• DIGIPACK EDITION

• 4 STARS DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE

The Chicago Underground Quartet emerged about 20 years ago, an extension of groups that trumpeter Rob Mazurek organized, sometimes as a duo with drummer Chad Taylor, or trio with guitarist Jeff Parker. They’ve since gone their separate ways—and none currently live in the city for which the band takes its name; producer Chris Schlarb helped reconvene the ensemble in California along with keyboardist Josh Johnson, who also plays saxophone in Parker’s New Breed project. On the resulting Good Days, the crew sounds just as cohesive and enthused as when they regularly held court at such hometown clubs as the Green Mill. That bond is crucial to the quartet’s sharp movements throughout this concise album.

PERSONNEL:

• Josh Johnson - synth bass, organ, piano
• Rob Mazurek - piccolo trumpet, electronics, bells.
• Jeff Parker - electric guitar
• Chad Taylor - drums & percussion

Long Beach, California, July 6th, 2018

TRACKS:

• 01. Orgasm
• 02. Strange Wing
• 03. Good Days (For Lee Anne)
• 04. Batida
• 05. All The Bells
• 06. Unique Spiral
• 07. Lomé
• 08. Westview