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Kathy Kelly

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Kathy Kelly has been a regular on the Chicago Jazz scene for many years, usually performing in groups dedicated to original jazz. Her vibes playing and compositions have graced many different groups, including her current quartet. Kelly uses her eclectic style, World music sensibility and sense of humor to bring to life the varied compositions on her new CD “Owls Calling" (Kanani Music). The result of a 2015 Individual Arts Program Creative Projects Grant from the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs, "Owls Calling" features Kelly’s compositions and vibes, with John Kregor on guitar, Dan DeLorenzo on bass and Andre Beasley on drums. Founder and Artistic Director of the Chicago Jazz Composers Collective, Kelly can often be heard premiering new works for the monthly CJCC Sunday afternoon concerts at the Green Mill. In addition to "Owls Calling" Kelly can be heard on her CD "A Different Vibe" (Kanani Music), and with Asian Fusion group Mothra on "Tradewind" (Chicago Sessions).

Album

owls calling

Label: Kanani Music
Released: 2015

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Chicago Jazz Composers Collective Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Special Concert on November 20, 2011

The Chicago Jazz Composers Collective will sponsor a special concert to commemorate the group's 10th year of presenting concerts on November 20, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Green Mill, 4802 N. Broadway in Chicago. To celebrate, members of the collective will perform new and favorite original compositions. Inspired by New York's Jazz Composers ...

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Benefit for Japan in April at Jazz Showcase Chicago

A “BENEFIT FOR JAPAN" is being planned to be held at the Jazz Showcase this April... Here are the details from Chicago Jazz Bassist, Steven Hashimoto as they are shaping up so far: “The events in Japan are almost too much for my mind to handle; nevertheless, I'm involved with organizing a benefit for victims of ...

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Steven Hashimoto's Mothra: Tradewind

Read "Tradewind" reviewed by Matthew Warnock


Tradewind is an intellectually stimulating and highly entertaining modern jazz album by Chicago bassist Steven Hashimoto's group, Mothra. It features a highly accomplished lineup of musicians including guitarist Neal Alger, vibraphonist Kathy Kelly, saxophonists Dan Hesler and Michael Levin, and drummer Heath Chappell. Their adventurous grooves, complex chord progressions, and twisting and turning melody lines flow ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Kathy Kelly

Read "Take Five With Kathy Kelly" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Meet Kathy Kelly: Kathy Kelly has been playing the vibes professionally since 1979 when she made her debut performing in Chicago-area jazz clubs.A Different Vibe is Kelly's debut CD, featuring twelve original jazz compositions. Featured along with Kelly on the CD are guitarist John McLean, bassist Dan DeLorenzo, and drummer Jim Widlowski.A ...

Album

A Different Vibe

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2000


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