The Elmhurst Sessions

by Undertow

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1.	Erratic Musings 08:03	buy track
2.	Third Coast 13:00	buy track
3.	Hymn for Wandering 03:14	buy track
4.	Forced Entry 03:10	buy track
5.	Tastes Like Chicken 14:23	buy track
6.	Smells Like a Love Song 10:16	buy track
7.	Swingophrenia 12:29	buy track
8.	Wintro 10:05	buy track

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All of the music on this album, with the exception of Wintro, was improvised and recorded at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL on April 1, 2007. Wintro was recorded at a live performance at Kinectic Playground on April 6, 2006.

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released January 28, 2023

Michael Baker: Bass & Piano
Josh Beatty: Saxophones
Henry Mayer: Drums & Electronics

Elmhurst, IL Recording: Brian Goodheart
Production: Undertow
Album Art: Julia Beatty

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Undertow Chicago, Illinois

Undertow was formed in 2004 as an improvised Jazz trio with a DIY Punk aesthetic. The trio of Michael Baker (bass & piano), Josh Beatty (saxophones), and Henry Mayer (drums & Electronics) recorded the Elmhurst Sessions in 2007 and performed throughout Chicago until 2011.

Henry passed away in 2022. Josh & Michael decided to reform the group after playing at Henrys memorial gathering. ... more

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