Dawn of Midi + Le Cabaret Contemporain + Ryan Pearson

Even if you know your state-of-the-art jazz piano trios—the Bad Plus, the Bandwagon, Vijay Iyer's band—there's still a good chance Dawn of Midi will surprise you. The band's handsomely controlled interplay suggests an unplugged translation of contemporary electronica, or an introspective sonic cousin to avant-rock futurists like Battles. Hear for yourself on the upcoming Thirsty Ear set Dysnomia or, better yet, at Pianos tonight.