04.07.2024- Archer
Recorded two sets by Archer (Terrie Ex-electric guitar/drum head/duct tape/etc.,
Tollef Ostvang-drums, Dave Rempis-saxes, Jon Rune Strom-bass) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.
January 2024
01.04.2024- Abrams, Reid, Rempis
Recorded a set by Joshua Abrams (bass), Tomeka Reid (cello), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Hungry Brain in Chicago, as part of a month-long residency by Dave Rempis.
01.04.2024- Abrams, Adasiewicz, Damon, Rempis
Recorded a set by Joshua Abrams (bass), Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Tyler Damon (drums), and
Dave Rempis (saxes) at Hungry Brain in Chicago, as part of a month-long residency by Dave Rempis.
01.11.2024- Ra, Rempis
Recorded a set by Avreeayl Ra (drums) and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.
01.11.2024- Daisy, Dunston, Feldman, Rempis
Recorded a set by Tim Daisy (drums), Nick Dunston (bass), Mark Feldman (violin), and
Dave Rempis (saxes) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.
01.18.2024- Kwan, Rempis
Recorded a set by Mabel Kwan (piano) and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.
01.18.2024- Cunningham, Heinemann, Johnson, Rempis
Recorded a set by Jeremy Cunningham (drums), Jakob Heinemann (bass), Russ Johnson (trumpet), and
Dave Rempis (saxes) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.
01.25.2024- Dorji, Rempis
Recorded a set by Tashi Dorji (guitar) and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.
01.25.2024- Abrams, Baker, Ra, Rempis
Recorded a set by Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (piano/electronics), Avreeayl Ra (drums), and
Dave Rempis (saxes) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.
01.26.2024- Dorji, Rempis
Recorded two sets by Tashi Dorji (guitar) and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.
December 2023
12.28.2023- DKV Trio
Recorded two sets by DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-drums, Kent Kessler-bass, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.
12.29.2023- DKV Trio
Recorded two sets by DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-drums, Kent Kessler-bass, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.
November 2023
In Memoriam: Mars Williams (1955-2023)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of one of the kindest, genuinely joyful and sincere musicians with whom we have had the pleasure to work. Mars Williams, legendary saxophonist who spanned the worlds of jazz, rock, soul, improvisation, and composition, died in Chicago on Monday, November 20th. Whether giving 100% in a performance, collaborating on the production of his next album, or simply catching up on the phone, Mars was always thinking of the next project while simultaneously taking time to be in the present. Despite his international renown, Mars was real with everyone he encountered. His humble nature and spirit of gratitude gave him a rare approachability that touched many.
Thank you for the music, the conversation, and the laughs. You are already greatly missed.
October 2023
Continuing to work on various studio projects, spanning Portugal to Illinois…
September 2023
09.09.2023- Extraordinary Popular Delusions
Recorded two sets by Extraordinary Popular Delusions (Jim Baker-piano/synthesizer,
Steve Hunt-drums/percussion, Brian Sandstrom-bass, Edward Wilkerson-reeds/oud/didgeridoo) at Hunt House in St. Charles, Illinois.
August 2023
08.29.2023- Extraordinary Popular Delusions
Recorded two sets by Extraordinary Popular Delusions (Jim Baker-piano/synthesizer,
Steve Hunt-drums/percussion, Brian Sandstrom-bass/electric guitar/trumpet,
Edward Wilkerson-reeds/oud/didgeridoo, Mars Williams-reeds/toys) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.
08.31.2023- Abrams, Adasiewicz, Damon, Rempis
Recorded two sets by Joshua Abrams (bass), Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Tyler Damon (drums), and
Dave Rempis (saxes) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.
July 2023
07.20.2023- Acevedo, Baker, Bitney, Jackson
Recorded the performance of Ausberto Acevedo (bass), Jim Baker (piano/electronics),
Dan Bitney (drums), and Keefe Jackson (reeds) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.
June 2023
06.14.2023- Phillips, Daisy, Pabian, Zerang
Recorded a studio session with Dan Phillips (electric guitar), Tim Daisy (drums),
Krzysztof Pabian (bass), and Michael Zerang (drums) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.
06.22.2023- Kirchen Quintet
Recorded a set by the Charlie Kirchen Quintet (Charlie Kirchen-bass/composition,
Devin Drobka-drums, Mark Feldman-violin, Nick Mazzarella-alto sax, Jeff Swanson-electric guitar) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.
In Memoriam: Peter Brotzmann (1941-2023)
We are sad to learn of the passing of German saxophonist and free jazz pioneer Peter Brotzmann, who died at his home in Wuppertal earlier this week. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to record Peter several times in the greater Chicago/Milwaukee/Madison area. His strength, professionalism, graciousness, and grit were unmatched, (even when extending a solid grasp to keep me from toppling off a stage during a frantic set change). Thank you for the music.
https://thequietus.com/articles/33099-peter-brotzmann-has-died-aged-82
06.27.2023- Chicago Edge Ensemble
Recorded a studio session with the Chicago Edge Ensemble (Dan Phillips-electric guitar,
Josh Berman-cornet, Jeb Bishop-trombone, Hamid Drake-drums, Krzysztof Pabian-bass) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.
06.29.2023- Harris, Heinemann, Karayorgis, Rempis
Recorded two sets by Bill Harris (drums), Jakob Heinemann (bass), Pandelis Karayorgis (piano),
and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Elastic Arts in Chicago.
May 2023
Aside from all of his contributions to music, Mars Williams has selflessly and compassionately helped others in need. I know. My family was one of them. Help him if you can, and please pass this along…
David Zuchowski 