The Chicago-based quartet Bonzo Squad describes their music as "comfort in chaos." While this description might give an impression of free-form experimentation, it is not the case. The chaos aspect of their sound comes from a unique mixture of structure and improvisation, and for these guys, the comfort definitely outweighs the chaos. With Pachyderm, the group offers a perfect example of this description put into practice.

Comfort implies an association with a memory, as is the case with comfort food. For Bonzo Squad, the music connects with the audience by serving new compositions containing similar hints of familiarity. Like tasting a dish and trying to figure out its ingredients, Pachyderm incorporates various musical influences without sounding derivative. Rather than being able to identify certain specific similarities, the music allows for more intangible connections, which are definitely comforting.

The chaos aspect comes from the group's improvisational approach. Much of their sound seems reminiscent of a jam band feel. Although jam bands are often associated with rock, many jazz artists such as