Award-winning percussionist and composer Lesley Mok brings experimental sounds to Tampa

Lesley Mok(Kenneth Jimenez / lesleymok.com )New York-based percussionist, composer and sound artist Lesley Mok will perform at Tampa's Far Forest on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. as part of a tour supporting their solo album, transient. Known for blending jazz, improvisation, electronic music and environmental sound, Mok has gained international acclaim for their innovative approach to composition.Mok's debut album, The Living Collection, earned the 2024 Deutscher Jazzpreis for International Debut Album of the Year and established them as a leading voice in contemporary experimental music. Their work explores emotional complexity and the relationship between composition and improvisation, creating music that balances structure with spontaneity.At their upcoming Tampa performance, Mok will present music from transient alongside new material. The solo show will feature electronic textures, beat-driven passages and immersive ambient soundscapes with room for improvisation and experimentation.What