201cEnterprising new music organization\u201d\u00a0–\u00a0The New York Times<\/p>\n

Please follow NYC Covid-19 protocols & updates:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/home<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/site\/doh\/covid\/covid-19-main.page<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nycgo.com\/coronavirus-information-and-resources-for-travelers<\/a><\/p>\n

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