About the Artist
Matana Roberts has studied with Ran Blake, Cecil McBee, John McNeil, Joe Maneri, Fareed Haque, Steve Coleman, Steve Lacy, Vijay Iyer, and Fred Anderson. In addition to Sticks and Stones she performs with the Boston Microtonal Collective and is a member of A.A.C.M.
Josh Abrams is best known for his work with Thrill Jockey artists Town and Country; he has released one solo album and plays also with the David Boykin Expanse/Outet; and has worked with Brokeback, Sam Prekop, Bobby Broom, and Tortoise.
Chad Taylor is one half of Delmarks Chicago Underground Duo (also Trio/Quartet/Orchestra); he has played with with Malachi Favors, Joe McPhee, Peter Brotzman, Roscoe Mitchell, Jameel Moondoc, Fred Anderson, William Parker, and Hamid Drake, among many others.