Ryan Cohan Composition Premiere

Pianist/composer Ryan Cohen will be debuting "The River," the highly-anticipated composition inspired by his group's recent tour of Africa.

Praised as "a wonderfully inventive Chicago pianist" (Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune), the 2009 Guggenheim Award winner will be supported by Geof Bradfield on sax, Lorin Cohen on bass, and Jon Deitemyer on drums and will be performing at venues throughout the Chicagoland area this February and March.

For more information:
Ryan Cohan  |  MySpace  |  YouTube
 

Whistler Records Releases Matt Ulery Single

Bassist Matt Ulery's Loom has released "The Queen," the first single off their forthcoming album, on Whistler Records as a 10" vinyl.

The group—featuring Rob Clearfield on piano, Thad Franklin on flugelhorn/trumpet, Tim Haldeman on sax, Zach Brock on violin, Katie Wiegman on vibraphone, and Jon Deitemyer on drums—is preparing to release the full album this spring 2010, bringing to life another round of Ulery's dreamlike and provocative compositions.

Ulery's work "points with conviction to a new generation of Chicago jazz innovators." (Neil Tesser, Chicago Reader)

For more information:
Matt Ulery  |  Whistler Records  |  Matt Ulery's Loom MySpace
 

Private Instruction Now Available

Jon Deitemyer is presently expanding his teaching studio. New students of all ability levels, from absolute beginners to seasoned musicians, are welcome. Lessons may be arranged via the DePaul Community Music Division or directly with Jon. Click here for more information on private drum lessons.