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We Will Miss You Dearly, Mr. Fred Anderson
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chicago's beloved Fred Anderson. Words cannot express what he meant to the music world, and specifically the Chicago creative jazz community. Please go out and support Chicago's Velvet Lounge--Fred Anderson's home for Chicago Jazz! Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Kevin Johnson Delmark Records
Gilberto Gil Makes Chicago Symphony Center Debut Friday April 2
The Chicago Symphony Center Presents series of outstanding world music concerts brings legendary Brazilian singer-guitarist Gilberto Gil to Chicago for his Symphony Center debut on Friday, April 2, at 8 p.m. In this special program, entitled “The String Concert," he is joined by his son Bem Gil (guitars) and cellist Jaques Morelenbaum, and together the trio ...
Ava Logan, "A Jewel of a Vocalist," Returns to the Skokie Theatre for an Exclusive Performance of "Lena Horne and Friends" for One Night Only March 20 at the Skokie Theatre
CHICAGO, IL - Ava Logan, “A jewel of a vocalist" as Harry Porterfield of CBS 2 Chicago calls her, returns to the Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie in an all new performance “Lena Horne And Friends" Saturday, March 20 at 8 p.m. Ava Logan, veterinarian by day, busy jazz vocalist by night, pays her ...
Tecora Rogers at Room 43 in Chicago
By James Walker, Jr. As has been the case in recent months, Room 43 filled up quickly in anticipation of vocalist Tecora Rogers' return to Hyde Park Jazz Society's weekly soiree at this increasingly popular Sunday evening jazz set. Tecora, recently back home from one of her frequent engagements in Russia, was accompanied by an all ...
Chicago Jazz Clubs
Chicago Jazz Calendar Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805 One of Chicago's best-known and most respected Jazz establishments, historic Andy's offers casual dinning and live jazz. Local acts focusing on mainstream, traditional, be-bop jazz and blues are featured with sets at lunchtime, late ...
Solitaire's New Record "Born to be Blue" Will Be Released This Spring
Solitaire Miles and Willie Pickens are releasing a new album “Born to Be Blue" this Spring in Chicago. “For Born To Be Blue, Solitaire utilized some of Chicago's top musicians, all of whom have the flexibility to sound at home in a swing combo. One particular joy of this CD is hearing a lot of fresh ...
The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Presents "Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz - Gospel Messiah!"
Returning to the Auditorium Theatre for the 5th year January 16th and 17th, 2010 In a musical celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King is Handel's Messiah like you've never heard it, incorporating jazz, blues, gospel, bebop and other all-American musical forms for an exuberant, joyful experience. Features soloists Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burke and ...
Jimmy Bennington's Colour and Sound Presents Legendary Clarinetist Perry Robinson
AN EVENING OF WORLD CLASS MODERN AMERICAN JAZZ FEATURING INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CLARINET LEGEND PERRY ROBINSON WITH CHICAGO DRUMMER JIMMY BENNINGTON Celebrating their new release! The Spirits at Belle's (Cadence Jazz Records) Jimmy Bennington's Colour and Sound At Uncommon Ground - Edgewater December 27th, 8:00 - 10:00 PM and... Monday, December ...
Aram Shelton's Fast Citizens' Delmark CD Release Party at the Hungry Brain
Delmark CD release party for Aram Shelton's Fast Citizens' TWO CITIES Sunday, December 20, 2009 Aram Shelton's Fast Citizens @ 10pm Hungry Brain 2319 W Belmont Chicago, IL 773-935-2118 Aram Shelton - alto saxophone, clarinet Josh Berman - cornet Keefe Jackson - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet ...
15-Piece Latin Jazz Big Band "Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble" Takes Stage to Raise Funds for Debut Recording
On Tuesday, December 1, 2009 “one of the Chicago jazz world's musical treasures" will take the stage at the famed Jazz Showcase as hosts of an evening dedicated to raising funds for their long-awaited debut recording. The night will feature original works by co-leaders of CALJE, Darwin Noguera and Victor Garcia, as well as special guest ...
