Chad Taylor (b-1973) Chicago Underground – James Brandon Lewis
Chicago Underground appeared on a bill with Tortoise. The gig was downtown Orlando at Sapphire Club. After my surprising recommendation to go check out Don Caballero, I put my listening ears on and became more social.
Chicago Underground included Rob Mazurek and Chad Taylor. Jeff Parker also played guitar. It was 2000, I enjoyed the concert) 20 years later in 2023+ the electronic looping process has grown. I’ve seen it used as noise and arranged-- composed elements of performance. Jeff Parker has been collaborating with one of my favorite drummers Jay Bellerose. Several videos are viewable on Youtube.
Chad Taylor has been recording and touring with James Brandon Lewis. I met and performed with JBL during the Atlantic Center of the Arts outreach with Matthew Shipp. We also performed in Orlando at Timucua House. Chad Taylor’s discography includes: Chicago Underground, James Brandon Lewis, Jaimie Branch, Eric Revis, Jeff Parker, Fred Anderson, Marc Ribot.