482 Music Signs Matt Ulery's Loom

Bassist/composer Matt Ulery has signed onto the NYC label 482 Music.

Matt Ulery's Loom—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 their second album "Flora.Fauna.Fervor" this winter 2010, bringing to life another round of Ulery's dreamlike and provocative compositions.

"The Queen," the first single from the forthcoming album, is presently available on 10" vinyl via Whistler Records.

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

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

Ashley Summers "Jazzmobile" Tour

Hailed by the National Post as "a bassist to follow," bassist/composer Ashley Summers led IAJE Canada's "Jazzmobile" tour throughout the greater Ontario area this past May, performing as well as hosting high school clinics.

Summers is supported by Dan Bruce on guitar, Paul Tynan on trumpet, Dave Restivo on piano, and Jon Deitemyer on drums.

For more information:
Ashley Summers  |  MySpace
 

Ryan Cohan Composition Premiere

Pianist/composer Ryan Cohan has debuted "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 is supported by Geof Bradfield on sax, Lorin Cohen on bass, and Jon Deitemyer on drums, performing at venues throughout the Chicagoland area this season.

For more information:
Ryan Cohan  |  MySpace  |  JazzChicago
 

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.