Researched musician profile
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]