June 2014

06.11.2014- Niekrasz, Rempis, Wildeman

Recorded two sets of the trio of John Niekrasz (drums), Dave Rempis (reeds), and Albert Wildeman (bass) at The Hideout in Chicago.

06.19.2014-  Berman Trio

Recorded two sets by the Josh Berman Trio (Josh Berman-cornet, Jason Roebke-bass, Frank Rosaly-drums) at Constellation in Chicago. 

06.20.2014-  Harnik

Recorded Elisabeth Harnik’s solo prepared piano performance, opening Okka Fest 6 at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

06.20.2014-  McPhee, Morris

Recorded the second set of Okka Fest 6 featuring Joe McPhee on pocket trumpet and alto sax, along with Joe Morris on 6-string electric guitar at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

06.20.2014-  Baker, Kessler, Rempis

Continued recording Okka Fest 6 at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee with Jim Baker (synthesizer), Kent Kessler (bass), and Dave Rempis (reeds). 

06.20.2014-  Boneshaker

Recorded the last live stop on the recent Boneshaker (Kent Kessler-bass, Paal Nilssen-Love-percussion, Mars Williams-reeds/toys) tour to end Friday night’s Okka Fest 6 performances at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.21.2014-  McPhee, Nilssen-Love

Opened the second day of Okka Fest 6 by recording the duo of Joe McPhee (reeds) and Paal Nilssen-Love (drums) at The Palm Tavern in Milwaukee. 

06.21.2014-  Fernandez

The second day of Okka Fest 6 shifted to recording a set at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee featuring Augusti Fernandez on piano.

06.21.2014-  Kessler, Morris, Paulson

Recorded one set of the trio of Kent Kessler (bass), Joe Morris (guitar), and Jen Paulson (viola) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee, as Okka Fest 6 continued.

06.21.2014-  Harnik, Nilssen-Love

Continued recording the second evening of Okka Fest 6 with the duo of Elisabeth Harnik (piano) and Paal Nilssen-Love (percussion) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.21.2014-  Chicago Reed Quartet

Closed out Saturday night’s Okka concerts by recording the Chicago Reed Quartet (Nick Mazzarella, Dave Rempis, Ken Vandermark, Mars Williams) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.22.2014-  Baker

Recorded the opening set of Okka Fest 6 day three, featuring Jim Baker on piano at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.22.2014-  Labycz, McPhee, Paulson

Continued the third evening of Okka Fest 6 by recording Brian Labycz (electronics), Joe McPhee (trumpet/sax), and Jen Paulson (viola) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

06.22.2014-  Vandermark, Wooley

Recorded Ken Vandermark (reeds) and Nate Wooley (trumpet) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee, continuing the third evening of Okka Fest 6. 

06.22.2014-  Fernandez, Morris, Wooley

Recorded the final Sunday night performance of Okka Fest 6 at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee, featuring  Augusti Fernandez (piano), Joe Morris (guitar), and Nate Wooley (trumpet).

06.23.2014-  Vandermark, Wooley

Recorded a studio session with Ken Vandermark (reeds) and Nate Wooley (trumpet) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.25.2014-  Nilssen-Love, Vandermark

Recorded two sets of Paal Nilssen-Love (drums) with Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

06.27.2014-  Rempis Percussion Quartet

Recorded one set of the Rempis Percussion Quartet (Tim Daisy-percussion, Ingebrigt Haker Flaten-bass, Dave Rempis-reeds, Frank Rosaly-percussion) at Constellation in Chicago.

06.28.2014-  Rempis Percussion Quartet

Recorded one set of the Rempis Percussion Quartet (Tim Daisy-percussion, Ingebrigt Haker Flaten-bass, Dave Rempis-reeds, Frank Rosaly-percussion) at Constellation in Chicago.