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Blue Mood di Corrado Sgura feat. Frank Gambale e Fabrizio Bosso
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All About Jazz
The Glenious Inner Planet is Reviewed by Jazz Chicago
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Kari-On Productions
JAZZ CHICAGOReview By: Brad Walseth The Glenious Inner Planet (Blue Bamboo Music) You don't hear many bands cover Dave Brubeck's gnarly “Blue Rondo a la Turk," (the variation here is titled “Blue Rondo a la Raad") but that's the case on bassist Glen Ackerman's new album The Glenious Inner Planet. Of course, I don't remember an electric guitar solo (courtesy the talented Chris Cortez) occuring on the original either, but in any case it is good clean fun featuring great ...
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Jackie Robinson, the Color Barrier, and Jazz
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Groove Notes
Today marks perhaps the most important anniversary in baseball history.
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to suit up and play for a Major League Baseball team, breaking the color barrier as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson, despite overwhelming resistance and racial prejudice from many fans, opposing teams, and even teammates, ended up becoming one of the most beloved figures in the history of the game. Robinson was a Rookie of the Year ...
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Chicago Loses Another Jazz Night Spot
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CHC Network
Green Dolphin Street, the nightclub-and-restaurant complex at Ashland and Webster, has unceremoniously closed its doors, jettisoning employees and canceling scheduled musicians with virtually no notice. The move raises questions about what--even in this economy--is sure to be a valuable Wicker Park property. Dave Freeman, who ran the sound at Green Dolphin Street, first reported the closing on his Facebook page Sunday. As of Tuesday, he had learned that all upcoming bookings for private parties were being moved to other venues, ...
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