Improvised music developed into one of his deepest
musical passions through regular performances at the
legendary Knitting Factory with a wide variety of
musicians. It was in this setting that his musical
voice matured, especially through performances with
guitarist Joe Mapplebeck and pianist Stefan Paolini.
These two players would become his closest musical
allies in the form of the improvising ensemble “Little
Ricky’s House of Chankletas”, who recently released
their critically acclaimed album 27 New York
Antisonnets on OKS Recordings of North America. More
info on the group can be found at their website;
www.myspace.com/littlerickyimprov.

Aside from being an accomplished musician, Barry
Seroff has also earned high accolades as a composer.
His compositions range from traditional chamber
ensembles and orchestras to more modern settings
featuring electric guitar and drumset. His
collaborations with poet Merry Fortune were performed
at St. Marks Church, and eventually led to recordings
with legendary guitarist Marc Ribot. He is also the
winner of the Hubert Sukoff Award for Composition in
2006, and has had works premiered by the International
Contemporary Ensemble, Second Instrumental Unit and
Anti-Social Music.

He recently received his Masters in composition at
Queens College and continues to perform improvised
music in and around NY. Further information can be
found at his website; www.barryseroff.net, or
www.myspace.com/barryseroff.