11.18.2014-  Barilari’s Diasporas

Recorded the musical and vocal composition Diasporas, written and conducted by Elbio Barilari, at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago.  Musicians included Volcano Radar (Elbio Barilari-guitar/viola, Tim Davis-drums, Julia Miller-guitar/synthesizer, Rollo Radford-bass), Axiom Brass (Kris Hammond-trumpet, Kevin Harrison-tuba, Orin Larson-trombone, Matthew Opilhant-French horn, Dorival Puccini-trumpet), Lou Ciccatelli (percussion), Andy Cohn (piano), and Jim Gailloreto (sax).  Yasen Peyankov performed spoken word. 

11.19.2014-  Gjerstad Trio & Swell

Recorded one set of the Frode Gjerstad Trio (Frode Gjerstad-reeds, Paal Nilssen-Love-percussion, Jon Rune Strom-bass), who were joined by Steve Swell (trombone) at Constellation in Chicago.

11.22.2014-  Gjerstad Trio & Swell

Recorded an extended set of the Frode Gjerstad Trio (Frode Gjerstad-reeds, Paal Nilssen-Love-percussion, Jon Rune Strom-bass), who were joined by Steve Swell (trombone) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

10.06.2014-  Extraordinary Popular Delusions

Recorded two sets of Extraordinary Popular Delusions (Jim Baker-keyboard/synthesizer, Steve Hunt-percussion, Brian Sandstrom-bass/guitar/trumpet, Mars Williams-reeds/zither/toys), who were also joined by Michael Zerang-xylophone) at Beat Kitchen in Chicago.

10.11.2014-  Jazz Occurrence 4

Recorded two sets of Lewis Achenbach’s Jazz Occurrence 4 at the Instituto Cervantes in Chicago, featuring  Lewis Achenbach (art), Volcano Radar (Elbio Barilari-guitar/electric viola, Harrison Bankhead-bass, Tim Davis-drums, Julia Miller-guitar/synthesizer), Lou Ciccotelli (percussion), and Edward Wilkerson (reeds).

10.13.2014-  Reder

Recorded a solo percussion performance by Rob Reder, in the Joliet West High School auditorium, Joliet, IL. 

10.13.2014-  Extraordinary Popular Delusions

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

10.19.2014- Baker, Hunt, Wilkerson

Recorded two sets by the trio of Jim Baker (piano/ARP), Steve Hunt (percussion), and Edward Wilkerson (reeds/didgeridoo) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago.

10.26.2014-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

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

09.03.2014-  Abrams, Alvarado, Drake, Mazurek

Recorded two extended sets by Joshua Abrams (bass/guimbri), Lisa Alvarado (harmonium), Hamid Drake (drums), and Rob Mazurek (cornet) at The Hideout in Chicago.

09.08.2014-  Haker Flaten, Mazzarella, Ra

Recorded two sets by the trio of Ingebrigt Haker Flaten (bass), Nick Mazzarella (sax) and Avreeayl Ra (percussion) at Constellation in Chicago. 

09.17.2014-  Survival Unit III

Recorded two sets of Survival Unit III (Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello/guitar, Joe McPhee-reeds/pocket trumpet, Michael Zerang-percussion) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

09.18.2014-  Survival Unit III

Recorded a set of Survival Unit III (Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello/guitar, Joe McPhee-reeds/pocket trumpet, Michael Zerang-percussion) at the University of Illinois’ Krannert Art Museum in Champaign/Urbana. 

08.01.2014-  Jazz Occurrence II

Recorded three sets of Lewis Achenbach’s Jazz Occurrence at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center in Aurora, IL, featuring Lewis Achenbach (art), Elbio Barilari (guitar/electric violin), Tim Davis (drums), Julia Miller (guitar), Rollo Radford (electric bass), and Edward Wilkerson (reeds).

08.06.2014-  Chicago Reed Quartet

Recorded two sets of the Chicago Reed Quartet (Nick Mazzarella, Dave Rempis, Ken Vandermark, Mars Williams) at The Hideout in Chicago.

08.09.2014-  Vandermark

Recorded a solo performance by Ken Vandermark (reeds) at Kate Dumbleton’s home, as part of Chicago’s Ratchet Series. 

08.10.2014-  Chicago Reed Quartet

Recorded a studio session with the Chicago Reed Quartet (Nick Mazzarella, Dave Rempis, Ken Vandermark, Mars Williams) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. 

08.10.2014-  Zerang & The Blue Lights

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

08.13.2014-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets of Joshua Abrams (bass/guimbri), Avreeayl Ra (percussion/vocals), Dave Rempis (reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

08.16.2014-  Mitchell, Reed

Recorded an extended set of Roscoe Mitchell (reeds) and Mike Reed (percussion) at Constellation in Chicago. 

08.17.2014-  Abrams, Mitchell

Recorded a set by Muhal Richard Abrams (piano) and Roscoe Mitchell (reeds) at Constellation in Chicago.

08.21.2014-  Lonberg-Holm, Niekrasz, Wildeman

Recorded two sets of the trio of Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/electronics), John Niekrasz (percussion), and Albert Wildeman (bass) at Elastic in Chicago. 

08.22.2014-  Audio One

Recorded two sets of Ken Vandermark’s Audio One (Ken Vandermark-arrangements/compositions/reeds, Jason Adasiewicz-vibes, Jeb Bishop-trombone, Josh Berman-cornet, Tim Daisy-percussion, Nick Macri-electric bass/upright bass, Nick Mazzarella-alto sax, Jen Paulson-viola, Dave Rempis-saxes, Mars Williams-reeds) at Constellation in Chicago. 

08.23.2014-  Audio One

Recorded two sets of Ken Vandermark’s Audio One (Ken Vandermark-arrangements/compositions/reeds, Jason Adasiewicz-vibes, Jeb Bishop-trombone, Josh Berman-cornet, Tim Daisy-percussion, Nick Macri-electric bass/upright bass, Nick Mazzarella-alto sax, Jen Paulson-viola, Dave Rempis-saxes, Mars Williams-reeds) at Constellation in Chicago. 

08.24.2014-  Audio One

Recorded two sets of Ken Vandermark’s Audio One (Ken Vandermark-arrangements/compositions/reeds, Jason Adasiewicz-vibes, Jeb Bishop-trombone, Josh Berman-cornet, Tim Daisy-percussion, Nick Macri-electric bass/upright bass, Nick Mazzarella-alto sax, Jen Paulson-viola, Dave Rempis-saxes, Mars Williams-reeds) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

08.31.2014-  Rempis Percussion Quartet

Recorded two sets of the Rempis Percussion Quartet (Tim Daisy-percussion, Ingebrigt Haker Flaten-bass, Dave Rempis-reeds, Frank Rosaly-percussion) at The Hungry Brain as the unofficial close-out to the Chicago Jazz Festival. 

07.02.2014-  Falzone

Recorded a solo set by James Falzone at The Hideout in Chicago.

07.02.2014-  Adasiewicz, Falzone, Rosaly

Recorded a set at The Hideout in Chicago, featuring James Falzone (reeds/percussion/shruti box), Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), and Frank Rosaly (percussion). 

07.26.2014-  The Margots

Recorded a set of The Margots (Adrienne Pierluissi-vocals, Tim Daisy-drums, John Dereszynski-guitar, Nick Macri-bass, Rob Reger-keyboards, Ken Vandermark-saxes) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

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.

05.07.2014-  Made to Break

Recorded two sets of Made to Break’s  (Tim Daisy-percussion, Christof Kurzmann-electronics, Nick Macri-bass, Ken Vandermark-reeds) last installment of their Midwest tour at The Hideout in Chicago.

05.21.2014-  Lightbox Orchestra

04.04.2014-  Malaby, Roebke, Rosaly

Recorded two sets of the trio of Tony Malaby (reeds), Jason Roebke (bass), and Frank Rosaly (percussion) at Constellation in Chicago. 

04.06.2014-  The Margots

Recorded a set of The Margots (Adrienne Pierluissi-vocals, Tim Daisy-drums, John Dereszynski-guitars, Nick Macri-electric & upright basses, Rick Reger-keyboards, Ken Vandermark- saxes) at Anodyne Cafe in Milwaukee.

04.09.2014-  Lepine Quartet

Recorded two sets of the Nate Lepine Quartet (Nate Lepine-tenor sax, Quin Kirchner-drums, Nick Mazzarella-alto sax, Clark Sommers-bass) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

04.18.2014-  Karayorgis Circuitous Quintet

Recorded two sets of the Karayorgis Circuitous Quintet (Pandelis Karayorgis-piano, Keefe Jackson-reeds, Nate McBride-bass, Dave Rempis-saxes, Frank Rosaly-percussion) at Constellation in Chicago. 

04.19.2014-  Moore Quartet

Recorded two sets of the Michael Moore Quartet (Michael Moore-reeds, Harmen Fraanje-piano, Clemens van der Feen-bass, Michael Vatcher-percussion/dulcimer) at Constellation in Chicago. 

04.30.2014-  Kurzmann, Vandermark

Recorded one set of Made to Break members Christof Kurzmann (electronics) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago.

04.30.2014-  Kurzmann, Lonberg-Holm, Zerang

Recorded a set of the trio of Christof Kurzmann (electronics/vocals), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/guitar), and Michael Zerang (percussion) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

03.01.2014-  Ewart, Reed, Smith

Recorded two sets of the trio of Douglas Ewart (reeds/flutes/didgeridoo), Mike Reed (percussion), and Wadada Leo Smith (trumpet) at Constellation in Chicago. 

03.06.2014-  Mazzarella

Recorded a solo set by Nick Mazzarella (sax/percussion) at Elastic in Chicago. 

03.06.2014-  Clinkman, Taylor

Recorded one set of Andrew Clinkman (guitar) and Nigel Taylor (trumpet) at Elastic in Chicago. 

03.08.2014-  Ernst, Green, Laurenzi

Recorded one set of Katie Ernst (bass/vocals), Andrew Green (percussion), and Dustin Laurenzi (tenor sax) at Constellation in Chicago.

03.08.2014-  Mazzarella Trio

Recorded one set of the Nick Mazzarella Trio (Nick Mazzarella-sax, Anton Hatwich-bass, Frank Rosaly-percussion) at Constellation in Chicago.

03.13.2014-  Loose Booty

Recorded the entire Loose Booty program in the Rubloff Auditorium, as a companion to the Christopher Wool exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago.  First segment: film Street by James Nare, with live soundtrack provided by Thurston Moore (guitar).  Second segment: Richard Hell reading from his biography, I Dreamed I Was a Very Clean Tramp.  Third segment: Milford Graves (percussion/vocal) and Joe McPhee (sax).

03.21.2014-  Dissecting Norton

Recorded an improvised opera at the MIC Sherman Theater in Evanston, IL.  Dissecting Adam (Julia Miller) and I, Norton (Gino Robair) were performed by a company of about twenty-five musicians and vocalists. 

03.28.2014-  Ballister

Recorded one set of Ballister (Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello/electric guitar, Paal Nilssen-Love-percussion, Dave Rempis-saxes) at Constellation in Chicago.

02.01.2014-  Audio One

Recorded three sets of Ken Vandermark’s Audio One (Ken Vandermark-arrangements/compositions/reeds, Jason Adasiewicz-vibes, Jeb Bishop-trombone, Josh Berman-cornet, Tim Daisy-percussion, Nick Macri-electric bass/upright bass, Nick Mazzarella-alto sax, Jen Paulson-viola, Dave Rempis-saxes, Mars Williams-reeds)  at The Green Mill in Chicago.

02.11.2014-  Chicago Reed Quartet

Recorded two sets of the Chicago Reed Quartet (Nick Mazzarella, Dave Rempis, Ken Vandermark, Mars Williams) at Elastic in Chicago. 

02.20.2014-  Caffeine

Recorded two sets of Caffeine (Jim Baker-piano/keyboard/sythesizer/threat of viola, Steve Hunt-percussion/vibes/marimba, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at Constellation in Chicago. 

02.23.2014-  Vandermark

Recorded a solo set of Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. 

02.23.2014-  Daisy, Rempis

Recorded one set of the Tim Daisy (percussion) and Dave Rempis (saxes) duo at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. 

02.25.2014-  Chicago Reed Quartet

Recorded two sets of the Chicago Reed Quartet (Nick Mazzarella, Dave Rempis, Ken Vandermark, Mars Williams) at Elastic in Chicago.