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Extraordinary Popular Delusions is a Chicago-based improvised jazz collective formed by Baker, Williams, Sandstrom, and Hunt. Known for blending free-jazz energy with structured influences, the band has built a reputation through a long-running Beat Kitchen residency, delivering weekly Monday performances that have become a cornerstone of the city’s avant-garde scene. All music is created in performance, emphasizing spontaneity and collective creativity. Below you’ll find their latest discography highlights, recent singles, and a touring schedule that keeps their live energy front and center.

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For fans and newcomers alike, Extraordinary Popular Delusions offers a compelling live experience rooted in improvisation and fearless exploration. Their discography features pivotal releases like The Last Quintet (2023) on Corbett vs. Dempsey, the evocative And Other Explanations (2011) on Harmonic Convergence, and the earlier self-titled release (2007) on Okka Disk. The band’s social presence thrives on Bandcamp and Beat Kitchen pages, where listeners can stream, purchase, and follow their latest projects. Secure your seats for upcoming Beat Kitchen shows in Chicago and stay tuned for new music that continues to push the boundaries of modern jazz.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Extraordinary Popular Delusions

  • Band formed around Chicago improvisers Baker, Williams, Sandstrom and Hunt; long-running Beat Kitchen residency (weekly Monday gigs).
  • All music is improvised in performance, blending free-jazz with structured jazz influences.
  • Discography (albums, most recent first): The Last Quintet (2023, Corbett vs. Dempsey), Apocryphal Fire In The Warehouse, And Other Explanations (2011, Harmonic Convergence), Extraordinary Popular Delusions (2007, Okka Disk).
  • Recent singles (2025): Blue Mars and Red Mars from The Last Quintet; neither track has chart data available publicly.
  • Major-context achievements include critical recognition of The Last Quintet; Mars Williams’ broader career includes a Grammy nomination with Liquid Soul (noted in reviews).
  • 2025 tour activity centers on Beat Kitchen (Chicago), with multiple 2025 dates listed (Aug–Dec), demonstrating ongoing live engagement.

The records

Extraordinary Popular Delusions Discography

  • The Last Quintet
    2023 · Corbett vs. Dempsey
  • Apocryphal Fire In The Warehouse, And Other Explanations
    2011 · Harmonic Convergence
  • Extraordinary Popular Delusions
    2007 · Okka Disk

The hits

Top Extraordinary Popular Delusions Songs

  • Blue Mars
    2025 · Not charted
  • Red Mars
    2025 · Not charted

For fans and newcomers alike, Extraordinary Popular Delusions offers a compelling live experience rooted in improvisation and fearless exploration. Their discography features pivotal releases like The Last Quintet (2023) on Corbett vs. Dempsey, the evocative And Other Explanations (2011) on Harmonic Convergence, and the earlier self-titled release (2007) on Okka Disk. The band’s social presence thrives on Bandcamp and Beat Kitchen pages, where listeners can stream, purchase, and follow their latest projects. Secure your seats for upcoming Beat Kitchen shows in Chicago and stay tuned for new music that continues to push the boundaries of modern jazz.

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