Bakantez formed in 2022 as the solo electronic project of Chicago based experimental composer Hanna Elliott, former member of the industrial duo HOGG. Over the years of creative development, Hanna has retained consistent themes of libidinal physicality, tactility, and tumultuous introspection. Her project Bakantez consists of electro-acoustic sampling, sequencing, synthesis, and processed vocals reminiscent of sound collage, minimal wave, and noise. Her new work uses home-made objects that translate movement into tools for sonic manipulation.      As Bakantez, Hanna released her first full-length album ‘Rubedo’ in 2021 on CD and Cassette and was featured on the compilation ‘Larval Worlds’ curated by the Montreal based art-collective, Interzone. She currently works with Brooklyn based artist Roxy Farman (Manat, Wetware) on the multi-media project, Tvål. Tvål debuted their first piece at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn, 2022. Through various music projects, Hanna has released four full length albums and two EPs with Labels SCRAPES, Nihilist, and Rotted Tooth Recordings. She has gone on five American tours, has performed in France, Montreal, and at Mana in Miami.

*Photo Credit Evan Jenkins

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Juan Flores is a Chicago based artist that works with sound and kinetic mechanisms. He was the recipient of the Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Fellowship for a 1-year residency in Mexico City focusing on sound and electronic arts and received his MFA from the Art & Technology Studies department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He currently teaches New Media Art topics like physical computing, analog electronics, and creative coding. He manipulates real time audio using programming tools like Max/MSP to create custom synths, effects, and granular processing techniques.

Links:https://juanedflores.com

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Paul Giallorenzo – piano/electronics

Paul Giallorenzo, originally from Long Island, NY, is a Chicago-based improviser and composer using piano and synthesizer, performing solo and with a wide array of Chicago and international musicians in improvised, avant-jazz, experimental, and electro/acoustic music, performing regularly locally and throughout North America and Europe. His work has been praised for its “inside-out” nature – his ability to push the boundaries of “conventional” jazz toward more freedom but also, on the other side, to bring a measure of structure to more avant-garde material.

His current working projects as a (co)leader include his Trio with (Mikel Avery/Joshua Abrams), Hearts & Minds (with Jason Stein/Chad Taylor), and RedGreenBlue (with Ryan Packard/Ben LaMar Gay/Charlie Kirchen). His recordings can be found on the Chicago-based Delmark Records and Austin-based Astral Spirits labels, as well as various others including Leo Records (UK), Not Two Records (Poland), and 482 Music (NY).

Giallorenzo is the Artistic Director of the inter-media arts organization Homeroom and a co-founder and programmer of the music venue/art gallery Elastic Arts, producing hundreds of creative music concerts and art events in Chicago since 2001.

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Tags: Chad Taylor, Charlie Kirchen, Chicago, Constellation Chicago, Evan Jenkins, Hanna Elliott, Jason Stein, Joshua Abrams, Juan Flores, Mikel Avery, North Center, ONEderful: Bakantez + Juan Flores + Paul Giallorenzo, Paul Giallorenzo, Roxy Farman, Ryan Packard