David Rempis & Tyler Damon
Something Else! hosted fiery drummer Tyler Damon in 2016 alongside Tashi Dorji and Mette Rasmussen. He now returns with four-time Zula Presents alumnus, saxophonist Dave Rempis (Chicago). Damon's extensive vocabulary behind the kit has positioned him as an important figure in the American underground—accompanying acts like Circuit Des Yeux (Drag City) and guitarist Sarah Louise (Thrill Jockey) while remaining deeply invested in spontaneous playing. Rempis' ubiquity matches his prowess — he was a member of Vandermark 5, and has also performed and recorded with the like Joe McPhee, Peter Brötzmann, Tomeka Reid, Joshua Abrams, Chris Corsano and Nate Wooley. The pair comprise two thirds of the trio Kuzu alongside Dorji, and have released albums on Astral Spirits and Rempis' own Aerophonic imprint.