Chicago Underground is an avant-garde jazz ensemble formed in Chicago in 1997 based around the core duo of cornetist Rob Mazurek and drummer/percussionist Chad Taylor. They have recorded and performed as the Chicago Underground Duo, Trio, Quartet or Orchestra depending on how many additional musicians are included. The ensemble has released numerous recordings on the Thrill Jockey and Delmark labels.
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Hyperglyph15 Aug 2025Vinyl
Locus25 Mar 2014Vinyl
Age of Energy13 Mar 2012Vinyl
Boca Negra18 Jan 2010Vinyl
In Praise of Shadows17 Feb 2006Vinyl
Axis and AlignmentMay 2002Vinyl
SynesthesiaMay 2000Vinyl
12 Degrees of Freedom11 Aug 1998VinylRecords from MusicBrainz, completed with the release lists of Deezer. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive and the same lists.
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