The Crashing Wave

Jeff Swanson’s Case-fitter

↳ A Case-fitter is a craftsman who assembles the different parts of the watch case to house the movement in its exact dimensions. Guitarist Jeff Swanson’s newest project looks at this concept from a musician’s standpoint and allows a wide range of influences to make it’s way into the repertoire. Accompanied by some of Chicago’s finest open-minded musicians, the group explores improvisations and sound collages while piecing together Swanson’s compositions in real-time.

“The Crashing Wave” was recorded live at The Whistler on April 25th, 2017 during Case-fitter’s month-long Tuesday night residency. As the month progressed, the band expanded…

April 25:
Jeff Swanson (guitar), Greg Artry (drums), Lane Beckstrom (bass)
+ Quentin Coaxum (trumpet), Paul Bedal (keyboards)
+ Dustin Laurenzi (tenor saxophone), Greg Ward (alto saxophone)
+ Artie Black (bass clarinet and tenor saxophone)

April 18:
Jeff Swanson (guitar), Greg Artry (drums), Lane Beckstrom (bass)
+ Quentin Coaxum (trumpet), Paul Bedal (keyboards)
+ Dustin Laurenzi (tenor saxophone), Greg Ward (alto saxophone)

April 11:
Jeff Swanson (guitar), Greg Artry (drums), Lane Beckstrom (bass)
+ Quentin Coaxum (trumpet), Paul Bedal (keyboards)

April 4:
Jeff Swanson (guitar), Greg Artry (drums), Lane Beckstrom (bass)

Recorded by David Zuchowski

Mixed and mastered by Anthony Gravino

Photo by Jacob Hand