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Herculaneum is a Chicago-based prog-jazz ensemble founded in the early 2000s by drummer/composer Dylan Ryan. Known for percussion-forward textures and expansive horn arrangements, the group fuses chamber-jazz sensibilities with the energy of a dynamic ensemble. Over the years, Herculaneum evolved from a quintet into a larger horn-centered outfit, featuring rotating frontline musicians and a rotating cast that has included John Beard and Nate Lepine on various releases.