Broken Things

The ensemble Broken Things typify their music, which is steeped in improvisational jazz and indie rock, as dark and bright soundtracks that mix Tennessee Williams, VU, John Coltrane, and Vladimir Nijinsky into songs about rust, broken stars, and dolls, with the purpose to end wars of all kinds. The group is co-led by guitarist and artist Bill MacKay and saxophonist Greg Ward, who are involved in the underground music scene of Chicago. MacKay, born in Tarrytown, NY in 1968, attended the Berklee School of Music for two years before heading to Chicago where he was known initially...