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

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.