Jordan Rudess + jam_bot: A Human-AI Musical Dialogue Performances
About this Event
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Jordan Rudess will perform two concerts at MIT’s Thomas Tull Concert Hall during the inaugural MIT Future Fest alongside musical guests and jam_bot, an AI model developed with Rudess and trained on his playing. At the heart of the concert is a simple idea: this technology is not here to replace musicians, but to expand their creative possibilities and inspire new ways of making music.
The concert will feature the world premiere of Rudess and jam_bot improvising with student musicians, with jam_bot creating music for the performers in real time. Performances are October 3 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Guests attending either of the two performances are welcome to come 3pm to 8pm to experience MIT Music Technology demonstrations in the lobby.
Attendance to the 5:00pm performance is included with the MIT Future Fest festival pass. Visit the website for more information and to acquire a pass.
About the Concert
project has been developed over the past three years in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab during Rudess’s Center for Art, Science & Technology Distinguished Visiting Artist residency at MIT. These concerts are a rare opportunity to experience the next chapter of this research project and witness Rudess interact with an advanced real-time system that enables the use of generative AI models in live music performances.
Moving from Baroque counterpoint to progressive rock and beyond, the program will be built around live improvisation. jam_bot is able to listen and respond to Rudess in real time, while also generating musical material that can be performed by other musicians onstage, opening the door to new forms of collaborative improvisation.
The Yamaha Disklavier pianos featured in the performances are provided by Falcetti Pianos in Newton, Massachusetts.
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Day of Music & AI Demos
Info: Explore a series of interactive music and AI demonstrations in the Lobby of the Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building W18, led by students from MIT Music Technology and the MIT Media Lab. Drop in to experience new tools, experiments, and ideas at the intersection of music, technology, and artificial intelligence.
Free and open to all. Registration not required.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Jordan Rudess + jam_bot: A Human-AI Musical Dialogue Performance
Info: Experience jam_bot in a one-hour live performance featuring legendary keyboardist and CAST Distinguished Visiting Artist Jordan Rudess and special musical guests, including the MIT Concert Choir. Developed at the MIT Media Lab by Rudess and MIT researchers Lancelot Blanchard and Perry Naseck, jam_bot listens, responds, and creates alongside Rudess in real time, opening new possibilities for live musical improvisation. Presented in spatial sound with immersive lighting and a kinetic sculpture, the performance brings together humans, music, artificial intelligence, and visuals in a unique live experience.
Tickets are required. Register right here on Eventbrite to attend the performance.
Note: A portion of the tickets for the 5 p.m. performance is reserved for MIT Future Fest pass holders. Visit the MIT Future Fest website for more information and to reserve a pass.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Day of Music & AI Demos
Info: Explore a series of interactive music and AI demonstrations in the Lobby of the Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building W18, led by students from MIT Music Technology and the MIT Media Lab. Drop in to experience new tools, experiments, and ideas at the intersection of music, technology, and artificial intelligence.
Free and open to all. Registration not required.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Jordan Rudess + jam_bot: A Human-AI Musical Dialogue Performance
Info: Experience jam_bot in a one-hour live performance featuring legendary keyboardist and CAST Distinguished Visiting Artist Jordan Rudess and special musical guests, including the MIT Concert Choir. Developed at the MIT Media Lab by Rudess and MIT researchers Lancelot Blanchard and Perry Naseck, jam_bot listens, responds, and creates alongside Rudess in real time, opening new possibilities for live musical improvisation. Presented in spatial sound with immersive lighting and a kinetic sculpture, the performance brings together humans, music, artificial intelligence, and visuals in a unique live experience.
Tickets are required. Register on Eventbrite to attend the performance.
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The Yamaha Disklavier pianos featured in the performances are provided by Falcetti Pianos in Newton, Massachusetts.
Where is it happening?
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