NYC based saxophonist Sam Decker performs solo on the Option stage, followed by a set with Sfyria trio which includes Decker as well as Charlie Kirchen on bass and Matt Carroll on drums.

Chicago based drummer Phillip Sudderberg kicks off the Option season with a solo set followed by an improvised trio with Jason Stein on bass clarinet and Charlie Kirchen on bass

An evening of solo and trio performances by The Few - three of the most dynamic string players from the latest generation of Chicago's storied improvised music community - Macie Stewart (violin / voice), Charlie Kirchen (bass), Steve Marquette (guitar).