1. With or Without the Universalator (Birdie's Dream)
2. The
3. Your Shirts
4. Art
5. Miss O
6. 9 Car
7. Of
8. U're the Guy (Keith Wood)
9. Dying
10. Sackett's Harbor
11. Ludicrous Dreams and Solar Guided Lovehandles
12. Machine Gun Operator
13. Manisia Lynn
14. 2.4.7.9
15. Smokeless Heat - (live)
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What makes this group so important is the relationship that exists between it's members. Bassist Jason Ajemian (Chicago Underground Trio, Lay All Over It, Born Heller) saxophonist Tim Haldeman, and drummer Nori Tanaka are regulars on the Chicago improvisation scene. Joined here by vibist Jason Adasiewicz (Loose Assembly, Exploding Star Orchestra,) trumpeter Jaimie Branch, and guitarist Matt Schneider this prolific, expansive and inventive group becomes a sonic family on this release. The interplay between the players is ceaseless in reawakening the heart of what is jazz today. Like a conversation among old friends it's intimacy is palpable; warm, friendly and at ease.