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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:
- Ken Vandermark (reeds), Brian Dibblee (bass) duo
- Dave Rempis (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello),
Hamid Drake (drums) trio
- Alec Ramsdell (piano), Josh Abrams (bass),
Todd Margasak (cornet), Jerry Bryerton (drums) quartet
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
- Bobby Conn
- Cheer Accident
- Missing Tooth
Fri 1/11/02 10:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Nervous Center Improvised Music Festival, night 2 of 4:
- Jerry Bryerton (percussion) solo
- Todd Munnik (alto sax), Zoe Buck, Jason
Adasiewicz (vibes), Tim Daisy (drums) quartet
- Jason Ajemian (bass), Matt Bauder (reeds),
Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Tim Daisy (drums),
Todd Margasak (cornet), Dan Sylvester (drums) sextet
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:
- Jason Roebke (bass), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) duo
- Andiamo (Josh Berman (trumpet), John Doyle (tenor sax, clarinet),
Joel Root (bass), Jason Adasiewicz (vibes, drums))
- Matt Bauder (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass),
Dan Sylvester (drums) trio
Sat 1/12/02 10:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock
- Herc.
- Lozenge
- The Hamicks
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:
- Josh Abrams (bass) solo
- EKG (Ernst Karel (trumpet and/or analog electronics),
Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds and/or analog electronics))
- Aram Shelton (alto sax), Matt Lux (bass),
Dave Pavkovic (drums) trio
Mon 1/14/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/noise/experimental
Freedom From Records Showcase with:
- New Faggot Cunts
- No Doctors
- Death Beam
- Neon Hunk
- Pengo
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.
- Brokeback
- Radian
- John Herndon
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.
- Pedal Steel Transmission
- Can.Ky.Ree
- Tiny Hairs (Mark Booth (guitar), John DeVylder
(bass), Charles King (electronics, shortwave, turntable), Jonathan
Liss (guitar), Jim Lutes (drums), Pete Rosenbloom (viola))
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
- Nick Broste (trombone), Jeb Bishop (trombone) duo
- Jason Ajemian (bass), Dan Sylvester (drums) duo
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:
- Chicago Underground Trio
- Gathering of the Ancestors featuring Francis Wong
- Fred Anderson Quartet
- and other performers
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
- Papa M
- Town and Country (Jim Dorling (harmonium), Ben Vida (guitar),
Liz Payne (bass), Josh Abrams (bass))
Fri 1/25/02 @ Deadtech
Experimental
atclosing party for "Confluxus" exhibition by Todd Margolis:
- Sutekh
- TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit (laptop, etc.), Michael Hartman
(laptop, etc.), Todd Carter (laptop, etc.))
Fri 1/25/02 @ Schuba's
Rock/etc.
- Terminal 4 (Fred Lonberg-Holm (mandolin), Chris Hoffman (cello),
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Jason Roebke (bass))
- Willard Grant Conspiracy
- Handsome Family
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
- 1:00-2:10: Peter Kowald: Off the Road
- 2:55-3:45: Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand
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.
- Dave Rempis (alto sax, tenor sax), Tim Daisy (percussion) duo
- Andreas Kapsalis (guitar) with Jamie Gallagher (percussion),
Kotaro Seki (percussion), Mateo Fabro (percussion)
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
- ambivert (Chase Bentley (computer), Garen Gaston (cornet), Brad
Loving (computer))
- Ron Kelso (guitar)
- A.C.S. & A.C.E.
Sun 1/27/02 @ Office Space
Noise/etc.
- Cock ESP
- Eugenics Council
- La Persona
- Panicsville
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
- Philip Samartzis
- Mora +R (Brent Gutzeit, Jason Soliday, Philip Von Zweck (all: laptop, electronics) with guest Rob Ray)
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:
- Narendra (turntables, etc.), Whateley Carrington (laptop, telecom), Lisa Slodki (realtime video mixing/manipulation)
- video transmission-screening from shft8pwr.net(work)
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):
- Thu/Fri: "Mamet": Lauri Stallings and Geoff Meyers, dancers
- Thu/Sat: "3-0-4": Nathaniel Braddock (guitar),
Jim Baker (keyboards), Kyle Bruckmann (oboes, etc.) trio
- Fri/Sun: three dance monologues to Gavin Bryars "Jesus' Blood
Never Failed Me Yet": Gustavo Ramizer, choreography;
dancers: Asimina Chremos, Lauri Stallings, Mario Zambrano
- Sat/Sun: Asimina Chremos (choreography) and TV Pow (Brent
Gutzeit (laptop, etc.), Michael Hartman (laptop, etc.), Todd Carter
(laptop, etc.)) perform "Quartets for Six"
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
- 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))
- Tricolor (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar), Dave
Pavkovic (drums))
Fri 2/1/02 10:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
- Baba Yaga
- Nervous Antenna
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
- Moldy Peaches
- Misty Martinez
- Flaming Fire
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
- Dave Pavkovic Band (Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Jonathan
Doyle (baritone sax), Diana Parmeter (cello), David Pavkovic (drums))
- Matana Roberts (saxophone) with Josh Abrams (bass),
Chad Taylor (drums)
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:
- Eric Leonardson (springboard, electronics), Nick Sondy
(bass, electronics) duo
- Douser
- and others?
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:
- Tortoise
- Bosco and Jorge
- DJ John Corbett
Fri 2/8/02 @ Prodigal Son (2626 N. Halsted)
Rock
- Bride of No No
- DJ Misty Martinez
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
- Aurora Borealisbox (Kristin McGee (saxophones), Jerry Blackburn (sculpture),
John Collins (bass), Bob Garrett (percussion), Daniel Godston (trumpet, poetry))
- Joe Roarty (poetry), Richard Theodore (bass clarinet) duo
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.
- Rhineland
- Heavy Petting
- Proswell
- Chaosh
Sat 2/9/02 @ Abbey Pub
Rock
- Cash Audio
- Dianogah
- U.S. Maple
Sun 2/10/02 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
- Huxley (Frank Rosaly, Clifton Hyde, Paul Hartsaw
(saxophones), Vytis Nivinskas)
- Alec Ramsdell (piano), Brian Dibblee (bass),
Mike Reed (drums) trio
Sun 2/10/02 @ Streetside Cafe (3201 W. Armitage, 773-252-9700)
Electronic/experimental
- ambivert (Chase Bentley (computer), Garen Gaston (cornet), Brad
Loving (computer))
- DJ Kumar
- Jeff Seelbach
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
- Random Touch (Christopher Brown, James Day)
- Le Beast
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:
- Carolyn Faber and Jeff Economy
- Paula Froehle
- Daniéle Wilmouth
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
- Lou Mallozzi, Jeff Kowalkowski duo (improvisation)
- Guillermo Gregorio ("Construction in Nine Fields (With Coplanar Attached)")
- Fred Lonberg-Holm ("Your Shadowy Smile")
- Gene Coleman (improvisation)
- Nolimetanger (Jenny Walshe (voice), Jon Chen (violin,
live electronics) with Gene Coleman (improvisation)
- TV Pow (Brent
Gutzeit (laptop, etc.), Michael Hartman (laptop, etc.), Todd Carter
(laptop, etc.)) (improvisation)
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
- Town and Country (Jim Dorling (harmonium), Ben Vida (guitar),
Liz Payne (bass), Josh Abrams (bass)); CD release show
- Brokeback
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
- Found Objects (William Street (synthesizer, drum machines, effects),
Andrew Vanlue (keyboards), Jonathan Garr (samples, beat construction))
- Epectir
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
- Tristeza
- The Timeout Drawer
- Zelienople (Matt Christensen (vocals, bass, loops),
Brian Harding (clarinet, keyboards, loops), Mike Weis (drums, loops))
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:
- Quantazelle
- Moblin
- Secret Agent Gel
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:
- The [law-rah] Collective
- Tarmvred
- Wilt
- VOS
Sat 2/23/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
- Grand Ulena
- Yakuza
- Lozenge (Kyle Bruckmann, Kurt Johnson, Philip Montoro)
Sun 2/24/02 7:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv/experimental
- TV Pow (Brent
Gutzeit (laptop, etc.), Michael Hartman (laptop, etc.), Todd Carter
(laptop, etc.))
- Lake Effect (Tim Daisy (percussion), Jason Ajemian (bass), Don
Smithivas (electronics))
- Dummy Antenna
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
- ambivert (Chase Bentley (computer), Garen Gaston (cornet), Brad
Loving (computer))
- Birdie Num Num
- A Guy Called Gary
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
- Triage (Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
- Le Beast
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
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
- Design Flaw (John Doyle (clarinet), Brian Dibblee (bass), Frank Rosaly (drums))
- Alec Ramsdell (piano), Brian Dibblee (bass),
Jeb Bishop (trombone) trio
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
- Aram Shelton (saxophone), Todd Margasak (cornet),
Tim Daisy (drums), Jason Ajemian (bass) quartet
- Ernst Karel (analog electronics, trumpet), Zoe Buck (laptop),
Tim Daisy (drums), Jason Ajemian (bass) quartet
Wed 3/6/02 @ Schuba's
Rock
- Check Engine
- Lozenge (Kyle Bruckmann, Kurt Johnson, Philip Montoro, Mark Stevens)
with guest Boris Hauf
- Dylan Posa
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
- Phil Mosberg Duo
- Medium Pulp (Lenny Zieben (bass), Nick Broste (trombone),
Nic Meyer (tenor sax), Aaron Solomon (guitar), Dylan Ryan (drums))
Sun 3/10/02 @ Streetside Cafe (3201 W. Armitage, 773-252-9700)
Electronic/experimental
- ambivert (Chase Bentley (computer), Garen Gaston (cornet), Brad
Loving (computer))
- DJ Warp
- Eric H
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.
- Zelienople (Matt Christensen (vocals, bass, loops),
Brian Harding (clarinet, keyboards, loops), Mike Weis (drums, loops))
- Pramod Tummala
- Organ Wolf
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:
- DJ Kevin Drumm
- Kim Hiorthoy
- Martin Horntveth
- DJ Joakim Haugland
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
- Ultra Milkmaids
- Cornucopia
- V.
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
- Plaid
- Nobukazu Takemura
- Mira Calix
Sat 3/23/02 9:00 @ Deadtech
Experimental/improv
- Boris Hauf (electronics), Adam Sonderberg (electronics) duo
- TV Pow (Brent
Gutzeit (laptop, etc.), Michael Hartman (laptop, etc.), Todd Carter
(laptop, etc.))
Sat 3/23/02 9:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock
- Cheer Accident
- Arab on Radar
- Bride of No No
- Vaz
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:
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (Kahil El Zabar (percussion,
vocals), Ari Brown (reeds, piano), Ernest Dawkins (reeds))
- Breath (Dee Alexander (vocals), Yosef Ben Israel (bass),
Avreeayl Ra (drums))
- Sound Therapy (Albert Gunn, Khailfani Rivers, Sherry Scott)
- Ameen Muhammed and 3D (featuring Maia (harp, flute), Dushon
Moseley (drums))
- also silent auction, art and photography, guest artists
including Mwata Bowden, Douglas Ewart, and others
Sun 3/24/02 @ Streetside Cafe (3201 W. Armitage, 773-252-9700)
Electronic/experimental
- ambivert (Chase Bentley (computer), Garen Gaston (cornet), Brad
Loving (computer))
- Mike Rosey
- Dave Z
Sun 3/24/02 10:00 @ Hungry Brain
Jazz/improv
- Ernst Karel (trumpet, electronics), Zoe Buck
(electronics), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (percussion)
quartet
- Jackson Moore (saxophone), Jessica Pavone (viola),
Eli Heilbrun (tuba) trio
Sun 3/24/02 on "Something Else" (10:00pm-2:00am), WLUW 88.7 FM (webcast via ShoutCast)
Experimental
- Cornucopia
- Ultra Milkmaids
- V.
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
- 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))
- Tricolor (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar), Dave
Pavkovic (drums))
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
- Ribbon Effect record release show
- Tiny Hairs (Mark Booth (guitar), John DeVylder
(bass), Charles King (electronics, shortwave, turntable), Jonathan
Liss (guitar), Jim Lutes (drums), Pete Rosenbloom (viola))
- Lou Mallozzi, Michael Zerang (percussion) duo
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)
Mon 4/1/02 @ SmartBar (3730 N. Clark)
Electronic
- Found Objects (William Street (synthesizer, drum machines, effects),
Andrew Vanlue (keyboards), Jonathan Garr (samples, beat construction))
- K-Rad
Wed 4/3/02 9:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock/etc.
- Pink and Brown
- The Flying Luttenbachers (Weasel Walter (drums),
Jonathan Hischke (bass guitar), Alex Perkolup (bass guitar))
- X27
Fri 4/5/02 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/electronic/etc.
Aesthetics Records showcase with:
- Hood
- Pulseprogramming
- The Eternals
- DJ Bob
- DJ Dyber
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
- Rubber O Cement
- Vertonen
- Grand Ulena
- Sicbay
- Mark 4
- Brent Gutzeit
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
- Dave McDonnell (saxophones), Dylan Ryan (drums) duo
- Aram Shelton (reeds) duo with TBA
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.
- Carla Bozulich and friends perform Willie Nelson's
"Red Headed Strangers"
- The Nels Cline Singers (Nels Cline (guitar), Devin Hoff
(bass), Scott Amendola (drums))
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.
- Town and Country (Jim Dorling (harmonium), Ben Vida (guitar),
Liz Payne (bass), Josh Abrams (bass))
- Swamp Sugar
- Bosco & Jorge
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:
- Chaosh
- Proswell
- Ghost Arcade
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:
- John Fleck (modular synthesis, samples, effects)
- Tom Velat ("DoubleNecker" bass/guitar)
- Mike Finch (sampler, electronics)
- Don Malone (laptop)
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:
- Found Objects
- Quantazelle
- Kuaturo Fukui
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
- Ken Vandermark (reeds) solo
- Design Flaw (John Doyle (clarinet), Brian Dibblee (bass), Frank Rosaly (drums))
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
- Kent Kessler (bass) solo
- Jason Roebke Trio (Jason Roebke (bass), Aram Shelton
(alto sax), Tim Daisy (drums))
Thu 4/18/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Damian Espinosa Trio
Thu 4/18/02 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental/electronic/multimedia
- Keith Fullerton Whitman (aka Hrvatski) and Greg Davis
solos and duo
- Casey Rice
- Ethan Clauset (audio, film)
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
- Grounded Trio (Paul Giallorenzo (synthesizer,
electric piano, accordion), Jason Stein (bass clarinet),
Andrew Colwell (bass))
- DP Plus (Paul Giallorenzo (synthesizer), Don
Smithivas (electronics), with guests TBA)
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.
- Magas
- Misty Martinez
- Paul B. Davis
- DJ Kevin Drumm
Fri 4/19/02 @ Symphony Center
Jazz
- Masada (John Zorn (alto sax), Dave Douglas (trumpet), Greg Cohen
(bass), Joey Baron (drums))
- Maria Schneider Orchestra
Fri-Sat 4/19-20/02 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Experimental
Lampo presents:
- Kapotte Muziek (Frans de Waard, Peter Duimelinks, Roel Meelkop)
- Goem (same personnel)
- and solo projects by individual members
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
- The Silver Measure (Paul Giallorenzo (synthesizer,
electric piano), Steven Tod (bass), Allison Stanley (percussion))
with film loops, and with guests Jason Stein (bass clarinet),
Andrew Colwell (bass)
- 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))
Sat 4/20/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Nicole Mitchell Black Earth Ensemble
Sun 4/21/02 7:00 @ Empty Bottle
Electronic/etc.
- Robert Rich
- Chris Connelly
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
- Eric Truffaz
- Greg Kelley (trumpet) with Jim Baker (synthesizer),
Kyle Bruckmann (double reed), Kurt Johnson (bass)
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:
- Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Kevin Drumm (electronics?),
Torsten Müller (bass) trio
- Triage (Dave Rempis (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
- and a surprise set
Fri 4/26/02 8:00 @ Crac House (1626 S. Newberry)
Experimental/jazz/etc.
- The Coughs
- Dyslexius (Bob Falesch (computer, electronics) solo)
- 1234
- Earwig Specter
- Cat and Dog
Fri 4/26/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music, night 2 of 3:
- AALY Trio with Ken Vandermark (Mats Gustafsson (reeds),
Peter Jansen (bass), Kjell Nordeson (drums), Ken Vandermark (reeds))
- Lol Coxhill (soprano sax), Torsten Müller (bass) duo
- and a surprise set
Fri 4/26/02 7:00 (free) @ Hamilton Park (510 W. 72nd)
Jazz
"Bass is the Place" tribute to Malachi Favors with:
- Malachi Favors (bass) performs "Maggiezelma"
with Adegoke Steve Colson (piano), David Boykin (reeds),
Ameen Muhammad (trumpet), Steve Berry (trombone), Avreeayl
Ra (drums), plus (for part) Ernest Dawkins (reeds),
Mwata Bowden (reeds), Douglas Ewart (reeds)
- Harrison Bankhead (bass), Tatsu Aoki (bass),
Cecile Savage (bass), Rollo Radford (bass),
Darius Savage (bass) quintet
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:
- DJ Rotten Milk (David Pecaro (noises, toy instruments,
turntables))
- Jess Ronneau with Paul Velat (bass, accordion, voice)
- AssClown
- Wes Owen and Friends (tabletop guitar, etc.)
- TallCow aka the Broers Brothers (electronics, ambience, percussion)
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:
- David Stackenas (guitar), Johann Berthling (bass) duo
- 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))
- The Paul Rutherford Ensemble (Paul Rutherford (trombone),
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm
(cello), Kent Kessler (bass), Kjell Nordeson (drums))
- and a surprise set
Sat 4/27/02 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Experimental/rock/etc.
- Arco Flute Foundation
- Cerberus Shoal
- Michael Columbia
- Pots and Pans
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:
- No Doctors
- Xela Said
- Plutonium Pie
- Laundryroom Squelchers
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))
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
- Nick Broste (trombone), Aram Shelton (reeds),
Jason Ajemian (bass) trio
- Josh Berman (cornet), Keefe Jackson (reeds),
Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums) quartet
play music by Elmo Hope and others
Sat 5/4/02 @ HotHouse
Jazz
- Dave Douglas (trumpet) with Rick Margitza (tenor sax),
Uri Caine (electric piano), James Genus (bass), Clarence Penn (drums)
- Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion) with Jim Baker (piano, keyboards),
Josh Abrams (bass)
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
- Jeff Parker (guitar), Azita (keyboard),
Jason Ajemian (double bass) trio
- DJ Josh Abrams
- ambivert (Chase Bentley (computer), Garen Gaston (cornet), Brad Loving (computer))
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:
- Chicago Underground Duo (Rob Mazurek (cornet, etc.),
Chad Taylor (drums, etc.))
- Orton Socket (Rob Mazurek (electronics)) featuring Panning Action
- Casey Rice (visuals)
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
- Chicago Underground Duo (Rob Mazurek (cornet, etc.),
Chad Taylor (drums, etc.))
- Chicago Underground Trio (Rob Mazurek (cornet, etc.),
Chad Taylor (drums, etc.), Jeff Parker (guitar))
- both with visuals by Casey Rice
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.
- Michael Columbia (Dylan Ryan (drums, keyboards),
David McDonnell (reeds, keyboards, electronics))
- Random Touch (Christopher Brown, James Day) with guest
Joe Zymonas (Chapman Stick)
Wed 5/8/02 9:30 @ Doc Films
Improv/film
WHPK and Doc Films
present "Pictures and Sounds", experimental films with live music by:
- Michael Zerang (percussion) with Kyle Bruckmann (double
reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (strings), Jim Baker (electronics); film: "Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life")
- Plastic Crimewave & the Fake
- Grimble Grumble
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:
- Pulseprogramming
- Ribbon Effect
- DJ Bob
- VJ Meglomania
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
- Damo Suzuki
- Cul De Sac
- Defender
Fri 5/10/02 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock/noise/experimental
- Lozenge (Kyle Bruckmann, Kurt Johnson, Philip Montoro, Mark Stevens)
- Neon Hunk
- Lotus
- Panicsville
Fri 5/10/02 @ HotHouse
Jazz
HotHouse 15th Anniversary Weekend:
- 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))
- David Young's New Republic (with Dennis Winslett (alto sax), Kobi
Watkins (drums), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Miguel de la Cerna)
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.
- Charalambides
- Plastic Crimewave
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
- Jason Ajemian (bass), Zoe Buck (electronics),
Tim Daisy (drums), Ernst Karel (trumpet, electronics)
- Metamorphosis
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:
- Paul B. Davis (turntables, Ataris)
- Kyle Bruckmann (electric suona), Jim Baker (ARP synth), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio
- Occasional Detroit
- Service Anxiety
- with DJ sets by: DJ Kevin Drumm
Thu 5/16/02 9:00 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv/multimedia
- Todd Munnik Quintet (Todd Munnik (reeds), Stephanie
Karr (voice), Zoe Buck (laptop),
Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Tim Daisy (percussion))
- Grey Ghost (Aram Shelton (alto sax, electronics),
Jonathan Crawford (drums, electronics), Kent Lambert (video projections))
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.
- Alec Ramsdell Trio
- PAF Trio (Paolo Fresu, Antonello Salis, Furio di Castri)
Tue 5/21/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
Freedom From Records showcase:
- Wolf Eyes
- Your Lord and the Infinite Soul Tribe
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):
- Violent Ramp/Wolf Eyes
- Vertonen
- Neon Hunk
- New Faggot Cunts
- No Doctors
- Ashcroft (incl. Matt St. Germain, Andrew Morrow)
- Death Beam
- Hair Police
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
- Luomo
- AGF and Vladislav Delay, separately and together
- Antje Greie-Fuchs
Wed 5/22/02 @ The Hideout
Rock
- Primordial Undermind
- Davis Redford Triad
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:
- DMX Krew
- Bogdan Raczynski
- Ocuva
- Cyclob
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:
- Cheer Accident
- Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
- Check Engine
Fri 5/31/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz?
Tatsu Aoki (bass), Kotaro Seki (bass),
Satoru Iga (bass) trio
Sat 6/1/02 9:00 @ Deadtech
Experimental
- Alluvian (Michael Babcock)
- Mora +R (Brent Gutzeit, Jason Soliday, Philip Von Zweck (all: laptop, electronics))
- Black Dot (Michael Hartman)
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
- Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Kent Kessler (bass), Hamid Drake (drums), quartet
- Peter Brötzmann (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm
(cello), Michael Zerang (drums) trio
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.
- Archer Prewitt
- National Trust
- Janet Bean Concertina Wire
Sat 6/15/02 10:30 @ Storefront Theater
Improv/jazz
- Joe McPhee (reeds, brass), Ken Vandermark (reeds),
Kent Kessler (bass) trio
- Peter Brötzmann (reeds), Mars Williams (reeds),
Kent Kessler (bass), Hamid Drake (drums) quartet
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
- Nick Broste Trio (Nick Broste (trombone), Aram
Shelton (reeds), Jason Ajemian (bass))
- Keefe Jackson Trio (Keefe Jackson (reeds), Brian
Dibblee (bass), Frank Rosaly (drums))
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:
- 7:00: guided tour of Magnum Cinema exhibition
- 7:30: James Lastara moderates discussion of sound and film/video
- 8:00:
- Doug Lussenhop (video), Jason Ajemian (bass), Anthony athile (samples, processing)
- cgc (Chris Clepper)
- Jeff Economy (projector), Frontier (sound)
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.
- Quintron
- Miss Pussycat
- Magas
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.
- Quintron
- Misty Martinez
- Magic Is
- Kuntmaster
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
- Brian Dibblee (bass), Kevin Davis (cello) duo
- Jim Baker (keyboards, electronics), Damon Short
(percussion, vibes) duo
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
Mon 7/1/02 9:00 @ The Hideout
Rock/etc.
- Hall of Fame
- Heathen Shame (Kate Village (guitar), Wayne Rogers (guitar),
Greg Kelley (trumpet))
- Plastic Crimewave Sound
- Double Leopards
Tue 7/2/02 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
- Windsor for the Derby
- L'Altra
- Parts and Labor
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:
- Hair Police
- Sightings
- Nautical Almanac
- Neon Hunk
- Mammal
- Aaron Dilloway
- Son of Earth/Flesh on Bone
- DJ Weasel Walter
Fri 7/5/02 9:00 @ Ascension Loft (17 N. Elizabeth; RSVP to 312/226-5688 or sussand@aol.com)
Jazz
- Sex Mob (Steven Bernstein (slide trumpet), Briggan Krauss (alto sax), Tony Scherr (bass), Kenny Wollesen (drums))
- Malachi Thompson and Triad
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
- Bran...Pos
- Compomicro-Dexall
- Illusion of Safety (Dan Burke)
- Coeurl (solo electronics)
- Vertonen
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):
- Lightning Bolt
- Erase Errata
- Grand Ulena
- Pg. 99
Sun 7/7/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/etc.
"Oops! the Tour", night 2 of 3 (see also previous listing):
- Wolf Eyes
- Rah Bras
- Absorb
- and guest DJs
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
- Bran (Another Plight of Medic's) Pos
- Compomicro-Dexall
- midnight: John Wanzel's "Protect Promise" experimental
radio serial, part 1 of 4
Mon 7/8/02 6:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock
"Oops! the Tour", night 3 of 3:
- The Locust
- Arab on Radar
- The Flying Luttenbachers (Weasel Walter (drums),
Jonathan Hischke (bass guitar), Alex Perkolup (bass guitar))
- Rah Bras
- Wolf Eyes
Mon 7/8/02 9:30 @ The Hideout
Rock/etc.
- Bosco and Jorge
- Company
- Everyone (Chris Connelly, Tim Kinsella, Ben Vida,
Liz Payne, Brent Gutzeit)
- Entrance
Mon 7/8/02 8:30 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental/multimedia
- Plastiq Phantom (with video by Hungryfordesign)
- A Very Sensitive Device
(Narendra (turntables, etc.), Whateley Carrington (laptop, telecom),
Lisa Slodki (realtime video mixing/manipulation))
- Whateley Carrington (laptop, electronics) solo
- Peter NoOne (laptop) solo
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
- Darin Gray
- Rope
- Unstable Ensemble
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
- Chris Smentkowski (electronics) solo
- Eric Cook (electronics) solo
- Jason Soliday (electronics) solo
- Brent Gutzeit (electronics) solo
- Michael Hartman (electronics) solo
- Todd Carter (electronics) solo
- Rob Ray (electronics) solo
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
- Sticks and Stones (Matana Roberts (alto sax),
Josh Abrams (bass), Chad Taylor (drums))
- Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Chris Cooper (prepared guitar),
Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds, electronics), Ernst Karel
(trumpet, electronics) quartet
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.
- The Lonesome Organist
- Mr. Hawaii Show (Steve Barone)
- Athletic
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.
- Sweep the Leg Johnny
- Lustre King
- Ten Grand
- Sterling
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
- Luftwaffe
- Nookleptia
- Spires in the Sunset Rise
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.
- Mum
- Zelienople (Matt Christensen (vocals, bass, loops),
Brian Harding (clarinet, keyboards, loops), Mike Weis (drums, loops))
- Kippi Kaninus
Thu 7/18/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Kaliq Woods Quartet
Thu 7/18/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv
- Matt Bauder (reeds) w/ others TBA
- Jason Ajemian (bass) w/ others TBA
Fri 7/19/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv
- Jonathan Chen w/ others TBA
- Fred Lonberg-Holm w/ others TBA
Fri 7/19/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
- Xiu Xiu
- Kill Me Tomorrow
- My Name is Rar-Rar (Chuck Falzone (guitar), Jonathan Hischke (bass), Chrissy Rossettie (drums), Greg Peters (vocals))
- Casiotone For the Painfully Alone
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
- Ursula Rucker
- Def Harmonic
- Nicole Mitchell Black Earth Ensemble
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
- Stewart Walker
- Mercedez Ben
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:
- Fred Lonberg-Holm
- Pan-American
- Jeff Parker
- Sinister Luck Ensemble (Charles Kim (guitar), Jason Toth (drums),
Liz Payne (bass), Robert Cruz (accordion), Nate Walcott (trumpet))
and films by:
- Paula Froehle
- Tatsu Aoki
- Carolyn Faber
- and more
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
- Teleseen
- April Noise
- Art Jones
- Treblexy
- Repair
- DJ Narendra
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))
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
- Ken Vandermark (reeds) solo
- Larry Marotta Trio (Larry Marotta (guitar), Kyle Bruckmann
(double reeds), Kurt Johnson (bass))
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:
- Michael Watson (poetry)
- Black Forest Theater Company performing "The Demon Rod"
- Umanamion (Toru Hironaka (saxophone), Kotaro Seki (bass),
Jonathan Chen (violin))
- Sarah Davis (dance)
- The Springman
- Michael Erzen and Daniel Godston (kinetic sculpture
and poetry)
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
- Twine
- Greg Davis
- Warmdesk
- Craque
- M. Mercer
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
- Western Automatic
- Uncle Woody Sullender and friends
- Koutaro Fukui
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
- Damon Short Quartet
- Ernest Dawkins Trio
(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:
- Ray Anderson Quartet
- Dushun Mosley
- Oliver Lake & Mal Waldron
- George Lewis with NOW Orchestra (Lewis is also composer-in-residence
for the festival; details on additional events TBA)
see http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org/ for details
Fri 8/30/02 7:00 @ Fireside Bowl (2646 W. Fullerton)
Rock
- No Doctors
- Sightings
- Hair Police
- Winter Carousel
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
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
- Arco Flute Foundation
- Autumn-Waking
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
- Misty Martinez
- Kevin Blechdom
- Goodiepal
Thu 9/5/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Jazz/improv?
- Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Aram Shelton (reeds),
Jason Roebke (bass), Tim Daisy (drums) quartet
- Josh Berman (trumpet), Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Brian Dibblee (bass), Frank Rosaly (drums) quartet
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
- Joseph Suchy solo and with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello),
Kyle Bruckmann
- Hrvatski
- A-Musik Sound System
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
- Zelienople
- Melochrome
- Lindsay Anderson with Bosco and Jorge
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
- Spaceheads
- Drums and Tuba
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
- 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))
- Regeneration
- Couerl (Jason Soliday)
Sun 9/8/02 @ Hungry Brain
Improv/jazz
Phrenology Fest, night 1 of 3:
- Alec Ramsdell (piano) with Chris Heenan (alto sax, bass clarinet),
Jerry Bryerton (drums), Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds)
- Keefe Jackson's Project Project (Keefe Jackson (reeds),
Aram Shelton (reeds), Josh Berman (trumpet), Nick Broste (trombone),
Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))
- Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass),
Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Mon 9/9/02 @ Hungry Brain
Improv/jazz
Phrenology Fest, night 2 of 3:
- Niki Mitchell Trio (Niki Mitchell (flute, vocals),
Josh Abrams (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums))
- Grey Ghost (Aram Shelton (saxophone), Jonathan Crawford (drums), Kent Lambert
(visual effects))
- Design Flaw (Jon Doyle (clarinet), Brian Dibblee (bass), Frank Rosaly (drums))
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:
- Jason Ajemian Trio (Jason Ajemian (bass), Jeff Parker
(guitar), Tim Daisy (drums))
- Dave Rempis (reeds), Jim Baker (keyboards,
electronics), Jason Roebke (bass), Tim Daisy
(drums) quartet
- Axel Doerner (trumpet), Guillermo Gregorio (alto
sax, clarinet), Jeff Parker (guitar), Josh Abrams
(bass) quartet
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
- Seth Cluett (laptop, electronics)
- Mora (Brent Gutzeit, Jason Soliday, Philip Von Zweck (all: laptop, electronics))
- Vertonen (B. Edwards (electronics))
Thu 9/12/02 @ 3030 (3030 W. Cortland)
Improv
- Jack Wright (reeds), Grant Strombeck (drums),
Nick Sondy (bass, electronics) trio
- Nick Broste Trio
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
- Sudden Infant (Joke Lanz (electronics, turntables),
Nikola Lutz (electronics, saxophones))
- Panicsville
- Gunshop
- Winter Carousel
Thu 9/12/02 @ Abbey Pub
Rock/improv
- David Grubbs
- Fred Lonberg-Holm's Lightbox Orchestra
(Fred Lonberg-Holm (conductor), players TBA)
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
- Birth (Joshua Smith (saxophones, electronics),
Joe Tomino (drums, electronics), Jeremy Bleich (bass))
- Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass),
Tim Mulvenna (drums))
- Grey Ghost (Aram Shelton (saxophone), Jonathan Crawford (drums), Kent Lambert
(visual effects))
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
- Treehouse Project (Colin Bunn (guitar), Ken Champion (pedal steel), Keefe Jackson (tenor sax), Michael Reed (drums), Matt Thompson (bass))
- Grey Ghost (Aram Shelton (saxophone), Jonathan Crawford (drums), Kent Lambert (visual effects))
Wed 9/18/02 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Vincent Davis (drums) and friends
Wed 9/18/02 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
- Paal Nilssen-Love (drums), Per-Ake Holmlander (tuba),
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) trio
- Paal Nilssen-Love (drums), Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Fredrik Ljungkvist (saxophone), Kent Kessler (bass) quartet
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
- Don Mennerich
- Greg Davis
- Oh, You Beautiful Doll
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
- Striated Splash
(Kristin McGee (saxophones), Winston Damen (percussion),
John Collins (bass), Daniel Godston (trumpet, poetry))
- Meredith Miller (puppeteer)
- Quentin Arnold (violin)
- MiLkBabY (pLaYpeN) (Barry Bennett (percussives, vocals, electronics),
Tracee Westmoreland (vocals, treatments, dance),
Mike Hagedorn (trombone, treatments),
Cindy Brandle (dance))
Fri 9/20/02 10:30 @ Storefront Theater
Improv/jazz
as part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2002:
- Jim Baker (keyboards), Paul Lytton (drums),
Kent Kessler (bass) trio
- Paal Nilssen-Love (drums), Dave Rempis (alto sax,
tenor sax), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Axel Doerner
(trumpet) quartet
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:
- U.S. Maple
- David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness
Sat 9/21/02 10:30 @ Storefront Theater
Improv/jazz
as part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2002:
- Per-Ake Holmlander (tuba),
Jim Baker (keyboards)
Fredrik Ljungkvist (saxophone),
Kevin Drumm (electronics) quartet
- Paul Lytton (drums)
Paal Nilssen-Love (drums)
Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Ken Vandermark (reeds) quartet
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:
- Douglas Ewart Clarinet Choir
- Fra Fra Sound
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:
- Spaceways Incorporated (Ken Vandermark (reeds),
Nate McBride (bass), Hamid Drake (drums))
- Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Harrison Bankhead (bass),
Hamid Drake (drums)
- Josh Berman Group
- Keefe Jackson Project
- collective personnel for last two groups:
Keefe Jackson (reeds), Aram Shelton (reeds), Todd Munnik (reeds),
Josh Berman (cornet), Nick Broste (trombone), Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Jason Ajemian (bass), Tim Daisy (drums)
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
- Tiny Hairs (John Devylder (bass), Peter Rosenbloom (violin),
Mark Booth (guitar), Charles King (noise), Jonathon Liss (Guitar),
Jim Lutes (drums))
- Regeneration Ben Miller (prepared stereo guitar,
saxophones), Pete Ayars (laptop, keyboards), Steve Hess (drums),
Kotaro Seki (bass, electronics))
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
- Bunnybox (Tim Daisy (drums),
Shannon Morrow (drums),
Nick Macri (bass),
Toby Summerfield (guitar),
Aram Shelton (sax, electronics),
Jason Ajemian (moog, guitar))
- also variety acts, video projection, "enchanted forest",
and dance music by Archer Labs and friends
Sun 9/29/02 2:00 @ Green Mill
Jazz
Chicago Jazz Composers Collective presents:
- Damon Short Quintet (Chuck Burdelik (saxophones),
Mitch Paliga (saxophones), Ryan Shultz (bass trumpet),
Larry Kohut (bass), Damon Short (drums))
- Don Tisch Ensemble
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
1 2 3 4
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.
- Lonesome Organist
- Brick Layer Cake
- Entrance
- Monotrona
- Homer Henderson
- TV Shariff
- Steve Lamos
- Misty Martinez
- Panicsville
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
- Ghost
- Glenn Kotche
- El Guapo
Sun 10/6/02 noon @ Empty Bottle
Experimental
"Una A Go Go!" noise brunch with:
- Goat
- Irene Moon
- Mammal
- Zombi
- Mike Shiflet
- Aerospace Soundwise
- Vertonen
- Pod Platz
- Rob Ray
- Lunaken
- Ernst Karel
- Seafoam
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
- Underdog 3 (Phil Mosberg (guitar), Nate Bakkum (bass),
Frank Rosaly (drums)
- Anders Svanoe Quintet
(Anders Svanoe (reeds), Phil Zell (trumpet), Phil Mosberg (guitar),
Henry Boehm (bass), Frank Rosaly (drums))
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
- Melt Banana
- Grand Ulena
- Salvo Beta
- He Who Corrupts
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:
- 25 Suaves
- Mammal
- No Doctors
- 36 Invisibles
- Horses Kill Horses
- False Sex
Sun 10/13/02 6:00 @ University of Chicago (Mandel Hall)
Jazz
9th annual Hyde Park/Kenwood JAAZ Festival:
- Bill Saxton
- Ernest Dawkins and the Live the Spirit Ensemble
- Damian Espinosa Trio
- Malachi Thompson's Africa Brass featuring Dee Alexander
- and others TBA?
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
- Burton Greene solo and with Sacred Baboons (Clay P. Grossman, Nick Sondy)
- Bob Falesch (keyboards), Weasel Walter (drums) duo
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
- Acid Mothers Temple
- Kinski
- Plastic Crime Wave
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:
- music of Otomo Yoshihide performed by Ensemble
Noamnesia (Gene Coleman (leader, bass clarinet)) with Sachiko
M. (electronics), Franz Hautzinger (quarter tone trumpet),
TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit (laptop, etc.), Michael Hartman (laptop,
etc.), Todd Carter (laptop, etc.))
- Otomo Yoshihide's New Jazz Quintet with Sachiko M.
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
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
- The Flying Luttenbachers (Weasel Walter solo)
- Grand Ulena
- No Doctors
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
- Check Engine
- Lozenge (Kyle Bruckmann, Kurt Johnson, Philip Montoro, Mark Stevens)
with guest Boris Hauf (saxophone); release party for Mishap (SickRoom)
- Christmas Decorations (Steve Silverstein, Nick Forte)
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
Mecca Normal
- Jeff Parker (guitar), Michael Zerang (drums) duo
- Grey Ghost (Aram Shelton (saxophone), Jonathan Crawford (drums), Kent Lambert (visual effects))
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
- Sun City Girls
- 90 Day Men
Sat 11/16/02 @ Empty Bottle
Electronic
Morr Music showcase with:
- Lali Puna
- Opiate
- Pulseprogramming
- Styrofoam
Sat 11/16/02 9:00 @ Abbey Pub
Rock
- Black Dice
- Wolf Eyes
- Plastic Crimewave Sound
- DJ Kevin Drumm
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
- Stereo Total
- Quintron & Miss Pussycat
- MC Tracheotomy
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
- Cex
- Magas
- Numbers
- Stars As Eyes
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
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