Lives in Chicago. Plays the cello and other things when he can get away with it. Also writes a bit of music and organizes large ensemble improvised constructions under the name Lightbox Orchestra. Currently "leading" the Valentine Trio (with Jason Roebke and Frank Rosaly) and a member of... The Vandermark 5, Joe Mcphee Survival Unit III, The Peter Brotzmann Chicago Tentet, Guillermo Gregorio Trio, Keefe Jackson's Fast Citizens, Jorrit Dijkstra's Flatland Collective, the Boxhead Ensemble, The Friction Brothers and... plays around in various ad-hoc formings as well as a few solo gigs from time to time and... has played studio sessions for lots of folks including Simon Joyner, Wilco, Will Oldham, Daniel Givens, Chris Mills, L'Altra, Califone, Paul Duncan, Freakwater etc...
Recently released:
Valentine Trio - Terminal Valentine - Atavistic
Joe McPhee Survival Unit III - Don't Postpone Joy! - RaiTrade
Keefe Jackson's Fast Citizens - Ready Everyday - Delmark DE571
Boxhead Ensemble - Nocturnes - Atavistic ALP174
Vandermark 5 - A Discontinuous Line - Atavistic ALP173
The Flatlands Collective - Gnomade - Skycap 035
Vandermark 5 - Four Sides to the Story - NotTwoMW775
Territory Band-5 - New Horse for the White House - Okka OD12080
Valentine Trio - Other Valentines - Atavistic ALP165
FLH Solo - Dialogues - Emanem 4109
Dear Fred, Hope this message finds you enjoying your vacation or at least rejuvenated from it. Want you to know am using some of your tracks which I purchased over a year ago, and the first I uploaded my MP3 player (remember where I told you it's nestled at night?) to cope with severe pain (a torn ACL). Your music is better than Vicodin! Honest to Goddess! I shall endeavor to write a more thorough review after surgery. Thank you again for your music. You're a truly gifted and unique musician and your style of improv continues to inspire me to play my own instrument, albeit solo for the time being. Smooches!
Fred, I bought Double Double from Jack Wright last week. What a sonic feast! Who is who? Now I have to check out The Darkest Corner. BTW...the Wright/Marsh duo will be here in DC this month. Gary
Spanks for the re-re-add. I actually thought of you when I bought my new cello (and then once at the hardware store, too). Take care and enjoy that vacation!
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