The experimental jazz ensemble Strange Meeting has been having a regular practice meet up on Tuesdays at the Basement — when the joint is closed — for some time now. This has allowed the trumpeter Nicholas Talvola, sax player Russ Thallheimer, key-man Alex Espe and bassist/drummer rhythm section duo Ian Taylor and Shane Fox to build a flow state of after-jam, post-jazz perfection that has wowed more than a few people during a handful of shows around the area over the years. The group is trying out a new experiment along with the venue, which involves opening the joint up to the public for a chance to check out the creative process on the ground floor. Today is the first Tuesday of that sort, and for a suggested donation of $10, you can come hear the goods between 7 and 9 p.m.
Music Tonight: Tuesday, June 9
