About Us by Mike Reed's People, Places, And Things

This piece of wandering, hopping jazz is About Us.

http://www.umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/03%20About%20Us.mp3

Urnack by Mike Reed's People, Places, And Things

People, Places, and Things is the second ensemble led by Chicago's Mike Reed to be featured on this blog, and Urnack is delightfully playful jazz.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/07%20Urnack.mp3

The Speed Of Change by Mike Reed's Loose Assembly

Last week was the Umbrella Music Festival in Chicago, five nights of excellent jazz and improvised music. Mike Reed is a drummer and organizer for Umbrella Music, which puts on excellent shows year round. His own Loose Assembly's number, The Speed of Change, is an excellent example of their programming and why I get excited every year for their festival.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/01%20The%20Speed%20of%20Change.mp3