Ken Vandermark has released over 100 albums with nearly 40 ensembles while spending more than eight months each year on the road.
Synopsis
Ken Vandermark has released over 100 albums with nearly 40 ensembles while spending more than eight months each year on the road.
Synopsis
Ken Vandermark performs in smoky Chicago clubs, defying the odds of making a living in avant-garde improvisational jazz. The reed player has released over 100 albums with nearly 40 ensembles and spends more than eight months each year on tour. Despite receiving a MacArthur genius grant in 1999, he remains dedicated to his craft, composing and arranging music while managing his two energetic dogs. Musician captures Vandermark's world without interviews or voice-overs, presenting an intimate portrait of his artistic life.
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Why Watch
- Follow Ken Vandermark's unique jazz career.
- See the reality of life for avant-garde musicians.
- Meet the challenges of non-commercial music.
Did You Know
- Ken Vandermark has released over 100 albums.
- He performs with nearly 40 different ensembles.
- Vandermark spends over eight months per year on the road.
- He received a MacArthur genius grant in 1999.
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How many albums has Ken Vandermark released?
Ken Vandermark has released over 100 albums.
How long does Ken Vandermark spend on the road each year?
Ken Vandermark spends over eight months per year on the road.
What prestigious grant did Ken Vandermark receive?
Ken Vandermark was the recipient of a 1999 MacArthur genius grant.
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