free jazz ensemble since 1976

NEW ALBUM Unified View OUT NOW

2025 Release Unified View Available on CD and for Digital Download

Purchase on Entropy Stereo, Bandcamp

2024 Release Kuhtuhlpa Available on Cassette and for Digital Download

Purchase on Copy This Records

2023 Release Fanfares Available on CD and for Digital Download

Purchase on Entropy Stereo, Bandcamp

Announcements

NEW ALBUM OUT

(10/15/2025)

Recorded April of 2024, Unified View, a new Northwoods Improvisers album, is now available on CD and for Digital Download. Purchase on Bandcamp and Entropy Stereo.

SCHEDULED PERFORMANCES

(10/15/2025)

As of now, there are no scheduled performances for the Northwoods Improvisers. For booking, please visit our contact page.

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.

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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