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Abbey Lincoln Funeral / Wake / Memorial Services Info: Jazz Singer/Songwriter Dies at 80
Abbey Lincoln (a.k.a. Anna Marie Wooldridge) Chicago-born jazz singer and songwriter has passed away at age 80 years in her Manhattan home on August 14th, 2010...once married to legendary jazz drummer Max Roach (1962 and later divorced) she made several recordings and acted in movies with the likes of Sidney Poitier during the 1950s and 60s. ...
Ahmad Alaadeen Funeral / Wake / Memorial Services Info: Jazz Saxman-Educator-Composer-Author Dies at 76

Ahmad S. Alaadeen an American Jazz Master" saxophonist, composer, educator, author has died at the age of 76 years on August 15th, 2010...noted for his contribution to the world of jazz for 60+ years he was particularly well known in the Kansas City, Mo jazz scene and 35 years as an educator. He had a career ...
Herman Leonard Funeral / Wake / Memorial Services Tba: Jazz Scene Photographer Dies at 87
Herman Leonard the jazz scene American photographer has passed away at age 87 years on August 14th, 2010...noted for his great and iconic photographic images of jazz artists beginning with his arrival on the New York jazz scene in 1948-49. He was the first photographer to ever receive a Grammy Foundation Grant (given to him in ...
Abbey Lincoln Funeral / Wake / Memorial Services Tba: Jazz Singer/Songwriter Dies at 80
Abbey Lincoln (a.k.a. Anna Marie Wooldridge) jazz singer and songwriter has passed away at age 80 years in her Manhattan home on August 14th, 2010...once married to legendary jazz drummer Max Roach (1962 and later divorced) she made several recordings and acted in movies with the likes of Sidney Poitier during the 1950s and 60s. Her ...
Chicago Live Jazz Music (August 13-August 19, 2010) Schedule
Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates August 13th thru August 19th, 2010...(image: JAZZzology Editor Rick Watters jazz'in around ChiTown) Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805 ANDY'S WEEKENDS FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS! $10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm Upcoming performances ...
Chicago Live Jazz Music (August 7-August 13, 2010) Schedule
Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates July 30th thru August 6th, 2010...(image: Rick Watters-JAZZzology editor, Catherine Whitney-vocalist, Tommy Muellner-pianist, Marc Pompe-pianist, Arlene Bardelle-vocalist, Sonny G" Salvatore Guagliardo-vocalist, Bill Klewitz-guitarist @ Coq D'Or Lounge-The Drake Hotel Chicago)Andy's Jazz Club11 East Hubbard St.Chicago, IL 60611312.642.6805
Erwin Helfer, Legendary Chicago Jazz/Blues Pianist, in Performance!

IF YOU'RE IN CHICAGO, THEN YOU'RE IN FOR A TREAT! Legendary pianist, Mr. Erwin Helfer, a jazz/blues/boogie-woogie master, will appear at The Greenhouse Theater (2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, 773-404-7336) on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Helfer appears in conjunction with a benefit for the non-profit group, Chicago End-of-Life Care Coalition (CECC), at 6:00 pm. Tickets are ...
2010 Chicago Jazz Festival presented by CareFusion Expands to Four Days of Music, September 2-5
Ramsey Lewis 75th Birthday Celebration in Millennium Park, September 3 As a music genre known for riffs and improvisation, it seems only fitting that the 32nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, presented by CareFusion has grown throughout the years from a two-day event to a four-day with several locations. The Chicago Jazz Festival is proud to once ...
Solitaire Miles CD Release Party for "Born to be Blue" at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago

On Tuesday July 13th at 8 pm Solitaire Miles will be celebrating the release of her new CD Born to Be Blue at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago with many of the great players on the record including pianist Willie Pickens, trumpeter Art Davis, guitarist Neal Alger, bassist Marlene Rosenberg and drummer Robert Shy. Scott Yanow ...
Solitaire Miles "Born to be Blue" CD Release Party at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago

Please join us as we celebrate the release of vocalist Solitaire Miles's Born to Be Blue on July 13th at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago 8-12 pm. The band will include a long list of Chicago greats including Willie Pickens on piano, Art Davis on trumpet, Neal Alger on guitar, Marlene Rosenberg on bass and Robert ...