Dave Rempis

Dave Rempis is a Chicago-based saxophonist, composer and improviser whose work centres on free jazz and improvised music. A former member of the Vandermark Five, he leads and co-leads groups including the Rempis Percussion Quartet, Ballister, Kuzu and Earscratcher. His playing combines a broad saxophone palette with a strong interest in collective rhythm and spontaneous structure. He founded Aerophonic Records in 2013 to document his work and has also been an active concert organiser and curator in Chicago. His trio with vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz and drummer Chris Corsano released Dial Up in 2025.