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Jon Deitemyer

Chicago drummer, educator, ensemble member, and recording artist Jon Deitemyer connects creative-music collaborations with the album Tall Tales.

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About Jon Deitemyer

Deitemyer’s official biography traces his studies at the University of North Texas and subsequent move to Chicago, where he became part of the city’s creative-music community. Northwestern’s faculty page separately identifies him as a drum-set lecturer.[1][3]

His artist site documents ensemble work with Matt Ulery beginning in 2006, performance with Patricia Barber, and a wider set of recording and concert collaborations. It also identifies teaching positions at Northwestern and Loyola universities.[2][3]

Tall Tales, released in 2016 by ears&eyes Records, is Deitemyer’s full-length leader debut. The artist-linked Bandcamp page streams eight extended tracks and provides complete personnel and production credits.[2][4]

Chicago creative music

Deitemyer’s official and Northwestern biographies both connect his post-college career to Chicago’s ensemble community.[1][3]

Performance and teaching

His local work combines active ensemble roles with drum-set teaching at Northwestern and Loyola.[2][3]

Tall Tales

The eight-track 2016 album presents Deitemyer’s first full-length recording under his own name.[2][4]

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