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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 ...
George Wein & Newport All-Stars at Chicago's Jazz at Symphony Center, 11/13, 8PM
GEORGE WEIN & THE NEWPORT ALL-STARS PERFORM AT SYMPHONY CENTER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 8:00 PM NEW YORK, NY - George Wein, one of the world's leading producers of jazz festivals and music events, is not always on the stage; but, as a pianist and vocalist, he draws standing ovations when fronting his band, the Newport All-Stars. ...
Fred Anderson - Delmark DVD/CD Release Party at His Velvet Lounge
Fred Anderson, 21st Century Chase (Delmark 589, DVD 1589) official Delmark CD/DVD release party! Fred Anderson Trio Live at Fred's Velvet Lounge Wednesday, October 14th, 2009, 8:30 pm Featuring 80 year young Fred Anderson (tenor sax), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), and Avreeayl Ra (drums/mbira/percussion). We'll be celebrating Fred Anderson's new Delmark release and his continued ...
Chicago Jazz Scene
Chicago Jazz Clubs Dates September/ October The sad state of jazz venues in Chicago. The Jazz Showcase, the areas biggest jazz venue closed its doors at the end of 2007 after they were not able to renew their lease. Now the HotHouse, Chicago second largest venue that was beginging to pick up the slack ...
Symphony Center Celebrates Halloween with "Hallowed Haunts"
CHICAGO SYMPHONY CENTER CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN WITH ANNUAL “HALLOWED HAUNTS" FAMILY CONCERT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Civic Orchestra of Chicago Performs Spooky Music; “Haunted Ballroom" Offers Fun Activities for Kids The spirit of Halloween is creeping into Symphony Center! On Saturday, October 24, at 3pm, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago presents “Hallowed Haunts" - a special concert ...
Renee Fleming Joins CSO for Opening Night Gala, October 3
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OPENS 2009-2010 SEASON WITH GALA EVENING FEATURING SOPRANO RENÉE FLEMING AND GUEST CONDUCTOR PAAVO JRVI Concert Includes Music by Bernstein, Barber and Richard Strauss Saturday, October 3, at 7 pm. Presenting sponsor: Kirkland & Ellis LLP CHICAGO - The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) kicks off the 2009-2010 ...
Hot Jazz, Good Cause - Just Add Water
Chicago Jazz Cruise for a Cause The cruise will be happening on Monday, Oct 19th from 6pm Boarding, 7-10pm Cruising on the Odyssey, leaving from Navy Pier (Chicago) with an outstanding array of Chicago jazz artists performing on it, including the MikeFrostProject. The proceeds will be benefiting the Vandercook College of Music Community Music Program's scholarship ...
Jazz at Symphony Center Presents Dianne Reeves & Dave Holland in October
JAZZ AT SYMPHONY CENTER PRESENTS OUTSTANDING ARTISTS IN TWO OCTOBER CONCERTS: Vocalist Dianne Reeves on Friday, October 16; Dave Holland Plus Vijay Iyer Trio on Friday, October 30 CHICAGO - The 2009-2010 Jazz at Symphony Center concert series, presenting both living legends and today's top talent, gets underway with two exceptional programs in October. On Friday, ...
Debut of Chicago Creative Music Workshop: An Institute for Improvised Music
Chicago, IL - September 2nd and 3rd the Chicago Jazz Festival, a partnership between the Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events and the Jazz Institute of Chicago, presents the Chicago Creative Music Workshop (CCMW), under the direction of Nicole Mitchell and Renee Baker. Sponsored by the Chicago Jazz Festival and the Chicago College of Performing Arts ...
Special Upcoming Delmark Shows and New Releases for the Summer and Fall
Hey Hey Chicago Jazz and Blues Fans!! We wanted to let you know about some special Delmark Records related shows coming up in the next few weeks and announce our new releases for the summer and fall. We really appreciate your support and help in spreading the the good word on GREAT SOUNDS from Chicago! Delmark ...
