Effective period / Period of releases: 1997 - 2019

Members: Ken Vandermark, Hamid Drake, Kent Kessler

A free-improvisation unit that uses "song structures"; many of their spontaneous compositions sound like they are based on written materials, and they focus on intensive explorations of different approaches to rhythm, moving anywhere from "free" time to pulse based grooves. In addition to using these methods the band also incorporates influences from other cultures (African, Greek, Middle Eastern) and non-jazz styles (funk, late 20th century composition, delta blues) to expand the base for their music.

Band Members
Hamid Drake: drums/percussion
Kent Kessler: double bass
Ken Vandermark: reeds