Percussionist, composer, and improviser Andrew Barker has been
performing and recorded in a variety of contexts since age 12. Through
the late 80s and early 90s, Andrew Barker worked with local rock and
experimental groups. In 1993, Along with alto saxophonist Charles
Waters, Barker co-founded the new music ensemble, Gold Sparkle Band.
The Unique to the musical climate in Atlanta at that time, and
considered too "out" for mainstream jazz venues, the group created
their own niche, performing in rock clubs, restaurants, art galleries,
and house parties.

Through extensive touring in the US, and unique approach to composition
with an emphasis on improvisation, the group maintained a cult status
usually afforded only to rock bands. In 1996, Barker met Atlanta native
Sirone (Norris Jones) of the Revolutionary Ensemble. The great bassist
became somewhat of a mentor, emphasizing the importance of the group
concept. That same year Andrew Barker released an LP in duo with Waters
on his own indie-label Earmark23 records.

In 1998, encouraged by saxophonist Daniel Carter, Andrew Barker, along
with Waters relocated to New York City. Barker quickly found work in
New York. For several months, Andrew held the drum chair with trumpeter
Roy Campbell Jr's quintet, "TAZ," in a weekly engagement at the
legendary Harlem Jazz club, the Lenox Lounge. Soon after, Andrew Barker
joined bassist William Parker's "Little Huey Creative Music Orchestra,"
and Chris Jonas' "The Sun Spits Cherries" quartet. Becoming a regular
in New York's creative music scene, Barker has performed with artists
such as Daniel Carter, pianist Matthew Shipp, saxophonist Sabir Mateen,
saxophonist Rob Brown, saxophonist John Zorn, conductor Butch Morris,
and guitarist Thurston Moore. In December of 2002, Andrew Barker
embarked on a short French tour with the great saxophonist Sonny
Simmons.

Daniel Carter: is an American free jazz saxophone, flute, clarinet, and
trumpet player active mainly in New York City since the early 1970s. A
review of a recent recording describes Carter's timbre as "an almost
Lee Konitz-like cool."
Carter has recorded or performed with William Parker, DJ Logic, The
Negatones, Thurston Moore, Yo La Tengo, Soul-Junk, and Matthew Shipp,
among others. He is a member of the cooperative free jazz groups Test
and Other Dimensions In Music.

The show starts at 8pm and is free with a $5-$10 sliding donation.