Group
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Ken Vandermark free jazz project
- From
- Chicago, Chicago
- Since
- 2016–present
- Releases
- 2
About
Ken Vandermark (born September 22, 1964) is an American composer and reedist.
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A fixture on the Chicago-area music scene since the 1990s, Vandermark has earned wide critical praise for his playing and his multilayered compositions, which typically balance intricate orchestration with passionate improvisation. He has led or been a member of many groups, has collaborated with many other musicians, and was awarded a 1999 MacArthur Fellowship. He plays tenor saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, and baritone saxophone.
He was also a member of NRG Ensemble.
Members
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Andrew Clinkman guitar
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Steve Marquette guitar
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Macie Stewart keyboard, violin
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Phil Sudderberg drums (drum set)
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Ken Vandermark reeds
Discography
Albums
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Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 42fddad6-d80a-40e6-83ae-e04b6e6d2305
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 8 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.