In the rich field of tension between improvisation and composition, the American saxophonist, clarinettist and composer Ken Thomson moves. With his own sextet, the New York race musician explores the cross-pollination between well-considered contemporary music and the spontaneity of jazz. Someone who fits perfectly in the November Music philosophy. As a regular saxophonist / clarinettist of the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Thomson knows the modern, post-minimalist repertoire inside and out. In addition, he will not let an opportunity pass by to showcase his love for the jazz classics. In the past Thomson played in bands like Gutbucket and Slow / Fast. In his varied, harmoniously daring jazz music you can hear influences that vary from Thelonious Monk to György Ligeti. Virtuoso jazz with a great emotional tension. This fall the debut CD of the sextet was released on New Focus Recordings.