Critic's Pick — B Chakoian Jones & Becca Hoback: 'The Great Space'

You may know B Chakoian Jones from his work with the folk-rock band Humming House, or perhaps from the Nashville chamber ensemble chatterbird. The busy composer, arranger and bassist is also the founder and curator of the Nashville Chamber Music Series. This weekend, Jones will unveil his new string quartet, The Great Space, marking the release of his first studio recording on Feb. 6. The Great Space release also will be accompanied by four live performances. Originally commissioned for performance in the Parthenon’s Naos room in 2019, the project has grown and evolved, offering a thoughtful meditation on “spatial exploration through multiple mediums, including music performance, dance performance, photography and videography.” The first concert is set for Feb. 8, taking The Great Space back to the unique reverb of the Parthenon. Contemporary dancer Becca Hoback also joins the performance, adding another intriguing dimension to the idea of spatial awareness and response. It’s a thought-provoking piece that simply asks us to be present and to reflect upon the space we occupy. Audiences can look forward to additional performances at Knoxville’s Laurel Theater on Feb. 22 and in Nashville at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on March 24 and The Arcade on April 11. 

Feb. 8 at the Parthenon

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