Why bother going to bed at a respectable hour? Stay up late with some of us on Sunday as we head to the Hungry Brain, a local bar that hosts a weekly avant-jazz series.
This week’s installment features a makeshift ensemble that includes Tortoise drummer John Herndon, members of jazzy post-rockers Algernon, the trombonist from jazz quintet Herculaneum, the bassist from experimental indie-jazz outfit Isotope 217, and more.
Sunday, December 14
Toby Summerfield, Matt Lux, Nick Broste, Jaimie Branch, Katie Wiegman, and John Herndon @ Hungry Brain
This week at the Hungry Brain, an assortment of regular Chicago avant-jazz and rock performers unite in a unique arrangement. Guitarists Toby Summerfield (Algernon) and Matt Lux (bass in Isotope 217) join brass performers Nick Broste (Herculaneum) and Jaimie Branch (Branch/Riordan Duo) as well as vibraphonist Katie Wiegman (Algernon) and drummer John Herndon (Tortoise).
The performers’ groups span straight-ahead jazz, psychedelia, post-rock, free jazz, experimental and electronic music. It will be mighty interesting to see what this group, performing for two sets, has in store for the bar’s patrons. If you’re around and can stay up late on a Sunday, check this out.