Lives in Chicago. Plays the cello and other things when he can get away with it. Also writes a bit of music and organizes large ensemble improvised constructions under the name Lightbox Orchestra. Currently "leading" the Valentine Trio (with Jason Roebke and Frank Rosaly) and a member of... The Vandermark 5, Joe Mcphee Survival Unit III, The Peter Brötzmann Chicago Tentet, Guillermo Gregorio Trio, Keefe Jackson's Fast Citizens, Jorrit Dijkstra's Flatland Collective, the Boxhead Ensemble, The Friction Brothers and... plays around in various ad-hoc formings as well as a few solo gigs from time to time and... has played studio sessions for lots of folks including Simon Joyner, Wilco, Will Oldham, Daniel Givens, Chris Mills, L'Altra, Califone, Paul Duncan, Freakwater etc...