C.O.M.A. is an open series for all creative improvising musicians whether they're melancholy, slightly deranged, extremely moody, happy beyond comprehension, geniuses in their own minds, or just down right normal who want to experiment, develop their craft and expand the limits of the imagination....
WHAT IS C.O.M.A.??????????????????
C.O.M.A. - citizens ontological music agenda - started March 1998, presents improvised music
on Sunday evenings at ABC No-Rio 156 Rivington NYC . The C.O.M.A. series is dedicated
to presenting artists of the improvising
community in a non-commercial setting.
The sets are 35-40 minutes followed with an open session at the end with various configurations of players. All shows start at 8:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to play in the open sessions or just simply enjoy the music.
C.O.M.A. is an open series with suggested a donation of $5.00 at the door, all proceeds go to the musicians.
ABC No-Rio is near the Delancey J and F train station between Clinton St. and Suffolk St.
Check out the C.O.M.A.website for more history
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