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Correction: The original version of this article contained an error. Tim Daisy was misquoted. He said: “Any night of the week, you could go out and hear amazing ...

It is easy to admire the audacity of Aram Shelton's quartet. Not that the reedman writes insolent and defiant music; but given the attention-grab improvisers are facing today, he is so very loyal to ...

Aram Shelton is a multi-instrumentalist on saxophones and clarinets, a composer & improviser, and creates electroacoustic music with computer-based electronics. While the music he makes is spread ...

It’s not easy to make a long-distance relationship work, but the reunions sure are sweet. Saxophonist and clarinetist Aram Shelton, a formidable contributor to Chicago’s jazz scene during his seven ...