Natural Information Society

Natural Information Society is an improvisational, spiritual ensemble assembled by avant-garde jazz bassist/composer Joshua Abrams, a veteran of Chicago's experimental music scene. The group's hypnotic sound fuses elements of minimalist classical, Krautrock, drone, free jazz, and numerous other genres, and their intimate performances are intense and exciting. Guided by Abrams' playing of the guimbri (a three-stringed bass lute originating in North Africa), the group's performances usually feature a revolving lineup. Natural Information was the title of Abrams' 2010 release on ...