September 2015

09.02.2015-  Abrams, Rempis

Recorded Joshua Abrams (bass) and Dave Rempis (saxes) as the first set of an evening of Nine Duos at Constellation in Chicago.

09.02.2015-  Faber, LaMar

Recorded Will Faber (electric guitar/percussion) and Ben LaMar (cornet/percussion/electronics) as the second set of an evening of Nine Duos at Constellation in Chicago.

09.02.2015-  Adasiewicz, Jackson

Recorded Jason Adasiewicz (vibes) and Keefe Jackson (reeds) as the third set of an evening of Nine Duos at Constellation in Chicago.

09.02.2015-  Hoogland, Packard

Recorded Oscar Jan Hoogland (keyboard/electronics) and Ryan Packard (percussion/whistle/shoes/pyrotechnics) as the fourth set of an evening of Nine Duos at Constellation in Chicago. 

09.02.2015-  Ernst, Falzone

Recorded Katie Ernst (bass) and James Falzone (clarinet) as the fifth set of an evening of Nine Duos at Constellation in Chicago.

09.02.2015-  Cimini, Young

Recorded Amy Cimini (viola/electronics) and Katie Young (bassoon) as the sixth set of an evening of Nine Duos at Constellation in Chicago. 

09.02.2015-  Kirchen, Pierson

Recorded Charlie Kirchen (bass) and Dan Pierson (piano) as the seventh set of an evening of Nine Duos at Constellation in Chicago. 

09.02.2015-  Parker, Reed

Recorded Jeff Parker (electric guitar) and Mike Reed (drums) as the eighth set of an evening of Nine Duos at Constellation in Chicago.

09.02.2015-  Marquette, Rumback

Recorded Steve Marquette (acoustic guitar) and Charles Rumback (drums) as the ninth set of an evening of Nine Duos at Constellation in Chicago.

09.06.2015-  Nilssen-Love, Vandermark

Recorded two sets by Paal Nilssen-Love (percussion) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee, as part of the Option Milwaukee Series. 

09.13.2015-  Misurell-Mitchell & Friends

Recorded a single-set performance of four pieces, arranged by Janice Misurell-Mitchell (vocals/flutes/percussion) at Constellation in Chicago. 

09.13.2015-  Five Dollar Ferrari

Recorded a set by Five Dollar Ferrari (Dustin Carlson-electric guitar/electronics, Brad Henkel-trumpet) at Constellation in Chicago. 

09.20.2015-  Bishop Quartet

Recorded an extended set of Jeb Bishop’s Quartet (Jeb Bishop-trombone/compositions, Russ Johnson-trumpet, Jason Roebke-bass, Frank Rosaly-percussion) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. 

09.24.2015-  Tipple

Recorded two sets by Tipple (Frode Gjerstad-reeds, Kevin Norton-percussion, David Watson-guitar) at Elastic in Chicago. 

09.25.2015-  Mitchell Ensemble

Began a three-day recording project for ECM Records, featuring Roscoe Mitchell and various musicians at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Chicago. Documented several rehearsals in the museum’s theatre space in the morning.  Later that afternoon, relocated my gear to a gallery featuring the “percussion cage”, which was created by Roscoe and stands as the signature piece of The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now, an exhibit celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM).

09.26.2015-  Mitchell Ensemble

Day 2 began early, as Roscoe Mitchell wanted to record two composed pieces in one of the galleries at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Chicago.  Afterward, moved back down to the theatre and recorded a few more hours of rehearsals.

09.27.2015-  Mitchell Ensemble

The final day of recording at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Chicago began with rehearsals featuring the whole Roscoe Mitchell ensemble, as well as the trio combinations.  I then recorded two live performances featuring: Roscoe Mitchell (compositions/reeds/percussion), Kikanju Baku (percussion), James Fei (reeds/electronics), Hugh Ragin (trumpet/cornet), Jaribu Shahid (upright bass/electric bass/u-bass/percussion), Tyshawn Sorey (trumpet/piano/drums), Tani Tabbal (drums), Craig Taborn (piano/electronics), and William Winant (percussion).

 

August 2015

08.02.2015-  Vandermark, Wooley

Recorded two sets of the duo of Ken Vandermark (reeds) and Nate Wooley (trumpet) as part of the Option series at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

08.03.2015-  Vandermark, Wooley

Recorded a few more pieces by Ken Vandermark (reeds) and Nate Wooley (trumpet) during a studio session at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

08.03.2015-  Extraordinary Popular Delusions

Recorded two sets by Extraordinary Popular Delusions (Jim Baker-keyboard/ARP,  Steve Hunt-percussion/theramin, Brian Sandstrom-bass/guitar/trumpet/theramin/etc., and Mars Williams-reeds/zither/toys) at Beat Kitchen in Chicago.

08.04.2015-  Stirrup

Recorded a set by Stirrup (Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello/guitar, Nick Macri-bass, Charles Rumback-drums) at Elastic in Chicago. 

08.04.2015-  Stirrup & Guest

Recorded a set by Stirrup (Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello/guitar, Nick Macri-bass, Avreeayl Ra-percussion, Charles Rumback-drums) at Elastic in Chicago. 

08.08.2015-  Trio 3

Recorded two sets of Trio 3 (Andrew Cyrille-drums, Oliver Lake-sax, Reggie Workman-bass) at Constellation in Chicago.

08.13.2015-  Pierson

Recorded an opening solo piano set by Dan Pierson at Elastic in Chicago. 

08.13.2015-  Tacoma Narrows

Recorded a set by the newly formed trio Tacoma Narrows (Charlie Kirchen-bass, Steve Marquette-acoustic guitar, Macie Stewart-violin/vocal) at Elastic in Chicago. 

08.18.2015-  Ulery’s Loom

Recorded two sets of Matt Ulery’s Loom (Matt Ulery-bass/tuba/compositions, Geof Bradfield-reeds, Jon Deitemyer-drums, Russ Johnson-trumpets, Dave Miller-electric guitar) at The Whistler in Chicago. 

08.23.2015-  Music with Films

Recorded the performance of “Music with Films” by Pablo Chin at Constellation in Chicago.  The ensemble was Mark Buchner-bass, Dalia Chin-flute, David Cubek- conductor, Mabel Kwan-piano/harpsicord/vocal, Jesse Langen-guitar, and Chris Wild-cello.

08.24.2015-  Clearfield Trio

Recorded a set by the Rob Clearfield Trio (Rob Clearfield-piano/compositions, Curt Bley-bass, Quin Kirchner-drums) at Elastic in Chicago.

08.24.2015-  Jackson Quartet

Recorded a set of the Keefe Jackson Quartet (Keefe Jackson-sax, Joshua Abrams-bass, Mikel Avery-drums, guest Oscar Jan Hoogland-piano) at Elastic in Chicago. 

08.25.2015-  Ulery’s Loom

Recorded two sets of Matt Ulery’s Loom (Matt Ulery-bass/tuba/compositions, Geof Bradfield-reeds, Jon Deitemyer-drums, Russ Johnson-trumpets, Dave Miller-electric guitar) at The Whistler in Chicago.

08.27.2015-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets of Joshua Abrams (bass/percussion), Avreeayl Ra (drums), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Elastic in Chicago. 

08.28.2015-  Hunger of Erysichthon

Recorded the audio performance of Michael Zerang’s The Hunger of Erysichthon at Elastic in Chicago.  Eight musicians, all on electronics, featured Jim Baker, Todd Carter, Jacob Kart, Joseph Kramer, Brian Labycz, Joseph Clayton Mills, Jason Soliday, and Aaron Zarzutzki.

08.29.2015-  Zerang

Recorded a solo set of Michael Zerang (percussion) as he opened the HotHouse Creative Music Festival at the Joe Hindley Fine Art Studio in Sawyer, Michigan.

08.29.2015-  Trio W.A.Z.

The HotHouse Creative Music Festival at the Joe Hindley Fine Art Studio in Sawyer, Michigan continued, as I recorded a set of Trio W.A.Z. (Edward Wilkerson-reeds/didgeridoo, Tatsu Aoki-bass, Michael Zerang-percussion). 

08.29.2015-  Baker, Nurullah, Sanders, Wilkerson 

Recorded one set of the string quartet of Renee Baker (viola), Shanta Nurullah (sitar), James Sanders (violin), and Edward Wilkerson (oud), as part of the HotHouse Creative Music Festival in Sawyer, Michigan. 

08.29.2015-  Aoki, Radford

The HotHouse Creative Music Festival in Sawyer, Michigan continued, as I recorded a bass duo by Tatsu Aoki (upright bass) and Rollo Radford (electric bass). 

08.29.2015-  Baker, Sanders

I recorded another duo set at the HotHouse Creative Music Festival in Sawyer, Michigan, with Renee Baker (viola) and James Sanders (violin). 

08.29.2015-  Miller, Wilkerson

The next duo I recorded at the HotHouse Creative Music Festival in Sawyer, Michigan was performed by Julia Miller (electric guitar) and Edward Wilkerson (saxes). 

08.29.2015-  Barilari, Nurullah

The final duo I recorded as part of the HotHouse Creative Music Festival in Sawyer, Michigan featured Elbio Barilari (sax/viola) and Shanta Nurulla (kalimbas).

08.29.2015-  Volcano Radar

The HotHouse Creative Music Festival in Sawyer, Michigan wrapped up as I recorded a set by Volcano Radar (Elbio Barilari-electric guitar/viola/cornet, Lou Ciccotelli-drums, Julia Miller-electric guitar, Rollo Radford-electric bass, Edward Wilkerson-saxes). 

July 2015

07.11.2015-  Freedom Principle

Recorded the full opening night performance of “The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now”, corresponding to an exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Chicago.  Ensemble members were Douglas R. Ewart-compositions/clarinets/flutes/didgeridoo/vocals, Maggie Brown-vocals, Rita Warford-vocals, Duriel E. Harris-vocals/percussion, Sterling D. Plumpp-vocals/poetry, Preyas Roy-marimbas, Harrison Bankhead-cello/bass, Edward Wilkerson- reeds/flute/didgeridoo, Mwata Bowden-reeds/flute/didgeridoo, J.D. Parran-clarinets/flute/percussion/vocals.

June 2015

06.01.2015-  Mazzarella Quintet

Recorded two sets of the Nick Mazzarella Quintet (Nick Mazzarella-saxes/compositions, Nate Lepine-tenor sax, Tim Stine-guitar, Matt Ulery-bass, Quinlan Kirchner-drums) at The Whistler in Chicago. 

06.02.2015-  Mazzarella Quintet

Recorded two sets of the Nick Mazzarella Quintet (Nick Mazzarella-saxes/compositions, Nate Lepine-tenor sax, Tim Stine-guitar, Matt Ulery-bass, Quinlan Kirchner-drums) at The Whistler in Chicago. 

06.05.2015-  Evans, McPhee

Recorded the opening set of Okka Fest 7, featuring the trumpet duo of Peter Evans and Joe McPhee at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

06.05.2015-  Bishop, Lonberg-Holm, Lytton

Recorded one set of the trio of Jeb Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/guitar), and Paul Lytton (percussion) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee, as part of Okka Fest 7.   

06.05.2015-  Kessler, Ra, Rempis

Recorded a set of Chicago’s own: Kent Kessler (bass), Avreeayl Ra (percussion/flute), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee, as part of Okka Fest 7. 

06.05.2015-  Bauer, Daisy, Gillet, Williams

Rounded out the first night of Okka Fest 7 by recording a set of Johannes Bauer (trombone), Tim Daisy (drums), Helen Gillet (cello), and Mars Williams (reeds/toys) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.06.2015-  Lytton, Maneri

Recorded the Palm Tavern set to open up the second day of Okka Fest 7.  Percussionist Paul Lytton was joined by violinist Mat Maneri for brief solos and a duo. 

06.06.2015-  Haker Flaten, McPhee

Recorded the duo set of Ingebrigt Haker Flaten (bass) and Joe McPhee (trumpet) back at Sugar Maple for Okka Fest 7 in Milwaukee. 

06.06.2015-  Adasiewicz, Gillet, Williams

Day 2 of Okka Fest 7 continued as I recorded the trio of Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Helen Gillet (cello), and Mars Williams (reeds/toys) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.06.2015-  Bishop, Johnson, Roebke, Rosaly

Recorded a set of Jeb Bishop (trombone) compositions, while he was joined by Russ Johnson (trumpet), Jason Roebke (bass), and Frank Rosaly (percussion) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee, as part of Okka Fest 7.

06.06.2015-  Adasiewicz, Bauer, Bishop, Haker Flaten, Rosaly

Wrapped up the second night of Okka Fest 7 by recording the quintet of Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Johannes Bauer (trombone), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ingebrigt Haker Flaten (bass), and Frank Rosaly (percussion) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.07.2015-  Baker, McPhee

The “Decepticons” opened Sugar Maple sets on the third day of Okka Fest 7.  I recorded Jim Baker and Joe McPhee in an electronics duo. 

06.07.2015-  Gillet, Haker Flaten, Lytton, Maneri

The next set I recorded during Okka Fest 7 at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee meshed percussionist Paul Lytton with a string trio (Helen Gillet-cello, Ingebrigt Haker Flaten-bass, Mat Maneri-violin).

06.07.2015-  Vox Arcana

Okka Fest 7 continued by recording a set of Vox Arcana (Tim Daisy-drums/marimba, James Falzone-clarinet, Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

06.07.2015-  Bauer, Daisy, Gillet, Lonberg-Holm, Lytton

My Okka Fest 7 concluded by recording the a set of the quintet of Johannes Bauer (trombone), Tim Daisy (percussion), Helen Gillet (cello), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), and Paul Lytton (percussion) as Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.13.2015-  Zerang & The Blue Lights

Recorded two sets of Michael Zerang (compositions/drums) & The Blue Lights (Josh Berman-cornet, Kent Kessler-bass, Dave Rempis-saxes, Mars Williams-reeds) at Constellation in Chicago.

06.16.2015-  Zerang & The Blue Lights

Recorded two sets of Michael Zerang (compositions/drums) & The Blue Lights (Josh Berman-cornet, Kent Kessler-bass, Dave Rempis-saxes, Mars Williams-reeds) at The Whistler in Chicago.

06.19.2015-  Little Words

Recorded two sets of the Little Words project by Katie Ernst (bass/vocals), Andrew Green (drums), Dustin Laurenzi (reeds), and Stu Mindeman (piano/keyboard) at Constellation in Chicago. 

06.21.2015-  Abrams, Adasiewicz, Baker, Boykin, Ra

Recorded two sets of the quintet of Joshua Abrams (bass), Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Jim Baker (arp/viola), David Boykin (percussion/reeds), and Avreeayl Ra (percussion/flute) at The Owl in Chicago. 

06.22.2015-  Hill Project

Recorded two sets of Marquis Hill’s jazz and vocal project at The Whistler in Chicago.  Members of the ensemble included: Marquis Hill (trumpet/compositions), Bryan Doherty (electric bass), Tumelo Khoza (spoken word), Christopher McBride (sax), Makaya McCraven (drums), Magan McNeal (vocals), Joshua Ramos (bass), Justin Thomas (vibes), and Keith Winford (MC).

06.23.2015-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets of Joshua Abrams (bass), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at The Whistler in Chicago. 

06.24.2015-  Large Unit

Recorded two sets of Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit (Paal Nilssen-Love- percussion/compositions, Mats Aleklint-trombone, Ketil Gutvik-electric guitar, Klaus Holm-saxes, Thomas Johansson-cornet/flugelhorn, Tommi Keranen-electronics, Julie Kjaer-sax/flute, Jon Rune Strom-bass/electric bass, Christian Meaas Svendsen- bass/electric bass, Andreas Wildhagen-percussion) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

06.25.2015-  Large Unit

Recorded two sets of Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit (Paal Nilssen-Love- percussion/compositions, Mats Aleklint-trombone, Ketil Gutvik-electric guitar, Klaus Holm-saxes, Thomas Johansson-cornet/flugelhorn, Tommi Keranen-electronics, Julie Kjaer-sax/flute, Jon Rune Strom-bass/electric bass, Christian Meaas Svendsen- bass/electric bass, Andreas Wildhagen-percussion) at Constellation in Chicago.

06.26.2015-  Ewart, Reed, Smith

Recorded two sets of Douglas Ewart (saxes/bassoon/flute/etc.), Mike Reed (percussion), and Wadada Leo Smith (trumpets) at Constellation in Chicago.

06.27.2015-  Ewart, Reed, Smith

Recorded two sets of Douglas Ewart (saxes/bassoon/flute/etc.), Mike Reed (percussion), and Wadada Leo Smith (trumpets) at Constellation in Chicago.

06.28.2015-  Abrams, Adasiewicz, Baker, Boykin, Ra

Recorded two sets at The Owl in Chicago.  The first set featured the trio of Joshua Abrams (bass/clarinet), Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), and Jim Baker (ARP/viola).  Halfway through the set, they were joined by David Boykin on reeds.  During the second set, Boykin and Avreeayl Ra also played percussion. 

 

 

May 2015

05.04.2015-  Extraordinary Popular Delusions & Guests

Recorded two sets of improvised music by Extraordinary Popular Delusions (Jim Baker-piano/synthesizer, Steve Hunt-percussion, Brian Sandstrom-bass/guitar/trumpet, Mars Williams-reeds/toys) at Beat Kitchen in Chicago.  During the first set, the group was joined by Samuel Silvant (percussion) and Antonin Tri-Hoang (sax).  After that, Jean-Luc Capozzo (trumpet), Douglas Ewart (reeds), Bernard Santacruz (bass), and Wolter Weirbos (trombone) joined the full ensemble. 

05.14.2015-  Johnston, Ochs, Rempis

Recorded two sets of Darren Johnston (trumpet), Larry Ochs (reeds), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

05.15.2015-  Jazz Occurrence 5

Recorded the fifth installment of Lew Achenbach’s Jazz Occurrence series at the Pierce Art Center in Aurora.  The Latin Jazz Occurrence featured Harrison Bankhead (bass), Jean-Christophe Leroy (percussion), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), and James Sanders (violin), as Lew Achenbach and Lisa Flahive created visual art. 

05.21.2015-  Davis Orchestra

Recorded a studio session with the Owen Davis Orchestra at DePaul University in Chicago.  The ensemble featured a solo bass clarinet, string quartet, woodwind quartet, a brass quartet, and two percussionists.

05.22.2015-  Abrams Natural Information Society

Recorded two sets of Joshua Abrams Natural Information Society (Joshua Abrams-compositions/bass/guimbri, Lisa Alvarado-harmonium/gong, Mikel Avery-drums, Ben Boye-autoharp/pianet, Hamid Drake-percussion, Emmett Kelly-electric guitar, and Frank Rosaly-drums) at Constellation in Chicago.

April 2015

04.10.2015-  Allemana, Benson, Freeman, Purdie

Recorded three sets of George Freeman’s (guitar) 88th birthday celebration at The Green Mill in Chicago, featuring Michael Allemana (guitar), Pete Benson (Hammond B-3), and Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (drums).

04.11.2015-  Allemana, Benson, Freeman, Purdie

Recorded three sets of George Freeman’s (guitar) 88th birthday celebration at The Green Mill in Chicago, featuring Michael Allemana (guitar), Pete Benson (Hammond B-3), and Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (drums).

04.16.2015-  Vandermark

Recorded two outdoor solo sessions with Ken Vandermark (reeds) at a grotto and under some tracks in Louisville.

04.16.2015-  Watts, Weston

Recorded two sets by the duo of Trevor Watts (reeds) and Veryan Weston (piano) at Dreamland in Louisville.

04.17.2015-  Vandermark

Recorded an outdoor solo session with Ken Vandermark (reeds) in a skate park in Louisville.

04.18.2015-  Barnes, Vandermark

Recorded two sets at Dreamland in Louisville, featuring percussionist Tim Barnes and reedist Ken Vandermark.

04.26.2015-  Fonema Consort

Recorded the full performance of the Fonema Consort at Constellation in Chicago, featuring pieces conducted by Pablo Chin. 

04.30.2015-  Jackson, Ostvang, Reid, Rempis, Stein

Recorded two sets of Keefe Jackson (reeds), Tollef Ostvang (drums), Tomeka Reid (cello), Dave Rempis (reeds), and Jason Stein (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago. 

March 2015

03.08.2015-  Mocrep

Recorded four pieces of contemporary composers performed by various members of Mocrep at Constellation in Chicago. 

03.08.2015-  Packard, Wyche

Recorded a scored piece by Daniel Wyche (guitar, electronics), performed with Ryan Packard (percussion) at Constellation in Chicago.

03.10.2015-  Zerang & The Blue Lights

Recorded two sets of Michael Zerang & The Blue Lights (Josh Berman-cornet, Kent Kessler-bass, Dave Rempis-reeds, Mars Williams-reeds, Michael Zerang-percussion) at The Whistler in Chicago. 

03.12.2015-  Gillan’s Many Blessings

Recorded one set of Lucas Gillan’s Many Blessings (Quentin Coaxum-trumpet, Lucas Gillan-drums/compositions, Jim Schram-tenor sax, Daniel Thatcher-bass) at Constellation in Chicago. 

03.12.2015-  Daneman Quartet

Recorded one set of the Benje Daneman Quartet (Rob Clearfield-piano, Benje Daneman-trumpet/flugelhorn/compositions, Jon Deitemyer-drums, Andrew Vogt-bass) at Constellation in Chicago. 

03.19.2015-  Ten x Ten

Recorded the formal session of Ten x Ten at the new and improved Elastic in Chicago.  Ten artists again collaborated with ten musicians/composers, with the ultimate goal of releasing a record/book compilation.  Artists were: Salvador Andrade Arévalo, Jerome Bryerton, Uriel Correa, Rob Funderburk, Trevor Goosen, Andrew Holmquist, Hannah Ireland, Vesna Jovanovic, Alexander Stewart, and Cynthia Weiss.  Musicians were: Josh Berman (cornet), Paul Giallorenzo (piano), Anton Hatwich (bass), Keefe Jackson (reeds), Peter Maunu (strings), Eli Namay (bass), Ryan Packard (vibes/percussion), Cameron Pfiffner (reeds/flute), Jason Stein (reeds), and Phil Sudderberg (drums).

03.22.2015-  Abrams, Baker, Ra

Recorded two sets of the trio of Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (keyboard/ARP), and Avreeayl Ra (percussion/flute) at The Owl in Chicago. 

03.27.2015-  Davis, Mitchell, Paul, Reid

As part of the 5th Annual Fred Anderson Birthday Celebration, I recorded an extended set of the quartet of Vincent Davis (percussion), Roscoe Mitchell (reeds/flute), Junius Paul (bass/percussion), and Tomeka Reid (cello) at Constellation in Chicago. 

03.29.2015-  Abrams, Baker, Ra

Recorded a set by the trio of Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (keyboard/ARP), and Avreeayl Ra (percussion/flute) at The Owl in Chicago. 

03.29.2015-  Abrams, Baker, Ra, Sanders

Recorded a set by the quartet of Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (keyboard/ARP), Avreeayl Ra (percussion/flute), and James Sanders (violin) at The Owl in Chicago. 

February 2015

02.08.2015-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets of Joshua Abrams (bass), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at The Owl in Chicago. 

02.19.2015-  Ten x Ten

Recorded the working session of Ten x Ten at Constellation in Chicago.  Ten artists collaborated with ten musicians, in ten minute segments.   Artists were: Salvador Andrade Arévalo, Jerome Bryerton, Uriel Correa, Rob Funderburk, Trevor Goosen, Andrew Holmquist, Hannah Ireland, Vesna Jovanovic, Alexander Stewart, and Cynthia Weiss.  Musicians were: Josh Berman (cornet), Paul Giallorenzo (piano), Anton Hatwich (bass), Keefe Jackson (reeds), Peter Maunu (guitar), Eli Namay (bass), Ryan Packard (vibes/percussion), Cameron Pfiffner (reeds/flute), Jason Stein (reeds), and Phil Sudderberg (drums).

02.24.2015-  Anker, Lonberg-Holm

Recorded the duo of Lotte Anker (reeds) and Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) at Corbett vs. Dempsey in Chicago. 

January 2015

01.13.2015-  Tartu Popi ja Roki Instituut 

Recorded a set of the Estonian band Tartu Popi ja Roki Instituut (Tanel Aavakivi-trumpet, Kasper Aus-keyboards/percussion, Lauri Kulpsoo-drums, Peeter Pűk-bass, Siim Randveer-guitar/vocals, Kristina Reidolf-keyboards/vibes, Pille Vilgota-vocals) at Martyrs in Chicago.

01.23.2015-  Abrams, Dikeman, Zerang

Opened the jazz portion of my recording year with two sets by the trio of Joshua Abrams (bass), John Dikeman (reeds), and Michael Zerang (percussion) at Constellation in Chicago. 

01.25.2015-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets with Joshua Abrams (bass), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at The Owl in Chicago. 

01.30.2015- Freeman/Allemana Quartet

Recorded two sets of the George Freeman/ Mike Allemana Quartet (Mike Allemana-guitar, Pete Benson-organ, George Freeman-guitar, Mike Schlik-drums) at Constellation in Chicago.  

 

December 2014

12.12.2014-  Abrams, Reid, Rempis

Record a set by Joshua Abrams (bass), Tomeka Reid (cello), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at Constellation in Chicago. 

12.12.2014-  Brown, Gratkowski, Winant

Recorded one set by the trio of Chris Brown (piano/electronics), Frank Gratkowski (reeds), and William Winant (vibes/percussion) at Constellation in Chicago. 

12.14.2014-  Witches & Devils

Recorded two sets of Witches & Devils (Jim Baker-piano/synthesizer, Josh Berman-cornet, Jeb Bishop-trombone, Steve Hunt-percussion, Kent Kessler-bass, Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello/trumpet, Brian Sandstrom-bass/guitar/trumpet, Mars Williams-reeds) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago.

12.21.2014-  DKV Trio

Recorded two sets of DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-percussion, Kent Kessler-bass, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.