Jazz Returns To 47th Street

The Sutherland Community Arts Initiative (SCAI) presents “No Room For Squares," a celebration of jazz solidarity and the renewal of the Bronzeville jazz spirit. This event will feature Delmark recording artist and Bronzeville native Malachi Thompson and his Freebop Band featuring legendary saxophonists Gary Bartz and Billy Harper. This concert is a prelude to the groups 25th annual season. The Freebop Band got it's start in NYC in 1978 as part of the loft jazz scene in Lower Manhattan and the East Village and has since achieved international acclaim.

This event will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2002, at The Spoken Word Cafe (773-805-9036), 4655 S. King Drive. Shows at 9pm and 10:30pm. Call SCAI at 773-536-6555 for more information.

To commemorate the 25th annual season Malachi is recording his 11th album for the Delmark record label. This project will combine Thompson's Africa Brass with the Freebop Band. Delmark records received support from Aaron Copeland Fund For Music to record Thompson's Black Metropolis Suite, a musical tribute to the Bronzeville community.

The Spoken Word Cafe is the first in a number of new cultural destinations coming to Bronzeville and the 47th Street corridor. The proprietor, Jimalita Tillman describes The Spoken Word Cafe as “... upscale, with an intimate environment where people can relax, meet with friends and network. My plan is to present seasoned international artists and also be a venue for young up and coming artists."

Come out and be a part of this history making event!