Edition Redux is the most recent of Ken Vandermark’s ensembles, an addition to an ongoing series of bands that have been internationally and critically acclaimed. They include The Vandermark 5, The Territory Band, Made To Break, and others. With his massive recording history and constant touring, Ken Vandermark has become a vital steward of modern jazz and improvisational music both in Chicago and around the world. In addition to Vandermark, who plays saxophones and clarinet with Edition Redux, this quartet is comprised of Erez Dessel (piano/keys), Lily Finnegan (drums), and Beth McDonald (tuba/electronics), who represent the next wave of Chicago’s creative music scene.
The music of Edition Redux includes the range of Vandermark’s interests and influences, incorporating American and European jazz, post-punk, Tropicalia, dub, and funk. The band presented its music for the first time during a U.S. tour in April of 2023, and recorded its initial album in Chicago immediately following that series of concerts. This recording will be released to coincide with trips to Europe and Japan.