The Sheltering Sky: The Music and Words of Paul Bowles

Enjoy a unique musical experience where jazz and literature combine.

The Arch Stanton Quartet draws upon the music and writings of Paul Bowles, including his deeply evocative novel about travel in North Africa, "The Sheltering Sky." This performance includes:
- jazz arrangements of Bowles' musical compositions from the first half of the 20th century
- excerpts from his writings
- new compositions to create a soundscape of music and spoken word

The Arch Stanton Quartet is based in the Capital region and has a global reach, including a State Department tour of Egypt, many jazz festivals, and other venues. For more information on the Arch Stanton Quartet: https://archstantonjazz.com/

For more information about the Paul Bowles project: https://archstantonjazz.com/exploring-the-sheltering-sky-the-music-and-words-of-paul-bowles/

This performance is supported by a grant from the Albany County Arts and Culture Program in coordination with Advance Albany County Alliance provided to the Arch Stanton Jazz Quartet.