01.05.2019- Daisy, Kirshner, Sudderberg

Recorded a studio session with percussionists Tim Daisy, Julian Kirshner, and
Phil Sudderberg at a private residence in Evanston, IL.

01.12.2019- Chicago Composers Orchestra

Recorded four pieces by the Chicago Composers Orchestra (conducted by Allen Tinkham) at Roosevelt University in Chicago.

01.19.2019- Abrams, Baker, Ra, Rempis

Recorded an extended set by Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), and Dave Rempis (saxes) in the Fulton Recital Hall at the University of Chicago.

01.20.2019- Sway

Recorded an extended set by Carl Testa’s Sway (Carl Testa-bass/electronics,
Alejandro Acierto-contrabass clarinet, Hanna Brock-violin, Aaron Getsug-sax/clarinet, Anne Rhodes-vocal, ) at Elastic in Chicago.

01.21.2019- Wiik Sextet

Recorded a studio session with the Havard Wiik Sextet (Havard Wiik-piano,
Josh Berman-cornet, Tim Daisy-drums, Dave Rempis-saxes, Jason Roebke-bass,
Jason Stein-bass clarinet) at Elastic in Chicago.

01.21.2019- Wiik Sextet

Recorded a live set of the Havard Wiik Sextet (Havard Wiik-piano,
Josh Berman-cornet, Tim Daisy-drums, Dave Rempis-saxes, Jason Roebke-bass,
Jason Stein-bass clarinet) at Elastic in Chicago.

12.01.2018- Williams’ Ayler Christmas

Recorded two sets by Mars Williams (saxes/toys/arrangements),
Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer/viola), Josh Berman (cornet/violin),
Steve Hunt (percussion), Krzysztof Pabian (bass), and
Brian Sandstrom (bass/electric guitar/trumpet) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

12.02.2018- Williams’ Ayler Christmas

Recorded two sets by Mars Williams (saxes/toys/arrangements),
Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer/viola), Josh Berman (cornet/violin),
Steve Hunt (percussion), Kent Kessler (bass), Peter Maunu (violin), and
Brian Sandstrom (bass/electric guitar/trumpet) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

12.06.2018- Abrams, Baker, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets by Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer),
Avreeayl Ra (drums), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Elastic in Chicago.

12.13.2018- Gjerstad Quartet

Recorded two sets by the Gjerstad Quartet (Frode Gjerstad-sax/clarinet/flute,
Paal Nilssen-Love-drums, Oyvind Storesund-bass, Jon Rune Strom-bass) at Constellation in Chicago.

12.14.2018- Nilssen-Love

Recorded a solo set by Paal Nilssen-Love (drums) at Corbett vs. Dempsey in Chicago.

12.16.2018- Lopez, McPhee, Nilssen-Love, Reid, Rempis

Recorded two sets by Brandon Lopez (bass), Joe McPhee (sax/pocket trumpet),
Paal Nilssen-Love (drums), Tomeka Reid (cello), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

12.17.2018- Drake, Pabian, Phillips, Rempis

Recorded a studio session with Hamid Drake (percussion), Krzysztof Pabian (bass), 
Dan Phillips (electric guitar), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Fulton Street Collective in Chicago.

12.19.2018- Circuit des Yeux

Recorded the performance of Haley Fohr’s Circuit des Yeux
(Cooper Crain-electric guitar/organ, Tyler Damon-drums, Haley Fohr-vocal/guitar, Whitney Johnson-viola, Lia Kohl-cello, Eli Namay-bass, Macie Stewart-violin) in Intentions of Sociable Creativity Through Light & Sound at The Hideout in Chicago.

12.21.2018- Daisy, Pabian, Phillips

Recorded a studio session with Tim Daisy (percussion), Krzysztof Pabian (bass), and
Dan Phillips (electric guitar) at Fulton Street Collective in Chicago.

12.22.2018- Mako Sica + Drake

Recorded a set by Mako Sica (Przemyslaw Krys Drazek-trumpet/electric guitar,
Brent Fuscaldo-bass/guitar/vocal/percussion/harmonica,
Chaetan Newell-vibes/percussion), who were joined by Hamid Drake (drums) at Constellation in Chicago.

12.26.2018- DKV Trio

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

12.27.2018- DKV Trio

Recorded two sets by the DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-drums, Kent Kessler-bass,
Ken Vandermark-reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

12.28.2018- DKV Trio

Recorded two sets by the DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-drums, Kent Kessler-bass,
Ken Vandermark-reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

12.29.2018- Marquette

Recorded a solo performance by Steve Marquette (guitar) at May Chapel in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.

12.29.2018- Money

Recorded a performance by Helen Money (cello), accompanied on keyboard at May Chapel in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.

12.29.2018- Marquette, Money

Recorded a performance by Steve Marquette (guitar) and Helen Money (cello) at May Chapel in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.

11.04.2018- Wicker Park Choral Singers

Recorded the two set performance of the Wicker Park Choral Singers, featuring soloist Anna VanDeKerchove, at St. Ignatius Church in Chicago.

11.09.2018- Ensemble Chartreuse, Lundberg, McCowen, Packard

Recorded the two set performance of Ryan Packard’s I Haven’t Been, featuring
Ensemble Chartreuse (Carrie Frey-viola, Myra Hinrichs-violin, Helen Newby-cello) with Rob Lundberg (bass/electronics), John McCowen (contrabass clarinet), and Ryan Packard (drums/synthesizers) at High Concept Labs in Chicago.

11.16.2018- Bearl

Recorded  a studio session with Bearl (Adam Gabbert-guitar, Erik Sowa-drums) at Elastic in Chicago.

11.16.2018- Fonema Consort

Recorded  a set by Fonema Consort (Dalia Chin-flute, Nina Dante-voice,
Ryan Packard-percussion, Jonathan Thompson-oboe, Daniel Walden-piano) at Elastic in Chicago.

11.18.2018- Daisy, M. Johnson, R. Johnson

Recorded two sets by Tim Daisy (percussion), Max Johnson (bass), and Russ Johnson (trumpet) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

11.20.2018- The Few

Recorded a set by The Few (Charlie Kirchen-bass, Steve Marquette-guitar,
Macie Stewart-violin/voice) at The Hideout in Chicago.

11.20.2018- The Bridge

Recorded a set by The Bridge (Josh Berman-cornet, Edward Perraud-drums,
Didier Petit-cello, Jason Stein-bass clarinet) at The Hideout in Chicago.

11.28.2018- Marquette

Recorded a set by Steve Marquette (guitars) at Constellation in Chicago.

11.28.2018- Ernst, Gay, Hatcher, Jackson, Kirshner

Recorded a set by Katie Ernst (bass), Ben Lamar Gay (trumpet), Gerrit Hatcher (sax/compositions), Keefe Jackson (sax), and Julian Kirshner (drums) at Constellation in Chicago.

10.04.2018- Abrams, Berman

Recorded a set by Joshua Abrams (bass) and Josh Berman (cornet) at Elastic in Chicago.

10.06.2018- Alone/Together

Recorded the two-set performance of “Alone/Together” by Ryan Packard (percussion/electronics), featuring Alejandro Acierto, Zachary Good, and Jeff Kimmel on clarinets at High Concept Labs in Chicago.

10.13.2018- Shells

Recorded a set by Shells (Shelley Salant- electric guitar) at Elastic in Chicago.

10.13.2018- Kuzu

Recorded an extended set by Kuzu (Tyler Damon-percussion, Tashi Dorji-electric guitar, Dave Rempis-saxes) at Elastic in Chicago.

10.14.2018- Kuzu

Recorded an extended set by Kuzu (Tyler Damon-percussion, Tashi Dorji-electric guitar, Dave Rempis-saxes) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

09.08.2018- Jazz Occurrence 15- Nyahbingi Drum Choir

Recorded two extended sets by the Nyahbingi Drum Choir
(Paul Cotton-funde/bongoes/cajon
Douglas Ewart-bass drum/repeater drum/sopranino/flute/English horn/didgeridoo
Clifton Robinson-repeater drum/bata/agogo/vocal
Edward Wilkerson-reeds/didgeridoo)
at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center in Aurora.

09.09.2018- Hatwich, Marquette, Nealand, Thibodeaux

Recorded a set by Anton Hatwich (bass), Steve Marquette (guitar), Aurora Nealand (sax/accordion/vocal), and Paul Thibodeaux (drums) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

09.09.2018- Albert, Gay, Kirchner, Lux

Recorded a set by Jeff Albert (trombone), Ben Lamar Gay (cornet), Quin Kirchner (drums), and Matt Lux (bass) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

09.13.2018- Abrams, Baker, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets by Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer), Avreeayl Ra (drums), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Elastic in Chicago.

09.14.2018- Jackson, Woods, Ziyad

Recorded six sets by Fred Jackson (percussion/reeds), Jonathon Woods (electronics), and Saalik Ziyad (electronics/vocal) at Oswego High School.

09.23.2018- Abrams, Reid, Rempis

Recorded two sets by Joshua Abrams (bass), Tomeka Reid (cello), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

08.02.2018- Futterman, Ra

Recorded a studio session with Joel Futterman (piano, etc.) and Avreeayl Ra (percussion) at Elastic in Chicago.

08.03.2018- VWCR Quartet

Recorded three sets of the VWCR Quartet (Ken Vandermark-reeds, Nate Wooley-trumpet, Sylvie Courvoisier-piano, Tom Rainey-drums) at The Green Mill in Chicago.

08.04.2018- VWCR Quartet

Recorded three sets of the VWCR Quartet (Ken Vandermark-reeds, Nate Wooley-trumpet, Sylvie Courvoisier-piano, Tom Rainey-drums) at The Green Mill in Chicago.

08.08.2018- Beben von Kobra

Recorded two sets by Beben von Kobra (Anton Hatwich-bass, Steve Marquette-electric guitar/acoustic guitar, Aurora Nealand-sax/accordion/voice, Paul Thibodeaux-percussion) at One Spirit Center in Rockford.

08.09.2018- Beben von Kobra

Recorded a set by Beben von Kobra (Anton Hatwich-bass, Steve Marquette-electric guitar/acoustic guitar, Aurora Nealand-sax/accordion/voice, Paul Thibodeaux-percussion) at Elastic in Chicago.

08.09.2018- Beben von Kobra, Kohl

Recorded a set by Beben von Kobra (Anton Hatwich-bass, Steve Marquette-electric guitar/acoustic guitar, Aurora Nealand-accordion, Paul Thibodeaux-percussion), who were joined by Lia Kohl (cello) at Elastic in Chicago.

08.11.2018- Chicago Composers Orchestra

Recorded three pieces by the Chicago Composers Orchestra (conducted by Allen Tinkham) at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Chicago.

08.12.2018- Piet, Piazza, Shead

Recorded two sets by Matt Piet (piano), Tony Piazza (bass), and Adam Shead (drums) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

08.19.2018- Kirchen Quartet

Recorded two sets by the Charlie Kirchen Quartet (Charlie Kirchen-bass/compositions, Devin Drobka-drums, Nick Mazzarella-sax, Dave Miller-electric guitar) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

08.20.2018- Rempis, Williams

Recorded a set by Dave Rempis (saxes) and Mars Williams (reeds/zithers/toys) at Elastic in Chicago.

08.20.2018- Fujiwara, Stein

Recorded a set by Tomas Fujiwara (drums) and Jason Stein (bass clarinet) at Elastic in Chicago.

08.20.2018- Damon, Lux, Rempis, Williams

Recorded a set by Tyler Damon (drums), Matt Lux (electric bass), Dave Rempis (saxes), and Mars Williams (reeds/zithers/toys) at Elastic in Chicago.

08.21.2018- Baker, Ra, Stewart, Vandermark, Wilkerson

Recorded a studio session with Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), Luke Stewart (bass), Ken Vandermark (reeds), and Ed Wilkerson (reeds/didgeridoo) at Fulton Street Collective in Chicago.

08.30.2018- Mako Sica, Drake

Recorded a set by Mako Sica (Krys Drazek-electric guitar/trumpet/pocket trumpet,
Brent Fuscaldo-gong/electric bass/vocal/harmonica/electric guitar/thumb piano,
Chaetan Newell-piano/drums/keyboard/electric bass), who were joined by
Hamid Drake (drums/frame drum) at Constellation in Chicago.

07.01.2018- RGB

Recorded a set by RGB (Paul Giallorenzo-pump organ/Juno synthesizer, Charlie Kirchen-bass, Ryan Packard-percussion/electronics) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

07.01.2018- RGB + Gay

Recorded a set by RGB (Paul Giallorenzo-pump organ/Juno synthesizer, Charlie Kirchen-bass, Ryan Packard-percussion/electronics), who were joined by Ben Lamar Gay (cornet) at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

07.06.2018- Marker

Recorded two sets by Marker (Ken Vandermark-reeds/compositions, Andrew Clinkman-guitar, Steve Marquette-guitar, Macie Stewart-keyboard/violin, Phil Sudderberg-drums) at Elastic in Chicago.

07.08.2018- Diamond, Gillan

Recorded a studio session with Hunter Diamond (sax/percussion) and Lucas Gillan (percussion) at Elastic in Chicago.

07.11.2018- Marker

Recorded two sets by Marker (Ken Vandermark-reeds/compositions, Andrew Clinkman-guitar, Steve Marquette-guitar, Macie Stewart-keyboard/violin, Phil Sudderberg-drums) at Triple Crown Whiskey Raccoon Motel in Davenport.

07.12.2018- Marker

Recorded two sets by Marker (Ken Vandermark-reeds/compositions, Andrew Clinkman-guitar, Steve Marquette-guitar, Macie Stewart-keyboard/violin, Phil Sudderberg-drums) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.

07.13.2018- Marker

Recorded two sets by Marker (Ken Vandermark-reeds/compositions, Andrew Clinkman-guitar, Steve Marquette-guitar, Macie Stewart-keyboard/violin, Phil Sudderberg-drums) at One Spirit Center in Rockford.

07.18.2018- Genetti, Kirshner, Lonberg-Holm, Maunu, Vergara, Zarzutzki

Recorded two sets by Carol Genetti (vocal/electronics), Julian Kirshner (drums), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Peter Maunu (mandolin/violin/electric guitar), Benjamin Vergara (trumpet), and Aaron Zarzutzki (clarinet/electronics/toys) at Beat Kitchen in Chicago.

07.19.2018- Baker, Kessler, Kirshner, Vergara

Recorded two sets by Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer), Kent Kessler (bass), Julian Kirshner (drums), and Benjamin Vergara (trumpet) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.02.2018- Willitz Ensemble

Recorded a set by the Caleb Willitz Ensemble (Caleb Willitz-electric guitar/vocal/composition, Tatsu Aoki-electric bass, Jim Baker-piano, Raul Cotaquispe-drums, Katinka Kleijn-cello, Edward Wilkerson-sax) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.03.2018- Après L’Histoire

Recorded the extended two set performance of L’Histoire’s Earthbound at Constellation in Chicago.  L’Histoire is:
Chris Wild (conductor/cello), Adam Attard (bass), Josh Graham (percussion),
Sean Holly (trombone), Andrew Lennox (trumpet), Jenna Lyle (vocal),
Nick Ober (bassoon), Conner Ray (clarinet), and Danielle Ray (violin).

06.05.2018- Michael Moore Fragile Quartet Review (Downtown Music Gallery)

Nice review from Downtown Music Gallery on the Michael Moore Fragile Quartet – Live At Constellation cd, including Bruce Lee Gallanter’s note that, “The sound is superb.”  Available to order at: http://www.ramboyrecordings.com/ramboy32/ramboy32.html

06.18.2018- Software Upgrade

Studio equipment no longer playing nice with each other?  THROW MONEY AT IT!
If you can avoid it, you should never, ever, EVER upgrade any software that is working perfectly fine.  Thankfully, I live close enough to Sweetwater, so I won’t have to pay for overnight shipping.

06.21.2018- Holmlander, Moberg, Vandermark

Recorded the first iteration of small groups from Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit project, featuring Per Ake Holmlander (tuba), Kalle Moberg (accordion), and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.21.2018- Johansson, Wildhagen

Recorded the second iteration of small groups from Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit project, featuring Thomas Johansson (trumpet) and Andreas Wildhagen (drums) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.21.2018- Holm, Keranen, Stewart

Recorded the third iteration of small groups from Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit project, featuring Klaus Holm (alto sax/baritone sax), Tommi Keranen (electronics), and Macie Stewart (violin) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.21.2018- Gutvik, Nilssen-Love, Williams

Recorded the fourth iteration of small groups from Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit project, featuring Ketil Gutvik (electric guitar), Paal Nilssen-Love (drums), and Mars Williams (saxes) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.21.2018- Large Unit

Recorded Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit project at Elastic in Chicago, featuring:
Paal Nilssen-Love (drums/compositions)
Kristoffer Alberts (tenor sax/alto sax)
Mats Aleklint (trombone)
Ketil Gutvik (electric guitar)
Klaus Holm (alto sax/baritone sax)
Per Ake Holmlander (tuba)
Thomas Johansson (trumpet)
Tommi Keranen (electronics)
Julie Kjaer (alto sax/flute)
Kalle Moberg (accordion)
Jon Rune Strom (bass/electric bass)
Christian Meaas Svendsen (bass/electric bass)
Andreas Wildhagen (drums)

06.22.2018- Alberts, Kessler, Marquette, Wildhagen

Recorded the fifth iteration of small groups from Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit project, featuring Kristoffer Alberts (tenor sax/alto sax), Kent Kessler (bass), Steve Marquette (guitar), and Andreas Wildhagen (drums) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.22.2018- Kjaer, Moberg, Sudderberg, Svendsen

Recorded the sixth iteration of small groups from Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit project, featuring Julie Kraer (alto sax/flute), Kalle Moberg (accordion), Phil Sudderberg (drums), and Christian Meaas Svendsen (bass) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.22.2018- Aleklint, Keranen

Recorded the seventh iteration of small groups from Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit project, featuring Mats Aleklint (trombone) and Tommi Keranen (electronics) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.22.2018- Clinkman, Gutvik, Strom

Recorded the eighth iteration of small groups from Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit project, featuring Andrew Clinkman (electric guitar), Ketil Gutvik (electric guitar), and Jon Rune Strom (bass) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.22.2018- Large Unit

Recorded Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit project at Elastic in Chicago, featuring:
Paal Nilssen-Love (drums/compositions)
Kristoffer Alberts (tenor sax/alto sax)
Mats Aleklint (trombone)
Ketil Gutvik (electric guitar)
Klaus Holm (alto sax/baritone sax)
Per Ake Holmlander (tuba)
Thomas Johansson (trumpet)
Tommi Keranen (electronics)
Julie Kjaer (alto sax/flute)
Kalle Moberg (accordion)
Jon Rune Strom (bass/electric bass)
Christian Meaas Svendsen (bass/electric bass)
Andreas Wildhagen (drums)

06.25.2018- Extraordinary Popular Delusions

Recorded an extended set by Extraordinary Popular Delusions (Jim Baker-piano/ARP synthesizer, Steve Hunt-percussion, Brian Sandstrom-bass/electric guitar/trumpet, Mars Williams-saxes/sopranino/zithers/not-zither/toys/pigs) at Beat Kitchen in Chicago.

06.28.2018- Lopez, Packard, Rempis

Recorded two sets by Brandon Lopez (bass), Ryan Packard (percussion/electronics), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Elastic in Chicago.

05.04.2018- Daisy

Recorded a studio session with Tim Daisy (percussion) in Chicago.

05.05.2018- Chicago Composers Orchestra

Recorded the two-set performance of the Chicago Composers Orchestra (conducted by Allen Tinkham), with the Wicker Park Choral Singers at St. James Cathedral in Chicago.

05.06.2018- Daisy, Pabian, Rempis

Recorded a studio session with Tim Daisy (percussion), Krzysztof Pabian (bass), and Dave Rempis (saxes) at Elastic in Chicago.

05.07.2018- Abrams, McPhee, Taylor

Recorded a set by Joshua Abrams (bass/guimbri), Joe McPhee (sax/trumpet), and Chad Taylor (percussion) at Elastic in Chicago.

05.10.2018- Baker, Maunu

Recorded a set by Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer) and Peter Maunu (electric guitar/mandolin/violin) at Elastic in Chicago.

05.10.2018- Errata

Recorded a set by Errata (Ishmael Ali-guitar, Bill Harris-drums, Eli Namay-bass) at Elastic in Chicago.

05.12.2018- Gay, Giallorenzo

Recorded Ben Lamar Gay (trumpet/percussion) and Paul Giallorenzo (piano/composition) as they scored the 1919 silent film Within Our Gates at Elastic in Chicago.

05.27.2018- Artemis Vocal Ensemble, Spenner

Recorded two sets by the Artemis Vocal Ensemble (Alyssa Anderson, Alia Grace, Tara Loeper, Elizabeth Windinagel), with Justin Anthony Spenner at Elastic in Chicago.

04.19.2018- Spectral

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

04.25.2018- Gay, Kirchen, Kirshner, Stewart

Recorded a set by Ben Lamar Gay (cornet), Charlie Kirchen (bass), Julian Kirshner (drums), and Macie Stewart (violin/vocal) at Slate Arts + Performance in Chicago.

04.25.2018- Collector

Recorded a set by Collector (Matt Blair-piano/rhodes/electronics, Devin Drobka-drums, Jakob Heinemann-bass) at Slate Arts + Performance in Chicago.

04.29.2018- Downers Grove Choral Society

Recorded the two-set performance of the Downers Grove Choral Society, featuring pieces composed by Paul Scherer, at the First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove.