The 1999 Atavistic debut from Vandermark 5, "Simpatico," presented a knotty, high-energy iteration of the Chicago scene's leading quartet. Its challenging compositions and fierce improvisations announced the band as a major force in contemporary jazz.
- Recorded at Idful Studios in Chicago, "Simpatico" was produced by Brian J. Lason and Vandermark 5.
- The album was Vandermark 5's first release on the Atavistic label, a key outlet for adventurous music at the time.
- All compositions on "Simpatico" are by reedist Ken Vandermark.
Vandermark 5 is the long-running Chicago quartet led by reedist Ken Vandermark, known for its potent blend of jazz, free improvisation, and rock dynamics. The group's 1999 release "Simpatico" arrived during a period of intense activity for Vandermark, who was a central figure in the late '90s Chicago avant-garde scene.
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