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Cleveland's Tri-C JazzFest 2002
Chris Hovan Chris Hovan has been active in the field of jazz since his days at the Berklee College of Music in the mid-'80s. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he has been a past trustee of the Northeast Ohio Jazz Society and a jazz deejay at WCPN-FM. A freelance musician and record collector, Hovan has been a contributor to the MusicHound album reference guides for jazz and swing, is the Focal Point Editor for AAJ and a regular contributor to The Jazz Review and The Cleveland Free Times. Hovan also regularly pens liner notes for the independent Criss Cross Jazz label.

Going back to his high school days, Hovan has been involved in photography, although it has just been within the past few years that he's combined his love of jazz with a renewed interest in his former hobby. While he regularly documents the jazz scene in Cleveland, Hovan has also covered the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival the past three years. Preferring to work exclusively in the 35mm format, Hovan usually sports his Nikons and a variety of telephoto lenses.

All photos copyright © Chris Hovan. All Rights Reserved.


Danilo Perez:Pianist Danilo Perez served as a catalyst for much of the excitement generated by the Wayne Shorter Quartet and his joy in accompanying Shorter's flights of fancy was self evident.


Brain Blade: Drummer Brian Blade is perpetually in motion and not only takes his place as a viable new member of Wayne Shorter's band, but continues to push the envelope as one of the most innovative drummers of his generation.


Dave Douglas: It seems like trumpeter Dave Douglas is always reinventing himself. His latest quintet features a crew of leaders in their own rights, but the way they mold to Douglas' needs is a thing of beauty.


Randy Weston: As one of Thelonious Monk's most fervent disciples, Weston is not only known for his prowess at the keyboard, but also for a great body of work including "Little Niles" and "Hi Fly."


Rez Abbasi: A great writer and distinctive guitarist, Rez Abbasi is the perfect foil for Christian Howes, serving as a more reserved counterpart to Howes' histrionics.


Billy Harper: Making a rare Cleveland appearance working with Randy Weston's African Rhythms Sextet, Harper provided further evidence of his stature as one of the music's most important saxophonists.


Wayne Shorter: Alternately reflective and then intense, Wayne Shorter has once again found his muse in a new acoustic ensemble that includes Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, and Brain Blade.


Christian Howes: This Columbus native is really making a name for himself via gigs with David Murray and D.D. Jackson. His first appearance at Tri-C JazzFest allowed Cleveland audiences an even better opportunity to enjoy Howes in his own creative environment.


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