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Jim O’Rourke and Eiko Ishibashi to Open Sixth Edition of Jazz is Dead! in Turin

festival-fair · 2026-04-27

The Turin festival Jazz is Dead! returns for its sixth edition, running from April 21 to June 9, with the theme 'Chi sei?'. Organized by TUM, Arci, and Magazzino sul Po, the festival showcases 21 performances from 10 different countries across four venues: CAP10100, Bunker, Cinema Massimo, and the Planetarium of Turin. The main event takes place from May 26 to 28, featuring artists such as Boris, Nziria, Shackleton, Moin, and Pan Daijing. On April 21, a preview at CAP10100 will highlight Jim O’Rourke and Eiko Ishibashi, known for scoring 'Drive My Car'. O’Rourke describes their shows as improvisational and shares insights on his AI work and influences like Roland Kayn, emphasizing the value of research over personal relationships.

Key facts

  • Sixth edition of Jazz is Dead! festival in Turin
  • Organized by TUM, Arci, and Magazzino sul Po
  • Title 'Chi sei?' explores identity
  • 21 acts from 10 countries
  • Runs April 21 to June 9
  • Venues: CAP10100, Bunker, Cinema Massimo, Planetarium of Turin
  • Core event May 26-28
  • Artists include Boris, Nziria, Shackleton, Moin, Pan Daijing
  • Preview April 21: Jim O’Rourke and Eiko Ishibashi
  • Ishibashi scored 'Drive My Car' by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi
  • O’Rourke uses custom Kyma software
  • O’Rourke has worked with AI and AL since college
  • He is helping restore Roland Kayn's archives

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • TUM (Turin Underground Music)
  • Arci
  • Magazzino sul Po
  • CAP10100
  • Bunker
  • Cinema Massimo
  • Planetarium of Turin
  • Jazz is Dead!
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Turin
  • Italy
  • Chicago
  • United States

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