05.04.2017-  TCBY

Recorded one set by TCBY (Adam Tramposh-piano, Carlos Chavarria-sax, Ben Billington-drums, Andrew Scott Young-bass) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.

05.04.2017-  Vibrating Skull Trio

Recorded one set by Vibrating Skull Trio (John McCowen-clarinet/contrabass/percussion, Eli Namay-prepared guitar/electronics, Phil Sudderberg-drums/electronics) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.

05.05.2017-  Jazz Occurrence 11

Recorded two sets of Jazz Occurrence 11 (Jim Baker-keyboard/ARP, Tim Daisy-percussion, Cameron Pfiffner-reeds/flutes, Brain Sandstrom-bass/trumpet) at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center in Aurora, Illinois.

05.08.2017-  Alto Sax Quartet

Recorded a set of an alto sax quartet (Pierre-Antoine Badaroux, Jean-Luc Guionnet, Nick Mazzarella, Mars Williams) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.

05.08.2017-  Piet Trio

Recorded a set of the Matt Piet Trio (Matt Piet-piano, Tim Daisy-percussion, Dave Rempis-saxes) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.

05.12.2017-  Roberts, Sacks

Recorded a set by Hank Roberts (cello) and Jacob Sacks (piano) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.

05.12.2017-  Oliver

Recorded a set by Mary Oliver (violin/viola) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.

05.12.2017-  Daisy, Feldman

Recorded a set by Tim Daisy (percussion) and Mark Feldman (violin) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.

05.13.2017-  Abrams, Kang

Recorded a set by Joshua Abrams (bass/guimbri) and Eyvind Kang (violin) at Constellation in Chicago.

05.13.2017-  Gillet

Recorded a set by Helen Gillet (cello/electronics/vocal) at Constellation in Chicago.

05.13.2017-  Hear in Now

Recorded a set by Hear in Now (Silvia Bolognesi-bass, Tomeka Reid-cello, Mazz Swift-violin) at Constellation in Chicago.

05.21.2017-  Zarzutzki

Recorded a set by Aaron Zarzutzki (clarinet) at The Owl in Chicago.

05.21.2017-  Fraser

Recorded a set by Henry Fraser (bass) at The Owl in Chicago.

05.21.2017-  Kirchen, Kirshner, Weinberg

Recorded a set by Charlie Kirchen (bass), Julian Kirshner (drums), and Sam Weiberg (sax) at The Owl in Chicago.

05.22.2017-  Restroy

Recorded two sets by Restroy (Chris Dammann-bass/electronics, James Davis-trumpet/electronics, Paul Giallorenzo-keyboard/electronics, Avreeayl Ra-drums) at The Whistler in Chicago.

05.25.2017-  Hatcher’s Refunction

Recorded one set by Gerrit Hatcher’s Refunction (Gerrit Hatcher-tenor sax, Nolan Chin-organ, Bill Harris-drums, Jake Wark-tenor sax) at Constellation in Chicago.

05.26.2017-  Piet & His Disorganization

Recorded one set by Matt Piet & His Disorganization (Matt Piet-piano, Tim Daisy-percussion) at Constellation in Chicago.

05.26.2017-  Piet & His Disorganization

Recorded one set by Matt Piet & His Disorganization (Matt Piet-piano, Josh Berman-cornet, Tim Daisy-percussion, Nick Mazzarella-sax) at Constellation in Chicago.

05.30.2017-  Survival Unit III

Recorded two sets by Survival Unit III (Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello/electric guitar, Joe McPhee-reeds/brass/plastic, Michael Zerang-percussion/flute) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

04.04.2017-  Swanson’s Case-Fitter

Recorded two sets by Jeff Swanson’s Case Fitter (Jeff Swanson-guitar, Lane Beckstrom-bass, Greg Artry-drums) at The Whistler in Chicago.

04.05.2017-  Drake, Mako Sica

Recorded a set by Hamid Drake (percussion) and Mako Sica (Przemyslaw Drazek-guitar/trumpet, Brent Fuscaldo-guitar/vocals/percussion, Chaetan Newell-bass/percussion/keyboard) at Constellation in Chicago.

04.06.2017-  Hunt, Jackson

Recorded a set by Steve Hunt (percussion) and Keefe Jackson (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

04.06.2017-  Piet Trio

Recorded a set by the Matt Piet Trio (Matt Piet-piano, Charlie Kirchen-bass, Julian Kirshner-drums) at Elastic in Chicago.

04.07.2017-  Sanders’ Proyecto Libre

Recorded two sets by James Sanders’ Proyecto Libre (James Sanders-violin, Harrison Bankhead-bass, Jean-Christophe Leroy-conga/Latin percussion, Avreeayl Ra-percussion, Edward Wilkerson-reeds/didgeridoo) at Constellation in Chicago.

04.09.2017-  Nordic Affect

Recorded a set by Nordic Affect (Halla Steinunn Stefansdottir-violin, Gudrun Hrund Hardardottir-viola, Hanna Loftsdottir-cello, Gudrun Oskarsdottir-harpsicord) at Constellation in Chicago.

04.11.2017-  Swanson’s Case-Fitter

Recorded two sets by Jeff Swanson’s Case-Fitter (Jeff Swanson-guitar, Greg Artry-drums, Lane Beckstrom-bass, Paul Bedal-keyboard, Quentin Coaxum-trumpet) at The Whistler in Chicago.

04.13.2017-  Eberhard Trio

Recorded a set by the Silke Eberhard Trio (Silke Eberhard-sax, Jim Baker-piano/ARP, Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello) at Elastic in Chicago.

04.13.2017-  Eberhard Quartet

Recorded a set by the Silke Eberhard Quartet (Silke Eberhard-sax, Kent Kessler-bass, Mike Reed-drums, Dave Rempis-saxes) at Elastic in Chicago.

04.14.2017-  Eberhard Octet

Recorded two sets by the Silke Eberhard Octet (Silke Eberhard-sax/compositions, Josh Berman-cornet, Paul Giallorenzo-piano/synthesizer, Jason Roebke-bass, Jason Stein-bass clarinet, Macie Stewart-violin, Phil Sudderberg-drums, Katie Young-bassoon) at Elastic in Chicago.

04.18.2017-  Swanson’s Case-Fitter

Recorded two sets by Jeff Swanson’s Case-Fitter (Jeff Swanson-guitar, Greg Artry-drums, Lane Beckstrom-bass, Paul Bedal-keyboard, Quentin Coaxum-trumpet, Greg Ward-alto sax) at The Whistler in Chicago.

04.22.2017-  Chicago Composers Orchestra

Recorded two sets by the Chicago Composers Orchestra (conducted by Allen Tinkham) at St. James Cathedral in Chicago.

04.23.2017-  Daisy, Johnston

Recorded a set by Tim Daisy (drums) and Darren Johnston (trumpet) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago.

04.23.2017-  J@K@L

Recorded a set by J@K@L (Keefe Jackson-reeds, Julian Kirchner-drums, Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago.

04.25.2017-  Swanson’s Case-Fitter

Recorded two sets by Jeff Swanson’s Case-Fitter (Jeff Swanson-guitar, Greg Artry-drums, Lane Beckstrom-bass, Paul Bedal-keyboard, Artie Black-tenor sax/bass clarinet, Quentin Coaxum-trumpet, Dustin Laurenzi-tenor sax/electronics, Greg Ward-alto sax) at The Whistler in Chicago.

04.27.2017-  Reed’s Flesh & Bone

Recorded a set by Mike Reed’s Flesh & Bone (Mike Reed-drums/compositions, Ben Lamar Gay-cornet, Tim Haldeman-tenor sax, Jason Roebke-bass, Jason Stein-bass clarinet, Marvin Tate-vocal, Greg Ward-alto sax) at Constellation in Chicago.

04.28.2017-  Reed’s Flesh & Bone

Recorded a set by Mike Reed’s Flesh & Bone (Mike Reed-drums/compositions, Ben Lamar Gay-cornet, Tim Haldeman-tenor sax, Jason Roebke-bass, Jason Stein-bass clarinet, Marvin Tate-vocal, Greg Ward-alto sax) at Constellation in Chicago.

03.08.2017-  Avery, Paterson, Pelled, Sutton

Recorded both sets of the Stars Align series at The Whistler in Chicago.  Featured performers were Mikel Avery (drums) and John Sutton (bass).  The first set was led by Joel Paterson (guitar), and the second set was led by Dida Pelled (vocal/guitar). 

03.09.2017-  Abrams, Baker, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets by Joshua Abrams (bass/guimbri), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer), Avreeayl Ra (percussion/flute), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

03.16.2017-  Volcano Radar & Guests

Recorded an extended set by Volcano Radar (Elbio Barilari-guitar/reeds/violin, Julia Miller-guitar/synthesizer) and guests Harrison Bankhead (bass), Christopher Berry (pipe organ), Andrea Centazzo (percussion), and Giancarlo Schiaffini (trombone) at Carthage College in Kenosha.

03.17.2017-  Volcano Radar & Guests

Recorded two sets by Volcano Radar (Elbio Barilari-guitar/reeds/violin, Julia Miller-guitar/synthesizer) and guests Tatsu Aoki (bass), Andrea Centazzo (percussion), and Giancarlo Schiaffini (trombone) at Constellation in Chicago.

02.04.2017-  176 Keys

Recorded two sets of dueling pianos (Paul Giallorenzo, Matt Piet) at Constellation in Chicago. 

02.12.2017-  Baker, Hunt, Sandstrom

Recorded two sets by Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer), Steve Hunt (percussion), and Brian Sandstrom (bass/electric guitar/trumpet) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago.

02.15.2017-  V.V. Lightbody, The Predictions

Recorded two sets of the Stars Align series at The Whistler in Chicago, featuring V.V. Lightbody (Vivian McConnell) and The Predictions. 

02.19.2017-  Dal Niente

Recorded the three-set performance by the Dal Niente ensemble, as part of their Hard Music, Hard Liquor series at Constellation in Chicago. 

02.20.2017-  Dream Stuff

Recorded two sets of Avreeayl Ra’s latest iteration of Dream Stuff (Steve Berry-tuba/trombone, Alex Duval-sitar/tablas, Avreeayl Ra-percussion/flute, G Ra-spoken word/rain stick, Jason Roebke-bass, Ed Wilkerson-reeds/oud/didgeridoo) at Elastic in Chicago. 

02.21.2017-  Gold Trio

Recorded two sets by the Matt Gold Trio (Matt Gold-guitar, Jeremy Cunningham-drums, Charlie Kirchen-bass) at The Whistler in Chicago.  The group was also joined by Greg Ward (sax).

02.26.2017-  Death and Memphis

Recorded a studio session with Death and Memphis at Gearhead Guitar Repair in Channahon, IL. 

01.08.2017-  Kirchen, Kirshner, Piet

Opened the new year by recording two sets of Charlie Kirchen (bass), Julian Kirshner (drums), and Matt Piet (piano) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. 

01.11.2017-  Drake, Phillips

Recorded a studio session with Hamid Drake (percussion) and Dan Phillips (guitar) at Elastic in Chicago.

01.11.2017-  BYZMUTi, Slow Chapel

Recorded three sets of the January Stars Align performance at the Whistler in Chicago.  This month’s featured performers were BYZMUTi and Slow Chapel (Jordan Trammell- guitar/electronics).

01.17.2017-  Davis Quintet

Recorded two sets by the James Davis Quintet (James Davis-trumpet/compositions, Rob Clearfield-piano, Quin Kirshner-drums, Dave Miller-guitar; Matt Ulery-bass) at The Whistler in Chicago.

01.18.2017-  Davis Quintet

Recorded two sets by the James Davis Quintet (James Davis-trumpet/compositions, Rob Clearfield-piano, Quin Kirshner-drums, Dave Miller-guitar; Matt Ulery-bass) at The Whistler in Chicago. 

01.21.2017-  Marker

Recorded a set by Marker (Andrew Clinkman-guitar, Steve Marquette-guitar, Macie Stewart-violin/keyboard, Phil Sudderberg-drums, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

01.21.2017-  Daisy, Piet, Rempis

Recorded a set by Tim Daisy (drums), Matt Piet (piano), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

01.25.2017-  Nilssen-Love, Vandermark

Recorded two sets by Paal Nilssen-Love (percussion) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

01.26.2017-  Damon, Haker Flaten, Rempis, Stein, Zerang

Recorded a set by Tyler Damon (percussion), Ingebrigt Haker-Flaten (bass), Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Stein (bass clarinet), and Michael Zerang (percussion) at Elastic in Chicago. 

01.26.2017-  Boneshaker

Recorded a set by Boneshaker (Kent Kessler-bass, Paal Nilssen-Love-percussion, Mars Williams-reeds/zither/toys) at Elastic in Chicago. 

01.27.2017-  Damon, Haker Flaten, Stein

Recorded a studio session with Tyler Damon (percussion), Ingebrigt Haker-Flaten (bass), and Jason Stein (bass clarinet) at Elastic in Chicago.

12.01.2016-  Piet

Recorded a solo set by Matt Piet (piano) at Elastic in Chicago.

12.01.2016-  Lazenby Group

Recorded a set by the Atticus Lazenby Group (Atticus Lazenby-electric bass/compositions, Corbin Andrick-woodwinds, Rob Fletcher-drums, Drew Hansen-trumpet, Sam Mosching-guitar, Jeff Swanson-guitar) at Elastic in Chicago.

12.04.2016-  Billington, Shippy, Wyche

Recorded a studio session with Ben Billington (drums), Mark Shippy (guitar), and Daniel Wyche (guitar/electronics) at Elastic in Chicago.

12.08.2016-  Lonberg-Holm, Porales, Zarzutzki

Recorded a studio session with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Benjamin Vergara Porales (trumpet), and Aaron Zarzutzki (electronics) at Elastic in Chicago. 

12.08.2016-  Porales, Zerang

Recorded a set by Benjamin Vergara Porales (trumpet) and Michael Zerang (drums) at Elastic in Chicago. 

12.14.2016-  Daisy, Pabian, Phillips

Recorded a studio session with Tim Daisy (percussion), Krzysztof Pabian (bass), and Dan Phillips (electric guitar) at Elastic in Chicago.

12.14.2016-  R34L, Lane

Recorded three sets by R34L and Lane at The Whistler in Chicago, as part of the Stars Align series.

12.15.2016-  Abrams, Baker, Rempis

Recorded a set by Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago. 

12.15.2016-  Abrams, Baker, Ra, Rempis

Recorded a set at Elastic in Chicago, with Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), and Dave Rempis.

12.17.2016-  The Few

Recorded two sets at the record release party for The Few (Charlie Kirchen-bass, Steve Marquette-guitar, Macie Stewart-violin/voice) at Constellation in Chicago.

12.18.2016-  Williams’ Ayler Christmas

Set a new record for coldest gig (wind chill -30 degrees F) when I recorded two sets of Mars Williams’ annual Albert Ayler Christmas, featuring Mars Williams (reeds/toys/arrangements/cookie connections), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer/viola), Josh Berman (cornet), Steve Hunt (drums), Kent Kessler (bass), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Brian Sandstrom, (bass/guitar/trumpet) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago.

12.21.2016-  Shalabi, Zerang

Recorded the first set of the evening Solstice concert event at Constellation in Chicago, featuring Sam Shalabi (guitar/oud) and Michael Zerang (percussion). 

12.21.2016-  Abrams, Adasiewicz, Alvarado, Brown, Drake

Recorded another set of the Solstice event, featuring Joshua Abrams (bass/guimbri), Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Lisa Alvarado (harmonium), Ari Brown (reeds/piano), Hamid Drake (percussion), and a guest vocalist at Constellation in Chicago. 

12.22.2016-  Four Drummers Drumming

Opened the second evening of the Solstice event by recording percussionists Hamid Drake, Avreeayl Ra, Mike Reed, and Michael Zerang in a quartet at Constellation in Chicago.

12.22.2016-  Aoki, Drake, Mazzarella, Phillips, Ra, Reed, Williams, Zerang 

Closed out the Solstice concerts by recording Tatsu Aoki (bass), Hamid Drake (percussion), Nick Mazzarella (reeds), Dan Phillips (guitar), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), Mike Reed (percussion), Mars Williams (reeds/toys), and Michael Zerang (percussion) at Constellation in Chicago. 

12.28.2016-  DKV Trio

Closed out the year by recording two sets of DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-percussion, Kent Kessler-bass, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

11.07.2016-  Rempis, Williams

Recorded a set by Dave Rempis (reeds) and Mars Williams (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

11.07.2016-  Kidambi’s Elder Ones

Recorded a set with Amirtha Kidambi’s Elder Ones (Amirtha Kidambi-voice/harmonium/compositions, Max Jaffe-drums, Brandon Lopez-bass, Matt Nelson-soprano saxophone) at Elastic in Chicago.

11.22.2016-  Natural Information Society

Recorded a set with various members of Joshua Abrams’ Natural Information Society at The Hideout in Chicago.  Musicians were Joshua Abrams (bass/guimbri), Lisa Alvarado (harmonium), Mikel Avery (percussion), Josh Berman (cornet), Hamid Drake (percussion), Ben Lamar Gay (cornet), Nick Mazzarella (sax), Jason Stein (clarinet), and Edward Wilkerson (reeds/oud).

11.29.2016-  Abrams, Drake

Recorded a set by Joshua Abrams (guimbri/bass) and Hamid Drake (percussion) at The Hideout in Chicago.

11.29.2016-  Natural Information Society

Recorded a set of Joshua Abrams’ Natural Information Society (Joshua Abrams-guimbri, Lisa Alvarado-harmonium, Mikel Avery-percussion, Hamid Drake-percussion, Ben Lamar Gay-cornet, Nick Mazzarella-sax) at The Hideout in Chicago.

10.01.2016-  Headlands

Recorded an extended set by Headlands (Russ Johnson-trumpet/compositions, Rob Clearfield-keyboard, Jon Deitemyer-drums, Matt Ulery-bass) at Luna Cafe in De Pere, Wisconsin. 

10.02.2016-  Headlands

Recorded two sets by Headlands (Russ Johnson-trumpet/compositions, Rob Clearfield-keyboard, Jon Deitemyer-drums, Matt Ulery-bass) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. 

10.03.2016-  Wilkerson-Ra Sextet

Recorded two sets of the Wilkerson-Ra Sextet (Ed Wilkerson-reeds/didgeridoo, Avreeayl Ra-drums/flute, Steve Berry-trombone, Alex Duvel-sitar/tabla, Peter Maunu-guitar/violin/mandolin, Jason Roebke-bass) at Elastic in Chicago.

10.10.2016-  MT Quartet

Recorded a set by MT Quartet (Josh Berman-cornet, Julian Kirshner-drums, Manuel Troller-electric guitar, Aaron Zarzutzki-electronics) at Elastic in Chicago.

10.10.2016-  Animal Mother

Recorded a set by Animal Mother (Josh Kline-sax, Jon Massey-bass, Matt McAllister-drums/sandwich) at Elastic in Chicago.

10.12.2016-  Girl Named Nino, Munteanu

Recorded three sets of the collaboration of Girl Named Nino (Nino Arobelidze-vocals/guitar, Pablo Gordy-electric guitar) and Ana Munteanu (vocals, with Alex Brescanu-bass and Jarvix Raymond-guitar) as part of The Whistler’s Stars Align series in Chicago. 

10.13.2016-  Gjerstad Trio

Recorded a studio session with the Gjerstad Trio (Frode Gjerstad-reeds, Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello, Jon Rune Strom-bass) at Elastic in Chicago.

10.13.2016-  Matchess

Recorded a solo set by Matchess (vocals/electronics) at The Whistler in Chicago.

10.13.2016-  Cale

Recorded a solo set by Zachary Cale (guitar/vocals) at The Whistler in Chicago. 

10.17.2016-  Gjerstad Trio

Recorded a house concert of the Gjerstad Trio (Frode Gjerstad-reeds, Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello, Jon Rune Strom-bass) in Gary, Indiana.

10.20.2016-  Bruckmann, Pluta, Young

Recorded a set by Kyle Bruckmann (oboe/English horn), Sam Pluta (electronics), and Katie Young (bassoon) at Elastic in Chicago. 

10.20.2016-  Gazillion Fears

Recorded a set by Gazillion Fears (Jim Baker-piano/synthesizer, James Davis-trumpet, Eli Namay-bass, Phil Sudderberg-drums) at Elastic in Chicago.

10.23.2016-  Abrams, Baker, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets by Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer), Avreeayl Ra (drums), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago.

10.27.2016-  Lonberg-Holm, Ramanan, Young

Recorded a studio session with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/guitar), Roland Ramanan (trumpet), and Katie Young (bassoon) at Elastic in Chicago.

10.27.2016-  Giallorenzo, Gregorio, Lonberg-Holm

Recorded a studio session with Paul Giallorenzo (piano), Guillermo Gregorio (clarinet), and Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/guitar), at Elastic in Chicago. 

10.27.2016-  Giallorenzo, Gregorio

Recorded a set by the duo of Paul Giallorenzo (piano) and Guillermo Gregorio (clarinet) at Elastic in Chicago.

10.27.2016-  Lonberg-Holm, Ramanan, Young

Recorded a set by Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/guitar), Roland Ramanan (trumpet), and Katie Young (bassoon) at Elastic in Chicago.

09.03.2016-  Lonberg-Holm, Malaby, Zerang

Recorded a studio session with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/electric guitar), Tony Malaby (tenor sax), and Michael Zerang (drums) at Elastic in Chicago. 

09.09.2016-  Alber, Gillet, Nealand, Singleton, Thibodeaux

Recorded two sets of New Orleans improv by Jeff Albert (trombone), Helen Gillet (cello), Aurora Nealand (accordion/vocal/sax), James Singleton (bass/cornet), and Paul Thibodeaux (drums) at Heaven Gallery in Chicago.

09.10.2016-  Instigation Orchestra

Recorded the performance of the Instigation Orchestra as they improvised with the Djasporas dancers at Constellation in Chicago.  Instigation members were Jeff Albert (trombone), Ben Lamar Gay (cornet/voice), Helen Gillet (cello), Anton Hatwich (bass), Damon Locks (voice), Steve Marquette (acoustic & electric guitars), Aurora Nealand (accordion/sax/voice), Avreeayl Ra (drums), James Singleton (bass), Paul Thibodeaux (drums), and Mars Williams (reeds/toys).

09.11.2016-  Kohl, Nealand, Young

Recorded a set by Lia Kohl (cello), Aurora Nealand (accordion/vocal), and Katie Young (bassoon) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. 

09.11.2016-  The Few & Guests

Recorded a set by The Few (Charlie Kirchen-bass, Steve Marquette-guitar, Macie Stewart-violin/vocal), who were joined by Helen Gillet (cello) and James Singleton (bass) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. 

09.11.2016-  Albert, Lux, Thibodeaux, Williams

Recorded a set by Jeff Albert (compositions/trombone), Matt Lux (electric bass), Paul Thibodeaux (drums), and Mars Williams (reeds) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. 

09.14.2016-  Pastor, Whitney

Recorded two sets of the duo of Juan Pastor (percussion, of Chinchano) and Matty Witney (guitar/vocal, of Dried Spider) as part of the Stars Align series at The Whistler in Chicago. 

09.18.2016-  Abrams, Baker, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets by Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (electric piano/synthesizer), Avreeayl Ra (drums/flute), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at The Owl in Chicago.

09.20.2016-  Vandermark

Recorded a solo set by Ken Vandermark (reeds) at Comfort Station in Chicago.

09.20.2016-  The Few, Vandermark

Recorded a set by The Few (Charlie Kirchen-bass, Steve Marquette-guitar, Macie Stewart-violin/voice), who were joined by Ken Vandermark (reeds) at Comfort Station in Chicago.

09.24.2016-  BaSH

Recorded a set by BaSH (Geof Bradfield-reeds, Dana Hall-drums, Clark Sommers-bass/compositions) at International House on the campus of the University of Chicago, as part of the Hyde Park Jazz Festival.

09.24.2016-  Abrams, Brown, Cleaver, Parker

Recorded a set by the quartet of Joshua Abrams (bass/compositions), Ari Brown (reeds), Gerald Cleaver (drums), and Jeff Parker (guitar) at International House on the campus of the University of Chicago, as part of the Hyde Park Jazz Festival. 

09.29.2016-  Lonberg-Holm, Troller, Zarzutzki

Recorded a studio session with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/electric guitar), Manuel Troller (electric guitar), and Aaron Zarzutzki (electronics) at Elastic in Chicago.

09.29.2016-  Wick

Recorded a solo set by trumpeter Jacob Wick at Elastic in Chicago.

09.29.2016-  Gunwale

Recorded a set by Gunwale (Ryan Packard-drums, Dave Rempis-saxes, Albert Wildeman-bass) at Elastic in Chicago. 

09.30.2016-  Headlands

Recorded two sets of suites by Headlands (Russ Johnson-trumpet/compositions, Rob Clearfield-keyboard/piano, Jon Deitemyer-drums, Matt Ulery-bass) at the Frederic March Play Circle Theater on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. 

08.04.2016-  Abrams, Baker, Nakatani

Recorded two sets by Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer), and Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion) at Elastic in Chicago.

08.05.2016-  Bishop, Daisy, Pabian, Phillips

Recorded a studio session with Jeb Bishop (trombone), Tim Daisy (percussion), Krzysztof Pabian (bass), and Dan Phillips (electric guitar) at Elastic in Chicago.  

08.10.2016-  Kmang Kmang, Open Source String Quartet

Recorded three sets by Kmang Kmang (Barmey Ung-guitar & guests) and Open Source String Quartet (Hannah Barton-violin, Nora Barton-cello, Tim Hager-viola, Sam Sharp-violin) as part of the Stars Align series at The Whistler in Chicago.

08.21.2016-  Vandermark, Barnes, Macri, Mallozzi, Williams

Recorded the “Momentum 3”, composed by Ken Vandermark (reeds), featuring Tim Barnes (percussion), Nick Macri (bass), Lou Mallozzi (electronics), and Mars Williams (reeds/zither/toys) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.