YING - YANG corner of song titles.
My old flame-->.my new flame.
you've changed-->you've not changed.
==============================================================
***********RAVE RE-BOP-BECCA-VIEW REVUE************
==============================================================
TUE MAY 28 Mwata Bowden's lecture at University of Chicago
was an awesome delight and some teach me tonight. Mwata touched
on the AACM (Advancement of Association of Creative Musicians)
fundamentals and roots here in the city of jazz. He played a
contrabass clarinet and his derigido and I don't know the musical
term for rain-maker stick. Maybe it should be called the sun-maker
stick. Then at Andy's, there were two, yes two, baritone trumpet
players. A basie, basic, bassy, kind of evening. I peered in at
Terrell Stafford's band over at the Showcase. I listened to his
field of dreams cd two more times and think about Saturday night
at the showcase. I saw some of this weeks group on the Jazz
Cruise last year, and the bass player, Brandon Owens, a few weeks
ago with Nicholas Peyton.
MON MAY 27 - Witnessed the JUBA - Jazz Unites band at
the Hotel W on Lake Shore Drive. This consisted of
Kahil Elzabar, Robert Irving, Ari Brown and Fareed
Haque. Guest vocalists and the hip-hop duo of
Primeridian joined in. How could anything go wrong
with a lineup such as this? Well, you begin by
putting a deaf sound man at the volume control. Bring ear
plugs and you will get a kick out of the dancing, especially
the finale.
SUN*DAY MORNING* MAY 26 - I vied for an "aint no sunshine
when your gone" organ of a different ring for a media delivery.
Stayed for the baby dedication, and to hear and watch the
music from the balcony. 31st & King Drive.
SUNNY DAY AFTERNOON MAY 26...THEN I figured out why they
call it the NO EXIT cafe. Because you wish the music would
never end. From four pm to six we were treated to Jeff
Parker's tasty guitar and tantalizing tidbits from Nori.
William Perry joined in for sax in the city on the last tune,
written by Tony Williams. Some sort of love song. Maybe
a new kind of love song. THE "UNUSUAL PAIRING" SERIES
CONTINUES SEVERAL MORE WEEKS AND PROMISES TO SERVE UP SOME
OF OUR FAVORITES - DON'T MISS THESE!!!
SAT MAY 25 was a classical fantastical even - ning. A perfect
balance so to speak. Had to think of sad things to keep me
from laughing at one point. Thinking about the strange banner
over the entrance to Mendel Hall at the University of Chicago.
(Something about Women's Masturbaton Day - Come!)
Good thing I was in the middle of the last row of the balcony,
the one with no seats in front of it - becoming my favorite seat in quiet settings.
Was z-mazed how much I enjoyed the orchestra playing Brahms.
THU MAY 23 WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE ARCHIVES. BUGLE
BUG STUDIOS HAS PARTNERED WITH PRATT BEACH STUDIOS
TO CONTRIVE A CONJUNCTION OF KINETIC AND POTENTIAL
ENERGIES. TO PROMOTE WORLD PEACE THROUGH INDIVIDUAL
HAPPINESS, AND TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL PEACE THROUGH
WORLD HAPPINESS. (OUT OF THE TREE OF LIFE I JUST
PICKED ME A PLUM). uNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO JAZZ X-TET
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MWATA BOWDEN PERFORMING THE
MUSIC OF DR. BURGESS GARDNER WITH THE DOC AS GUEST
ARTIST...SONGS included reconstructions and refine-
ments of Foxy-no notes on the source of inspiration :)
then it was a family affair: "Vince"-named for BG's
youngest son, "Lamar's Stroll"-named for BG's oldest
son, "Lela Simone"-(little Lela), a grand song about a
grand-daughter, and "Ramal"-Vincent Gardner's middle name.
"HOPE" - my middle name - YOU DON'T MISS ANYMORE!!
(STILL IT'S A REAL GOOD BET, THE BEST IS YET TO COME).
===================================================
===================================================
GENERAL REVIEW NOTES
===================================================
Czech-out the updated schedule - and DO notice this weekend highlights
and the Wednesdays in June at the Velvet with Malachi playing Miles to
a different theme - a favorite trumpet player and bandleader on this
planet, always providing a unique and tantalizing twist to his
performances. Did he pick the night that was not yet reserved in June
purposely? Yeah, Malachi. Regardless - Wednesdays in June with Malachi
at the Velvet are now reserved for a prime choice of entertainment.
Well maybe the 4th Wednesday early evening in June will be intersecting
with the WBEE jazz presentation at the Harambe house. YOU CAN CONCEIVABLY DO BOTH
And Thursdays in June at the Chase Cafe with Robert Irving III - a Miles
and Smiles Trooper who throws in art while hopping down the music trail.
And Sundays at the No Exit Cafe - Unusual Pairings Series.
All presentations best enjoyed "LIVE", in living color.
Oh, yes, one more thing...JUNE IS BLACK MUSIC MONTH
BUT 2002 is ZEBRA MUSIC YEAR !! (Auf-wieder-sehen)
===================================================----->>>>>
===================================================
***********PRESENT JAZZ SCHEDULE*******************
===================================================
FRI MAY 31 - SUN JUN 2 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Terell Stafford Quintet with Dick Oatts,
Bill Cunliffe, Brandon Owens, and Dana Hall
--
FRI MAY 31 9:30pm VELVET LOUNGE
Ed Anders Quartet
--
FRI MAY 31 - HOTHOUSE
After Blues Fest
9:30pm $10 -$15
-----
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
FRI MAY 31 - NEW JERSEY
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
CRAIG HARRIS AND THE NATION IMAGINATION AT NJPAC
CRAIG HARRIS Trombone, Carla Cook, Helga Davis,
LaTanya Hall -Vocals, Mor Gueye,Chiek Mbaye,
Abdou Mboup-Percussion, Bahnamous Bowie, Damon DueWhite,
Ron Monroe, Bill White
A double bill performance with the Jimmy Bosch Band
we play first so come early
NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 7:30 $25.00
call 888-GO-NJPAC for tix info
----------------------------------------------------
JUNE SPECIFICS - check this again when we get to JUNE
-----------------------------------------------------
SAT JUN 1 - HOTHOUSE
After Blues Fest
9:30pm $10 -$15
---
SUN JUN 2 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS SERIES
HARRISON BANKHEAD & MARTHA STAHL
-----
TUE JUN 4 - SUN JUN 9 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Freddy Cole Quartet
TUE JUN 4 8pm HOTHOUSE $10
Ernest Dawkins' "Live the Spirit" CD Release Party
The ensemble (David Boykin, Nikki Mitchell, Aaron Getsug,
Kevin Neighbor, William Porter, Tony Herrera, Norman Palm III,
Sydney Tolbert, David Young, Maurice Brown, Corey Wilkes,
Isaiah Spencer, Myron Cherry, Kurt Schweitz, and other special
guests) will play excerpts from the CD and other compositions.
--
WED JUN 5 8:00pm VELVET LOUNGE - MALACHI THOMPSON
The Music of Miles Davis -- this week's theme:
Ballads and Love songs --"Surrender your love, baby!"
$8 call 312-791-9050 -- for press info call 773-536-6555
--
THU JUN 6 8:30pm HOTHOUSE $8
Edward Wilkerson, Jr. & Nikki Mitchell
THU JUN 6 8:30PM-12:30AM CHASE CAFE
In the exciting new atmospheric octagon room
ROBERT IRVING III and friends.
--
SUN JUN 9 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS SERIES
BILL BRIMFIELD TRIO
---
TUE JUN 11 - SUN JUN 16 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Dave Holland Sextet with Chris Potter, Robin Eubanks,
Steve Nelson, and Billy Kilson - their fourth annual visit.
--
WED JUN 12 8:00pm VELVET LOUNGE - MALACHI THOMPSON
The Music of Miles Davis -- this week's theme:
BE BOP AND BEYOND --
$8 call 312-791-9050 -- for press info call 773-536-6555
--
THU JUN 13 8:30PM-12:30AM CHASE CAFE
In the exciting new atmospheric octagon room
ROBERT IRVING III and friends.
THU JUN 13 - RAVINIA Pavilion $35 Lawn $10
8pm Herbie Hancock, piano, Roy Hargrove, trumpet
Michael Brecker, sax, George Mraz, bass, Willie Jones, drums
Also that day - Park opens at 3pm
Martin Theatre performances are free with park admission:
4pm Master Class
6pm Jazz Prelude: Mose Allison Trio w Kelly Sill, Bob Rummage
10:30pm Steans Institute Young Artists w David Baker, Rufus Reid
--
FRI JUN 14 - RAVINIA Pavilion $35 Lawn $10
Cyrus Chestnut, piano, Stefon Harris, vibes, Gary Bartz, tenor sax
Michael Hawkins, bass, Neal Smith, drums, Sonny Rollins, jazz sax
Martin Theatre peformances are free with park
4pm Master Class: Cyrus Chestnut, piano
6pm Jazz Prelude: Claudia Acuna Quintet
10:30pm Steans Institute Young Artists w James Moody
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
NEW YORK - MANHATTAN
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
FRI JUN 14 11pm
KALI Z. FASTEAU: Soprano & Alto Saxophones, Ney & Shakuhachi Flutes,
Voice, Piano, Mizmar, Sanza & Drum Set
MIXASHAWN.com: Tenor Saxophone, Bamboo Flute & Djembe
WARREN SMITH: Drum Set & Percussion
Brecht Forum
122 West 27th Street (bet. 6 - 7th Avenues.), 10th Floor
New York City
Subways: F to 23rd St., N & R to 28th St., 1 to 23rd St.
Phone: 212.242.4201 Sliding Scale Admission: $6/$8/$10
Web: www.brechtforum.org
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
SAT JUN 15 RAVINIA
7pm Eddie Palmieri Latin Big Band
--
SUN JUN 16 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS SERIES
DAVID YOUNG ENSEMBLE
SUN JUN 16 RAVINIA
7pm Dave Brubeck Quartet
Nancy Wilson and Ramsey Lewis Duo
--
TUE JUN 18 - SUN JUN 23 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Benny Green and Russell Malone
--
WED JUN 19 8:00pm VELVET LOUNGE - MALACHI THOMPSON
The Music of Miles Davis -- this week's theme:
BEYOND BE BOP
$8 call 312-791-9050 -- for press info call 773-536-6555
--
THU JUN 20 8:30PM-12:30AM CHASE CAFE
In the exciting new atmospheric octagon room
ROBERT IRVING III and friends.
--
SUN JUN 23 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS SERIES
ERNEST DAWKINS TRIO
---
TUE JUN 25 - SUN JUN 30 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Ray Brown Trio with Larry Fuller and Karriem Riggin
--
WED JUN 26 8:00pm VELVET LOUNGE - MALACHI THOMPSON
The Music of Miles Davis -- this week's theme:
AVANT FUSION
$8 call 312-791-9050 -- for press info call 773-536-6555
--
THU JUN 27 8:30PM-12:30AM CHASE CAFE
In the exciting new atmospheric octagon room
ROBERT IRVING III and friends.
--
FRI JUN 28 - SAT JUN 29 GREEN MILL
Von Freeman vs Edward Petersen - Battle of the saxes
----
SUN JUN 30 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS SERIES
VINCENT DAVIS ETHNIC ENSEMBLE
===================================================
SUN JUL 7 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS
DAVID BOYKIN'S EXPANSE
SUN JUL 14 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS
TATSU AOKI DUET
SUN JUL 21 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS
healingFORCE
SUN JUL 28 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS
JIM BAKER GROUP
SUN AUG 4 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRING
WILLIAM PERRY & ROBERT BARRY
===================================================
***********CONTINUING JAZZ EVENTS******************
===================================================
SUN - 4PM NO EXIT CAFE "UNUSUAL PAIRINGS" SERIES
SUN - 6PM-11PM JAM SESSION - VELVET LOUNGE
SUN - 8PM-2AM JAM - CITY LIFE (83RD AND COTTAGE GROVE)
MON - 8PM ON - ANDY'S JAZZ JAM (HUBBARD AND STATE) $5
MON - 8:30pm KATRINA's George Fludas, Dennis Carroll, Jodie
Christian, Scott Burns
TUE - 8PM - PETE MILLER'S - BOBBY BROOM (EVANSTON) - NO COVER
TUE - 6PM - JOE's BEBOP CAFE - KEN CHANEY
TUE - 10PM ON - NEW APARTMENT LOUNGE - VON FREEMAN & FRIENDS
TUE - 8PM SMOKE DADDY'S - TAKU AKIYAMA AND MORE
WED - 9PM - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - HENRY JOHNSON $5
THU - 8PM ON - PETE MILLER'S - JEFF PARKER (EVANSTON) - NO COVER
THU - 8PM-1am - CHAMBERS - JOHN BANY jam
THU - 9PM - KATERINA's - John Brumbach, Randy Tressler,
Matt Ferguson, Nori Tanaka
THU - 9PM GREEN MILL-ALAN GRESIK'S SWING SHIFT ORCHESTRA
FRI - 5:30PM-8PM ANDY'S ERIC SCHNEIDER-MARLENE ROSENBERG $5
FRI - 7:30pm-11:30pm NAPERVILLE SULLIVAN's - KEVIN KIZER TRIO
SAT - 8PM-MIDNIGHT RAMADA INN (49TH SOUTH + LAKE SHORE DRIVE)
773 288-5800 - NO COVER BOB JOHNSON & FRIENDS
SAT - MIDNIGHT-4am GREEN MILL SABERTOOTH ORGAN QUARTET
===================================================
***********JAZZ LOCATIONS/WEBSITES*****************
===================================================
JAZZ SHOWCASE http://www.jazz-showcase.com/
59 West Grand Ave (between Clark and Dearborn)
Chicago, IL 60610
312/670-BIRD (670-2473)
Show Times: Tues-Thurs 8 PM and 10 PM,
Fri & Sat 9 PM and 11 PM,
Sunday 4 PM (Matinee), 8 PM, 10 PM
Cover varies (usually $15-$20).
VELVET LOUNGE http://www.velvetlounge.net/
2128 1/2 S. Indiana Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, USA
-one block east of michigan ave-
toll free: 1.888.644.8007
The first set Thursday to Saturday starts at 9:30 pm.
The Jazz Jam on Sunday starts at 6:30 and ends at 11:30 pm.
HOTHOUSE http://www.hothouse.net/
31 East Balbo (betw STATE & WABASH), Chicago, IL 60605
312-362-9707 - check out the website for updates.
GREEN MILL 773-878-5552
http://centerstage.net/listings/music/venue/GreenMill.html
4802 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
PETE MILLERS 847-328-0399
1557 Sherman, Evanston
8:30pm music, no cover
ANDYS JAZZ CLUB 312-642-6805
11 E. Hubbard (at STATE), Chicago, IL
GATEWAY BAR & GRILL, 773-262-5767
7545 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
CHAMBERS (between Touhy and Devon)
6881 N. Milwaukee Av, Niles
CITY LIFE
83RD AND COTTAGE GROVE, Chicago
KATERINA's 773-348-7592
1920 W. Irving Park, Chicago
NO EXIT CAFE 773-743-3355
6970 N.Glenwood, Chicago
CHASE CAFE, 773-743-5650 http://www.chasecafe.org
7301 North Sheridan Rd. (between Chase & Touhy)
NEW APARTMENT LOUNGE 773-483-7728
504 E. 75TH, CHICAGO take KENNEDY to 75th, go east
JOE's BEBOP CAFE & JAZZ EMPORIUM 312-595-5299
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, CHICAGO
NAPERVILLE SULLIVAN'S STEAKHOUSE 630-305-0230
244 S. Main Street, Naperville
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET, 773-395-0066
2200 N. Ashland (at Webster), Chicago
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC
4544 North Lincoln Avenue 773-728-6000
RAVINIA
http://www.ravinia.org
===================================================
***********SURF MUSIC WEBSITES*********************
===================================================
OK out there. If you don't personally have cable or a DSL connection,
then find someone who does and "Czech-out" these websites.
Welcome to Two-Thousand-Two. Please send notices and additions
of cool websites, technical questions, or email "sorry about that"
removal requests to jazzhope@attbi.com
Musically Yours, Auf-weider-sehen Miss Serendipity B
=================================================================
Contacts or favorite links (these are only suggestions and the TIP OF
THE MEDIA ICEBERG - once inside the web, especially at the majority
of these sites, let your mind unwind and let your imagination be
your guide: Be prepared for miles of smiles and enlightenment.)
Will add more as my memory is refreshed....
=================================================================
http://www.realjazzmusic.com/
My favorite radio people in Chicago. They sponsor all kinds of events
including a monthly big band bash the fourth Wednesday of the month.
They have been featuring the Burgess Gardner Big Band.
If you are not hip to Burgess, trumpeteneur, master composer and
arranger, father of a couple of jazz legend sons, then you have not been
jazzin with the Zebra Libra. Check out the Wednesday, May 22 concert
at 7pm, if you live in Chicagoland. THE HARAMBEE HOUSE
is located at 11901 South Loomis in Chicago. Take I-57 south to 119th
Street East exit. Go east on 1-57 to Loomis Street, about 1/2 mile
(the second light). Look for the Harambee House sign
and turn into the free parking lot.
===================================================
http://www.jazzbebop.com/
Go to the movie inside. Visit each and every art gallery. Check this
site out in its entirety. BROADBAND or DSL recommended.
Break bread or Email - adu@jazzbebop.com for additional information.
===================================================
http://www.avo.ch
Check out the recorded live in Basel, Switzerland - full audio video
sessions of Count Basie Band, Michael Brecker, Ellis Marsalis,
Archie Shepp, and so on and so on and so on.
Load Real Player for free if you do not have it. Click once on the band
picture after entering site - Einsteigen or "step-up" appears.
Choose "on air" Choose internet. Choose any of
the replay icons to the left of the band name. Let it load and wallah!
Multi media and its finest BROADBAND or DSL recommended.
===================================================
http://www.ronisize.com/intro_mov.html
Interesting graphics and music for those that love funk
===================================================
http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/default.asp?oid=1352376
Malachi Thompson Bio -
one of my favorite trumpet players and promoter of good
deeds on the planet.
===================================================
http://www.defunktmusic.com/
Joseph Bowie
Click to enter. Choose Samples.
Choose Launch Video of Defunkt's "See Through"
This brings you in http://launch.yahoo.com/
Check out the myriads of movies and music samples.
Before it automatically goes into the count down
ur.ba.na.tion - and if the #10 of the top 10 countdown is
(Aaliyah's Rock the Boat), it is worth watching. Choose
various videos from the home page at
http://launch.yahoo.com/
(Warning !, potential to possess your PC and
provide hours of entertainment!)
Some of my favorites:
Defunkt See Through
Ray Charles Song For You
Diana Krall The Look of Love EPK
Fourplay After the Dance
===================================================
PRIMERIDIAN
http://www.33rpm.com/release_detail.lasso?R=74
Urban Renewal - Word on the Street
In Real Audio and Quicktime formats
Choose b1, b2, or b3
Get into and see if you can keep up with the Musical Mirages
(orig mix, re-mix, instrumental)
Favorite lines:
Dreams of poetical collages.ejaculation of my thoughts prematurely..
===================================================
http://www.scottybarnhart.com/
Scotty Barnhart, trumpeteneur, interesting photos and trumpet
===================================================
information
http://www.fareed.com/
Fareed Haque, guitar wonder, another favorite planet dweller
===================================================
http://home.earthlink.net/~staffmusic
Stafford Hunter, trombone fun
===================================================
Luther Thomas/Human Arts Ensemble - Una New York
To hear the entire 18:08 version
http://www.epitonic.com/artists/lutherthomashumanartsensemble.html
After reading all the information and absorbing the knowledge,
go to the bottom of the page
Albums sample stream download
Tiny icon of "Funky Donkey Una New York"
Click once on wma (16.8 MB) if you have the Windows Media Player.
Be patient --it is an eighteen-minute song
too much clicking will lock your screen and cause unnecessary grief
Keep listening - it is intense.
===================================================
a very cool young highschool big band from Chicagoland:
New Trier High School Spring Jazz Concert
To see the web cast, go to:
http://ntjazz.com
To download and install necessary software to view the web cast, go to
http://ntjazz.com/Real/default.htm
To see a list of all New Trier concerts
(band, choral, orchestral, jazz)
currently archived for IMMEDIATE VIEWING online, go to:
http://ntjazz.com/archives.htm
===================================================
********************CDS OF NOTE*******************
===================================================
"We'll Carry On" compilation CD features 16 performers
from the 9.11 Tribute Concerts
Hughie Lynch, Greg Parr, Tom Ferranola, Kathleen Pemble,
Norma Hardy, Ann Klein, Leni Stern, Valerie Ghent,
Eric Milano, Elisa Peimer, Rosalinde Block and more!
Czech-out http://weststreetrecords.com
======================================================
******************* VINYL FAVORITES ******************
(You know, this song's on my new allllll-buuuooooooom)
Johnny Lytle "NEW AND GROOVY" - from the mid-60's
======================================================
Peace,
The Zebra Libra
jazzhope@attbi.com
My old flame-->.my new flame.
you've changed-->you've not changed.
==============================================================
***********RAVE RE-BOP-BECCA-VIEW REVUE************
==============================================================
TUE MAY 28 Mwata Bowden's lecture at University of Chicago
was an awesome delight and some teach me tonight. Mwata touched
on the AACM (Advancement of Association of Creative Musicians)
fundamentals and roots here in the city of jazz. He played a
contrabass clarinet and his derigido and I don't know the musical
term for rain-maker stick. Maybe it should be called the sun-maker
stick. Then at Andy's, there were two, yes two, baritone trumpet
players. A basie, basic, bassy, kind of evening. I peered in at
Terrell Stafford's band over at the Showcase. I listened to his
field of dreams cd two more times and think about Saturday night
at the showcase. I saw some of this weeks group on the Jazz
Cruise last year, and the bass player, Brandon Owens, a few weeks
ago with Nicholas Peyton.
MON MAY 27 - Witnessed the JUBA - Jazz Unites band at
the Hotel W on Lake Shore Drive. This consisted of
Kahil Elzabar, Robert Irving, Ari Brown and Fareed
Haque. Guest vocalists and the hip-hop duo of
Primeridian joined in. How could anything go wrong
with a lineup such as this? Well, you begin by
putting a deaf sound man at the volume control. Bring ear
plugs and you will get a kick out of the dancing, especially
the finale.
SUN*DAY MORNING* MAY 26 - I vied for an "aint no sunshine
when your gone" organ of a different ring for a media delivery.
Stayed for the baby dedication, and to hear and watch the
music from the balcony. 31st & King Drive.
SUNNY DAY AFTERNOON MAY 26...THEN I figured out why they
call it the NO EXIT cafe. Because you wish the music would
never end. From four pm to six we were treated to Jeff
Parker's tasty guitar and tantalizing tidbits from Nori.
William Perry joined in for sax in the city on the last tune,
written by Tony Williams. Some sort of love song. Maybe
a new kind of love song. THE "UNUSUAL PAIRING" SERIES
CONTINUES SEVERAL MORE WEEKS AND PROMISES TO SERVE UP SOME
OF OUR FAVORITES - DON'T MISS THESE!!!
SAT MAY 25 was a classical fantastical even - ning. A perfect
balance so to speak. Had to think of sad things to keep me
from laughing at one point. Thinking about the strange banner
over the entrance to Mendel Hall at the University of Chicago.
(Something about Women's Masturbaton Day - Come!)
Good thing I was in the middle of the last row of the balcony,
the one with no seats in front of it - becoming my favorite seat in quiet settings.
Was z-mazed how much I enjoyed the orchestra playing Brahms.
THU MAY 23 WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE ARCHIVES. BUGLE
BUG STUDIOS HAS PARTNERED WITH PRATT BEACH STUDIOS
TO CONTRIVE A CONJUNCTION OF KINETIC AND POTENTIAL
ENERGIES. TO PROMOTE WORLD PEACE THROUGH INDIVIDUAL
HAPPINESS, AND TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL PEACE THROUGH
WORLD HAPPINESS. (OUT OF THE TREE OF LIFE I JUST
PICKED ME A PLUM). uNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO JAZZ X-TET
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MWATA BOWDEN PERFORMING THE
MUSIC OF DR. BURGESS GARDNER WITH THE DOC AS GUEST
ARTIST...SONGS included reconstructions and refine-
ments of Foxy-no notes on the source of inspiration :)
then it was a family affair: "Vince"-named for BG's
youngest son, "Lamar's Stroll"-named for BG's oldest
son, "Lela Simone"-(little Lela), a grand song about a
grand-daughter, and "Ramal"-Vincent Gardner's middle name.
"HOPE" - my middle name - YOU DON'T MISS ANYMORE!!
(STILL IT'S A REAL GOOD BET, THE BEST IS YET TO COME).
===================================================
===================================================
GENERAL REVIEW NOTES
===================================================
Czech-out the updated schedule - and DO notice this weekend highlights
and the Wednesdays in June at the Velvet with Malachi playing Miles to
a different theme - a favorite trumpet player and bandleader on this
planet, always providing a unique and tantalizing twist to his
performances. Did he pick the night that was not yet reserved in June
purposely? Yeah, Malachi. Regardless - Wednesdays in June with Malachi
at the Velvet are now reserved for a prime choice of entertainment.
Well maybe the 4th Wednesday early evening in June will be intersecting
with the WBEE jazz presentation at the Harambe house. YOU CAN CONCEIVABLY DO BOTH
And Thursdays in June at the Chase Cafe with Robert Irving III - a Miles
and Smiles Trooper who throws in art while hopping down the music trail.
And Sundays at the No Exit Cafe - Unusual Pairings Series.
All presentations best enjoyed "LIVE", in living color.
Oh, yes, one more thing...JUNE IS BLACK MUSIC MONTH
BUT 2002 is ZEBRA MUSIC YEAR !! (Auf-wieder-sehen)
===================================================----->>>>>
===================================================
***********PRESENT JAZZ SCHEDULE*******************
===================================================
FRI MAY 31 - SUN JUN 2 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Terell Stafford Quintet with Dick Oatts,
Bill Cunliffe, Brandon Owens, and Dana Hall
--
FRI MAY 31 9:30pm VELVET LOUNGE
Ed Anders Quartet
--
FRI MAY 31 - HOTHOUSE
After Blues Fest
9:30pm $10 -$15
-----
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
FRI MAY 31 - NEW JERSEY
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
CRAIG HARRIS AND THE NATION IMAGINATION AT NJPAC
CRAIG HARRIS Trombone, Carla Cook, Helga Davis,
LaTanya Hall -Vocals, Mor Gueye,Chiek Mbaye,
Abdou Mboup-Percussion, Bahnamous Bowie, Damon DueWhite,
Ron Monroe, Bill White
A double bill performance with the Jimmy Bosch Band
we play first so come early
NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 7:30 $25.00
call 888-GO-NJPAC for tix info
----------------------------------------------------
JUNE SPECIFICS - check this again when we get to JUNE
-----------------------------------------------------
SAT JUN 1 - HOTHOUSE
After Blues Fest
9:30pm $10 -$15
---
SUN JUN 2 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS SERIES
HARRISON BANKHEAD & MARTHA STAHL
-----
TUE JUN 4 - SUN JUN 9 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Freddy Cole Quartet
TUE JUN 4 8pm HOTHOUSE $10
Ernest Dawkins' "Live the Spirit" CD Release Party
The ensemble (David Boykin, Nikki Mitchell, Aaron Getsug,
Kevin Neighbor, William Porter, Tony Herrera, Norman Palm III,
Sydney Tolbert, David Young, Maurice Brown, Corey Wilkes,
Isaiah Spencer, Myron Cherry, Kurt Schweitz, and other special
guests) will play excerpts from the CD and other compositions.
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WED JUN 5 8:00pm VELVET LOUNGE - MALACHI THOMPSON
The Music of Miles Davis -- this week's theme:
Ballads and Love songs --"Surrender your love, baby!"
$8 call 312-791-9050 -- for press info call 773-536-6555
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THU JUN 6 8:30pm HOTHOUSE $8
Edward Wilkerson, Jr. & Nikki Mitchell
THU JUN 6 8:30PM-12:30AM CHASE CAFE
In the exciting new atmospheric octagon room
ROBERT IRVING III and friends.
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SUN JUN 9 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS SERIES
BILL BRIMFIELD TRIO
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TUE JUN 11 - SUN JUN 16 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Dave Holland Sextet with Chris Potter, Robin Eubanks,
Steve Nelson, and Billy Kilson - their fourth annual visit.
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WED JUN 12 8:00pm VELVET LOUNGE - MALACHI THOMPSON
The Music of Miles Davis -- this week's theme:
BE BOP AND BEYOND --
$8 call 312-791-9050 -- for press info call 773-536-6555
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THU JUN 13 8:30PM-12:30AM CHASE CAFE
In the exciting new atmospheric octagon room
ROBERT IRVING III and friends.
THU JUN 13 - RAVINIA Pavilion $35 Lawn $10
8pm Herbie Hancock, piano, Roy Hargrove, trumpet
Michael Brecker, sax, George Mraz, bass, Willie Jones, drums
Also that day - Park opens at 3pm
Martin Theatre performances are free with park admission:
4pm Master Class
6pm Jazz Prelude: Mose Allison Trio w Kelly Sill, Bob Rummage
10:30pm Steans Institute Young Artists w David Baker, Rufus Reid
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FRI JUN 14 - RAVINIA Pavilion $35 Lawn $10
Cyrus Chestnut, piano, Stefon Harris, vibes, Gary Bartz, tenor sax
Michael Hawkins, bass, Neal Smith, drums, Sonny Rollins, jazz sax
Martin Theatre peformances are free with park
4pm Master Class: Cyrus Chestnut, piano
6pm Jazz Prelude: Claudia Acuna Quintet
10:30pm Steans Institute Young Artists w James Moody
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NEW YORK - MANHATTAN
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FRI JUN 14 11pm
KALI Z. FASTEAU: Soprano & Alto Saxophones, Ney & Shakuhachi Flutes,
Voice, Piano, Mizmar, Sanza & Drum Set
MIXASHAWN.com: Tenor Saxophone, Bamboo Flute & Djembe
WARREN SMITH: Drum Set & Percussion
Brecht Forum
122 West 27th Street (bet. 6 - 7th Avenues.), 10th Floor
New York City
Subways: F to 23rd St., N & R to 28th St., 1 to 23rd St.
Phone: 212.242.4201 Sliding Scale Admission: $6/$8/$10
Web: www.brechtforum.org
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SAT JUN 15 RAVINIA
7pm Eddie Palmieri Latin Big Band
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SUN JUN 16 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS SERIES
DAVID YOUNG ENSEMBLE
SUN JUN 16 RAVINIA
7pm Dave Brubeck Quartet
Nancy Wilson and Ramsey Lewis Duo
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TUE JUN 18 - SUN JUN 23 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Benny Green and Russell Malone
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WED JUN 19 8:00pm VELVET LOUNGE - MALACHI THOMPSON
The Music of Miles Davis -- this week's theme:
BEYOND BE BOP
$8 call 312-791-9050 -- for press info call 773-536-6555
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THU JUN 20 8:30PM-12:30AM CHASE CAFE
In the exciting new atmospheric octagon room
ROBERT IRVING III and friends.
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SUN JUN 23 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS SERIES
ERNEST DAWKINS TRIO
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TUE JUN 25 - SUN JUN 30 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Ray Brown Trio with Larry Fuller and Karriem Riggin
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WED JUN 26 8:00pm VELVET LOUNGE - MALACHI THOMPSON
The Music of Miles Davis -- this week's theme:
AVANT FUSION
$8 call 312-791-9050 -- for press info call 773-536-6555
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THU JUN 27 8:30PM-12:30AM CHASE CAFE
In the exciting new atmospheric octagon room
ROBERT IRVING III and friends.
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FRI JUN 28 - SAT JUN 29 GREEN MILL
Von Freeman vs Edward Petersen - Battle of the saxes
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SUN JUN 30 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS SERIES
VINCENT DAVIS ETHNIC ENSEMBLE
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SUN JUL 7 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS
DAVID BOYKIN'S EXPANSE
SUN JUL 14 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS
TATSU AOKI DUET
SUN JUL 21 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS
healingFORCE
SUN JUL 28 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRINGS
JIM BAKER GROUP
SUN AUG 4 4PM NO EXIT CAFE-UNUSUAL PAIRING
WILLIAM PERRY & ROBERT BARRY
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***********CONTINUING JAZZ EVENTS******************
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SUN - 4PM NO EXIT CAFE "UNUSUAL PAIRINGS" SERIES
SUN - 6PM-11PM JAM SESSION - VELVET LOUNGE
SUN - 8PM-2AM JAM - CITY LIFE (83RD AND COTTAGE GROVE)
MON - 8PM ON - ANDY'S JAZZ JAM (HUBBARD AND STATE) $5
MON - 8:30pm KATRINA's George Fludas, Dennis Carroll, Jodie
Christian, Scott Burns
TUE - 8PM - PETE MILLER'S - BOBBY BROOM (EVANSTON) - NO COVER
TUE - 6PM - JOE's BEBOP CAFE - KEN CHANEY
TUE - 10PM ON - NEW APARTMENT LOUNGE - VON FREEMAN & FRIENDS
TUE - 8PM SMOKE DADDY'S - TAKU AKIYAMA AND MORE
WED - 9PM - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - HENRY JOHNSON $5
THU - 8PM ON - PETE MILLER'S - JEFF PARKER (EVANSTON) - NO COVER
THU - 8PM-1am - CHAMBERS - JOHN BANY jam
THU - 9PM - KATERINA's - John Brumbach, Randy Tressler,
Matt Ferguson, Nori Tanaka
THU - 9PM GREEN MILL-ALAN GRESIK'S SWING SHIFT ORCHESTRA
FRI - 5:30PM-8PM ANDY'S ERIC SCHNEIDER-MARLENE ROSENBERG $5
FRI - 7:30pm-11:30pm NAPERVILLE SULLIVAN's - KEVIN KIZER TRIO
SAT - 8PM-MIDNIGHT RAMADA INN (49TH SOUTH + LAKE SHORE DRIVE)
773 288-5800 - NO COVER BOB JOHNSON & FRIENDS
SAT - MIDNIGHT-4am GREEN MILL SABERTOOTH ORGAN QUARTET
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***********JAZZ LOCATIONS/WEBSITES*****************
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JAZZ SHOWCASE http://www.jazz-showcase.com/
59 West Grand Ave (between Clark and Dearborn)
Chicago, IL 60610
312/670-BIRD (670-2473)
Show Times: Tues-Thurs 8 PM and 10 PM,
Fri & Sat 9 PM and 11 PM,
Sunday 4 PM (Matinee), 8 PM, 10 PM
Cover varies (usually $15-$20).
VELVET LOUNGE http://www.velvetlounge.net/
2128 1/2 S. Indiana Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, USA
-one block east of michigan ave-
toll free: 1.888.644.8007
The first set Thursday to Saturday starts at 9:30 pm.
The Jazz Jam on Sunday starts at 6:30 and ends at 11:30 pm.
HOTHOUSE http://www.hothouse.net/
31 East Balbo (betw STATE & WABASH), Chicago, IL 60605
312-362-9707 - check out the website for updates.
GREEN MILL 773-878-5552
http://centerstage.net/listings/music/venue/GreenMill.html
4802 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
PETE MILLERS 847-328-0399
1557 Sherman, Evanston
8:30pm music, no cover
ANDYS JAZZ CLUB 312-642-6805
11 E. Hubbard (at STATE), Chicago, IL
GATEWAY BAR & GRILL, 773-262-5767
7545 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
CHAMBERS (between Touhy and Devon)
6881 N. Milwaukee Av, Niles
CITY LIFE
83RD AND COTTAGE GROVE, Chicago
KATERINA's 773-348-7592
1920 W. Irving Park, Chicago
NO EXIT CAFE 773-743-3355
6970 N.Glenwood, Chicago
CHASE CAFE, 773-743-5650 http://www.chasecafe.org
7301 North Sheridan Rd. (between Chase & Touhy)
NEW APARTMENT LOUNGE 773-483-7728
504 E. 75TH, CHICAGO take KENNEDY to 75th, go east
JOE's BEBOP CAFE & JAZZ EMPORIUM 312-595-5299
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, CHICAGO
NAPERVILLE SULLIVAN'S STEAKHOUSE 630-305-0230
244 S. Main Street, Naperville
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET, 773-395-0066
2200 N. Ashland (at Webster), Chicago
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC
4544 North Lincoln Avenue 773-728-6000
RAVINIA
http://www.ravinia.org
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***********SURF MUSIC WEBSITES*********************
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OK out there. If you don't personally have cable or a DSL connection,
then find someone who does and "Czech-out" these websites.
Welcome to Two-Thousand-Two. Please send notices and additions
of cool websites, technical questions, or email "sorry about that"
removal requests to jazzhope@attbi.com
Musically Yours, Auf-weider-sehen Miss Serendipity B
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Contacts or favorite links (these are only suggestions and the TIP OF
THE MEDIA ICEBERG - once inside the web, especially at the majority
of these sites, let your mind unwind and let your imagination be
your guide: Be prepared for miles of smiles and enlightenment.)
Will add more as my memory is refreshed....
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http://www.realjazzmusic.com/
My favorite radio people in Chicago. They sponsor all kinds of events
including a monthly big band bash the fourth Wednesday of the month.
They have been featuring the Burgess Gardner Big Band.
If you are not hip to Burgess, trumpeteneur, master composer and
arranger, father of a couple of jazz legend sons, then you have not been
jazzin with the Zebra Libra. Check out the Wednesday, May 22 concert
at 7pm, if you live in Chicagoland. THE HARAMBEE HOUSE
is located at 11901 South Loomis in Chicago. Take I-57 south to 119th
Street East exit. Go east on 1-57 to Loomis Street, about 1/2 mile
(the second light). Look for the Harambee House sign
and turn into the free parking lot.
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http://www.jazzbebop.com/
Go to the movie inside. Visit each and every art gallery. Check this
site out in its entirety. BROADBAND or DSL recommended.
Break bread or Email - adu@jazzbebop.com for additional information.
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http://www.avo.ch
Check out the recorded live in Basel, Switzerland - full audio video
sessions of Count Basie Band, Michael Brecker, Ellis Marsalis,
Archie Shepp, and so on and so on and so on.
Load Real Player for free if you do not have it. Click once on the band
picture after entering site - Einsteigen or "step-up" appears.
Choose "on air" Choose internet. Choose any of
the replay icons to the left of the band name. Let it load and wallah!
Multi media and its finest BROADBAND or DSL recommended.
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http://www.ronisize.com/intro_mov.html
Interesting graphics and music for those that love funk
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http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/default.asp?oid=1352376
Malachi Thompson Bio -
one of my favorite trumpet players and promoter of good
deeds on the planet.
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http://www.defunktmusic.com/
Joseph Bowie
Click to enter. Choose Samples.
Choose Launch Video of Defunkt's "See Through"
This brings you in http://launch.yahoo.com/
Check out the myriads of movies and music samples.
Before it automatically goes into the count down
ur.ba.na.tion - and if the #10 of the top 10 countdown is
(Aaliyah's Rock the Boat), it is worth watching. Choose
various videos from the home page at
http://launch.yahoo.com/
(Warning !, potential to possess your PC and
provide hours of entertainment!)
Some of my favorites:
Defunkt See Through
Ray Charles Song For You
Diana Krall The Look of Love EPK
Fourplay After the Dance
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PRIMERIDIAN
http://www.33rpm.com/release_detail.lasso?R=74
Urban Renewal - Word on the Street
In Real Audio and Quicktime formats
Choose b1, b2, or b3
Get into and see if you can keep up with the Musical Mirages
(orig mix, re-mix, instrumental)
Favorite lines:
Dreams of poetical collages.ejaculation of my thoughts prematurely..
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http://www.scottybarnhart.com/
Scotty Barnhart, trumpeteneur, interesting photos and trumpet
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information
http://www.fareed.com/
Fareed Haque, guitar wonder, another favorite planet dweller
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http://home.earthlink.net/~staffmusic
Stafford Hunter, trombone fun
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Luther Thomas/Human Arts Ensemble - Una New York
To hear the entire 18:08 version
http://www.epitonic.com/artists/lutherthomashumanartsensemble.html
After reading all the information and absorbing the knowledge,
go to the bottom of the page
Albums sample stream download
Tiny icon of "Funky Donkey Una New York"
Click once on wma (16.8 MB) if you have the Windows Media Player.
Be patient --it is an eighteen-minute song
too much clicking will lock your screen and cause unnecessary grief
Keep listening - it is intense.
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a very cool young highschool big band from Chicagoland:
New Trier High School Spring Jazz Concert
To see the web cast, go to:
http://ntjazz.com
To download and install necessary software to view the web cast, go to
http://ntjazz.com/Real/default.htm
To see a list of all New Trier concerts
(band, choral, orchestral, jazz)
currently archived for IMMEDIATE VIEWING online, go to:
http://ntjazz.com/archives.htm
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********************CDS OF NOTE*******************
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"We'll Carry On" compilation CD features 16 performers
from the 9.11 Tribute Concerts
Hughie Lynch, Greg Parr, Tom Ferranola, Kathleen Pemble,
Norma Hardy, Ann Klein, Leni Stern, Valerie Ghent,
Eric Milano, Elisa Peimer, Rosalinde Block and more!
Czech-out http://weststreetrecords.com
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******************* VINYL FAVORITES ******************
(You know, this song's on my new allllll-buuuooooooom)
Johnny Lytle "NEW AND GROOVY" - from the mid-60's
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Peace,
The Zebra Libra
jazzhope@attbi.com
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