Charles Rumback Tickets

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Quick Facts About Charles Rumback

• Chicago-based drummer/composer Rumback is cited as one of the most versatile drummers in Chicago’s scene, crossing jazz, free improvisation, and folk. (Chicago Reader profile) ([chicagoreader.com](https://chicagoreader.com/music/versatile-chicago-drummer-charles-rumback-celebrates-the-release-of-a-beautiful-new-piano-trio-album/?utm_source=openai))
• His discography as a leader spans from Two Kinds of Art Thieves (2009) to Seven Bridges (2021), with notable collaborations including Cannots (with Ryley Walker) and the Jim Baker/John Tate trio projects. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/album/two-kinds-of-art-thieves/332364371?utm_source=openai))
• Latest widely released album: Seven Bridges (2021) on Astral Spirits; subsequent 2020–2019 releases include June Holiday, Cadillac Turns, and Little Common Twist. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/album/seven-bridges/1583749819?utm_source=openai))
• Genres and style: avant-garde jazz, free improvisation, and elements of folk/ambient, often achieved through sparse textures and intricate group interplay. ([chicagoreader.com](https://chicagoreader.com/music/versatile-chicago-drummer-charles-rumback-celebrates-the-release-of-a-beautiful-new-piano-trio-album/?utm_source=openai))
• 2025 tour date: Pro Musica Chicago event featuring Rumback and a rotating ensemble is listed for September 6, 2025. ([meetup.com](https://www.meetup.com/pro-musica-musical-evenings/events/310664841/?utm_source=openai))
• Official presence: active on social channels and with a consistent lineup of Bandcamp pages and a personal site for bookings/contact. Bandcamp pages cite Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter handles linked from the artist’s profiles. ([charlesrumback.bandcamp.com](https://charlesrumback.bandcamp.com/album/tag-book?utm_source=openai))