07.18.2012-  Chicago Trio

Had the pleasure of recording the rare and powerful Chicago Trio (Harrison Bankhead-bass, Ernest Dawkins-reeds/electronics/percussion, and Hamid Drake-percussion) at The Hideout in Chicago.

06.06.2012-  Lonberg-Holm

Recorded a solo set by Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

06.06.2012-  Nilssen-Love, Vandermark

Recorded a duo by Paal Nilssen-Love (percussion) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago.

06.06.2012-  Ballister

Recorded a set by Ballister (Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello/guitar, Paal Nilssen-Love-percussion, Dave Rempis-reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago.

06.07.2012- McPhee, Rempis

Recorded Joe McPhee (reeds) and Dave Rempis (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.07.2012-  Adasiewicz, Kessler, McPhee, Nilssen-Love

Recorded the quartet of Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Kent Kessler (bass), Joe McPhee (reeds), and Paal Nilssen-Love (percussion) at Elastic in Chicago. 

06.08.2012- McPhee, Nilssen-Love

Arrived in Milwaukee to record the first set of Okka Fest at  The Sugar Maple, featuring Joe McPhee (reeds) and Paal Nilssen-Love (percussion). 

06.08.2012-  Wheelhouse

Continued the first night of Okka Fest by recording Wheelhouse (Jason Adasiewicz-vibes, Nate McBride-bass, Dave Rempis-sax) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.09.2012-  Daisy, McBride, Vandermark

Began Day 2 of Okka Fest by recording Tim Daisy (percussion), Nate McBride (bass), and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Palm Tavern in Milwaukee. 

06.09.2012-  Adasiewicz, McPhee, Nilssen-Love

Moved the recording gear to The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee to continue recording Okka Fest with  Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Joe McPhee (reeds), and Paal Nilssen-Love (percussion). 

06.09.2012-  Rempis Percussion Quartet

Closed out the second night of Okka Fest by recording the Rempis Percussion Quartet (Tim Daisy-percussion, Ingebrigt Haker Flaten-bass, Dave Rempis-sax, Frank Rosaly-percussion) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

06.10.2012-  McPhee, Vandermark

Began the last day of Okka Fest by recording the reed duo of Joe McPhee and Ken Vandermark at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

06.10.2012-  The Thing

Closed out Okka Fest by recording The Thing (Mats Gustafsson-sax, Ingebrigt Haker Flaten-bass, Joe McPhee-reeds, Paal Nilssen-Love-percussion) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

06.14.2012-  Kern, Lonberg-Holm, McBride, Vandermark

Recorded the quartet of DD Kern (percussion), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/electric guitar), Nate McBride (bass), and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago. 

06.21.2012-  Celebrating the Midwest School

Had the opportunity to record two sets of Ken Vandermark’s arrangements of several pieces by jazz artists Anthony Braxton, Julius Hemphill, Roscoe Mitchell, and Henry Threadgill at Elastic in Chicago.  Performers were:
Ken Vandermark (arrangements, clarinets)
Jason Adasiewicz (vibraphone)
Josh Berman (cornet)
Jeb Bishop (trombone)
Tim Daisy (drums)
Nick Mazzarella (alto sax)
Nate McBride (bass)
Dave Rempis (tenor sax, baritone sax)
Mars Williams (tenor sax, alto sax)

04.01.2012-  Ballister

Recorded Ballister (Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello/guitar/electronics, Paal Nilssen-Love-drums, Dave Rempis-saxes) at Hallwalls in Buffalo, New York. 

04.29.2012-  Triskelion

Recorded vocal quartet Triskelion (Mary Bellmar, Katie Chilton, Vicki Reed, and Marge Telfer) at the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Chicago. 

03.14.2012-  Bishop, Blonk. Mallozzi, Rosaly

Recorded the quartet of Jeb Bishop (trombone), Jaap Blonk (vocals/electronics), Lou Mallozzi (electronics/turntables), and Frank Rosaly (percussion) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

02.01.2012-  Lightbox Orchestra

Recorded the Lightbox Orchestra at The Hideout in Chicago.  Fred Lonberg-Holm conducted the latest installment of his ensemble, featuring:
Fred Lonberg-Holm (conductor)
Joshua Abrams (bass)
Jaimie Branch (trumpet)
Steve Hunt (drums)
Keefe Jackson (reeds)
Tomeka Reid (cello)
Dave Rempis (sax)
Jason Roebke (bass)
Frank Rosaly (drums)
Mars Williams (sax)
Aaron Zarzutzki (electronics)

02.02.2012-  Corsano, Gray, Williams

Recorded the trio of Chris Corsano (percussion), Darin Gray (bass), and Mars Williams (sax/autoharp) at Elastic in Chicago. 

02.05.2012-  Corsano, Zerang

At The Hungry Brain, recorded the first time that Chris Corsano and Michael Zerang (both percussionists) played together.

02.05.2012-  Abrams, Gray, Rempis

Recorded Joshua Abrams (bass), Darin Gray (bass), and Dave Rempis (sax) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. 

02.05.2012-  Abrams, Corsano, Gray, Rempis, Zerang

Recorded the quartet of Joshua Abrams (bass), Chris Corsano (percussion), Darin Gray (bass), Dave Rempis (sax), and Michael Zerang (percussion) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago.

02.12.2012-  Death and Memphis

Recorded Death and Memphis (Paul Garcia-drums/bass/vocals and Steev Custer-guitar) in Joliet, IL. 

01.12.2012-  Dikeman Double Trio

Recorded two sets of the John Dikeman Double Trio (Joshua Abrams-bass, Jeb Bishop-trombone, John Dikeman-tenor sax,  Mike Reed-drums, Jason Roebke-bass,  Frank Rosaly-drums) at Elastic in Chicago.

01.25.2012-  Daisy, Evans, Vandermark

Recorded the trio of Tim Daisy (percussion), Peter Evans (trumpets), and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

12.27.2011-  DKV Trio

Brought out the ribbon mics for the first time while recording DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-percussion, Kent Kessler-bass, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

12.28.2011-  DKV Trio

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

10.21.2011-  Triskelion with Daver

Had the pleasure to accompany on guitar and record vocal quartet Triskelion (Mary Bellmar, Katie Chilton, Vicki Reed,  Marge Telfer) at the Hegeler-Carus Mansion in La Salle. 

10.26.2011-  Bankhead, Drake, Rempis, Williams

Had the opportunity to record a fantastic evening of music featuring a jazz quartet (Harrison Bankhead-bass, Hamid Drake-drums, Dave Rempis-sax, Mars Williams-sax) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

09.14.2011-  Survival Unit III

Recorded Survival Unit III (Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello & electric bass, Joe McPhee-sax, Michael Zerang-percussion) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

08.07.2011-  Daisy, Vandermark

Recorded the final night of the Tim Daisy (percussion)/ Ken Vandermark (reeds) Duo tour at The Hungry Brain in Chicago.

08.20.2011-  Assex

Recorded a live demo for Assex (Adrienne Pierluissi-vocals, Jason Adasiewicz-drums/vibes, Nate McBride-electric bass, Dave Rempis-sax) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.