“Photos, left to right, by Mike Bump and Krzysztof Penarski”

Vagabond Maurice explores narratives of nerd mythos and Afro-futurism while paying homage to his jazz-hop and soul influences. Vagabond Maurice cathartically traverses with nostalgia-laced rhymes through atmospheric instrumentals helmed by Chinsaku. (Photo by Mike Bump)

Tim Daisy is a Chicago-based drummer, marimbist, and composer working in the fields of improvised and composed music. He has performed and recorded original music for modern dance, sound installations, film, and improvised music ensembles of various configurations since 1997. Tim also owns and operates Relay Records, documenting much of the creative work he has been involved with in Chicago and abroad since 2011. (Photo by Krzystof Penarski)

Homeroom is proud to present Comfort Music on Thursdays in May at Comfort Station (2579 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647). Each evening will see a Chicago hip-hop or soul performer paired with a jazz or improv act. This free series aims to bring together musicians and audiences who rarely share the same venue while presenting two genres thriving in Chicago.