Ken Vandermark

Ken Vandermark
Empty Bottle, Chicago, September 22–26, 2004; photo courtesy Seth Tisue
Empty Bottle, Chicago, September 22–26, 2004; photo courtesy Seth Tisue
Background information
Born (1964-09-22) September 22, 1964
Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.
GenresAvant-garde jazz, free jazz, free improvisation
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsSaxophone, clarinet
LabelsSpool, Atavistic
Formerly ofNRG Ensemble
The Flying Luttenbachers
DKV Trio
Vandermark 5
Websitewww.kenvandermark.com
Ken Vandermark, Buffalo New York
Ken Vandermark

Ken Vandermark (born September 22, 1964) is an American composer and reedist.

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.

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