The opening night in Austin places focus on gradations in composition and improvisation with sets ranging from commissioned compositions to first-time freely improvised meetings.

First set
Jonathan Horne
Misha Marks

Second set
Catherine Lamb and Bryan Eubanks present a series of pieces commissioned especially for No Idea 2013 featuring Austin ensemble Lunch Money — Bob Hoffnar, Aaron Allen and Chris Cogburn.

Third set
Alvin Fielder
Damon Smith
Remi Álvarez