Laurie Anderson: Solo
Laurie Anderson
SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director

Laurie Anderson: Solo

JAN 23–26 | SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Laurie Anderson

Jan 26, 2020
Miner Auditorium

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Original show description below.

Anderson’s captivating, deeply personal approach is experienced best in a solo setting, where the artist-to-audience connection most direct and intimate. 

One of America’s most renowned and daring creative pioneers, Laurie Anderson is best known for her music, multimedia presentations and innovative use of technology. As writer, director, visual artist and vocalist she has created a series of groundbreaking works that span the worlds of art, theater, and experimental music. Introduced to mainstream pop culture through the single “O Superman” from her 1981 debut album Big Science and large-scale theater piece United States, Anderson released a procession of albums including Mister Heartbreak, Strange Angels, Bright Red, Life on a String, and Homeland, among others, and has collaborated with artists including Brian Eno, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Philip Glass, John Zorn, William S. Burroughs, Spalding Gray, Christian McBride, Bobby McFerrin, and the Kronos Quartet. She continues to produce new touring productions combining her music and visual art that range from simple spoken word to elaborate multimedia stage performances, and she directed the 2015 documentary film Heart of a Dog, which received an Independent Spirit Awards nomination.

ABOUT LAURIE ANDERSON

Enjoy an evening of violin, electronics and stories, with Anderson presenting songs and solo pieces from her new book.

Laurie Anderson (has) made some of the most interesting art of the late 20th century.

Wired

Laurie Anderson (has) made some of the most interesting art of the late 20th century.

Wired

Personnel

Laurie Anderson vocals, keyboards, & violin

The brilliant polymath.

NPR (on Laurie Anderson)

Personnel

Laurie Anderson vocals, keyboards, & violin

The brilliant polymath.

NPR (on Laurie Anderson)

Watch & Listen

Laurie Anderson

My Right Eye

Laurie Anderson

O Superman (for Massenet)

Laurie Anderson

My Right Eye

Laurie Anderson

O Superman (for Massenet)

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