Jason Adasiewicz Archives

Rob Mazurek: Jazz Composer / Visual Artist Challenges Boundaries of Sound, Light, and Color

Though not himself a synesthete, prolific jazz composer and visual artist Rob Mazurek finds inspiration in the multi-sensory stimulation of synesthesia to experiment with unorthodox associations between sound, light, and color.

Sonnenzimmer’s Nick Butcher releases limited-edition, lathe-cut 7″

James Falzone: Cross-Pollinating Classical in an Avant-Garde Ecclesia

With his work in countless avant-jazz ensembles such as Klang, Allos Musica, and Vox Arcana, Chicago-based clarinetist James Falzone is adroitly cross-pollinating the worlds of improvised jazz and classical, while also doing so in an atypical congregation.

Cuneiform Records announces fall jazz releases from The Microscopic Septet and Jason Robinson

Jazz, electronic, and all-around avant-garde label Cuneiform Records has announced two upcoming releases for its fall jazz offerings. Both to be available October 5, tunes by The Microscopic Septet and Jason Robinson will share the label of ALARM-featured bands Ahleuchatistas, Jason Adasiewicz’s Rolldown, and Algernon.

Jason Adasiewicz: Virtuosic Jazz Vibraphonist

Jason Adasiewicz has made a name for himself as a strong, unique voice in Chicago’s rich underground jazz and improvisational scene. He has lent his gorgeous, melodic vibraphone playing to literally dozens of ensembles and recordings, weaving his way through the highly collaborative network of progressive improvisers that has established itself in the clubs and practice spaces of Chicago.

What We’re Seeing Sunday: Mike Reed’s Loose Assembly

With a melody-filled free-jazz oeuvre, Chicago drummer Mike Reed gathers a host of exceptional local jazz performers for his Loose Assembly, including saxophonist Greg Ward, vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz, cellist Tomeka Reid and bassist Josh Abrams.