INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY Leslie Beukelman-voice Rob Clearfield-keyboards, guitar Patrick Mulcahy-bass John Smillie-drums
MATT ULERY'S LOOM Thad Franklin-trumpet, flugelhorn Tim Haldeman-saxophone Rob Clearfield-accordion, keyboards Matt Ulery-bass, tuba Jon Deitemyer-drums special guests: Zack Brock-violin Grazyna Auguscik-voice Charles Gorczynski-alto saxophone Dave Miller-guitar Katie Wiegman-vibraphone
DISTRICT 97 Leslie Hunt-voice Jim Tashjian-guitar Rob Clearfield-keyboards Katinka Kleijn-cello Patrick Mulcahy-bass Jonathan Schang-drums
GREG WARD'S FITTED SHARDS Greg Ward-alto saxophone Rob Clearfield-keyboards Jeff Greene-bass Quin Kirchner-drums
OTHER MUSICIANS: Dave Miller, Leslie Beukelman, Gary Rand, Patrick Mulcahy, Matt Ulery, Tyler Beach, Alfonso Chacon, Cory Healey, Jeannette Rush, Fareed Haque, Tim Haldeman, James Davis, Jonathan Schang, Radiohead, Yes, Ben Monder, Kings of Convenience, Ani DiFranco, Olivier Messiaen, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Turner, Allan Holdsworth, Elvin Jones, Maria Schneider, Kenny Garrett, Lester Young
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"Rob Clearfield writes songs of breath-taking beauty and he's a wonderful pianist too!" - Marilyn Crispell (ECM records; Anthony Braxton Quartet)
"Rob Clearfield...is a star in the making." - Louis R. Carlozo (Christian Century; Chicago Tribune)
I grew up in Oak Park, IL, which borders Chicago. Now that I'm an "adult," I live in Chicago, where I'm a professional musician. I'm known mainly as a pianist/keyboardist, but I can also be heard playing accordion and guitar, which I'm worse at, but enjoy just as much. I'm more or less a jazz musician/improviser, but I like almost every kind of music, including country. I also really hate it when people say they like every kind of music, so I'll add that I don't much care for most current pop music or really flashy '70s jazz-fusion (with the possible exception of the original line-up of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and anything involving Allan Holdsworth).
My original music is featured in the group INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY.
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
Thanks for being our friend here Rob. The Shams will be touring Chicago this summer in preparation for their 2nd appearance at The Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival! Be sure to catch one of our shows!
-The Shams.
Hi! I AM playing, but not show stuff... a little bit of schubert tomorrow night, and gershwin throw-down on sunday with like, 10 other classical piano nerds. When I DO have something, I'll be sure to let you know. In the meantime, we will probably run into each other at somebody's show.
I'm in the west coast these days. staying busy and going to NY every few months. Right now trying to build shit on this side. We should connect sometime bro. That would be cool.
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