Cap’n Jazz Reunion For July

Emo godfathers also have deluxe vinyl reissue of their classic CD collection.

By Blurt Staff

With only one full-length album to their name alongside a handful of singles and compilation tracks, Cap'n Jazz left a longstanding impression and irrefutable influence on the region's bohemian punk scene and unwittingly spawned a breeding ground for future scene stars such as the Promise Ring and Joan Of Arc. Traces of their sonic fingerprint permeate hundreds of indie records released in their wake. Formed by brothers Tim and Mike Kinsella in Chicago in 1989, the band shone brightly until breaking up in 1995.

15 years later, Cap'n Jazz played a short surprise set this past January. The band has decided to reunite again, starting at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago on July 17th with select dates soon to follow, but as things stand now, the group will only be around for a short while during the summer.

Their label Jade Tree is also taking their 1998 retrospective/overview Analphabetapolothology, and reissuing it on vinyl on June 15th. As Cap'n Jazz has grown in popularity, so has the demand for the anthology on vinyl.

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The Analphabetapolothology double LP will be packaged in a deluxe gatefold album jacket with plenty of bonus material not included with the original CD release, including never before seen photos, show fliers, and new liner notes by Tim Kinsella.