# MEDIA ALERT: Media Lab Research Joins the Stage — Jordan Rudess + jam_bot: A Human-AI Musical Dialogue > Source: > Published: 2026-09-04 17:36:40+00:00 **The GRAMMY-winning Dream Theater keyboardist returns to MIT to perform with an AI model trained on his own playing, opening new possibilities for live musical improvisation.** CAMBRIDGE, MA — On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Jordan Rudess will perform two concerts at MIT’s Thomas Tull Concert Hall during the inaugural **[MIT Future Fest](https://mitmuseum.mit.edu/programs/mit-future-fest-2)** 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 the MIT Chamber Chorus, with *jam_bot* creating music for the singers in real time. Performances are on October 3 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. [**The *jam_bot* project**](https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/jordan-rudess-genai/overview/) has been developed over the past three years in collaboration with the [**MIT Media Lab**](https://www.media.mit.edu/about/overview/) during Rudess’s **[Center for Art, Science & Technology](https://arts.mit.edu/people/jordan-rudess/)** 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.