Jazz Articles

Sinister Luck Ensemble: Anniversary

by Mark Corroto
March 1, 2002

The Chicago music scene has produced much to ponder of late, with its avant- offering of Fred Anderson, Vandermark 5, and the electro-soundscapes of Isotope 217 and Tortoise. With the release of Anniversary a larger vision of Chicago's role as gateway to the West is revealed.

Anniversary is the brainchild of guitarist Charles Kim, who is also known for his work with Pinetop Seven, Boxhead Ensemble and Fruit Bats. His earthy compositions and sparse arrangements suggest a link between the ...

H.I.M.: Our Point Of Departure

by Mark Corroto
October 1, 2000

The band known as HiM need not explain their name to us. Like Sting or Prince we wonder how to address their music. Is it Mr. HiM, those HiM guys? Or maybe they should have called themselves Teo, because the name Macero comes to mind every time I hear their discs. Point Of Departure follows up their 1999 Sworn Eyes and their work on various compilations. Teo Macero played the part of Miles Davis electronics engineer and producer in the ...