Bridge 61 one is made up of Ken Vandermark on saxophones, bassist (acoustic and electric) Nate McBride, drummer Tim Daisy, and bass clarinetist Jason Stein. While Vandermark wrote half the album, Daisy and McBride each contributed two tunes. This is vanguard jazz that's full of direction, circular rhythms, and explosive collisions between Vandermark and Stein. But it's never an all-out blowing session. Vandermark likes repetition, just not stagnation. Here one saxophone line can become a tonal possibility for the rest of the band to improvise on. McBride's bass provid… read more
Bridge 61 one is made up of Ken Vandermark on saxophones, bassist (acoustic and electric) Nate McBride, drummer Tim Daisy, and bass clarinetist Jason… read more
Bridge 61 one is made up of Ken Vandermark on saxophones, bassist (acoustic and electric) Nate McBride, drummer Tim Daisy, and bass clarinetist Jason Stein. While Vandermark wrote half t… read more
Bridge 61 is a new improvised music cooperative formed in Chicago during December, 2004, by Tim Daisy (drums), Nate McBride (acoustic and electric bass), Jason Stein (bass clarinet), and Ken Vandermark (reeds). All four members contribute to the ensemble by submitting compositions, considering arrangements, and working through material equally. The band is focused on utilizing its existing histories as a source for new potential in musical exploration (Daisy has worked with Vandermark in the Vandermark 5, Sound in Action Trio, Crisis Ensemble, and with both Vandermark and McBride a… read more