Northwoods Improvisers

Northwoods Improvisers

free jazz ensemble since 1976

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Announcements

50 YEARS OF NORTHWOODS

(7/1/2025)

2026 will mark 50 years since the first iteration of the collective in 1976. Check back for more information on new releases and upcoming gigs.

NEW ALBUM OUT SOON

(7/1/2025)

Recorded April of 2024, a new Northwoods Improvisers album will be available this fall.

SCHEDULED PERFORMANCES

(7/1/2025)

Free Music Friday at Hello Records

4165 Fort St, Lincoln Park, Michigan - August 1st @ 7pm

Northwoods ImprovisersNorthwoods Improvisers first came together in 1976. Mike Gilmore (vibes) and Mike Johnston (bass) were founding members of the ensemble. Nick Ashton (drums) joined in 1986. Along with Johnston and Ashton, Donovan Boxey and Dominic Bierenga make up the wind section and Mike Khoury and Jack O’Brien comprise the string section.

Header photograph taken by Don Barber

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