Spiritual contrafacts blend bebop, free jazz, and modern styles for a unique listening experience
Features collaborations with Jim Baker, James Davis, Jon Irabagon, and Mike Reed for diverse influences
Balances deep swing with open improvisation and compositional rigor for a rich sound
Rooted in Chicago's creative music tradition for authentic jazz heritage
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Chicago bassist and composer Christopher Dammann's 'Dead Words' is a collection of spiritual contrafacts tracing a line from bebop through free jazz into the present. Featuring Jim Baker, James Davis, Jon Irabagon, and Mike Reed, the album balances deep swing, open improvisation, and compositional rigor in a bold personal statement rooted
