Chicago Now: Old listings (2002)

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January 2002

Mon 1/7/02 through Fri 2/1/02 @ Art Lounge (Central Illini Union, 828 S. Wolcott, 312/413-5180)
Sculpture
"Variable Scores for Piano and Other Instruments": sculptures (3-dimensional musical scores) by Marc Berghaus
Wed 1/9/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse
Thu 1/10/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Paul Steinbeck Trio
Thu 1/10/02 10:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Nervous Center Improvised Music Festival, night 1 of 4:
Fri 1/11/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv/jazz
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio
Fri 1/11/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse
Fri 1/11/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
Fri 1/11/02 10:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Nervous Center Improvised Music Festival, night 2 of 4:
Fri-Sun 1/11-13,18-20/02 @ Athenaeum Theatre
Performance/composition
Blair Thomas (puppetry), Michael Zerang (percussion, composer) perform "108 Ways to Nirvana: #112, #27, and #36" (Fridays 9:00pm, Saturdays 6:00pm and 9:00pm, Sundays 3:00pm)
Sat 1/12/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Nicole Mitchell's Black Earth Ensemble with Hamid Drake (drums)
Sat 1/12/02 10:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Nervous Center Improvised Music Festival, night 3 of 4:
Sat 1/12/02 10:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock
Sun 1/13/02 2:00 @ Green Mill
Improv/jazz
Chicago Improvisers Group (for this show: Jim Baker (piano, synthesizer), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Dave Rempis (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds))
Sun 1/13/02 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Nervous Center Improvised Music Festival, night 4 of 4:
Mon 1/14/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/noise/experimental
Freedom From Records Showcase with:
Tue 1/15/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Wed 1/16/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Jaap Blonk is sick and cancelled, so the Jaaptet will perform improvisations without him; personnel: Jim Baker (keyboards), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Guillermo Gregorio (alto sax, clarinet), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Michael Zerang (drums)
Thu 1/17/02 9:30 @ The Hideout
Rock/etc.
Thu 1/17/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Kaliq Woods Quartet
Fri 1/18/02 9:00pm-2:00am @ Square One (1561 N. Milwaukee)
Electronic/experimental/art
"From Concentrate" with String Theory, Paul B. Davis, Heavy Petting, Found Objects, Yuppster, Proswell, Chaosh, Electronic Interference Ensemble, Elevator Actions, Left Handed Scorpios, Mormon Anti Matter Choir, MultiModal, Trollodos Ensemble, plus digital art and video
Fri 1/18/02 10:00 @ Nervous Center
Experimental
John Fleck and Paul Velat
Fri 1/18/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
Fri-Sat 1/18-19/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/improv
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Sat 1/19/02 8:30 (no cover) @ Pete Miller's (Evanston)
Jazz
Jeff Parker Quartet
Sat 1/19/02 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Experimental/improv
5 by 5 (Grant Strombeck (electronic pick-up sticks, drums, cymbals), Eric Leonardson (springboard), Greg O'Drobinak (number 4 instrument), Nick Sondy (bass, electronics), Bob Falesch (laptop))
Sun 1/20/02 2:00 @ Green Mill
"New Music Concert"; George Flynn, coordinator; details TBA
Mon 1/21/02 9:00 @ The Underground Lounge (952 W. Newport) Jazz/rock
Medium Pulp (Lenny Zieben (bass), Nick Broste (trombone), Nic Meyer (tenor sax), Aaron Solomon (guitar), Dylan Ryan (drums))
Tue 1/22/02 6:00-8:00 @ Three Arts Club (1300 N. Dearborn)
Jazz
opening reception for show of photographs by Lauren Deutsch; music by Niki Mitchell (flute); show runs through February 17th
Tue 1/22/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Wed 1/23/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
The Meta-Stable Zoo (Paul Hartsaw (saxes), Ian Frydrych (percussion), Shawn Sommer (bass))
Thu 1/24/02 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Thu 1/24/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
East Side Project (Savoir Faire (violin), Darius Savage (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), Alejandro Urzagaste (drums))
Fri 1/25/02 7:00-midnight @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz
as part of the Jazz Institute of Chicago's Jazz Fair 2002: note that although it is at the Cultural Center this is not a free event; see http://jazzinstituteofchicago.org/programs/current.asp for details
Fri 1/25/02 8:30 (no cover) @ Pete Miller's (Evanston)
Jazz/world
Flippomusic (featuring David Flippo)
Fri 1/25/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Players Step Outside
Fri 1/25/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/experimental
Fri 1/25/02 @ Deadtech
Experimental
atclosing party for "Confluxus" exhibition by Todd Margolis:
Fri 1/25/02 @ Schuba's
Rock/etc.
Sat 1/26/02 1:00-6:30 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Films
"CinemaJazz" as part of the Jazz Institute of Chicago's Jazz Fair 2002; film screenings to include see http://jazzinstituteofchicago.org/programs/current.asp for full schedule
Sat 1/26/02 8:00 (free) @ Borders Books & Music (Oak Park)
Jazz
Jeff Lasky (guitar) with Tim Mulvenna (drums), bassist TBA
Sat 1/26/02 9:00 @ Elastic Revolution
Jazz/improv/etc.
Sat 1/26/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Jeff Marx/Zach Brock Quartet with Harrison Bankhead (bass)
Sun 1/27/02 @ Streetside Cafe (3201 W. Armitage, 773-252-9700)
Electronic/experimental
Sun 1/27/02 @ Office Space
Noise/etc.
Sun 1/27/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Alec Ramsdell (piano), Dave Rempis (saxophones), Damon Smith (bass), Jerome Bryerton (percussion) quartet
Tue 1/29/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Wed 1/30/02 @ Deadtech
Experimental
Wed 1/30/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Carol Genetti (vocals) solo and in trio with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Damon Smith (bass); CD release concert for The Shattering (Recorded)
Thu 1/31/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
East Side Project (Savoir Faire (violin), Darius Savage (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), Alejandro Urzagaste (drums))
Thu 1/31/02 8:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Jerome Bryerton (prepared drumset), Damon Smith (bass) trio
Thu 1/31/02 8:00 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental/electronic/multimedia
Discount Cinema presents "a-very-sensitive-device" with:
Thu-Sun 1/31-2/3/02 8:00 @ Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 2nd floor)
Experimental/dance
Ground Hog Festival of New Music and Dance (see http://www.tvpow.net/groundhog/) for info):

February 2002

Fri 2/1/02 8:00 (free) @ Borders Books & Music (Naperville)
Jazz
Jeff Lasky (guitar) with Steve Hashimoto (bass), drummer TBA
Fri 2/1/02 8:00 @ Columbia College
Improv/film
Chicago Filmmakers presents:
Pillow (Michael Colligan (reeds, dry ice), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida (guitar)) accompanying Teinosuke Kinugasa's A Page of Madness (1926)
Fri 2/1/02 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Fri 2/1/02 10:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Fri 2/1/02 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Improv/experimental
Lampo presents:
Taku Sugimoto (guitar), Günter Müller (percussion, electronics), Kevin Drumm (guitar, electronics) duos and trio
Sat 2/2/02 4:00pm (free) @ Northwestern University (Annie May Swift Hall)
Jazz/improv
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums)); also broadcast live on WNUR 89.3 FM's Airplay (also via RealAudio)
Sat 2/2/02 5:00pm (free) @ Thirteenth Floor Gallery
Jazz/improv/sculpture/poetry
Aurora Borealisbox (Kristin McGee (saxophones), Jerry Blackburn (sculpture), John Collins (bass), Bob Garrett (percussion), Daniel Godston (trumpet, poetry))
Sat 2/2/02 8:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz?
Paul Casey (alto sax, tenor sax), Will Faber (guitar, percussion), Steve Ptacek (drums, percussion), Carl Testa (bass, bass clarinet, percussion) quartet
Sat 2/2/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/experimental
Sat 2/2/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Matana Roberts (saxophone) with Josh Abrams (bass), Chad Taylor (drums)
Sat 2/2/02 @ Nervous Center
Jazz/improv
Dave Miller (guitar, electronics), Darren Garvey (drums, percussion) duo
Sun 2/3/02 7:00 @ Doc Films
Jazz/film
film "Scar of Shame" with live music by Fred Anderson (tenor sax) and Tatsu Aoki (bass)
Sun 2/3/02 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz
Sun 2/3/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
Eric Leonardson (invented instruments), Jason Soliday (electronics) duo and solo performances
Tue 2/5/02 8:00-9:30 on WNUR 89.3 FM's Expansion Experiment (also via RealAudio)
Experimental
Aerospace Soundwise (Todd Carter)
Tue 2/5/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Josh Abrams (bass) with Ron Dewar (saxophone), Jeff Parker (guitar), Chad Taylor (drums)
Wed 2/6/02 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/world
Miyumi Project (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robbie Hunsinger (double and single reeds), Paul Kim (percussion), Patti Adachi (percussion), Hide Yoshihashi (percussion))
Wed 2/6/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Jeff Parker (guitar), Chad Taylor (drums) duo
Thu 2/7/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Darius Savage Trio
Thu 2/7/02 10:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Improv/experimental/rock?
Thax Douglas CD release party (for Produced by Steve Albini), with:
Thu 2/7/02 10:30pm live on WZRD 88.3 FM
Improv
Fleck/Velat (John Fleck (processed modular synthesizer), Paul Velat (processed accordion, flute))
Fri 2/8/02 7:00 @ Gallery Cafe
Electronic/experimental
DJ Rotten Milk
Fri 2/8/02 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (Kahil El Zabar (percussion), Joseph Bowie (trombone), Ernest Khabeer Dawkins (reeds))
Fri 2/8/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop (trombone) solo and duo with Michael Zerang (percussion)
Fri 2/8/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Damon Short Quartet (Chuck Burdelik (saxophone), Mitch Paliga (saxophone), Kevin Tkacz (bass), Damon Short (drums))
Fri 2/8/02 10:00 @ Nervous Center
Electronic
Feed the Machine
Fri 2/8/02 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
benefit for Chicago Women's Health Center with:
Fri 2/8/02 @ Prodigal Son (2626 N. Halsted)
Rock
Sat 2/9/02 2:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/improv
Carlo Actis Dato (reeds) solo and with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Glenn Kotche (percussion)
Sat 2/9/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Jim Baker (electronics), Jeff Parker (guitar), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio
Sat 2/9/02 9:00 @ Pilsen Cafe
Jazz/improv/sculpture/poetry
Sat 2/9/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse
Sat 2/9/02 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental/composition
Lampo presents:
Zbigniew Karkowski (laptop) solo
Sat 2/9/02 10:00 @ Nervous Center
Electronic/multimedia/etc.
Sat 2/9/02 @ Abbey Pub
Rock
Sun 2/10/02 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Sun 2/10/02 @ Streetside Cafe (3201 W. Armitage, 773-252-9700)
Electronic/experimental
Tue 2/12/02 8:00-9:30 on WNUR 89.3 FM's Expansion Experiment (also via RealAudio)
Improv/experimental
Adam Sonderberg (guitar, electronics?), Boris Hauf (reeds, electronics) duo
Tue 2/12/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/experimental
Wed 2/13/02 8:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Experimental
Iñaki Ríos (laptop), Rui Costa (laptop) duo
Thu 2/14/02 10:30pm live on WZRD 88.3 FM
Electronic
Quantazelle
Fri 2/15/02 8:00 @ Columbia College (Ferguson Theater, 600 S. Michigan)
Film/etc.
Chicago Filmmakers presents:
Sinister Luck Ensemble (Charles Kim (guitar), Jason Toth (drums), Liz Payne (bass), Robert Cruz (accordion), Nate Walcott (trumpet)) accompany projector performances by:
Fri-Sat 2/15-16/02 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Experimental/electronic/multimedia
as part of the Nervous Center Festival of Electronic Music:
AnnexGroupOne (Friday) and AnnexGroupTwo (Saturday), composers and performers of the Annex Group (Northern Illinois University) including Delray, Marian Aanerud, Jimmy Binder, Michael Malacina, Tory Norquist, Jim Phelps, Mel Reyes, Mike Taylor, Joshua Walker, Wang Jing, Gina Wilson
Fri-Sat 2/15-16/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Malachi Thompson Freebop Band with Ari Brown
Sat 2/16/02 1:00 (free) @ Jazz Record Mart
Experimental
Town and Country (Jim Dorling (harmonium), Ben Vida (guitar), Liz Payne (bass), Josh Abrams (bass))
Sat 2/16/02 7:30 @ Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (Northwestern University)
Composition/improv/experimental
Sat 2/16/02 8:00 @ Cafe Luna (1742 W. 99th)
Jazz/improv
Joe Aoartega (drums), Paul Casey (alto sax, tenor sax), Carl Testa (bass) trio
Sat 2/16/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Kevin Drumm (electronics), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo
Sat 2/16/02 9:30 @ Chase Espresso and Juice Bar (7031 N. Sheridan)
Jazz/improv
Aram Shelton (alto sax), Jason Roebke (bass), Tim Daisy (percussion) trio
Sat 2/16/02 @ The Hideout
Experimental/rock
Sun 2/17/02 2:00 @ Green Mill
Improv/jazz
Chicago Improvisers Group (personnel for this show: Jeb Bishop (trombone), Jim Baker (piano, electronics), Dave Rempis (saxophones), Aram Shelton (reeds), Todd Margasak (cornet), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello, electric mandolin), Jason Roebke (bass)) with guest Mark Unternährer (tuba)
Sun 2/17/02 @ Nervous Center
Electronic/improv
Sun 2/17/02 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz?
Keefe Jackson Quartet
Sun 2/17/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit (laptop, etc.), Michael Hartman (laptop, etc.), Todd Carter (laptop, etc.))
Tue 2/19/02 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv/sculpture/poetry
Aurora Borealisbox (Kristin McGee (saxophones), Jerry Blackburn (sculpture), John Collins (bass), Bob Garrett (percussion), Daniel Godston (trumpet, poetry))
Tue 2/19/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
Tue 2/19/02 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Malachi Thompson Freebop Band with Amiri Baraka
Thu 2/21/02 10:30pm live on WZRD 88.3 FM
Experimental/electronic
Secret Agent Gel
Fri 2/22/02 8:00 @ Columbia College (Ferguson Theater, 600 S. Michigan)
Film/rock/etc.
Chicago Filmmakers presents:
Califone (Tim Rutili, Ben Massarella, others?) accompany films "The Mascot" (1933) and "Salomée" (1922)
Fri 2/22/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Carol Genetti (voice), Tatsu Aoki (bass) duo
Fri 2/22/02 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Electronic
as part of the Nervous Center Festival of Electronic Music:
Sat 2/23/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Edward Wilkerson (reeds), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo
Sat 2/23/02 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Experimental/electronic
as part of the Nervous Center Festival of Electronic Music:
Sat 2/23/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
Sun 2/24/02 7:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv/experimental
Sun 2/24/02 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz?
Nate Walcott Heartbreak Ensemble
Sun 2/24/02 @ Streetside Cafe (3201 W. Armitage, 773-252-9700)
Electronic/experimental
Sun 2/24/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
John Wanzel
Tue 2/26/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Wed 2/27/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv?
Josh Berman
Thu 2/28/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Dave Rempis (reeds) with others TBA

March 2002

Fri 3/1/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
William Perry's Transition Trio (William Perry (saxophone), Derrick Polk (bass), Vincent Davis (drums))
Sat 3/2/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/spoken word
Sydney Miller's "The Right Connection"
Sun 3/3/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Tue 3/5/02 7:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Composition
Amy Williams (piano), Helena Bugallo (piano) duo perform music by Igor Stravinsky, Conlon Nancarrow, Steve Reich, and Williams
Tue 3/5/02 8:00-9:30 on WNUR 89.3 FM's Expansion Experiment (also via RealAudio)
Experimental?
Josh Abrams (laptop) solo
Tue-Sun 3/5-10/02 @ Jazz Showcase
Jazz
Dewey Redman (tenor sax) with Barney McCall (piano), John Menagon (bass), Matt Wilson (drums)
Wed 3/6/02 8:00 @ HotHouse
Composition
Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), John Wolf Brennan (piano), Mark Unternährer (tuba) with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Guillermo Gregorio (reeds), Jon Chen (violin), Jenny Walshe (voice)
Wed 3/6/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz/experimental
Wed 3/6/02 @ Schuba's
Rock
Thu 3/7/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/improv
Triage (Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Fri 3/8/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Darius Savage and Greg Ward
Sat 3/9/02 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental
Lampo presents:
Kevin Drumm (computer, synthesizer, contact mics, reel-to-reel tape) solo, performing "Sheer Hellish Miasma"
Sun 3/10/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Sun 3/10/02 @ Streetside Cafe (3201 W. Armitage, 773-252-9700)
Electronic/experimental
Sun 3/10/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
John Kannenburg
Thu 3/14/02 9:30 @ The Hideout
Rock/etc.
Thu 3/14/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Kaliq Woods Quartet
Fri 3/15/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass), Michael Zerang (drums) trio
Fri-Sat 3/15-16/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Douglas Ewart and Inventions
Sun 3/17/02 2:00 @ Green Mill
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm's Lightbox Orchestra (Fred Lonberg-Holm (lightbox, conductor) with, for this show only: Jim Baker (keyboards), Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds), Jon Chen (violin), Michael Colligan (reeds, objects), John Corbett (guitar), Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida (guitar))
Sun 3/17/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse
Sun 3/17/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
Adam Sonderberg (guitar, electronics?), Mike Hartmann (laptop?) duo
Mon 3/18/02 7:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/improv
Joseph Jarman (alto sax, bass flute, bass clarinet), Robbie Hunsinger (double reeds), Tatsu Aoki (bass) trio
Tue 3/19/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Electronic/experimental
Smalltown Supersound Records showcase with:
Wed 3/20/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Guillermo Gregorio (alto sax, clarinet), Jeff Parker (guitar), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) trio
Thu 3/21/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
East Side Project with Savoir Faire (violin)
Fri 3/22/02 8:00 @ Deadtech
Experimental
Fri 3/22/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass), Michael Zerang (drums) trio
Fri 3/22/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson Quartet
Fri 3/22/02 @ Metro
Electronic
Sat 3/23/02 9:00 @ Deadtech
Experimental/improv
Sat 3/23/02 9:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock
Sat 3/23/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Kevin Drumm (guitar, electronics), Michael Colligan (dry ice, reeds), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio
Sat 3/23/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Victoria Alexander Woodwind Co.
Sun 3/24/02 3:00-5:30 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv/composition
"Improv en Route":
compositions and improvisations by Roscoe Mitchell ("En Route" for musicians and dancers), Malcolm Goldstein ("The Tower of Babel"), Bongani Ndodana; performers to include Mitchell, Goldstein, and CUBE Ensemble
Sun 3/24/02 5:00 @ HotHouse
Improv/experimental
Theo Bleckmann (voice), John Hollenbeck (drums) duo
Sun 3/24/02 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
"The Festival of Light" benefit and tribute to "Light" Henry Huff, with:
Sun 3/24/02 @ Streetside Cafe (3201 W. Armitage, 773-252-9700)
Electronic/experimental
Sun 3/24/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Sun 3/24/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
Tue 3/26/02 8:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
John Butcher (reeds) with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Zerang (percussion)
Tue 3/26/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Triage (Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Wed 3/27/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
John Butcher (reeds), Rhodri Davies (harp) duo
Thu-Sat 3/28-30/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Thurman Barker NYC Quartet
Fri 3/29/02 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Fri 3/29/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass), Michael Zerang (drums) trio
Fri 3/29/02 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental
Lampo presents:
Jazzkammer (Lasse Marhaug, John Hegre) perform "Timex Seconds" (for modified acoustic guitar, Nintendo Gameboy, and field recordings)
Fri 3/29/02 @ Abbey Pub
Electronic
Add N to (X)
Fri-Sat 3/29-30/02 @ Elastic Revolution
Jazz
David Young Group
Fri-Sat 3/29-30/02 @ Free Street Theater
Experimental/dance
Asimina Chremos (choreography) and TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit (laptop, etc.), Michael Hartman (laptop, etc.), Todd Carter (laptop, etc.)) perform "Quartets for Six"
Sat 3/30/02 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
73rd Birthday Tribute to Fred Anderson with The Chicago Quintet (Roscoe Mitchell (reeds), Fred Anderson (tenor sax), Ari Brown (piano), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Vincent Davis (drums))
Sat 3/30/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental/rock/improv
Sat 3/30/02 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental
Lampo presents:
Jazzkammer (Lasse Marhaug, John Hegre) in collaboration with TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit (laptop, etc.), Michael Hartman (laptop, etc.), Todd Carter (laptop, etc.))
Sun 3/31/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Triage (Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Sun 3/31/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics)

April 2002

Mon 4/1/02 @ SmartBar (3730 N. Clark)
Electronic
Wed 4/3/02 9:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock/etc.
Fri 4/5/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/electronic/etc.
Aesthetics Records showcase with:
Sat 4/6/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Shadow Empire (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass), Michael Zerang (drums))
Sat 4/6/02 10:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Experimental
Sun 4/7/02 2:00 @ Green Mill
Improv/jazz
Chicago Improvisers Group (personnel for this show: Jeb Bishop (trombone), Jim Baker (piano, electronics), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (saxophones), Todd Margasak (cornet), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello, electric mandolin), Kent Kessler (bass))
Sun 4/7/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Sun 4/7/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
Merlin Coleman
Tue 4/9/02 6:15 @ Arts Club of Chicago (201 E. Ontario)
Composition
"Triadic Memories" by Morton Feldman, performed by Jon Snijders (piano); call 312/787-3997 for reservations
Tue 4/9/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Wed 4/10/02 7:00(18+)/10:00(21+) @ Schubas
Rock/jazz/etc.
Wed 4/10/02 8:00 @ HotHouse
Composition/jazz
Nicole Mitchell & Black Earth String Ensemble performs music by Mitchell, Roscoe Mitchell, James Newton, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, et al
Wed 4/10/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Avram Fefer (tenor sax), Bobby Few (piano) duo
Wed 4/10/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/poetry
47th Street Jazz and Poetry Revue
Thu 4/11/02 7:30 @ Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (Northwestern University, Evanston)
Composition
John Snijders (piano) performs works by Busoni, Skriabin, Fox, Rijnvos, Ayres, Loevendie
Thu 4/11/02 9:00 @ Schubas
Rock/experimental/etc.
Thu 4/11/02 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
John Lindberg (bass), Wendell Harrison (tenor sax) duo
Thu 4/11/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Edwin Daugherty Quartet
Fri 4/12/02 7:00 @ Peter Jones Gallery (1806 W. Cuyler)
Experimental/etc.
Rubber Monkey Puppet Theater presents:
Machines Autonomously Creating Art and Sound, night 3 of 6:
Fri 4/12/02 10:00 @ Chase Espresso (7301 N. Sheridan)
Jazz
Triage (Dave Rempis (saxophones), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Fri-Sat 4/12-13/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Douglas Ewart and Inventions
Sat 4/13/02 2:00-4:00 @ Roosevelt University (Marks Hall, 9th floor, 430 S. Michigan)
Improv/experimental
"Improv Explosion!" installment 1 of 2, with:
Sat 4/13/02 2:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/world
Faruq Z. Bey (saxophones) and the Northwoods Improvisors (Mike Gilmore (vibes, cheng, sax, percussion), Mike Johnston (bass, wood flutes, percussion), Nick Ashton (drums, percussion))
Sat 4/13/02 7:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Experimental/composition/multimedia
as part of Pulse 2002:
Gregg Biermann (film/video), Ron Mazurek (music) duo
Sat 4/13/02 7:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Experimental/improv
"No Art, No Cry" exhibition/installation, with live music by Paul Giallorenzo (synthesizer, DJ, electric tone drum), Steven Tod (live samples and effects, shortwave radio, guitar, gadgets), Mark Rochon (DJ, guitar) and guests
Sat 4/13/02 7:00 @ Peter Jones Gallery (1806 W. Cuyler)
Experimental/etc.
Rubber Monkey Puppet Theater presents:
Machines Autonomously Creating Art and Sound, night 4 of 6:
Sat 4/13/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Larry Marotta (guitar), Kyle Bruckmann (oboe, electronics, accordion), Kurt Johnson (bass) trio
Sun 4/14/02 4:00 (no cover) @ 1550 N. Milwaukee (3rd floor) (773/342-5012, eleon@ripco.com)
Improv/experimental
Larry Marotta (guitar), Eric Leonardson (invented instruments) duo
Sun 4/14/02 7:00 @ Empty Bottle
Film/experimental
Jeff Economy and Carolyn Faber (found films), Frontier (music)
Sun 4/14/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Sun 4/14/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
John Mueller
Tue 4/16/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Malachi Thompson and His Freebop Band (Malachi Thompson (trumpet), Gary Bartz (saxophone), Kirk Brown (piano), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Leon Joyce (drums))
Wed 4/17/02 7:00 (free) @ Renaissance Society
Composition
Harry Sparnaay (bass clarinet) solo performs music by Larry Moss, Joji Yuasa, Claudio Ambrosini, Riccardo Piacentini, Maki Ishii, Roderik de Man, Wayne Siegel
Wed 4/17/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/poetry
47th Street Jazz and Poetry Revue
Thu 4/18/02 7:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center (Studio Theater)
Composition
music by Amnon Wolman ("Noises" for ensemble and CD) and Gene Coleman ("Nebulae/Specks" for two bass clarinets and ensemble) performed by Harry Sparnaay (bass clarinet), Marc Unternaehrer (tuba), and Ensemble Noamnesia (featuring Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), with Lisa McGinn (flute), Jon Chen (violin), Marina Peterson (cello), Michael Cameron (bass), Kurt Johnson (bass), Jennifer Walshe (voice), Rei Hotoda (conductor)) and guest Amnon Wolman (recorder, bird whistles)
Thu 4/18/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv
Thu 4/18/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Damian Espinosa Trio
Thu 4/18/02 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental/electronic/multimedia
Thu 4/18/02 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Greg Kelley (trumpet) with Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds), Kevin Drumm (electronics), Weasel Walter (percussion)
Thu 4/18/02 @ Museum of Contemporary Art
Electronic/experimental/etc.
Version>02 Festival, day 1 of 3; see http://www.versionfest.org/ for complete details; performers today to include TV Pow, Metalux, Kurt Heintz and the E-Poets Network, Bruner and Bay, Quantazelle, Craque, Salvo Beta
Fri 4/19/02 7:00 @ Peter Jones Gallery (1806 W. Cuyler)
Experimental/etc.
Rubber Monkey Puppet Theater presents:
Machines Autonomously Creating Art and Sound, night 5 of 6:
Fri 4/19/02 9:00 @ Gallery Cabaret (2020 N. Oakley)
Improv/jazz/experimental
Fri 4/19/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Edward Wilkerson (reeds), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio
Fri 4/19/02 @ Museum of Contemporary Art
Electronic/experimental/etc.
Version>02 Festival, day 2 of 3; see http://www.versionfest.org/ for complete details; performers today to include Hextatic, a-very-sensitive-device, PowerPoint: Introduction to Change Management, Dan Bitney & Selina Trepp, AnjB3, DJ Le Deuce, Merkaba and the People's Republic of Delicious Foods
Fri 4/19/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Fri 4/19/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
Fri 4/19/02 @ Symphony Center
Jazz
Fri-Sat 4/19-20/02 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental
Lampo presents:
Sat 4/20/02 @ Museum of Contemporary Art
Electronic/experimental/etc.
Version>02 Festival, day 3 of 3; see http://www.versionfest.org/ for complete details; performers today to include John McEntire, John Herndon, Casey Rice, cgc, Jordan Benwick, Rdie, Anonymous Federated, Fluxcore, Teleseen, April Noise, Art Jones, Palindrome, L'Altra, Pulseprogramming, Nudge
Sat 4/20/02 7:00 @ Peter Jones Gallery (1806 W. Cuyler)
Experimental/etc.
Rubber Monkey Puppet Theater presents:
Machines Autonomously Creating Art and Sound, night 6 of 6:
Sat 4/20/02 9:00 @ The Mutiny (2428 N. Western)
Jazz/etc.
Sat 4/20/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins (reeds), Jeff Parker (guitar), Isaiah Spencer (drums) trio
Sat 4/20/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv/multimedia
Sat 4/20/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Nicole Mitchell Black Earth Ensemble
Sun 4/21/02 7:00 @ Empty Bottle
Electronic/etc.
Sun 4/21/02 9:30? @ Phyllis's Musical Inn (1800 W. Division)
Jazz
Tony Suto (guitar), Jim Baker (keyboard), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Steve Hunt (drums) quartet
Sun 4/21/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
Fleck/Velat (John Fleck (processed modular synthesizer), Paul Velat (processed accordion, flute))
Tue 4/23/02 8:00-9:30 on WNUR 89.3 FM's Expansion Experiment (also via RealAudio)
Improv
Greg Kelley (trumpet) and friends
Wed 4/24/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
David Stackenas (guitar), Johan Berthling (bass) with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Guillermo Gregorio (reeds), Michael Zerang (percussion)
Wed 4/24/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Wed 4/24/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/poetry
47th Street Jazz and Poetry Revue
Thu 4/25/02 12:15pm @ Arts Club of Chicago (201 E. Ontario)
Spoken word/composition/multimedia
"Pachinko/Zen", a non-lecture on Japan by Gene Coleman (slides, field recordings, music, spoken words)
Thu 4/25/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Curtis Black Quartet
Thu 4/25/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music, night 1 of 3:
Fri 4/26/02 8:00 @ Crac House (1626 S. Newberry)
Experimental/jazz/etc.
Fri 4/26/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music, night 2 of 3:
Fri 4/26/02 7:00 (free) @ Hamilton Park (510 W. 72nd)
Jazz
"Bass is the Place" tribute to Malachi Favors with:
Fri-Sat 4/26-27/02 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
The Loescher Trio (Shawn Loescher (sax), Tommy Babin (bass), Wali Muhammed (drums))
Sat 4/27/02 1:00 (free) @ Jazz Record Mart
Jazz
The Loescher Trio (Shawn Loescher (sax), Tommy Babin (bass), Wali Muhammed (drums))
Sat 4/27/02 2:00-4:00 @ Roosevelt University (Marks Hall, 9th floor, 430 S. Michigan)
Improv/experimental/rock/etc.
"Improv Explosion!" installment 2 of 2, with:
Sat 4/27/02 3:00 (free) @ Lincoln Park Conservatory (2400 N. Stockton, Fern Room)
Improv
in association with the Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music:
Lol Coxhill (soprano saxophone) solo
Sat 4/27/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music, night 3 of 3:
Sat 4/27/02 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Experimental/rock/etc.
Sun 4/28/02 5:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz
Niki Mitchell (flute, piccolo) with Josh Abrams (bass), Avreeayl Ra (percussion)
Sun 4/28/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz
Tony Suto (guitar), Jim Baker (keyboard), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Steve Hunt (drums) quartet
Mon 4/29/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/noise/improv
Freedom From Records showcase with:
Tue 4/30/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))

May 2002

Wed 5/1/02 @ Nevin's Live
Jazz
The Ken & Jim Show (Ken Haebich (bass), Jim Gailloreto (saxophone), plus guests)
Thu 5/2/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm's Lightbox Orchestra (for this show: Fred Lonberg-Holm (conductor), Jim Baker (electronics), Michael Colligan (reeds, dry ice), Tim Daisy (percussion), Ben Vida (guitar), Guillermo Gregorio (reeds), Jason Roebke (bass), Kyle Bruckman (double reeds), Liz Payne (bass), Ernst Karel (trumpet, electronics), Mark Unternaehrer (tuba))
Thu 5/2/02 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Massamalgam (Roy Campbell (trumpet), Mark Deutsch (bass), Jason Finkelman (percussion))
Sat 5/4/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Misha Feigin (balalaika, guitar), Eric Leonardson (invented instruments) duo
Sat 5/4/02 9:30 @ Chase Espresso (7301 N. Sheridan)
Improv/jazz
Sat 5/4/02 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Sun 5/5/02 8:00 @ Crac House (1626 S. Newberry)
Improv
Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion) solo, and trio with Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds), Eric Leonardson (invented instruments)
Sun 5/5/02 8:30 @ Streetside Cafe (3201 W. Armitage, 773-252-9700)
Improv/experimental
Sun 5/5/02 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv/sculpture/poetry
Aurora Borealisbox (Kristin McGee (saxophones), Jerry Blackburn (sculpture), John Collins (bass), Bob Garrett (percussion), Daniel Godston (trumpet, poetry))
Sun 5/5/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/experimental/multimedia
The Big Up! presents:
Sun 5/5/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
Chris Sorg
Mon 5/6/02 7:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/multimedia
Tue 5/7/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Jason Ajemian (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Josh Berman (trumpet), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Dave Rempis (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds) sextet performing "free jazz classics"
Wed 5/8/02 8:00 @ HotHouse
Experimental/improv/etc.
Wed 5/8/02 9:30 @ Doc Films
Improv/film
WHPK and Doc Films present "Pictures and Sounds", experimental films with live music by:
Wed 5/8/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Misha Feigin (balalaika, guitar) and friends
Thu 5/9/02 9:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Improv
"The Listed": groupings including Aaron Baumle, Dave Siebert, Ethan Miller, Gabriel Cyr, Fred Lonberg-Holm, G.D. Smith, John Corbett, John Rich, Marc Burgess, Rory Shackels
Thu 5/9/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Electronic
Ten by Ten magazine "How To" issue release party with:
Thu 5/9/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Vincent Davis Quartet
Fri 5/10/02 7:00 @ The Peter Jones Gallery (1806 W. Cuyler)
Jazz
Grant Strombeck (drums), Tommy Bennett (reeds), Dave Baney (guitar), Al Ehrich (bass) quartet
Fri 5/10/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
Fri 5/10/02 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock/noise/experimental
Fri 5/10/02 @ HotHouse
Jazz
HotHouse 15th Anniversary Weekend:
Fri-Sat 5/10-11/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse (David Boykin (reeds), Kevin Nabors (sax), Aaron Getsug (sax), Niki Mitchell (flute, voice), Jim Baker (keyboards), Josh Abrams (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums))
Sat 5/11/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz
Douglas Ewart (reeds, woodwinds, invented instruments), Darius Savage (bass) duo
Sun 5/12/02 2:00 @ Green Mill
Improv/jazz
Chicago Improvisers Group (for this concert: Jeb Bishop (trombone), Jim Baker (piano, synthesizer), Dave Rempis (saxophones), Todd Margasak (cornet), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello, etc.), Jason Roebke (bass), Tim Daisy (drums), Marc Unternaehrer (tuba))
Sun 5/12/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Improv
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Marc Unternaehrer (tuba) trio
Sun 5/12/02 @ HotHouse
Jazz/world
HotHouse 15th Anniversary Weekend:
Bill Frisell's Intercontinental Quartet (Bill Frisell (guitar), Vinicius Cantuaria, Sidiki Camara, Christos Govetas) [$50 admission includes open bar and buffet]
Mon 5/13/02 @ The Hideout
Rock/etc.
Tue 5/14/02 8:00 (free) @ Renaissance Society
Composition
Ensemble Noamnesia (Gene Coleman (leader, bass clarinet) with [for this concert] Steve Butters (percussion), Jenny Walshe (voice), Marina Peterson (cello), Kurt Johnson (bass), Marc Unternaehrer (tuba), Krassimir Sterev (accordion)) perform music by Sofia Gubaidulina ("Et Expecto"), Christian Wolff ("Tuba Song"), Amnon Wolman ("Hazardous Material"), Luc Ferrari "Tautologos 3 (Chicago version)", and Gene Coleman ("Atman")
Tue 5/14/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Wed 5/15/02 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
New Horizons Ensemble (Ernest Khabeer Dawkins (saxophone, flute), Ameen Muhammed (trumpet, small instruments), Steve Berry (trombone), Yosef Ben-Israel (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar), Avreeayl Ra (drums))
Wed 5/15/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Design Flaw (Jon Doyle (clarinet), Josh Berman (cornet), Brian Dibblee (bass), Frank Rosaly (drums))
Wed 5/15/02 8:00 @ Chase Espresso (7301 N. Sheridan)
Jazz/improv
Triage (Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Thu 5/16/02 7:30 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Improv/rock/hip hop/etc.
dead ceo/ presents:
Thu 5/16/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv/multimedia
Thu 5/16/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Vincent Davis Quartet
Fri 5/17/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Nicole Mitchell and Ed Wilkerson
Sat 5/18/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass), Michael Zerang (drums) trio
Sat 5/18/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
East Side Project with Savoir Faire (violin)
Sun 5/19/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
William Perry's Explosion Trio (William Perry (saxophones), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Vincent Davis (drums))
Sun 5/19/02 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv/etc.
Tue 5/21/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
Freedom From Records showcase:
Wed 5/22/02 7:00 (free) @ University of Chicago (FOTA Tent, or in case of rain Ida Noyes Hall (1212 E. 59th St., 3rd floor))
Rock/noise/etc.
Damaged Music Event (as part of the University of Chicago Festival of the Arts):
Wed 5/22/02 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/world
Miyumi Project (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robbie Hunsinger (double and single reeds), Paul Kim (percussion), Patti Adachi (percussion), Hide Yoshihashi (percussion))
Wed 5/22/02 8:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Wolfgang Fuchs (sopranino sax, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet), Damon Smith (bass), Jerome Bryerton (percussion) trio
Wed 5/22/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Electronic
Wed 5/22/02 @ The Hideout
Rock
Thu 5/23/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/improv
Triage (Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Fri 5/24/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Fri-Sat 5/24-25/02 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental/multimedia
Lampo presents:
Alejandra & Aeron (Alejandra Salinas and Aeron Bergman: recordings, video, music) perform "Scotch Monsters" (Friday) and "Underwater Vilages" (Saturday)
Sat 5/25/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Electronic
Rephlex Records "Braindance Coincidence Tour" with:
Sat 5/25/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/world
Miyumi Project (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robbie Hunsinger (double and single reeds), Paul Kim (percussion), Patti Adachi (percussion), Hide Yoshihashi (percussion))
Sun 5/26/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Jeff Parker Group
Tue 5/28/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Wed 5/29/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Joe McPhee (reeds, brass), Jeb Bishop (trombone) duo
Wed 5/29/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental
Nicolas Collins "Devil Music Revisited"
Thu 5/30/02 7:00 @ Fine Arts Building (Curtiss Hall, 410 S. Michigan, 10th floor)
Jazz
Jazz Institute of Chicago presents:
Chicago Underground Duo (for this show: Jeff Parker (guitar), Noel Kupersmith (bass))
Thu 5/30/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Improv
Joe McPhee (reeds, brass), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass) trio
(note: Mats Gustafsson will be unable to appear, as formerly listed)
Thu 5/30/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
East Side Project with Savoir Faire (violin)
Fri 5/31/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Matt Bauder (reeds), Aaron Siegel (drums), Zach Wallace (bass) trio
Fri 5/31/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Anders Svanoe Quintet (Anders Svanoe (alto sax, bari sax, hosaphone), Phil Zell (trumpet), Randy Kuehn (drums), Henry Boehm (bass), Phil Mosberg (guitar))
Fri 5/31/02 10:00 @ Schubas
Rock
Outre Music presents:
Fri 5/31/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz?
Tatsu Aoki (bass), Kotaro Seki (bass), Satoru Iga (bass) trio

June 2002

Sat 6/1/02 9:00 @ Deadtech
Experimental
Sat 6/1/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Dave Rempis (reeds), Jim Baker (keyboards, electronics), Jason Roebke (bass), Tim Daisy (drums) quartet
Sat 6/1/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Tricolor (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar), Dave Pavkovic (drums))
Sun 6/2/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Harrison Bankhead (bass) with Ed Wilkerson (tenor sax), Martha Stahl, Michael Hasty, Jim Baker (keyboards), Avreeayl Ra (drums)
Sun 6/2/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Electronic
Sun 6/2/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz?
Jeff Chan Trio
Mon 6/3/02 9:30 @ The Viaduct (3111 N. Western)
Jazz
Traditionalism Revisited (Josh Berman (cornet), Jon Doyle (tenor sax, baritone sax, clarinet), Joel Patterson (guitar), Jason Ajemian (bass), Kevin O'Donnell (drums))
Mon 6/3/02 10:00 @ Jinx Cafe (Division & Damen)
Jazz
Underdog 3 (Phil Mosberg (guitar), Nate Bakkum (bass), Frank Rosaly (drums))
Wed 6/5/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Phil Mosberg Quartet (Phil Mosberg (guitar), Jon Irabagon (reeds), Nate Bakkum (bass), Vance Okraszewski (drums))
Wed 6/5/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Malachi Thompson tribute to Miles Davis
Wed 6/5/02 @ Nevin's Live
Jazz
The Ken & Jim Show (Ken Haebich (bass), Jim Gailloreto (saxophone), plus guests)
Thu 6/6/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Tatsu Aoki (bass) solo
Thu 6/6/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Aubuchon Pagila CD release
Fri 6/7/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Damon Short Quartet (Damon Short (drums), Chuck Burdelik (reeds), Ryan Shultz (bass trumpet), Kevin Tkacz (bass))
Sat 6/8/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Harold Atterbury Ensemble
Sun 6/9/02 2:00 @ Green Mill
Improv/jazz
Chicago Improvisers Group (lineup may include: Matt Bauder (tenor sax, clarinet), Jim Baker (piano, synthesizer), Todd Margasak (cornet), Jason Roebke (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Sun 6/9/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Bill Brimfield Quartet (Bill Brimfield (trumpet), William Perry (sax), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums))
Sun 6/9/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Guillermo Gregorio (alto sax, clarinet), Jeff Parker (guitar), Josh Abrams (bass) trio
Mon 6/10/02 9:30 @ The Viaduct (3111 N. Western)
Jazz
Traditionalism Revisited (Josh Berman (cornet), Jon Doyle (tenor sax, baritone sax, clarinet), Joel Patterson (guitar), Jason Ajemian (bass), Kevin O'Donnell (drums))
Tue 6/11/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Triage (Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Wed 6/12/02 6:00 @ HotHouse
Composition
music of Christian Wolff ("Pairs" and "Music for 1, 2, or 3 People"; Wolff will be in attendance), Lucianio Berio, William Jason Raynovich, Anton Webern, and Erik Lund, performed by The Maverick Ensemble (William Jason Raynovich (artistic director, cello), Steve Butters (percussion), Lisa Goethe-McGinn (flute), Jabeen Karim, Charles Lipp (bassoon), Mark Smith, Mark Sudeith)
Wed 6/12/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Malachi Thompson tribute to Miles Davis
Fri 6/14/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz
Ed Wilkerson Jr./Niki Mitchell Quartet
Fri 6/14/02 10:30 @ Storefront Theater
Improv/jazz
Sat 6/15/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz
Aaron Getsug (alto sax, baritone sax), Steve Ptacek (percussion), Carl Testa (bass) trio
Sat 6/15/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
Sat 6/15/02 10:30 @ Storefront Theater
Improv/jazz
Sat 6/15/02 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental/improv
Lampo presents:
Jérôme Noetinger, Lionel Marchetti duo (microphones, tape recorders, electronics, toys)
Sun 6/16/02 2:00 & 4:00 (two free shows) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Improv/jazz
Peter Brötzmann Chicago Tentet (Peter Brötzmann (reeds), Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Mars Williams (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Joe McPhee (valve trombone, pocket trumpet), Kent Kessler (bass), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Hamid Drake (drums), Michael Zerang (drums))
Sun 6/16/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
David Young's New Republic
Sun 6/16/02 9:30 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Mon 6/17/02 9:00 @ Jinx Cafe (Division & Damen)
Improv
3/5ths of Unclocked (Aram Shelton (alto sax, clarinet), Ernst Karel (trumpet, analog electronics), Tim Daisy (percussion))
Mon 6/17/02 9:30 @ The Viaduct (3111 N. Western)
Jazz
Traditionalism Revisited (Josh Berman (cornet), Jon Doyle (tenor sax, baritone sax, clarinet), Joel Patterson (guitar), Jason Ajemian (bass), Kevin O'Donnell (drums))
Wed 6/19/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Malachi Thompson (trumpet) tribute to Miles Davis with Dennis Winslette (alto sax), Darius Savage (bass), Curtis Prince
Thu 6/20/02 7:00-9:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Experimental/multimedia
e3: Electronic Sound and Film/Video Art:
Thu 6/20/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz
Mwata Bowden (reeds), Zach Brock (violin), Harrison Bankhead (bass) trio
Thu 6/20/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm's Lightbox Orchestra
Thu 6/20/02 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock/etc.
Thu-Fri 6/20-21/02 10:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
What We Live (Lisle Ellis (bass), Larry Ochs (tenor sax, sopranino sax), Don Robinson (drums))
Fri 6/21/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv/world
Hamid Drake (percussion), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo
Fri 6/21/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
Sat 6/22/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Experimental
Williwaw (Bill Whitmer (amplified ukelele)) and the Williwaw Ensemble
Sun 6/23/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio
Sun 6/23/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Aram Shelton (alto sax), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums) trio
Mon 6/24/02 9:30 @ The Viaduct (3111 N. Western)
Jazz
Traditionalism Revisited (Josh Berman (cornet), Jon Doyle (tenor sax, baritone sax, clarinet), Joel Patterson (guitar), Jason Ajemian (bass), Kevin O'Donnell (drums))
Wed 6/26/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Malachi Thompson (trumpet) tribute to Miles Davis with Robert Irving III, Dennis Winslette (alto sax), Darius Savage (bass), Curtis Prince
Thu 6/27/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv
Fri 6/28/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
William Perry's Explosion Ensemble (William Perry (sax), Derrick Polk (bass), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums))
Sat 6/29/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Jim Baker (electronics), Kevin Drumm (electronics), Eric Leonardson (invented instruments) trio
Sat 6/29/02 through 9/22/02 @ Lincoln Park Conservatory (2400 N. Stockton)
Installation
"Something More Than Night" sound/installation by Ellen Rothenberg, Terri Kapsalis, and John Corbett; daily 9:00a-5:00p
Sun 6/30/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Vincent Davis Trio

July 2002

Mon 7/1/02 9:00 @ The Hideout
Rock/etc.
Tue 7/2/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
Wed 7/3/02 7:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Jason Roebke (bass) with Aram Shelton (alto sax, clarinet), Tim Daisy (drums)
Wed 7/3/02 @ Nevin's Live
Jazz
The Ken & Jim Show (Ken Haebich (bass), Jim Gailloreto (saxophone), plus guests)
Thu 7/4/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
Freedom From Records showcase:
Fri 7/5/02 9:00 @ Ascension Loft (17 N. Elizabeth; RSVP to 312/226-5688 or sussand@aol.com)
Jazz
Fri-Sat 7/5-6/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Active Ingredients (Jemeel Moondoc (alto sax), Steve Swell (trombone), Tom Abbs (bass), Chad Taylor (drums))
Sat 7/6/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz
David Boykin (reeds) solo
Sat 7/6/02 10:00 @ Deadtech
Experimental
Sat 7/6/02 @ Abbey Pub
Film/etc.
"Oops! the Tour", night 1 of 3:
Rusty Nails "Movieside" film screening including Arab on Radar's "God is Dad"; musical guests: Erase Errata, The Flying Luttenbachers
Sun 7/7/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse (David Boykin (reeds), Kevin Nabors (sax), Aaron Getsug (sax), Niki Mitchell (flute, voice), Jim Baker (keyboards), Josh Abrams (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums))
Sun 7/7/02 5:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock
"Oops! the Tour", night 2 of 3 (see also next listing):
Sun 7/7/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
"Oops! the Tour", night 2 of 3 (see also previous listing):
Sun 7/7/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Design Flaw (Jon Doyle (clarinet), Josh Berman (cornet), Brian Dibblee (bass), Frank Rosaly (drums))
Sun 7/7/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental/drama
Mon 7/8/02 6:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock
"Oops! the Tour", night 3 of 3:
Mon 7/8/02 9:30 @ The Hideout
Rock/etc.
Mon 7/8/02 8:30 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental/multimedia
Tue 7/9/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Aram Shelton (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums) trio
Wed 7/10/02 9:00 @ The Hideout
Rock/experimental
Thu 7/11/02 9:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental/film
Kevin Drumm (sound), Jeff Economy and Carolyn Faber (films, projectors)
Thu 7/11/02 9:30 @ Deadtech
Experimental
Thu 7/11/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Damian Espinosa, Paul Steinbeck, Scott Garrigan
Thu 7/11/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv
Fri 7/12/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Jeff Parker (guitar), Scott Fields (guitar) duo
Fri 7/12/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
Fri 7/12/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Sticks and Stones (Matana Roberts (alto sax), Josh Abrams (bass), Chad Taylor (drums)); CD release party for Sticks & Stones (482 Music)
Sat 7/13/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz
Matana Roberts (reeds), Phil Mosberg (guitar) duo
Sat 7/13/02 8:30 (no cover) @ Pete Miller's (Evanston)
Jazz
Ari Brown Quartet
Sat 7/13/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Edward Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))
Sat 7/13/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
Sat 7/13/02 10:00 @ Deadtech
Electronic
Sun 7/14/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki (bass), Ameen Muhammad (trumpet) duo
Sun 7/14/02 9:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz
Tomato Box (Michael Brenneis (drums), Todd Munnik (reeds), Geoff Brady (marimba), Brian Dibblee (bass))
Sun 7/14/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental
Sun 7/14/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental/drama
midnight: John Wanzel's "Protect Promise" experimental radio serial, part 2 of 4
Thu 7/18/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
Thu 7/18/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Kaliq Woods Quartet
Thu 7/18/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv
Fri 7/19/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv
Fri 7/19/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
Fri 7/19/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz
Niki Mitchell/Edward Wilkerson Jr. Quartet (Edward Wilkerson, Jr. (reeds), Niki Mitchell (flute), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums))
Fri 7/19/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Jarrad Harris Band
Sat 7/20/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv?
Zach Brock Trio (Zach Brock (violin), others TBA)
Sat 7/20/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Edward Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))
Sun 7/21/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
healingFORCE (William Perry (saxophones), Bill Brimfield (trumpet), Derrick Polk (bass), Vincent Davis (drums))
Sun 7/21/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental/drama
midnight: John Wanzel's "Protect Promise" experimental radio serial, part 3 of 4
Mon 7/22/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/hiphop
Tue 7/23/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Thu 7/25/02 7:00 @ Fine Arts Building (Curtiss Hall, 410 S. Michigan, 10th floor)
Jazz
Jazz Institute of Chicago presents:
Ken Vandermark (reeds) solo performance, plus interview with Kevin Whitehead
Thu 7/25/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Thu 7/25/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Electronic
Thu 7/25/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Ensemble
Fri 7/26/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Triage (Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Fri 7/26/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Sat 7/27/02 @ The Hideout
Rock/jazz/film/etc.
"Sound and Vision" with music by: and films by:
Sat 7/27/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz
Aaron Getsug (alto sax, baritone sax), Steve Ptacek (percussion), Carl Testa (bass) trio
Sat 7/27/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Edward Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))
Sun 7/28/02 2:00 @ Green Mill
Improv/jazz
Chicago Improvisers Group (lineup may include: Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Matt Bauder (tenor sax, clarinet), Jim Baker (piano, synthesizer), Todd Margasak (cornet), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello, etc.), Jason Roebke (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Sun 7/28/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Jim Baker Group
Sun 7/28/02 8:30 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental/multimedia
Sun 7/28/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental/drama
midnight: John Wanzel's "Protect Promise" experimental radio serial, part 4 of 4
Tue 7/30/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))

August 2002

Thu 8/1/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv/composition
Guillermo Gregorio (alto sax, clarinet) with Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello)
Sun 8/4/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
William Perry (saxophones), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Robert Barry (drums) trio
Tue 8/6/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Wed 8/14/02 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion), Ken Vandermark (reeds) duo
Thu 8/15/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv
Fri 8/16/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz?
Jeff Chan Trio (Jeff Chan, Tatsu Aoki (bass), Chad Taylor (drums))
Fri-Sat 8/16-17/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Sun 8/18/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Scott Rosenberg (reeds) with others TBA
Tue 8/20/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Thu 8/22/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz
Mwata Bowden (reeds), Zach Brock (violin), Harrison Bankhead (bass) trio
Fri 8/23/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Jeff Parker (guitar), Jason Ajemian (bass), Matt Bauder (tenor sax) trio
Sat 8/24/02 8:00 @ Springman Studio (120 W. Kinzie)
Poetry/performance/improv/dance
"Borderbend" with:
Sat 8/24/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Jack Wright (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Andrew Lafkas (bass) trio
Sat 8/24/02 @ Deadtech
Electronic
Sun 8/25/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Bill Brimfield (trumpet) concert party and open jam with William Perry (saxophones), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums), and others
Sun 8/25/02 7:00 @ 1660 N. Francisco (house concert)
Improv
Jack Wright (saxophones), Andrew Lafkas (cello, bass), Kyle Bruckmann (oboe), Carol Genetti (voice), Jerome Bryerton (percussion) quintet
Sun 8/25/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Jason Roebke (bass), Aram Shelton (saxophone), Tim Daisy (drums) trio
Tue 8/27/02 9:00 @ Deadtech
Experimental/electronic
Tue 8/27/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Wed 8/28/02 6:00-midnight @ HotHouse
Jazz (as part of the Jazz Fest "pub crawl")
Wed 8/28/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Jim Baker (keyboards), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Vincent Davis (drums) trio (as part of the Jazz Fest "pub crawl")
Thu-Sun 8/29-9/1/01 (free)
Jazz
Chicago Jazz Festival; artists to include: see http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org/ for details
Fri 8/30/02 7:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock
Fri 8/30/02 8:00 @ 1926 Gallery (1926 N. Halsted)
Improv/experimental
Tiny Hairs (Mark Booth (guitar, electronics), John DeVylder (bass), Charles King (electronics, shortwave, turntable), Jonathan Liss (guitar, keyboard), Jim Lutes (percussion), Pete Rosenbloom (viola, violin, electric violin))
Fri 8/30/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Improv
Dylan van der Schyff (drums), Mars Williams (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jason Roebke (bass) quartet
Fri 8/30/02 10:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Edward Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums)) with guest Oliver Lake (alto sax)
Sat 8/31/02 3:00-6:00 (free) @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv
NOW Orchestra open rehearsal
Sat 8/31/02 10:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Roscoe Mitchell (reeds) with Harrison Bankhead (bass), Vincent Davis (drums), Corey Wilkes, and surprise guests

September 2002

Sun 9/1/02 8:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Scott Rosenberg Big Band
Sun 9/1/02 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Malachi Thompson Freebop Band with Gary Bartz
Sun 9/1/02 9:00 @ Prodigal Son (2626 N. Halsted)
Rock/experimental
Sun 9/1/02 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Straight Up and Down (Alec Ramsdell (piano), Brian Dibblee (bass), Mike Reed (drums))
Mon 9/2/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental?
"Red Chicken Leg" sound installation project featuring Kevin Drumm with Rob Mazurek and/or Casey Rice (?)
Tue 9/3/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Thread Quintet (Nick Broste (trombone), Brian Dibblee (bass), Keefe Jackson (reeds), Dave Rempis (saxophones), Frank Rosaly (drums))
Wed 9/4/02 8:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Paul Lovens (percussion), Paul Lytton (percussion) trio
Wed 9/4/02 8:00 @ Double Door
Electronic
Mouse on Mars
Thu 9/5/02 9:00 @ Big Wig (1551 W. Division)
Electronic
Thu 9/5/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv?
Fri 9/6/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Improv
Chris Heenan (alto sax, bass clarinet), Jerome Bryerton (drums) duo
Fri 9/6/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Electronic/improv
Sat 9/7/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Experimental
Williwaw (Bill Whitmer (amplified ukelele)) and the Williwaw Ensemble
Sat 9/7/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
Sat 9/7/02 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental
Lampo presents:
Marcus Schmickler
Sat 9/7/02 @ Martyrs (3855 N. Lincoln)
Rock/jazz
Sun 9/8/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse
Sun 9/8/02 9:00 @ Prodigal Son (2626 N. Halsted)
Improv/experimental
Sun 9/8/02 @ Hungry Brain
Improv/jazz
Phrenology Fest, night 1 of 3:
Mon 9/9/02 @ Hungry Brain
Improv/jazz
Phrenology Fest, night 2 of 3:
Tue 9/10/02 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books
Improv/electronic
Improvised Music Workshop with:
Craque
Tue 9/10/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Composition
Koto Phase plays contemporary compositions for koto
Tue 9/10/02 @ Hungry Brain
Improv/jazz
Phrenology Fest, night 3 of 3:
Wed 9/11/02 8:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Axel Doerner (trumpet) with Guillermo Gregorio (alto sax, clarinet), Jeff Parker (guitar), Josh Abrams (bass)
Wed 9/11/02 9:00 @ Deadtech
Experimental
Thu 9/12/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Improv
Thu 9/12/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker (4432 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/improv
Jim Baker (keyboards, electronics), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Steve Hunt (drums) trio
Thu 9/12/02 9:00 @ Prodigal Son (2626 N. Halsted)
Experimental
Thu 9/12/02 @ Abbey Pub
Rock/improv
Fri 9/13/02 5:00 @ Club Lucky (outdoor stage, 1824 W. Wabansia)
Improv
as part of the Around the Coyote arts festival:
Jack Wright (reeds), Grant Strombeck (drums), Nick Sondy (bass, electronics) trio
Fri 9/13/02 8:00 @ Gallery 1926 (1926 N. Halsted, 773/665-4802)
Improv/experimental
Hal Rammel (amplified palettes) solo, in conjunction with exhibition "Individual and Collaborative Works" by Rammel and Gina Litherland
Fri 9/13/02 8:00 @ Northeastern Illinois University (Fine Arts Recital Hall)
Composition
Kyle Bruckmann's Ma Non Troppo (Kyle Bruckmann (oboe, english horn), Jen Clare Paulson (viola), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kurt Johnson (bass), Tim Daisy (percussion))
Fri 9/13/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Jazz/improv
Ameen Muhammed (trumpet), Tatsu Aoki (bass) duo
Fri 9/13/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
healingFORCE (William Perry (saxophones), Bill Brimfield (trumpet), Bytis Nivinskis (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums))
Sat 9/14/02 8:00 @ Trap Door Theater (1655 W. Cortland, 773/677-0866)
Experimental/performance
Randomizer (J.R. Robinson, John Seden: light, sound) perform "The Center of the Cyclone")
Sat 9/14/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Improv
Torsten Mueller (bass), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Axel Doerner (trumpet) quartet
Sat 9/14/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Kaliq Woods
Sat 9/14/02 @ Metro
Rock
Wire
Sun 9/15/02 2:00 @ Shorewood Conservatory of Music (1312 S. Michigan)
Composition/experimental
Matthias Ziegler (contrabass flute, electronics) solo
Sun 9/15/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Bill Brimfield's Spontaneous Combustion Quartet (Bill Brimfield (trumpet), William Perry (saxophones), Derrick Polk (bass), Melvin Davis (drums))
Sun 9/15/02 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz
Keefe Jackson Trio (Keefe Jackson (reeds), Brian Dibblee (bass), Frank Rosaly (drums))
Sun 9/15/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Improv
Torsten Mueller (bass), Kevin Drumm (electronics), John Corbett (guitar, electronics), Jeb Bishop (trombone) quartet
Mon 9/16/02 11:00am live on WNUR (89.3 FM, also via RealAudio)
Jazz/electronic
Birth (Joshua Smith (saxophones, electronics), Joe Tomino (drums, electronics), Jeremy Bleich (bass)), interview and live performance
Mon 9/16/02 10:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Willem Breuker Kollektief
Mon 9/16/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv/electronic/multimedia
Tue 9/17/02 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with:
Brian Dibblee (bass), Kevin Davis (cello), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (percussion) quartet
Tue 9/17/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Improv
Axel Doerner (trumpet), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Zerang (drums) trio
Tue 9/17/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Electronic
Wed 9/18/02 9:00 @ HotHouse
Improv/multimedia
Wed 9/18/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Vincent Davis (drums) and friends
Wed 9/18/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Thu 9/19/02 7:00 @ Fine Arts Building (Curtiss Hall, 410 S. Michigan, 10th floor)
Jazz
Jazz Institute of Chicago presents:
Edward Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo
Thu 9/19/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Slava Balasanov
Thu 9/19/02 @ Volume (1606 W. Haddon)
Experimental/rock
Thu 9/19/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Improv
Paul Lytton (drums), Axel Doerner (trumpet) duo and solos
Thu-Sun 9/19-22/02, 9/26-29/02, 10/3-6/02 @ National Pastime Theater (4139 N. Broadway)
Experimental/performance
"The Palmer Raids: A Theatrical Construction" (Eric Leonardson and Plasticene (electronics, multimedia))
Fri 9/20/02 12:30 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center (also broadcast live on WNUR 89.3 FM/RealAudio)
Jazz/world
as part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2002:
David Krakauer (clarinet) solo
Fri 9/20/02 6:00 (free) @ Borders (Michigan Ave.)
Jazz/world
as part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2002:
David Krakauer (clarinet) solo
Fri 9/20/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Joel Brandon (whistling)
Fri 9/20/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Experimental/jazz/performance
Fri 9/20/02 10:30 @ Storefront Theater
Improv/jazz
as part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2002:
Fri 9/20/02 @ Abbey Pub
Rock
Pere Ubu
Sat 9/21/02 4:00-7:00 on WNUR's Airplay (89.3 FM, also via RealAudio)
Jazz/electronic
Birth (Joshua Smith (saxophones, electronics), Joe Tomino (drums, electronics), Jeremy Bleich (bass)), interview and live performance
Sat 9/21/02 10:30 @ Ascension Loft (17 N. Elizabeth; RSVP to 312/226-5688 or sussand@aol.com)
Jazz
Kahil El'Zabar's Trifactor and Experimental Band (collective personnel: Kahil El'Zabar (percussion, vocals), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone sax), Malachi Thompson (trumpet), Jodie Christian (piano), Malachi Favors (bass), Ernest Dawkins (reeds))
Sat 9/21/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Conference Call (Gebhard Ullmann (tenor sax, soprano sax, bass clarinet), Michael Jefry Stevens (piano), Joe Fonda (bass), George Schuller (drums))
Sat 9/21/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/jazz/world
as part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2002:
Sat 9/21/02 10:30 @ Storefront Theater
Improv/jazz
as part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2002:
Sun 9/22/02 through Tue 11/12/02 @ Noyes Cultural Arts Center (927 Noyes St., Evanston)
Installation
"Thisquiet" installation by Lou Mallozzi as part of group exhibition "Noyes White Noise" (hours Mon-Sun 10a-6p)
Sun 9/22/02 2:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/improv
as part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2002:
Territory Band-3 (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Fredrik Ljungkvist (saxophone), Dave Rempis (alto sax, tenor sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Axel Doerner (trumpet), Per-Ake Holmlander (tuba), Jim Baker (keyboards), Kevin Drumm (electronics), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass), Paal Nilssen-Love (drums), Paul Lytton (drums))
Sun 9/22/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Radio Improved (Tim Aubuchon (saxophones), Mitch Paliga (saxophones), Patrick Williams (bass), Ryan Bennett (drums))
Sun 9/22/02 @ Nevin's Live (Evanston)
Jazz
Conference Call (Gebhard Ullmann (tenor sax, soprano sax, bass clarinet), Michael Jefry Stevens (piano), Joe Fonda (bass), George Schuller (drums))
Sun 9/22/02 9:30 @ Hungry Brain
Experimental
Lantern Marsh (James Ilgenfritz (doublebass), Chris Peck (electronics)) with Jaime Fennelly (electronics)
Mon 9/23/02 @ Northern Illinois University (DeKalb)
Jazz
Conference Call (Gebhard Ullman (tenor sax, soprano sax, bass clarinet), Michael Jefry Stevens (piano), Joe Fonda (bass), George Schuller (drums))
Tue 9/24/02 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with:
In Potentia
Tue 9/24/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Triage (Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Wed 9/25/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Vincent Davis (drums) and friends
Wed 9/25/02 10:00 @ Gallery Cabaret (2020 N. Oakley)
Jazz/improv
Dragons 1976 (Aram Shelton (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Thu 9/26/02 8:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Jazz/improv
Vinny Golia (reeds) with Kent Kessler (bass), Jerome Bryerton (drums)
Thu 9/26/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz?
John Goldman Quartet
Fri 9/27/02 8:00 @ Museum of Contemporary Art
Jazz/world
as part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2002:
Fri 9/27/02 9:00 (free) @ The Loft (3829 N. Broadway, 3rd floor)
Jazz/improv
Triage (Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Fri 9/27/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv
DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass), Ken Vandermark (reeds))
Fri-Sat 9/27-28/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse (David Boykin (reeds), Kevin Nabors (sax), Aaron Getsug (sax), Niki Mitchell (flute, voice), Jim Baker (keyboards), Josh Abrams (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums))
Sat 9/28/02 6:00 @ Northwestern University (Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Evanston)
Jazz
Second Annual WNUR Chicago Sounds Jazz Fest:
Sat 9/28/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Jazz/poetry
Mwata Bowden (reeds), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Khari B. (poetry) trio
Sat 9/28/02 10:00 @ Heartland Cafe
Rock/improv/experimental
Sat 9/28/02 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental
Lampo presents:
Eliane Radigue
Sat 9/28/02 10:00 (free, BYOB, donations encouraged) @ Archer Labs
Jazz/rock/multimedia/performance
Sun 9/29/02 2:00 @ Green Mill
Jazz
Chicago Jazz Composers Collective presents:
Sun 9/29/02 4:00 @ No Exit Cafe (6970 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Noname Quartet (Corey Wilkes (trumpet), Kevin Nabors (saxophones), Isaiah Spencer (drums))
Sun 9/29/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
Meta-Stable Zoo (Paul Hartsaw (saxophones), Bill Brimfield (trumpet), Matt Ulery (bass), Frank Rosaly (percussion))
Sun 9/29/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
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October 2002

Tue 10/1/02 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with:
Frank Gratkowski (alto sax, clarinet), Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer), Jerome Bryerton (percussion) trio
Wed 10/2/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Tony Bevan (bass saxophone), John Edwards (bass), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Michael Zerang (percussion) quartet
Thu 10/3/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv
Frank Gratkowski (alto sax) and guests
Fri 10/4/02 8:00 @ Renaissance Society
Composition
as part of Sound Field 2002:
Ensemble Noamnesia (Gene Coleman (leader, bass clarinet)) with guests Paulo Alvares (piano) and Vincent Royer (viola), performing music by John Cage ("Concert for Piano and Orchestra"), Morton Feldman ("The Viola in My Life"), Franco Donatoni ("Lem"), Giacinto Scelsi ("Manto"), Earle Brown, and Gene Coleman ("Klavierraum")
Fri 10/4/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Frank Gratkowski (alto sax), Jim Baker (piano), Kent Kessler (bass), Steve Hunt (drums) quartet
Sat 10/5/02 2:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz
Jewels and Binoculars (Michael Moore (reeds), Lindsey Horner (bass), Michael Vatcher (drums)) plays the music of Bob Dylan
Sat 10/5/02 8:00 @ Abbey Pub
Rock/etc.
Sat 10/5/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Improv/jazz
Frank Gratkowski (reeds) with Ernst Karel (trumpet), Josh Abrams (bass), Jerome Bryerton (percussion)
Sat 10/5/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
Sun 10/6/02 noon @ Empty Bottle
Experimental
"Una A Go Go!" noise brunch with:
Sun 10/6/02 2:00 @ HotHouse
Composition
as part of Sound Field 2002:
Lisa Goethe McGinn (flute) and Steve Butters play music by Morgan Powell ("Orphans"), Salvatore Sciarrino, Charles Lipp ("Delusions of Grandeur"), Mark Applebaum ("Funerailles IV"), Frederick Rzewski ("To the Earth")
Sun 10/6/02 5:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/rock/improv
Jean Derome et les Dangerous Zombies
Sun 10/6/02 6:30 @ Fassbender Stevens Gallery
Jazz
Gebhard Ullmann (reeds), Darius Savage (bass), Hamid Drake (drums) trio
Sun 10/6/02 9:00 @ Schubas
Rock/jazz
Outre Music presents:
Curlew (George Cartwright (saxophone), Dean Granros (guitar), Chris Parker (piano), Fred Chalenor (bass), Bruce Golden (drums))
Sun 10/6/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
John Kannenberg solo and duo with Philip von Zweck
Mon 10/7/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Improv
Tony Bevan (bass saxophone), John Edwards (bass), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Michael Zerang (percussion) quartet
Tue 10/8/02 8:00 @ Nevin's Live
Jazz
as part of the Pete Miller's / Nevin's Live's 7th annual Jump & Verve Jazz Fest:
The Ken & Jim Show (Ken Haebich (bass), Jim Gailloreto (saxophone)) with guests Gebhard Ullmann (reeds), Hamid Drake (drums)
Wed 10/9/02 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Wed 10/9/02 10:00 @ Gallery Cabaret (2020 N. Oakley)
Jazz/improv
Dragons 1976 (Aram Shelton (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Thu 10/10/02 8:00 @ Abbey Pub
Rock
Fri 10/11/02 7:30 @ Columbia College (1014 S. Michigan)
Composition
as part of Sound Field 2002:
Vincent Royer (viola) plays solo works by Gyorgy Ligeti ("Sonate"), Pascal Dusapin ("Inside"), Horatio Radulescu ("Lux Animae"), plus with Ensemble Noamnesia (Gene Coleman (leader, bass clarinet)) ensemble works by Jennifer Walshe, Gene Coleman ("Transcription of the Air"), Salvatore Sciarrino ("Codex Purpureus")
Sat 10/12/02 9:00 (free) @ University of Chicago (Reynolds Club, 5706 S. University)
Noise/rock/experimental
"WHPK Damaged Music 2" with:
Sun 10/13/02 6:00 @ University of Chicago (Mandel Hall)
Jazz
9th annual Hyde Park/Kenwood JAAZ Festival:
Sun 10/13/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
Adam Sonderberg, Sam Dellaria duo
Tue 10/15/02 6:00 @ Arts Club of Chicago (201 E. Ontario)
Composition
as part of Sound Field 2002:
Marilyn Nonken (piano) plays music by Michael Finnisy ("North American Spirituals"), Milton Babbitt ("Allegro Penseroso"), Jason Eckardt ("Echoes' White Veil"), Paul Nauert ("A Collection of Caprices"), David Rakowski ("Etudes")
Wed 10/16/02 8:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz?
Chris Forsyth, Ernesto Diaz-Infante, Annette Krebs trio
Thu 10/17/02 7:00 @ Fine Arts Building (Curtiss Hall, 410 S. Michigan, 10th floor)
Jazz
Jazz Institute of Chicago presents:
Von Freeman (saxophone) solo, plus interview (conducted by Neil Tesser); (belated) 80th birthday celebration
Sat 10/19/02 @ Candlestick Maker
Improv/jazz
Sat 10/19/02 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental
Lampo presents:
Nicolas Collins
Sun 10/20/02 3:00 @ HotHouse
Improv/composition
as part of Sound Field 2002:
Franz Hautzinger (quartet tone trumpet, electronics), Gene Coleman (bass clarinet) duo
Sun 10/20/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
Nick Sondy
Sun 10/20/02 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
Tue 10/22/02 8:00 @ Renaissance Society
Improv/composition
as part of Sound Field 2002:
Franz Hautzinger (quartet tone trumpet, electronics) solo
Wed 10/23/02 7:30 @ Northwestern University (Lutkin Hall)
Composition
as part of Sound Field 2002:
"East-West" with music by Chaipruck Mehara ("Dancing Hanumann"), John Cage ("59 1/2 Seconds For a String Player", "Concert for Piano and Orchestra", "Six Melodies for Violin and Piano"), Mari Takano, Amy Williams, Aekyung Han ("Haze"), and Franz Hautzinger, played by Amy Williams (piano), Janice Misurell-Mitchell (flute), Dane Richeson (percussion), Franz Hautzinger (trumpet), Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), Matt Albert (violin), and members of the Northwestern University New Music and Percussion Ensembles
Wed 10/23/02 10:00 @ Gallery Cabaret (2020 N. Oakley)
Jazz/improv
Dragons 1976 (Aram Shelton (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
Thu 10/24/02 7:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Burton Greene (piano) solo
Thu 10/24/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz
Claudia Quintet (Chris Speed (tenor sax, clarinet), Ted Reichman (accordion), Drew Gress (bass), Matt Moran (vibes, percussion), John Hollenbeck (drums))
Sat 10/26/02 8:00 @ Museum of Contemporary Art
Composition/experimental
as part of Sound Field 2002:
Sun 10/27/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
"HELLOWEEN XIII: Hell in Space" (a four hour radio work)
Thu 10/31/02 7:00 @ School of the Art Institute (112 S. Michigan)
Composition
as part of Sound Field 2002:
Taku Sugimoto (guitar), Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), Toshimaru Nakamura (electronics) trio, playing music by Nakamura, Sugimoto, and John Cage

November 2002

Tue 11/5/02 @ House of Blues
Rock/experimental
The Residents
Thu 11/7/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Jazz
Savoir Faire (violin), Vincent Davis (drums) duo
Thu 11/7/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz?
Corey Wilkes Quintet
Fri 11/8/02 7:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock
Fri 11/8/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Jazz
Bernard Santacruz (bass), Ernest Dawkins (reeds), Jeff Parker (guitar) trio
Fri 11/8/02 9:00 @ Prodigal Son
Rock
Fri 11/8/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz?
Douglas Rosenberg Quartet
Sat 11/9/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Jazz
Todd Colburn (guitar), Edward Wilkerson, Jr. (reeds), Tatsu Aoki (bass) trio
Sat 11/9/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins (reeds), Maurice Brown, Darius Savage (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums) quartet
Sat 11/9/02 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental/multimedia
Lampo presents:
M. Behrens (tape, electronics, video)
Sun 11/10/02 3:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Jazz
Niki Mitchell (flute), Josh Abrams (bass) duo
Sun 11/10/02 3:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Improv
Chris Jonas (saxophone, conductor) with the Chicago Improvisors Group (exact lineup unknown, but may include Jeb Bishop (trombone), Jim Baker (piano, synthesizer), Todd Margasak (cornet), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello, etc.), Jason Roebke (bass), Tim Daisy (drums), and/or others)
Mon 11/11/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/jazz/multimedia
Wed 11/13/02 7:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/improv/composition
Rova (Jon Raskin (saxophone), Larry Ochs (saxophone), Steve Adams (saxophone), Bruce Ackley (saxophone))
Wed 11/13/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/experimental
Sean Meehan (snare drum), Toshimaru Nakamura (no-input mixing board) duo
Fri 11/15/02 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Leroy Jenkins (violin), Joseph Jarman (woodwinds) duo
Fri 11/15/02 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
Sat 11/16/02 @ Empty Bottle
Electronic
Morr Music showcase with:
Sat 11/16/02 9:00 @ Abbey Pub
Rock
Sun 11/17/02 3:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Improv?
Carlos Zingaro (violin) solo
Wed 11/20/02 7:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/dance
David Boykin Expanse (for this performance: David Boykin (reeds), Niki Mitchell (flute, voice), Jim Baker (piano), Josh Abrams (bass), Myron Cherry (drums)) with dances by Keith Givens (choreography)
Thu 11/21/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Improv/dance
Lotta Melin (dance), John Corbett (turntables), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio
Thu 11/21/02 10:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse (possible lineup: David Boykin (reeds), Kevin Nabors (sax), Aaron Getsug (sax), Niki Mitchell (flute, voice), Jim Baker (keyboards), Josh Abrams (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums))
Sat 11/23/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Jazz
Edward Wilkerson, Jr. (reeds), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio
Sat 11/23/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
Fri 11/29/02 9:00 @ Candlestick Maker
Jazz?
Darius Savage (bass), Mars Gamba-Adisa Caulton (voice) duo
Fri 11/29/02 9:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock/electronic
Sat 11/30/02 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental
Lampo presents:
Florian Hecker and Yasunao Tone
Sat 11/30/02 @ Abbey Pub
Rock
Smog

December 2002

Sat 12/7/02 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Edward Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums)) with guest Oliver Lake (alto sax)
Thu 12/12/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Improv/jazz
SS Puft (Colin Bragg (guitar), Jeff Crouch (trumpet), Blake Helton (drums), Erik Hinds (h'arpeggione))
Sat 12/14/02 @ Candlestick Maker
Improv/jazz
SS Puft (Colin Bragg (guitar), Jeff Crouch (trumpet), Blake Helton (drums), Erik Hinds (h'arpeggione))
Sun 12/15/02 @ Hungry Brain
Improv/jazz
SS Puft (Colin Bragg (guitar), Jeff Crouch (trumpet), Blake Helton (drums), Erik Hinds (h'arpeggione))
Sat-Mon 12/21-23/02 6:00am @ Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 2nd floor)
Improv/world
12th annual Winter Solstice Percussion Concerts with Hamid Drake (percussion), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo; advance tickets available from Bookworks, 3444 N. Clark, 773/871-5318