The Gilgamanians and Maku Sica (formerly Mako Sica) sound profoundly different from each other, but these two local ensembles share a commitment to using improvisation to tap into ideas they would never find any other way. The Gilgamanians are percussionist Michael Zerang and shortwave-radio operator Don Meckley. This is the duo’s first concert, but their […]
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Local drummer and bandleader Tim Daisy introduces two new bands
In January 2021, I profiled local percussionist Tim Daisy by detailing his creative response to the limitations imposed by COVID-19. At the time, he had just issued a virtual collaboration with electronic musician Ikue Mori on his own label, Relay Recordings. While Daisy has continued to exploit the potentialities of home recording and technologically facilitated […]
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Mary Oliver, Hank Roberts, and Mark Feldman kick off the Chicago Jazz String Summit tonight
Tomeka Reid’s Chicago Jazz String Summit starts strong tonight with a rare chance to see three world-class players in intimate solo and duo sets.
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Multireedist Ned Rothenberg kicks off a new season of the Option series; pianist Misha Mengelberg dead at 81
The reedist plays two concerts in Chicago, and the Dutch pianist leaves behind a remarkable legacy
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A weekend of jazz and international music in New York
Gorging at Winter Jazz Festival and Globalfest