Group
The Vandermark 5
- Since
- 1996–present
- Releases
- 21
- jazz
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
Discography
Albums
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Target or Flag Apple Music
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Simpatico Apple Music
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Every Tuesday At The Empty Bottle The Battle For Supremacy Continues: The Vandermark 5 Vs. Santo, El Enmascarado De Plata - Thinking On One's Feet.
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Burn The Incline Apple Music
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Acoustic Machine Apple Music
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Airports For Light Apple Music
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Elements Of Style, Exercises In Surprise Apple Music
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The Color Of Memory
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Four Sides To The Story
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A Discontinuous Line
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Free Jazz Classics, Volume 4
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Beat Reader Apple Music
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The Horse Jumps And The Ship Is Gone
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Single Piece Flow Apple Music
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Free Jazz Classics, Volume 2
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Free Jazz Classics, Volume 1
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Reference
Also known as
Ken Vandermark 5 · Vandermark 5 · Vandermark Five
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- c4191da1-6477-4f2a-a218-6bd438e294e3
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.