They're performing at the Chicago Jazz Fest this year. The band sounds interesting...Dave Douglas, Roswell Rudd, Don Byron, Jean-Jaques Avenel and John Betsch. Does anyone know anything about this unit? Have they performed together before? I wonder if it might be a one time thing. Any info would be appreciated!

This Monksieland thing was the last band that Steve Lacy had before he died. I don't know if the Byron replacement is something that is just to meet contractual obligations or if it is intended as a more long term tribute. The band with Lacy played at Iridium in NYC, maybe some other places.

Mike

Thanks Michael. I should have mentioned that the performance is being dedicated to Steve Lacy, so it makes perfect sense.