More than 12 years after her blazing debut on the Chicago jazz scene, trumpeter Jaimie Branch releases Fly or Die, her first album as a bandleader.
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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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Trumpeter Darren Johnston’s affinity for the Chicago improvised music scene was no secret in 2016
Superb Bay Area trumpeter Darren Johnston has been a regular visitor to Chicago for nearly a decade, and over that time he’s fortified his connection to the local improvised music scene. Last year he dropped three recordings, two of them featuring Chicagoans. On Neutral Nation (Aerophonic), saxophonist Dave Rempis sparred with him and veteran Bay […]
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A Prince and Bowie Tribute, The SpongeBob Musical, and more things to do this week in Chicago
Isaac Oliver, Cash Levy, and more happenings from June 27-30
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John Corbett guides you into the netherworld of free improvisation
Chicago gallerist and scholar John Corbett demystifies improvisation in a concise new book that he’ll read from on Saturday.
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Our favorite music of 2014
Six Reader music writers share their favorites from 2014 with year-end lists that do more than just put the same records in a different order.
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Jazz notes: A new label, a new live music series, a new coffee blend
Ken Vandermark starts a label, the Ratchet Series returns, and Dark Matter creates a coffee blend for Sun Ra.
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The evolution of Ken Vandermark’s Made to Break
The Chicago reedist’s shape-shifting electric quartet reaches new heights.
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Our guide to the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival 2014 (the music part)
Music headliners at CIMMfest 2014 include Yo La Tengo and Goblin soundtracking Suspiria.
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Tim Daisy and Mikolaj Trzaska hit the road
The Chicago jazz drummer embarks on a short tour with the Polish reedist in support of a strong new duo album.
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Gossip Wolf: Den replace their bassist and ready their first LP
Gossip Wolf: Soundtrack Serenade plays Spinal Tap, Chance the Rapper plays Bob Marley, and more.
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The knotty, transformational solo guitar practice of Eric Hofbauer
Boston guitarist Eric Hofbauer brings his attractively gnarled, elliptical improvisational style to Elastic on Thursday
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Sunday: 2013 Chicago Jazz Festival according to Reader writers
Robert Glasper Quartet and others close out Jazz Fest’s final day.
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Free music dialogues between drummer Tim Daisy and bass clarinetist Jason Stein
Peira Records unleashes some new music, including a strong improvised duo outing from Tim Daisy and Jason Stein.
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Downloadable jazz from Tim Daisy and Dave Rempis for your weekend
New music from Tim Daisy’s Relay label and a free download of a rare session by the Rempis Percussion Quartet