Being & Becomingis not just a band—it is a rare alignment of four musicians redefiningwhat contemporary improvisation can sound like today. At once grounded and searching, themusic unfolds with clarity, urgency, and a deep sense of shared discovery. This is not aboutgenre fusion or stylistic collage. It is about invention in real time.Led by Peter Evans, the group brings together a generational constellation of artists:vibraphonist Joel Ross, bassist Nick Jozwiak, and—since spring 2025—drummer Tyshawn Sorey, one of the most respected and singularfigures in creative music today. Rather than overwhelm with density, the band shapes space. Each piece builds its ownarchitecture, moving from spare motifs to spiraling collective climaxes. Evans’ trumpet cutsthrough with unmistakable clarity—at times lyrical, at times incendiary, always fully present.What emerges is music that feels composed in the moment yet structurally inevitable. Since its formation, Being & Becoming has steadily established itself among artists, critics, andaudiences as one of the most vital ensembles of its generation. Their live performances arestudies inflow and form—spontaneous, sophisticated, and charged with quiet intensity. The quartet’s landmark recordingArs Ludicra, captured at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio and released in November 2025, marked a defining step in the band’s evolution. Following a series of residencies in New York City in December 2025, the group now enters anew chapter: a West Coast tour in May 2026 and a forthcoming live recording featuring now Tyshawn Sorey—documenting the expanded sonic language of the current lineup. Thetrajectory is clear: this is an ensemble deepening its practice, sharpening its voice, andcommitting fully to the long arc of its own development.