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. 

01.19.2014-  Ra Dream Stuff

Recorded two sets of Avreeayl Ra Dream Stuff at The Hungry Brain in Chicago, featuring
Avreeayl Ra (percussion/flute/harmonica), Jim Baker (piano/viola), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Elbio Barilari (guitar), Alex Duvel (sitar/tablas), Rob Mazurek (trumpet), Julia Miller (guitar), and Edward Wilkerson (reeds/didgeridoo).

01.24.2014-  Daisy, Johnson, Lonberg-Holm, Vandermark

Recorded two sets of the quartet of Tim Daisy (percussion), Russ Johnson (trumpet), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at Constellation in Chicago. 

01.28.2014-  Zerang & The Blue Lights

Recorded two sets of compositions of Michael Zerang and The Blue Lights (Michael Zerang-percussion, Josh Berman-cornet, Kent Kessler-bass, Dave Rempis-saxes, Mars Williams-saxes) at Bar Deville in Chicago. 

01.29.2014-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets at the trio’s (Joshua Abrams-bass/guimbri, Avreeayl Ra-percussion/flute, Dave Rempis-saxes) release party for Aphelion at The Hideout in Chicago. 

01.30.2014-  Hearts and Minds

Recorded two sets of Hearts and Minds (Paul Giallorenzo-electric keyboards, Frank Rosaly-percussion/electronics, Jason Stein-bass clarinet) at Elastic in Chicago. 

01.31.2014-  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.

12.04.2013-  Ra Dream Stuff

Recorded two sets of Avreeayl Ra Dream Stuff at The Hideout in Chicago, featuring Jim Baker (piano), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Elbio Barilari (guitar), Alex Duvel (sitar/tablas), Julia Miller (guitar/electronics), Avreeayl Ra (percussion/vocals/flute), Edward Wilkerson (reeds/didgeridoo).

12.07.2013-  Jackson’s Likely So

Recorded one set of Keefe Jackson’s Likely So, featuring the reedists: Keefe Jackson,
James Falzone, Guillermo Gregorio, Jeff Kimmel, Nick Mazzarella, Dave Rempis, Jason Stein, and Mars Williams at Constellation in Chicago. 

12.07.2013-  Giallorenzo’s GitGo

Recorded one set of Paul Giallorenzo’s GitGO (Paul Giallorenzo-piano/compositions, Jeb Bishop-trombone, Anton Hatwich-bass, Quin Kirchner-drums, Mars Williams-saxophones) at Constellation in Chicago. 

12.12.2013-  Ra Dream Stuff

Recorded two sets of Avreeayl Ra Dream Stuff, this time at Elastic in Chicago.  Featured musicians were: Avreeayl Ra-percussion/voice, Jim Baker-piano, Harrison Bankhead- bass, Elbio Barilari-guitar, Steve Barry-trombone/tuba, Alex Duvel-sitar/tablas, Julia Miller-guitar, and Edward Wilkerson-reeds.

12.15.2013-  Baker, Ra, Roebke

Recorded two sets of the first performance of the trio of Jim Baker (piano), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), and Jason Roebke (bass) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago.

12.17.2013-  DKV Trio

Recorded two sets of the DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-percussion, Kent Kessler-bass, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

12.18.2013-  DKV Trio

Recorded two sets of the DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-percussion, Kent Kessler-bass, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

12.19.2013-  DKV Trio

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

11.01.2013-  Reed: People, Places & Things

Recorded two sets of Mike Reed: People, Places & Things (Mike Reed-percussion, Tim Haldeman-tenor sax, Jason Roebke-bass, Greg Ward-alto sax) at Constellation in Chicago.  The quartet was also joined by Eric Boeren (cornet) and Michael Moore (clarinet/alto sax). 

11.02.2013-  Reed: People, Places & Things

Recorded two more sets of Mike Reed: People, Places & Things (Mike Reed-percussion, Tim Haldeman-tenor sax, Jason Roebke-bass, Greg Ward-alto sax) at Constellation in Chicago.  Again they were joined by Eric Boeren (cornet) and Michael Moore (clarinet/alto sax).

11.03.2013-  Chicago Reed Quartet

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

11.13.2013-  Variable Variations 1+2

Recorded a set of music written by Fred Lonberg-Holm at The Hideout in Chicago, featuring Ben Boye (piano), James Falzone (clarinet), Anton Hatwich (bass), Jeff Kimmel (bass clarinet), and Lilianna Wosko (cello).

11.13.2013-  Lightbox Orchestra

Recorded a set of Fred Lonberg-Holm’s conducted improvisational project known as Lightbox Orchestra at The Hideout in Chicago.  Musicians included Ben Boye (piano), James Falzone (clarinet), Anton Hatwich (bass), Keefe Jackson (contrabass clarinet), Jeff Kimmel (bass clarinet), John Niekrasz (drums), Liz Payne (viola), Jason Stein (bass clarinet), Lilianna Wosko (cello), and Aaron Zarzutzki (electronics).

10.13.2013-  Dunn

Recorded Ryan Dunn (electronics/voice/paper) in a solo performance as part of the Articular Facet series at The Empty Bottle in Chicago.

10.10.2013-  Grykes

Recorded a set of the electronics duo Grykes (Mark Booth, Shawn Decker) as part of the Articular Facet series at The Empty Bottle in Chicago.

10.16.2013-  Adasiewicz, Drake, Roebke

Recorded two sets by the trio of Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Hamid Drake (percussion), and Jason Roebke (bass) at The Hideout in Chicago.

10.20.2013-  Karris, Price

Recorded a set by Reid Karris (guitar/electronics) and KG Price (percussion) at The Empty Bottle in Chicago, as part of the Articular Facet series. 

10.20.2013-  Ra Dream Stuff

Recorded a single 40-minute improvised piece led by Avreeayl Ra (percussion/flute/vocals), as part of the Articular Facet series at The Empty Bottle in Chicago.  Musicians included Jim Baker (piano), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Elbio Barilari (guitar), Alex Duvel (sitar/tablas), Julia Miller (guitar/electronics), and Edward Wilkerson (reeds/didgeridoo).

10.24.2013-  Falzone

Recorded a studio session with James Falzone (clarinet) at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Chicago.

10.27.2013-  Baker, Ritch

Recorded the duo performance of Jim Baker (keyboard/ARP) and Sarah Ritch (cello/electronics/guitar) at The Empty Bottle in Chicago, as part of the Articular Facet series. 

10.27.2013-  Baker’s Awakenings

Recorded Renee Baker’s Awakenings, as the final installment of the Articular Facet 5 series at The Empty Bottle in Chicago. Members included Renee Baker (violin/conductor), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Ben LaMar Gay (trumpet/voice), Dushun Mosley (drums), Bruce Nelson (vibes/percussion), and Karl E. H. Seigfried (bass).

10.31.2013-  VCDC

Recorded the last two sets of the VCDC (Frode Gjerstad-clarinets, Stale Liavik-Solberg-percussion, Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello/electronics, Stine Janvin Motland-voice) U.S. tour at Elastic in Chicago.

09.01.2013-  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 in Chicago. 

09.05.2013-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

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

09.11.2013-  Lonberg-Holm, Vandermark

Recorded two sets of Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/guitar) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago.

09.12.2013-  Lonberg-Holm, Vandermark

Recorded two more sets of material by Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/guitar) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

09.17.2013-  Volcano Radar

Recorded a studio session for Volcano Radar (Harrison Bankhead-bass, Elbio Barilari-guitar, Julia Miller-guitar, Avreeayl Ra-percussion) at Constellation in Chicago. 

09.21.2013-  Young

Recorded a solo set by bassoonist/composer Katherine Young at Heaven Gallery in Chicago.

09.21.2013-  Lonberg-Holm, Vandermark

Recorded the fifth and final set of a series of performances by Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/electronics) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at  Heaven Gallery in Chicago. 

08.01.2013-  Ra & Guests

Recorded two extended sets of Avreeayl Ra and guests at Elastic in Chicago.  Musicians included:
Harrison Bankhead- bass
Elbio Barilari- guitar
Alex Duvel- sitar/tablas
Rob Mazurek- cornet
Julia Miller- guitar/electronics
Avreeayl Ra- percussion/flute
Ed Wilkerson- reeds/digeridoo

08.07.2013-  Morris

Recorded a solo set by Joe Morris (guitar) at The Hideout in Chicago.

08.07.2013-  Bankhead, Morris, Zerang

Recorded a set by Harrison Bankhead (bass), Joe Morris (guitar), and Michael Zerang (percussion) at The Hideout in Chicago.

08.08.2013- Morris, Vandermark

07.13.2013-  Mazurek

Recorded cornet player Rob Mazurek at Corbett vs. Dempsey in Chicago.  The single set solo concert was a tribute to Rob’s mother, who passed away several months ago. 

07.31.2013-  Brotzmann, Drake, Taylor, Vandermark

Recorded two sets of the quartet of Peter Brotzmann (reeds), Hamid Drake (percussion), Chad Taylor (percussion), and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

06.20.2013- Lytton, Wooley

Recorded a set by Paul Lytton (percussion) and Nate Wooley (trumpet) at Elastic in Chicago. 

06.20.2013-  Daisy, Lytton, Wooley

Recorded a set by Tim Daisy (percussion), Paul Lytton (percussion), and Nate Wooley (trumpet) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.21.2013- Jackson, Liavik-Solberg, Lonberg-Holm

Recorded the opening set of Okka Fest 5 at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee, which featured Keefe Jackson (reeds), Stale Liavik-Solberg (drums), and Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/electic guitar). 

06.21.2013-  Lytton, Wooley

Recorded the Paul Lytton (percussion) and Nate Wooley (trumpet) duo at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee as Okka Fest continued. 

06.21.2013- Daisy, Ex, Rempis

Recorded the solid energy that closed the first night of Okka Fest, featuring Tim Daisy (percussion), Terrie Ex (guitar), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.22.2013-  McPhee, Vandermark

Headed to The Palm Tavern in Milwaukee to open the second day of Okka Fest by recording  Joe McPhee (reeds) and Ken Vandermark (reeds). 

06.22.2013-  Abrams, McPhee, Parker

Recorded the trio of Joshua Abrams (bass), Joe McPhee (reeds), and Jeff Parker (guitar) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee as Okka Fest continued into the evening. 

06.22.2013-  Fendika

Added another continent to my catalog when I recorded the Ethiopian group Fendika at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee as part of Okka Fest.  Members of Fendika are:
Melaku Belay (dance)
Nardos Tesfaw (vocals)
Sileshie Damassae (kraar/vocals)
Gezachew T Habte Miriam (masenko/vocals)
Misale Leggesse (kobero drums/vocals)
Zenash Tsegaye (dance)

06.22.2013-  Daisy, Legesse, Nilssen-Love, Rempis, Vandermark

Recorded an ad hoc group consisting of Tim Daisy (percussion), Misale Legesse (percussion), Paal Nilssen-Love (percussion), Dave Rempis (reeds), and Ken Vandermark (baritone sax) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee to close out the second night of Okka Fest. 

06.23.2013-  Ex, Nilssen-Love, Vandermark

The third day of Okka Fest opened up with recording the trio of Terrie Ex (guitar), Paal Nilssen-Love (drums), and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.23.2013-  Fendika

What a way to close out Okka Fest 5.  Recorded Fendika at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.  Members of Fendika are:
Melaku Belay (dance)
Nardos Tesfaw (vocals)
Sileshie Damassae (kraar/vocals)
Gezachew T Habte Miriam (masenko/vocals)
Misale Leggesse (kobero drums/vocals)
Zenash Tsegaye (dance) 

06.26.2013-  Fendika & Friends

Recorded twelve separate pieces performed by various small group combinations of musicians from the United States, Netherlands, and Ethiopia at The Hideout in Chicago. 
Performers were:
Melaku Belay (dance)
Tim Daisy (percussion)
Sileshie Damassae (kraar/vocals)
Terrie Ex (guitar)
Misale Leggesse (kobero drums/vocals)
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello)
Gezachew T Habte Miriam (masenko/vocals)
Jeff Parker (guitar)
Dave Rempis (reeds)
Nardos Tesfaw (vocals)
Zenash Tsegaye (dance)
Ken Vandermrk (reeds)

06.27.2013-  Jackson, Liavik-Solberg, Lonberg-Holm