I am sitting here trying to organize the last week of
August and the first week of September. There are things I
should be doing such as my laundry, packing for my journeys
and fixing something to eat. Time WATTS for no one! (as in
Jeff Tain WATTS who will precede Branford Marsalis' band at
Detroit's Jazz festival on Saturday night). Oh!, I just
received a call that there is the annual jam of the One
Family Band. I will return to this.
There were some shows that I did not have opportunity to
put out in advance on the Jazzin with the Zebra Libra site
(home internet was down for four days!) but had the
pleasure of attending. The Chicago Reader is a good
alternative to look things up, if it appears my site is not
updated. It don't mean there's not some swingin', boppin'
music thing to be had and heard in Chicago.
We will now link to the ultimate concentric site - href="http://www.jazzbebop.com/" target="why"
>JAZZBEBOP there is so much integrated into
jazzbebop-in more ways than one-but if you figure out how
to visit to the formula movie - try hitting return a few
times- and then select the formula--you will hear Maurice
Brown, who I was just blogging about on Thu Aug 8 "And then
Maurice Brown, joined Jeff Tain Watts' band on trumpet for
a couple of tunes, Bluetain and the Impailer, making it a
sexytet." --playing Coltrane's "I LOVE YOU"
Here is some sheet music of the solo
>I LOVE YOU
Just the blues
>JAZZBEBOP'S MAURICE BLUES
And I've grown accustomed to that trumpet playing in my face
>JAZZBEBOP'S MAURICE'S GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO YOUR FACE
Visit the ZEBRA LIBRA view of the Velvet Lounge here
When you are ready to experience the
Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians
go here
Trying to get that Ray Charles classic This Song is for You
at your mouse click
This Song
Is For You
OK Let's switch to diva
face="arial,helvetica" style="font-size:11px;">One Day
In Your Life
back to funky transparency
style="font-size:11px;">See Through
Sometimes I shave my legs, and sometimes I don't
Sometimes I comb my hair, and sometimes I won't
Depending how the wind blows, I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good to my soul
I'm not your average girl from your video...
I ain't built like a super model
But I learn to love myself unconditionally...
because I am a queen
No Matter what I'm wearing I will always be
face="arial,helvetica" style="font-size:11px;">INDIA
ARIE
always back to the jazzhope scope
>JazzinWithZebraLibra
please send Zeb suggestions at
jazzhope@attbi.com
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Dear Zeb: tell(write, e-mail, smoke signal or anything else
here and between) me how much time do you spend putting
this review plus the schedules, or you paste them from some
other publication? I like your review on No Exit Cafe. You
might convince me to jazz concerts after all. SS
Dear curious SS:
Time is relative and a mere dimension in the warehouse of
Jazz. The previous assemblage of notes were taken from a
Hot House web blurb: "New Horizons Ensemble is a Chicago
based 3rd generation AACM group that has achieved
international critical acclaim since its start in 1984. Led
by alto saxophonist Ernest Dawkins this band creates a
fascinating blend of jazz that looks to the future by incorporating the
past and present. With Ameen Muhammed, Steve Barry, Darius
Savage and Avreeayl Ra. Come join the party as Dawkins and
the Ensemble make a history-making recording".
I also utilize my role as the jazzy Lionazon Liasion in the
jazzone jungle.
Enhanced Observations after attending Tuesday night's 2nd
set. The New Horizon Ensemble Members tonight included
Ameen Muhammed, Steve Barry, Darius Savage been just
as-real, Avreeayl Ra, and in walked Khari B after the first
take. Oh, and of course the foundation of Ernest Kahbeer
Dawkins.
Ermest is such a favorite. As Larry so adequately
transmitted cellularly while I was cruizin' the LSD north
bound traffic home, "Ernest is so original". Aside note.
I am confused at the stated "3rd" generation but forgot to
ask. Khari B is AACM Mwata Bowden's son - isn't that 2nd
generation of an original? At first scan, I would estimate
an average of 2 (2nd) generation but may not be aware of a
hidden historical layer. But wait, if you ever watched the
mathematical formula movie on www.jazzbebop.com you would
have to add the puzzle piece: 1 + 1 = 3. Don't even get me
started on the formula of PI in Hip-PI-ti-Hop. Let's see
the formula of a Sphere is 4 PI - r - cubed. And Monk's
middle name is Sphere.
YING - YANG Zebranderings.
Hearing is believing.
Seeing is understanding.
Supreme Love.
Time is relative and a dimension in the warehouse of Jazz.
Hip-PI-ti-Hop.
1 + 1 = 3
mainTAIN
reTAIN
perTAINING to
ConTAINing
TAIN.
Time Watts for no one
Rewind the Remind
Molecular Delightenment
Atomic Dee-lightenment
I've Got it Good...and That Ain't Bad
Let's Do It
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SUN AUG 25 4pm, NO EXIT CAFE 6970 N.Glenwood, Chicago
healingFORCE will pay tribute to Bill Brimfield with a
concert party and open jam. Mr. Brimfield is recuperating
from a mild stroke and will launch his return to active
performing Sunday at the No Exit. Bill will be supported
by William Perry, Tatsu Aoki, Avreeal Ra and many more.
Don't miss this exciting event
SUN AUG 25 4pm, 8pm, 10pm JAZZ SHOWCASE
James Moody Quartet
SUN AUG 25, 3-5 PM - Don Neale with jazz diva Holly McGuire
at Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield 773-626-9385
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24th CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL WED AUG 28 - SUN SEP 1
Czech out
target="why" >CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL by JAZZ INSTITUTE
and
CHICAGO JAZZ
FESTIVAL by CITY OF CHICAGO
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TUE AUG 27 - SUN SEP 1 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Ira Sullivan hosting our famous "after-fest" jam sessions
Last year Herbie Hancock dropped in to say hello.
This year George Coleman has a high probability after his
performance.
WED AUG 28 6pm/ $10 HOTHOUSE $17 charge for entire Jazz
Club Tour Jazz Club Tour, featuring Damon Short Quartet and
Ernest Dawkins' Trio HotHouse will be one of many locations
participating as part of the Jazz Institute's "Jazz Club
Tour." Featured performers tonight will include:
Damon Short Quartet along with Ernest Dawkins' Trio (Ernest
Dawkins on reeds/saxophone, Vincent Davis on drums, and
Darius Savage on bass). The music of Damon Short combines
the best elements of the jazz tradition and the exploratory
spirit of the avant-garde.
WED AUG 28 - 6pm-10pm /$10 (includes food, cash bar,
marvelous entertainment-- complete with dancing, prizes,
and super music. And it's nice to have options and an
alternative route to downtown)
HARAMBE HOUSE 119th & Loomis
BURGESS GARDNER BIG BAND ORCHESTRA.
target="why" >WBEE JAZZ RADIO BEG BAND BASH
http://www.wbeejazzradio.com/events.php#bigbandbash
Take I-57 South to 119th street east exit. Go East to
Loomis Street, about 1/2 mile (the second light). Look for
the Harambee House sign and turn into the free parking lot.
THU AUG 29 12:15 pm - Cassidy Theatre
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
Chicago Jazz Festival 2002 At The Chicago Cultural Center:
Frankiphones and Silver Cycles: African-Americans and
Electronic Music in Chicago. The contributions of Chicago
musicians to the practice of electronic and computer music
have been influential and innovative. Musicians such as Sun
Ra, Eddie Harris, Kelan Phil Cohran, and Muhal Richard
Abrams eagerly embraced the new technologies as part of
their unlimited palette of sonic exploration, creating new
hybrid instruments and styles of performance on electronic
instruments at the nexus of art, funk, pop and jazz. A
lecture and panel discussion featuring three members
of the AACM – Kelan Philip Cohran, George Lewis and Jeff
Parker – is followed by a performance of their electronic
and computer music that will also feature the great AACM
saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell.
THU AUG 29 4:30 pm Preston Bradley Hall
Chicago Cultural Center. 78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
Solo Concert with Uri Caine
Pianist Uri Caine has worked in groups led by Don Byron,
Dave Douglas, Terry Gibbs, Buddy DeFranco, Clark Terry,
Rashid Ali, Arto Lindsay, Sam Rivers and Barry Altschul,
the Woody Herman Band, Annie Ross, the Enja Band, Global
Theory and the Master Musicians of Jajouka. Since moving to
New York City, Caine has recorded twelve albums as a
leader. He has received grants from the Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the
Arts. He has performed at many jazz festivals including
What Is Jazz? Festival (New York), North Sea Jazz Festival
(The Hague), Montreal Jazz Festival. Jazz Across the
Borders (Berlin), The Texaco Jazz Festival (New York), San
Sebastian Jazz Festival, Vittoria Jazz Festival, The
Newport Jazz Festival, as well as classical festivals
including The Salzburg Festival, The Munich Opera, The
Holland Festival, The Israel Festival, IRCAM, and others.
THU AUG 29 Grant Park - Petrillo Music Shell
6:00 - 6:55 p.m. David Sanchez Quintet
7:10 - 8:10 p.m. Patricia Barber
8:20 - 9:30 p.m. Larry Coryell Trio with special guest
Arthur Blythe
THURS AUG 29 9:30pm VELVET LOUNGE/$8, 312/791-9050
After Jazz Fest with Curtis Black, surfacing and surfing in
the summer. This trumpeter is sure to delight. Join Curtis
for Charlie Parker's birthday -- on the first night of the Chicago Jazz
Festival with Mathew Wilson, guitar, Kurt Schweitz, bass,
Joe Adamik, drums
THURS AUG 29 10pm JAZZ SHOWCASE
Ira Sullivan hosting our famous "after-fest" jam sessions
David Sanchez and Larry Coryell will most likely drop by
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FRI AUG 30 12:15 pm Randolph Cafe
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
Scott Rosenberg Chicago Big Band Project
This project features all new works for blending
composition and improvisation in a celebration of the great
Mid-Western big band tradition which includes Sun Ra and
the AACM master musicians. Rosenberg, who is no stranger
to working with large ensembles, draws influences from
jazz, free improvisation, and contemporary experimental
music. Kyle Hernandez (contrabass), Tim Daisy, (drums),
Nathaniel Braddock (guitar), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer),
Jeb Bishop, Nick Broste (trombones), Jim Donovan, Nathaniel
Walcott (trumpets), Laurie Lee Moses, Paul Hartsaw, Aram
Shelton, Todd Munnik and Scott Rosenberg saxophones and
clarinets). Funding from Meet The composer, Inc. is
provided with the support of National Endowment for the
Arts, ASCAP and Virgil Thompson Foundation.
FRI AUG 30 12:15 pm
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
LunchBreak Acoustic Cafe:
Nicholas Barron, acoustic soul
FRI AUG 30 Grant Park - Petrillo Music Shell
6:00 - 6:55 p.m. "Fifty Years of Big Band Jazz: A Tribute
to Bill Holman" with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble
7:10 - 8:10 p.m. Ray Anderson's Pocket Brass Band
8:20 - 9:30 p.m. Ahmad Jamal with special guest George
Coleman
FRI AUG 30 8pm/ $5 HOTHOUSE
Marlene Rosenberg
As part of HotHouse's Jazz Fest Aftersets, HotHouse
welcomes
MARLENE ROSENBERG
Her stylistic range encompasses everything from traditional
Big Band to intimate experimental ensembles. She will be
performing selections from her internationally acclaimed,
newly released CD, "Pieces Of..."
(featuring Cedar Walton, Javon Jackson, and George Fludas)
as well as new originals, and original arrangements of
familiar standards, and spontaneously composed "free"
music. Marlene Rosenberg (bass) will be joined by Ernie
Adams (drums), Taku Akiyama (alto, soprano saxophones), and
Robert Irving III (piano).
FRI AUG 30 10-12pm Our reprise Jazz Tropicale Cruise aboard
the tall ship Windy. Jon Randolph's cool color photos from
our last cruise, are now on href="http://www.marshallvente.com/upcoming.html"
target="why" >MARSHALL VENTE's UPCOMING CONCERTS
You'll be hearing more about the cruise on 90.9 FM WDCB,
Miles Ahead with Neil Tesser (1240 and 1470 AM, M-F at 4/5
pm) and, of course, Jazz Tropicale (Sundays at 10 pm on
90.9 FM WDCB and
WDCB
Call the Windy office for reservations at (312) 595-5472.
FRI AUG 30 10pm/ $10 HOT HOUSE
8 Bold Souls
The internationally acclaimed 8 Bold Souls combine
intricate melodies with driving rhythms to create robust
original jazz compositions that bring to mind gospel, jazz,
blues, symphonic, and big band arranged music. The members
of 8 Bold Souls are: Harrison Bankhead (bass), Mwata Bowden
(woodwinds), Robert Griffen (trumpet/flugelhorn), Isaiah
Jackson (trombone), Naomi Millender (cello), Dushun Mosley
(traps), Gerald Deon Powell (tuba), and Edward Wilkerson
Jr. (saxophones).
target="why" >8 BOLD SOULS BIO
FRI AUG 30 MAIN STAGE-AFRICAN FESTIVAL of the ARTS
at WASHINGTON PARK between 52nd and 55th streets on Cottage
Grove Avenue
target="why" >AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
3:00-4:00 SPIRITS
4:00-5:00 Hassan Hakmoun
5:30-6:00 Diana King
7:00-8:00 Roy Ayers
8:30-10:00 Daniela Mercury
FRI AUG 30 10pm JAZZ SHOWCASE
Ira Sullivan hosting our famous "after-fest" jam sessions
Ahmad Jamal and George Coleman will most likely drop by
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SAT AUG 31 I WILL BE on my journey to DETROIT
czech out potential simultaneous landings at
the 23rd Ford Detroit International Jazz Fest
FOUR STAGES OF FUN
>DETROIT JAZZFEST
Just a super summary of Saturday in Detroit:
12:00 Rayse Biggs Quartet(amphitheatre stage)
1:30 Charles Boles The Exploration Unit (waterfront stage)
4:30 David McMurray Show, (amphitheatre stage)
5:45 Ingrid Jensen Quartet(waterfront stage)
6:15 Frank Morgan Quartet (amphitheatre stage)
8:15 Jeff “Tain” Watts Quintet (amphitheatre stage)
9:45 Sonny Fortune Quartet (pyramid stage)
10:15 Branford Marsalis Quintet (amphitheatre stage)
IN Chicago
SAT AUG 31
Grant Park - Jazz & Heritage Family Stage
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Children's Dance Theater of Chicago
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. "The Art of Soloing" with Dushun Mosley
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. David Hernandez and Street Sounds
4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Yoko Noge Jazz Me Blues
Grant Park - Borders Jazz on Jackson Stage
12:00 - 12:50 p.m. Grazyna Auguscik's "Past Forward"
1:05 - 1:55 p.m. Butch Thompson Solo Piano
2:10 - 3:10 p.m. Ron Perrillo Trio
3:25 - 4:30 p.m. "Saxophone Summit" featuring: Ken
Channey,
Harrison Bankhead, Kobe Watkins, Eric Schneider, Ari Brown,
Mwata Bowden and Duke Payne
Grant Park - Petrillo Music Shell
5:00 - 5:50 p.m. Oliver Lake & Mal Waldron
6:00 - 6:55 p.m. Jimmy Health with the Chicago Jazz
Orchestra
7:10 - 8:10 p.m. Carla Cook Quintet
8:20 - 9:30 p.m. Wayne Shorter Quartet
SAT AUG 31 10pm/ $10 HOTHOUSE
Roscoe Mitchell, Harrison Bankhead, Vincent Davis, Corey
Wilkes. Roscoe Mitchell (saxophone) is a founding member of
the
target="why" >Art Ensemble of Chicago, leader of the
Note Factory, and well regarded as a jazz master and
inspired composer. Harrison Bankhead (bass) has played
in a wide variety of musical settings from mainstream to
free-form jazz, blending different forms of ethnic music
(Indian, African, Celtic, Native American, etc.) with the musicians
he has been playing with. Vincent Davis (drums) is noted for his
ability to play a variety of styles with equal skill and
imagination, including avant-garde and straight ahead jazz,
Afro-Cuban, funk, classical, Latin and African music. Corey
Wilkes is a noted trumpet/flugelhorn player.
SAT AUG 31 MAIN STAGE-AFRICAN FESTIVAL of the ARTS
at WASHINGTON PARK between 52nd and 55th streets on Cottage
Grove Avenue
target="why" >AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
12:30-1:30 Shina (Chicago/Nigerian juju talent)
2:00-3:00 Randy Murray
3:30-4:30 Sponsors Present & West African Dance
5:00-6:00 Emeline Mitchell (Haiti/Haitian roots music,
Salsa, etc.)
6:30-8:00 Bobby Blue Bland
8:30-10:00 George Duke
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SUN SEP 1 NOON - 'til?
The Wright's Party (708) 720-0333 Musician's Jam session
5712 Crestwood Road Matteson, IL 60443-1122
John & Evelyn Wright's BDAY's and Wedding Anniversary
Bring your own Drink, Chairs, ICE Chest, ICE, ICE, ICE
Musicians/vocalists-bring your own instruments and bring
your lungs. They will have drums, a rolad d-50, an
acousitic Czech Upright Bass withbow and all the sound
equipment you will need. Video camera friendly,
as long as they get a copy. (last year's is still in the
queue...so much footage, so little time to review)
They welcome wheelchairs, canes, crutches, hospital beds,
oxygen tanks, etc. Directions I-57 South (toward Memphis)
to Vollmer Road (West). Take Vollmer Road to Central Ave
(first intersection) Turn left on Cnetral to Allemong Dr
(2 or 3 blocks) turn right (only way to turn) Take
Allemong to Crestwood Rd (2 blocks) turn right (only way to
turn)
SUN SEP 1
Grant Park - Jazz & Heritage Family Stage
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. "Clave: Following the Beat" with Danilo
Perez
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. "A History of Jazz" featuring Jodie
Christian
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Najib Bahri & El Amal: Music of North
Africa and the Middle East
4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Langston Hughes' "Weary Blues" with
Quraysh Ali Lansana and the T.S. Galloway Septet
Grant Park - Borders Jazz on Jackson Stage
12:00 - 12:50 p.m. Andy's Windy City All Stars with
special guest Franz Jackson
1:05 - 1:55 p.m. John McLean Quintet
2:10 - 3:10 p.m. Chuchito Valdes' Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz
3:25 - 4:30 p.m. Maggie Brown
Grant Park - Petrillo Music Shell
5:00 - 5:50 p.m. Von Freeman Quartet with special guest
Eddie Johnson
6:00 - 6:55 p.m. George Lewis and the NOW Orchestra with
Special Guests
Fred Anderson, Bill Brimfield and Roscoe Mitchell
7:10 - 8:10 p.m. Jammin' at the Petrillo featuring - the
Eric Reed Trio,
Russell Gunn, Steve Davis, Claire Daly, Seamus Black and
Jim Gilloreto
8:20 - 9:30 p.m. "Millennium Monk" featuring Sphere (Kenny
Barron, Buster
Williams, Ken Riley, Gary Bartz) with special guest Phil
Woods
SUN SEP 1 MAIN STAGE-AFRICAN FESTIVAL of the ARTS
at WASHINGTON PARK between 52nd and 55th streets on Cottage
Grove Avenue
target="why" >AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
MC - National Comedian/Marlon Hill
1:00-2:00 African Family Affirmation & Alyo
2:00-3:00 Sue Conway
3:30-4:30 Tracey King and the Cushites (Chicago Talent)
5:00-6:00 Fashions
6:30-8:00 Rachelle Ferrell
8:30-10:00 Poncho Sanchez
MON SEP 2 ON LABOR DAY - 2:30-3:30 AFRICAN BRASS
target="why" >AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
MON SEP 2 MAIN STAGE-AFRICAN FESTIVAL of the ARTS
at WASHINGTON PARK between 52nd and 55th streets on Cottage
Grove Avenue
MC - National Comedian/Spike Davis
1:00-2:00 Trinity Choir
2:30-3:30 Africa Brass
4:00-5:00 MUNTU
5:30-6:30 Mahotella Queens
7:00-10:00 George Clinton
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After Labor Day - everyone's back in town so czech out.
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TUE SEP 3 12:15PM RANDOLPH CAFE
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
LunchBreak Acoustic Cafe:
Tatsu Aoki and Hide, bass and taiko drum
TUE SEP 3 - SUN SEP 8 JAZZ SHOWCASE
The HEATH BROTHERS - Jimmy Heath (tenor/composer/arranger),
Percy Heath (bass, member of the Modern Jazz Quartet),
Albert "Tootie" Heath (drums) We're honored to have this
all star band, one of the finest in all of jazz, returning
for their annual visit.
WED SEP 4 9PM HOTHOUSE
MARLENE ROSENBERG QUARTET
THU SEP 5 9:30pm VELVET LOUNGE 312-791-9050
target="why" >ERNEST DAWKINS
TRIO
SAT SEP 7 1:00pm 7:00pm
3rd ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD COMMUNITY JAZZ FESTIVAL
Hamilton Park 513 West 72nd Street
773-651-7563, for info, in case of rain inside
-KAHIL EL' ZABAR & the RITUAL TRIO
featuring MALACHI FAVORS & ARI BROWN
-TATSU AOYI & THE MIYUMI PROJECT BIG BAND
-MALACHI THOMPSON & THE FREEBOP BAND
-DEE ALEXANDER
-LIVE THE SPIRIT BAND
under the direction of ERNEST DAWKINS
with special guest OLIVER LAKE
SAT SEP 7 9:30 VELVET LOUNGE
ERNEST DAWKINS
& >OLIVER LAKE SUMMIT
TUE SEP 10 - SUN SEP 15 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Alto Sax KENNY GARRETT with Vernell Brown,
Charnett Moffitt, Chris Dave
FRI SEP 13 - Bebop Brass Ken Chaney
There will be more ADDED - so stay tuned!!!
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SUN AUG 25
850 W. Eastwood Festival (Chicago near Wilson and Claredon)
experienced simultaneous music from the ONE FAMILY BAND
with composer Evod Magek, vocalist Teresa Davis, saxman,
Duke "Yusef Lateef" Payne, pianist Robert Irving, bassist
Yosef Ben Israel, drummer Curtis Prince, along with
visually exciting human tumblers (how do they do that?)
SAT AUG 24
Robert Irving Trio with Marcus Robson, electric bass and
Donald Barrett, drums. At a little place near Gary,
Indiana called the Grapevine Wine Bar and Jazz Club (500 S.
Lake STreet, one block north of Miller Baker Cafe, Miller
Beach, Gary Indiana 46403. Very very cool - the Rebirth of
Cool (219) 939-9463 href="http://www.grapevinejazzclub.com" target="why"
>GRAPEVINE JAZZ CLUB
FRI AUG 23
Greg Osby Four - Green Mill
The music and the band were intrinsically stunning. Thanks
for bringing it to Chicago.
GREG OSBY
-alto sax, target="why" >JASON MORAN -piano, Brandon Owens -bass,
Damion Reid -drums. A very different kind of sound, truly
appreciated by those rather familiar with jazz standards
and its various offsprings. Greg's ability to achieve
this, with such subtle grace is what is so fun to watch.
Jason Moran lived up to his legend. Brandon and Damion
also contributed effectively.
THU AUG 22
Bob Johnson Jam - Ramada Inn Lounge. Very classic tunes,
wonderfully presented by bassist Robert Johnson,
keyboardist Irma Thompson, impeccable vibist "dear to my
heart" Andre Earles, Leon Joyce, drummer of choice, chosen
by the choosiest, Cameron Pfiffner - Tenor and Soprano
Sax/Flute, Jim "Scatman" Lewis - Congas/Vocals (no, I did
not throw out your card) And for you carnivores - 2 for 1
prime rib
MON AUG 21
Dee Alexander Quartet - Green Mill
Dee Alexander- vocals, Miguel de la Cerna - piano
Harrison Bankhead - bass, Leon Joyce, Jr. - drums
Supreme Love to the fourth power. Quintified in a few
tunes when guest trumpeter Pharez Whitted blew. Hearing is
believing. Seeing is understanding. Molecular Delightenment.
Atomic Dee-lightenment. If you missed this show, you missed
one of the best vocal based extravaganzas of the month.
We already know how outstanding Dee, Harrison, and Leon are.
Now I have the pleasure of seeing and hearing Miguel add to the love.
Hopefully, this group will appear again in a quieted, acoustically
pleasing environment (thank you Green Mill), and you will have the
jazzy sense to czech it out.
THU AUG 15
Lou Donaldson Extravaganza. I went to the Showcase to see
Lou Donaldson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, on the awesome B3, Joe
Farnsworth on drums, such a treat, and Randy Johnston on
guitar. Simply marvelous. My Little Red Top, (All I could
think of is how Barney McAll should hear this version,
since he was not hip to the tune...must be something about
his being from Australia. This tune was followed by the
patriotic blues, Whiskey Drinking Woman, too much fun
...couple more tunes that were so unbelievably classic -
Such as Midnight Creeper, played about the time
midnight was creeping up - these really took me back in
time. Lou, of course, denied every playing for me years ago.
Must of been his father, he said.
WED AUG 14 - Had the pleasure of video capturing an Art
Musical Event at the Next Pratt Door featuring Robert
Irving III, Marlene Rosenberg, Nori Tanaka, Taku Akiyama,
Walter Henderson, Primeridian, Tim Green, Oscar Brown Jr,
etc, etc.
Review by Larry Wechsler(WEX) (After Monday, August 12):
Need a time capsule to take you back to the blues and jazz
of the 60's? Last night at Gale Street Inn (Jefferson Park
across from the station-4914 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago) was
where it began, on August 12, 7-9pm. Eldee and Marshall
(Eldee on bass and vocals) Marshall Vente on Yamaha
keyboard and superb drummer, Luis Ewerling (from Brasil).
From nostalgia Ramsey Lewis trio melodies like" Wade in the
Water" and "The In Crowd", mixing the blues with Jobim:
"Bessie Mae-Mucho" (just for fun) and some of the best
singing by Eldee (imagine Bobby Short, Tony Bennett and Joe
Williams but as one!) Now before we go: 5 dudes who rhyme
with Wex: Name a Tex, a Hex, a Mex, a Sex and a Beck's!!!!
as in Texan, Voodoo, a Mexican, Sexxy and Becky!!!!
PS - This reminds me of Joe Vito's joke:
"there are three kinds of musicians, those that can count
and those that cannot."
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FRI AUG 9
Devoted this evening to a full night of enter-TAIN-ment.
Jeff Watts was born on January 20,1960, in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, the birthplace of legendary drummers
Kenny Clarke and Art Blakey, and according to the
keyboardist, David, Pittsburg is the birthplace of more
unbelievable musicians than you realize. There was a
Chieftain trailer strategically parked on Grand outside of
the showcase...Should have photed Tain in front of that. It
is the nickname Kenny Kirkland donned him. From Chieftain
came Tain. This was before I met Jeff, but I could see
Kenny saying this. He had a very cool mind and it was
brought back several times this night on compositions such
as Tonality of Atonement, and Fushia. And then Maurice
Brown, who I was just asking about, joined in on trumpet
for a couple of tunes, Bluetain and the Impailer, making it
a sexytet. During the Side B jam, (also known as Budman's
delight) we can't remember which night it was played, there
was some fun energy. And we can't forget Billy HIggins,
Laughin' and Talkin' with Higg. And you would not want to
miss Like the Rose in which Jeff Juan-tainishly vocalizes
his prowless. Don't miss one of the shows Saturday or
Sunday. There are five left.
THU AUG 8
Chicago Symphonic Center Orchestra Hall. Earl Klugh band
warmed up the stage including Earl Klugh, guitar, Lenny
Price, saxophone, Al Duncan, keyboards, David Lee Spradley,
keyboards, Lawson Turner, bass, and Ron Otis, drums. A band
of a popular sound, came around to the familiar passage
into jazzier Bluenote land when they played the
25-year-young (has it been that long?) tune Dr. Macumba.
I was ready for an acoustic set. I do have my preferences.
Joe Sample, yeeks I remember him being so different, was
FABULOUS on acoustic piano. Had some very funny stories to
tell. Joined by Jay Anderson on bass, and Larry Aberman on
drums. Was as fun as seeing Ramsey Lewis at the CSO.
Something about that place eliminates any of the nonsense.
I didn't stick around for the b-day calendar signing -
there was mass long lines forming -- have to multi-task in
this city of Jazz...wanted to catch the tail Tain train at
the Showcase.
So glad I made that choice. Although it was after 11pm, I
ended up hearing at least a full hour of music. The band
features Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums, David Budway,
piano, Paul Bollenback, guitar, Marcus Strickland, sax, and
John Benitez, bass. The last requested encore A-Train had
people swing dancing in the aisles. (There is usually no
one dancing in the aisles at the Showcase, there is hardly
room in more ways than one).
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TUE AUG 6
It was the usual multi-faceted Chicago Tuesday night
choices in life. Worked late in the burbs and it was either
the 2nd set of 4 total sets in two days at the
Hothouse Kahbeer Dawkins live recording or the 2nd set of
Tain Watts 13 in six days at the Showcase. Time is relative
and a dimension in the warehouse of Jazz. A parking gel in
front of the Hothouse and the mathematical market share led
me down the Hip-pi-ti-Hop Dawk trail. Will re-tain the tain
re-view at a later date. I am rarely disappointed with any
one of Chicago's choices, and tonight was no exception.
Back to the Kahbeer 2nd set review, the tune Dolphy Dance
with Monk...was magical and classic. Previous to this was a
hip-hop tune sans the poet; I thought it could be indexed
as hip-it-ti-pi-hop down the seren-dip-it-ti-pi-'trane
trail. Then "In Walked Khari B". (six marvelously
mesmerizing musicians as originally estimated). I HOPE both
versions make the CD release...it would be an interesting
to hear the before and after listening experience, one more
time. P.S. Thx Ameen for handling the hose whip apparatus
and that Basie phrase, along with the myriad of other
sounds and trumpeting. Thx to the entire ensemble for the
molecular delightenment.
Additional information from the 2002.01.10 adlerplanetarium
pressroom: Khari B., the host of the African Skies Poetry
Slam is a Chicago favorite, the self-described performance
poet and “edutainer,” has been performing since the early
1990s. Khari has been an acclaimed artist and speaker on
the public access television show “Needle and Thread” and
has been heard on WHPK’s spoken word radio show. Since 1998
Khari has produced performances that include him and other
poets, accompanied by a full band of Chicago’s Association
for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM)
According to Khari, “Our works without Substance are empty.
Our words without work are nothing.” With uplifting,
encouraging and all-around positive entertainment,
Khari works to educate and stimulate the mind of every
listener in his various audiences, which brings him to the
term, “edutainer,” a fusion of educator and entertainer.
The really good news: Wednesday night is day 2 of 2. And
you have permission to laugh and enjoy yourself. No
boundaries. What a concept.
SUN AUG 4
No Exit Cafe - Unusual pairings with William Perry, sax
and Robert Barry, drums was another inspirational show.
I just loved it. William spoke a bit about seeing John
Coltrane and Eric Dolphy live, as special guests, and how
no one wanted them to stop playing and no one wanted to
leave. Well they create that same sweet sound. You are
always treated to the unusual by the owner, Dave, too. He
made a wonderful salad for me with a side of vegy chili. I
had this very unique drink called ginseng rush - Seeing is
understanding. If you haven't been to the No Exit Cafe on
Sunday between 4 and 7pm then be sure to plan to attend,
there are only 4 concerts left. YOU WON'T BE BORED.
SAT AUG 3
4th Annual Rogers Park Jazz Series - How fabulous for me,
it is only 3 blocks away and only $3 admission. Grazyna
Auguscik vocals, Paul Wertigo, drums, (!) John McLean,
guitar, Eric Hochberg bass, very, very nice. This was
followed by Johnny Frigo, my favorite poet and violinist on
the planet. Can't wait to see his art along with his poetry
in a book due for release before Christmas. Randy Brecker
and Frank Catalano finished the night off and received
high marks from my jazz policing partner, Larry.
MARK THE ROGERS PARK JAZZ SERIES ON YOUR
CALENDAR FOR NEXT YEAR- First weekend in August--it is fabulous.
FRI AUG 2
Held an interesting drumming, poetry, music session with my
friend Nadine visiting from Detroit and my fabulously
talented composer artist neighbor, Robert Irving. Will have
to review the footage soon.
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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)
SUN - 9-12PM - JIMMY'S WOODLAWN TAP (55th and WOODLAWN)
NO COVER - Jimmy's Jam led by Curtis Black
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
TUE - 9pm - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - JOHN BANY, JOHN YOUNG, ETC
WED - 9PM - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - HENRY JOHNSON $5
THU - 7PM-11pm RAMADA INN (49TH SOUTH + LAKE SHORE DRIVE)
773 288-5800 - NO COVER BOB JOHNSON & FRIENDS
THU - 9PM - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - MIKE SMITH, RON FRIEDMAN ETC
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
FRI - 9-12PM - LUNA MEXICANA (3565 W. Fullerton)- NO COVER
Latin Jazz with Yorumba featuring Curtis Black
FRI - 9:30PM-1AM - BOURBON CAFE (4768 N. Lincoln)- NO COVER
Bane Djordjevic and the Bob Johnson Quintet
Julia Huff,vocals, Daniella Bisenius,violin, Joe Jenkins,
Drums, Cameron Pfiffner,Tenor Sax/Flute, Bob Johnson, Bass
A mix of Jazz, Blues, Classical, and Folk (Yugoslavian -
Serbian) music.
SAT - 6PM-10PM HOUSTON'S Thomas Muellner, Dave Marr, Tim
Davis
SAT - MIDNIGHT-4am GREEN MILL SABERTOOTH ORGAN QUARTET
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Celebrating their birthdays in August
and who have signed the calendar
help me out on the "can't read" ones
mail info to jazzhope@attbi.com
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The band I have seen them with is in parenthesis, or Chicago
LEO
08/01 Tom Garltug, trombone, (Chicago, Rob Parton JazzTech)
08/02 Zack Brock, violin (Chicago)
08/02/62 Bil K_____?
08/02 Allen Bates, piano (Chicago)
08/03 Hamid Drake, drums, (leader)
08/03 Wayne Segal, jazz promoter (Chicago)
08/03 Greg Osby, alto sax (leader)
08/03/29 Ley Cl___ (said to keep on swingin)
08/04 Eric Alexander, sax (leader)
08/04 Jeff Hamilton, drummer (leader)
08/05 John Webber, bass (Johnny Griffin, George Coleman)
08/05 Steven Yates, drums (Burgess Gardner Big Band)
08/06 Briggin Krause, alto sax (NY)
08/07 John Menegon, bass (Dewey Redmond)
08/09 Michelle Moore, vocals (Chicago)
08/09 Bruce Carver, percussion (Fareed Haque)
08/09 Mangelo (percussion)
08/09 Bobby? Lewell ?
08/11 Steve Nelson, vibes (Dave Holland)
08/11 Danny McCaslin, sax
08/12 Bobby Routch, French Horn, (Mingus Orchestra)
08/12 Bryan Nichols, piano (Chicago)
08/13 Andre Earls, vibes (Chicago)
08/13/80 Justin Kowalewsky
08/14 Curtis Prince, drums (w Malachi Thompson, etc such as
Stan Getz)
08/14 Steve Hamilton, piano (Bill Billford)
08/14 Justin Robinson, alto (Roy Hargrove)
08/14 Scott Burns, sax (Chicago)
08/15 Jay____ (Les McCann)?
08/15 Tim Ries, sax
08/16 Paul Garcia, guitar (Chicago)
08/16 Chuck (Jazz Showcase)
08/16 Odie H Williams, M.D. trumpet (Burgess Gardner Big
Band)
08/17/82 Woostor, OH, guitar ? Nz M
08/18 Jim Rotundi, trumpet (natl)
08/18 Shelly Berg, piano (natl)
08/18 John Hebert, bass (Andrew Hill)
08/19 Bethany Pickens, piano (Chicago)
08/19 Danny Mixon, piano (Frank Foster Loud Minority,
leader)
08/20 John Clayton, bass (leader)
08/21 Malachi Thompson, trumpet, leader extraordinaire
08/21 Dale Gris___, PIANO (Sheila Landis)
08/21 Eric Schneider, sax (Chicago)
08/21/51 Ralich Hamperia?
08/22 Josh Abrams, bass (Chicago)
08/22 Richie Pardo, bass (Chicago)
VIRGO
08/23 Sarah Smith, Sax (School of Cool)
08/23 Avery Sharpe, bass (McCoy Typner)
08.23 Bobby Watson, sax (natl)
08/24 Ron Holloway, sax (Malachi Thompson, etc such as
Dizzy)
08/26 Pharez Whitted, trumpet (natl)
08/26 Marcus Robson, bass (Robert Irving)
08/27/67 Graham Paul?
08/27 Teddy Harris Jr, piano (Detroit)
08/27 Quincy David, drums (Tom Harrell)
08/28 Steshane Nakasian, vocals ??
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***********JAZZ LOCATIONS/WEBSITES*****************
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href="http://www.jazz-showcase.com
" target="why" >JAZZ SHOWCASE
312/670-BIRD (670-2473)
59 West Grand Ave (between Clark and Dearborn) Chicago, IL
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
toll free: 1.888.644.8007
2128 1/2 S. Indiana Avenue Chicago, Illinois, USA
-one block east of Michigan Ave-
Thursday to Saturday starts at 9:30 pm.
Jazz Jam on Sunday starts at 6:30 and ends at 11:30 pm.
a href="http://www.hothouse.net
" target="why" >HOT HOUSE
312-362-9707
31 East Balbo (betw STATE & WABASH), Chicago, IL 60605
href="http://centerstage.net/listings/music/venue/GreenMill
.html
" target="why" >GREEN MILL
773-878-5552
4802 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
78 E. Washington, 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
THE ASCENSION LOFT, 312-226-5688
email sussand@aol.com
17 N. ELIZABETH - 1 blk. west of Racine
between Madison and Washington), Chicago
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
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
HOUSTON'S, 312-649-1121
612 N. Rush, Chicago
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC, 773-728-6000
4544 North Lincoln Avenue, CHICAGO
ISAAC HAYES, 312 266 2400
739 N. Clark, CHICAGO
RAVINA
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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 4th Wednesday of each
month, concerts beginning at 6pm, 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.
Note: There is no longer music available at this site...
If someone can read German better than me, let me know
what's going on!
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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 - 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 information
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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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http://www.marlenerosenberg.com
Marlene Rosenberg, bass woman in a league of her own
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Luther Thomas/Human Arts Ensemble - Una New York
To hear the entire 18:08 version
http://www.epitonic.com/artists/lutherthomashumanartsensemb
le.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 ******************
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(You know, this song's on my new allllll-buuuooooooom)
Johnny Lytle "NEW AND GROOVY" - from the mid-60's
Blue Mitchell "STRATOSONIC NUANCES" 1975
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Peace, The Zebra Libra
jazzhope@attbi.com
August and the first week of September. There are things I
should be doing such as my laundry, packing for my journeys
and fixing something to eat. Time WATTS for no one! (as in
Jeff Tain WATTS who will precede Branford Marsalis' band at
Detroit's Jazz festival on Saturday night). Oh!, I just
received a call that there is the annual jam of the One
Family Band. I will return to this.
There were some shows that I did not have opportunity to
put out in advance on the Jazzin with the Zebra Libra site
(home internet was down for four days!) but had the
pleasure of attending. The Chicago Reader is a good
alternative to look things up, if it appears my site is not
updated. It don't mean there's not some swingin', boppin'
music thing to be had and heard in Chicago.
We will now link to the ultimate concentric site - href="http://www.jazzbebop.com/" target="why"
>JAZZBEBOP there is so much integrated into
jazzbebop-in more ways than one-but if you figure out how
to visit to the formula movie - try hitting return a few
times- and then select the formula--you will hear Maurice
Brown, who I was just blogging about on Thu Aug 8 "And then
Maurice Brown, joined Jeff Tain Watts' band on trumpet for
a couple of tunes, Bluetain and the Impailer, making it a
sexytet." --playing Coltrane's "I LOVE YOU"
Here is some sheet music of the solo
>I LOVE YOU
Just the blues
>JAZZBEBOP'S MAURICE BLUES
And I've grown accustomed to that trumpet playing in my face
>JAZZBEBOP'S MAURICE'S GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO YOUR FACE
Visit the ZEBRA LIBRA view of the Velvet Lounge here
When you are ready to experience the
Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians
go here
Trying to get that Ray Charles classic This Song is for You
at your mouse click
This Song
Is For You
OK Let's switch to diva
face="arial,helvetica" style="font-size:11px;">One Day
In Your Life
back to funky transparency
style="font-size:11px;">See Through
Sometimes I shave my legs, and sometimes I don't
Sometimes I comb my hair, and sometimes I won't
Depending how the wind blows, I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good to my soul
I'm not your average girl from your video...
I ain't built like a super model
But I learn to love myself unconditionally...
because I am a queen
No Matter what I'm wearing I will always be
face="arial,helvetica" style="font-size:11px;">INDIA
ARIE
always back to the jazzhope scope
>JazzinWithZebraLibra
please send Zeb suggestions at
jazzhope@attbi.com
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*******************READER Q & A*************************
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Dear Zeb: tell(write, e-mail, smoke signal or anything else
here and between) me how much time do you spend putting
this review plus the schedules, or you paste them from some
other publication? I like your review on No Exit Cafe. You
might convince me to jazz concerts after all. SS
Dear curious SS:
Time is relative and a mere dimension in the warehouse of
Jazz. The previous assemblage of notes were taken from a
Hot House web blurb: "New Horizons Ensemble is a Chicago
based 3rd generation AACM group that has achieved
international critical acclaim since its start in 1984. Led
by alto saxophonist Ernest Dawkins this band creates a
fascinating blend of jazz that looks to the future by incorporating the
past and present. With Ameen Muhammed, Steve Barry, Darius
Savage and Avreeayl Ra. Come join the party as Dawkins and
the Ensemble make a history-making recording".
I also utilize my role as the jazzy Lionazon Liasion in the
jazzone jungle.
Enhanced Observations after attending Tuesday night's 2nd
set. The New Horizon Ensemble Members tonight included
Ameen Muhammed, Steve Barry, Darius Savage been just
as-real, Avreeayl Ra, and in walked Khari B after the first
take. Oh, and of course the foundation of Ernest Kahbeer
Dawkins.
Ermest is such a favorite. As Larry so adequately
transmitted cellularly while I was cruizin' the LSD north
bound traffic home, "Ernest is so original". Aside note.
I am confused at the stated "3rd" generation but forgot to
ask. Khari B is AACM Mwata Bowden's son - isn't that 2nd
generation of an original? At first scan, I would estimate
an average of 2 (2nd) generation but may not be aware of a
hidden historical layer. But wait, if you ever watched the
mathematical formula movie on www.jazzbebop.com you would
have to add the puzzle piece: 1 + 1 = 3. Don't even get me
started on the formula of PI in Hip-PI-ti-Hop. Let's see
the formula of a Sphere is 4 PI - r - cubed. And Monk's
middle name is Sphere.
YING - YANG Zebranderings.
Hearing is believing.
Seeing is understanding.
Supreme Love.
Time is relative and a dimension in the warehouse of Jazz.
Hip-PI-ti-Hop.
1 + 1 = 3
mainTAIN
reTAIN
perTAINING to
ConTAINing
TAIN.
Time Watts for no one
Rewind the Remind
Molecular Delightenment
Atomic Dee-lightenment
I've Got it Good...and That Ain't Bad
Let's Do It
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***********PRESENT JAZZ SCHEDULE*******************
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SUN AUG 25 4pm, NO EXIT CAFE 6970 N.Glenwood, Chicago
healingFORCE will pay tribute to Bill Brimfield with a
concert party and open jam. Mr. Brimfield is recuperating
from a mild stroke and will launch his return to active
performing Sunday at the No Exit. Bill will be supported
by William Perry, Tatsu Aoki, Avreeal Ra and many more.
Don't miss this exciting event
SUN AUG 25 4pm, 8pm, 10pm JAZZ SHOWCASE
James Moody Quartet
SUN AUG 25, 3-5 PM - Don Neale with jazz diva Holly McGuire
at Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield 773-626-9385
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24th CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL WED AUG 28 - SUN SEP 1
Czech out
target="why" >CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL by JAZZ INSTITUTE
and
CHICAGO JAZZ
FESTIVAL by CITY OF CHICAGO
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TUE AUG 27 - SUN SEP 1 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Ira Sullivan hosting our famous "after-fest" jam sessions
Last year Herbie Hancock dropped in to say hello.
This year George Coleman has a high probability after his
performance.
WED AUG 28 6pm/ $10 HOTHOUSE $17 charge for entire Jazz
Club Tour Jazz Club Tour, featuring Damon Short Quartet and
Ernest Dawkins' Trio HotHouse will be one of many locations
participating as part of the Jazz Institute's "Jazz Club
Tour." Featured performers tonight will include:
Damon Short Quartet along with Ernest Dawkins' Trio (Ernest
Dawkins on reeds/saxophone, Vincent Davis on drums, and
Darius Savage on bass). The music of Damon Short combines
the best elements of the jazz tradition and the exploratory
spirit of the avant-garde.
WED AUG 28 - 6pm-10pm /$10 (includes food, cash bar,
marvelous entertainment-- complete with dancing, prizes,
and super music. And it's nice to have options and an
alternative route to downtown)
HARAMBE HOUSE 119th & Loomis
BURGESS GARDNER BIG BAND ORCHESTRA.
target="why" >WBEE JAZZ RADIO BEG BAND BASH
http://www.wbeejazzradio.com/events.php#bigbandbash
Take I-57 South to 119th street east exit. Go East to
Loomis Street, about 1/2 mile (the second light). Look for
the Harambee House sign and turn into the free parking lot.
THU AUG 29 12:15 pm - Cassidy Theatre
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
Chicago Jazz Festival 2002 At The Chicago Cultural Center:
Frankiphones and Silver Cycles: African-Americans and
Electronic Music in Chicago. The contributions of Chicago
musicians to the practice of electronic and computer music
have been influential and innovative. Musicians such as Sun
Ra, Eddie Harris, Kelan Phil Cohran, and Muhal Richard
Abrams eagerly embraced the new technologies as part of
their unlimited palette of sonic exploration, creating new
hybrid instruments and styles of performance on electronic
instruments at the nexus of art, funk, pop and jazz. A
lecture and panel discussion featuring three members
of the AACM – Kelan Philip Cohran, George Lewis and Jeff
Parker – is followed by a performance of their electronic
and computer music that will also feature the great AACM
saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell.
THU AUG 29 4:30 pm Preston Bradley Hall
Chicago Cultural Center. 78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
Solo Concert with Uri Caine
Pianist Uri Caine has worked in groups led by Don Byron,
Dave Douglas, Terry Gibbs, Buddy DeFranco, Clark Terry,
Rashid Ali, Arto Lindsay, Sam Rivers and Barry Altschul,
the Woody Herman Band, Annie Ross, the Enja Band, Global
Theory and the Master Musicians of Jajouka. Since moving to
New York City, Caine has recorded twelve albums as a
leader. He has received grants from the Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the
Arts. He has performed at many jazz festivals including
What Is Jazz? Festival (New York), North Sea Jazz Festival
(The Hague), Montreal Jazz Festival. Jazz Across the
Borders (Berlin), The Texaco Jazz Festival (New York), San
Sebastian Jazz Festival, Vittoria Jazz Festival, The
Newport Jazz Festival, as well as classical festivals
including The Salzburg Festival, The Munich Opera, The
Holland Festival, The Israel Festival, IRCAM, and others.
THU AUG 29 Grant Park - Petrillo Music Shell
6:00 - 6:55 p.m. David Sanchez Quintet
7:10 - 8:10 p.m. Patricia Barber
8:20 - 9:30 p.m. Larry Coryell Trio with special guest
Arthur Blythe
THURS AUG 29 9:30pm VELVET LOUNGE/$8, 312/791-9050
After Jazz Fest with Curtis Black, surfacing and surfing in
the summer. This trumpeter is sure to delight. Join Curtis
for Charlie Parker's birthday -- on the first night of the Chicago Jazz
Festival with Mathew Wilson, guitar, Kurt Schweitz, bass,
Joe Adamik, drums
THURS AUG 29 10pm JAZZ SHOWCASE
Ira Sullivan hosting our famous "after-fest" jam sessions
David Sanchez and Larry Coryell will most likely drop by
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FRI AUG 30 12:15 pm Randolph Cafe
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
Scott Rosenberg Chicago Big Band Project
This project features all new works for blending
composition and improvisation in a celebration of the great
Mid-Western big band tradition which includes Sun Ra and
the AACM master musicians. Rosenberg, who is no stranger
to working with large ensembles, draws influences from
jazz, free improvisation, and contemporary experimental
music. Kyle Hernandez (contrabass), Tim Daisy, (drums),
Nathaniel Braddock (guitar), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer),
Jeb Bishop, Nick Broste (trombones), Jim Donovan, Nathaniel
Walcott (trumpets), Laurie Lee Moses, Paul Hartsaw, Aram
Shelton, Todd Munnik and Scott Rosenberg saxophones and
clarinets). Funding from Meet The composer, Inc. is
provided with the support of National Endowment for the
Arts, ASCAP and Virgil Thompson Foundation.
FRI AUG 30 12:15 pm
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
LunchBreak Acoustic Cafe:
Nicholas Barron, acoustic soul
FRI AUG 30 Grant Park - Petrillo Music Shell
6:00 - 6:55 p.m. "Fifty Years of Big Band Jazz: A Tribute
to Bill Holman" with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble
7:10 - 8:10 p.m. Ray Anderson's Pocket Brass Band
8:20 - 9:30 p.m. Ahmad Jamal with special guest George
Coleman
FRI AUG 30 8pm/ $5 HOTHOUSE
Marlene Rosenberg
As part of HotHouse's Jazz Fest Aftersets, HotHouse
welcomes
MARLENE ROSENBERG
Her stylistic range encompasses everything from traditional
Big Band to intimate experimental ensembles. She will be
performing selections from her internationally acclaimed,
newly released CD, "Pieces Of..."
(featuring Cedar Walton, Javon Jackson, and George Fludas)
as well as new originals, and original arrangements of
familiar standards, and spontaneously composed "free"
music. Marlene Rosenberg (bass) will be joined by Ernie
Adams (drums), Taku Akiyama (alto, soprano saxophones), and
Robert Irving III (piano).
FRI AUG 30 10-12pm Our reprise Jazz Tropicale Cruise aboard
the tall ship Windy. Jon Randolph's cool color photos from
our last cruise, are now on href="http://www.marshallvente.com/upcoming.html"
target="why" >MARSHALL VENTE's UPCOMING CONCERTS
You'll be hearing more about the cruise on 90.9 FM WDCB,
Miles Ahead with Neil Tesser (1240 and 1470 AM, M-F at 4/5
pm) and, of course, Jazz Tropicale (Sundays at 10 pm on
90.9 FM WDCB and
WDCB
Call the Windy office for reservations at (312) 595-5472.
FRI AUG 30 10pm/ $10 HOT HOUSE
8 Bold Souls
The internationally acclaimed 8 Bold Souls combine
intricate melodies with driving rhythms to create robust
original jazz compositions that bring to mind gospel, jazz,
blues, symphonic, and big band arranged music. The members
of 8 Bold Souls are: Harrison Bankhead (bass), Mwata Bowden
(woodwinds), Robert Griffen (trumpet/flugelhorn), Isaiah
Jackson (trombone), Naomi Millender (cello), Dushun Mosley
(traps), Gerald Deon Powell (tuba), and Edward Wilkerson
Jr. (saxophones).
target="why" >8 BOLD SOULS BIO
FRI AUG 30 MAIN STAGE-AFRICAN FESTIVAL of the ARTS
at WASHINGTON PARK between 52nd and 55th streets on Cottage
Grove Avenue
target="why" >AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
3:00-4:00 SPIRITS
4:00-5:00 Hassan Hakmoun
5:30-6:00 Diana King
7:00-8:00 Roy Ayers
8:30-10:00 Daniela Mercury
FRI AUG 30 10pm JAZZ SHOWCASE
Ira Sullivan hosting our famous "after-fest" jam sessions
Ahmad Jamal and George Coleman will most likely drop by
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SAT AUG 31 I WILL BE on my journey to DETROIT
czech out potential simultaneous landings at
the 23rd Ford Detroit International Jazz Fest
FOUR STAGES OF FUN
>DETROIT JAZZFEST
Just a super summary of Saturday in Detroit:
12:00 Rayse Biggs Quartet(amphitheatre stage)
1:30 Charles Boles The Exploration Unit (waterfront stage)
4:30 David McMurray Show, (amphitheatre stage)
5:45 Ingrid Jensen Quartet(waterfront stage)
6:15 Frank Morgan Quartet (amphitheatre stage)
8:15 Jeff “Tain” Watts Quintet (amphitheatre stage)
9:45 Sonny Fortune Quartet (pyramid stage)
10:15 Branford Marsalis Quintet (amphitheatre stage)
IN Chicago
SAT AUG 31
Grant Park - Jazz & Heritage Family Stage
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Children's Dance Theater of Chicago
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. "The Art of Soloing" with Dushun Mosley
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. David Hernandez and Street Sounds
4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Yoko Noge Jazz Me Blues
Grant Park - Borders Jazz on Jackson Stage
12:00 - 12:50 p.m. Grazyna Auguscik's "Past Forward"
1:05 - 1:55 p.m. Butch Thompson Solo Piano
2:10 - 3:10 p.m. Ron Perrillo Trio
3:25 - 4:30 p.m. "Saxophone Summit" featuring: Ken
Channey,
Harrison Bankhead, Kobe Watkins, Eric Schneider, Ari Brown,
Mwata Bowden and Duke Payne
Grant Park - Petrillo Music Shell
5:00 - 5:50 p.m. Oliver Lake & Mal Waldron
6:00 - 6:55 p.m. Jimmy Health with the Chicago Jazz
Orchestra
7:10 - 8:10 p.m. Carla Cook Quintet
8:20 - 9:30 p.m. Wayne Shorter Quartet
SAT AUG 31 10pm/ $10 HOTHOUSE
Roscoe Mitchell, Harrison Bankhead, Vincent Davis, Corey
Wilkes. Roscoe Mitchell (saxophone) is a founding member of
the
target="why" >Art Ensemble of Chicago, leader of the
Note Factory, and well regarded as a jazz master and
inspired composer. Harrison Bankhead (bass) has played
in a wide variety of musical settings from mainstream to
free-form jazz, blending different forms of ethnic music
(Indian, African, Celtic, Native American, etc.) with the musicians
he has been playing with. Vincent Davis (drums) is noted for his
ability to play a variety of styles with equal skill and
imagination, including avant-garde and straight ahead jazz,
Afro-Cuban, funk, classical, Latin and African music. Corey
Wilkes is a noted trumpet/flugelhorn player.
SAT AUG 31 MAIN STAGE-AFRICAN FESTIVAL of the ARTS
at WASHINGTON PARK between 52nd and 55th streets on Cottage
Grove Avenue
target="why" >AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
12:30-1:30 Shina (Chicago/Nigerian juju talent)
2:00-3:00 Randy Murray
3:30-4:30 Sponsors Present & West African Dance
5:00-6:00 Emeline Mitchell (Haiti/Haitian roots music,
Salsa, etc.)
6:30-8:00 Bobby Blue Bland
8:30-10:00 George Duke
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SUN SEP 1 NOON - 'til?
The Wright's Party (708) 720-0333 Musician's Jam session
5712 Crestwood Road Matteson, IL 60443-1122
John & Evelyn Wright's BDAY's and Wedding Anniversary
Bring your own Drink, Chairs, ICE Chest, ICE, ICE, ICE
Musicians/vocalists-bring your own instruments and bring
your lungs. They will have drums, a rolad d-50, an
acousitic Czech Upright Bass withbow and all the sound
equipment you will need. Video camera friendly,
as long as they get a copy. (last year's is still in the
queue...so much footage, so little time to review)
They welcome wheelchairs, canes, crutches, hospital beds,
oxygen tanks, etc. Directions I-57 South (toward Memphis)
to Vollmer Road (West). Take Vollmer Road to Central Ave
(first intersection) Turn left on Cnetral to Allemong Dr
(2 or 3 blocks) turn right (only way to turn) Take
Allemong to Crestwood Rd (2 blocks) turn right (only way to
turn)
SUN SEP 1
Grant Park - Jazz & Heritage Family Stage
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. "Clave: Following the Beat" with Danilo
Perez
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. "A History of Jazz" featuring Jodie
Christian
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Najib Bahri & El Amal: Music of North
Africa and the Middle East
4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Langston Hughes' "Weary Blues" with
Quraysh Ali Lansana and the T.S. Galloway Septet
Grant Park - Borders Jazz on Jackson Stage
12:00 - 12:50 p.m. Andy's Windy City All Stars with
special guest Franz Jackson
1:05 - 1:55 p.m. John McLean Quintet
2:10 - 3:10 p.m. Chuchito Valdes' Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz
3:25 - 4:30 p.m. Maggie Brown
Grant Park - Petrillo Music Shell
5:00 - 5:50 p.m. Von Freeman Quartet with special guest
Eddie Johnson
6:00 - 6:55 p.m. George Lewis and the NOW Orchestra with
Special Guests
Fred Anderson, Bill Brimfield and Roscoe Mitchell
7:10 - 8:10 p.m. Jammin' at the Petrillo featuring - the
Eric Reed Trio,
Russell Gunn, Steve Davis, Claire Daly, Seamus Black and
Jim Gilloreto
8:20 - 9:30 p.m. "Millennium Monk" featuring Sphere (Kenny
Barron, Buster
Williams, Ken Riley, Gary Bartz) with special guest Phil
Woods
SUN SEP 1 MAIN STAGE-AFRICAN FESTIVAL of the ARTS
at WASHINGTON PARK between 52nd and 55th streets on Cottage
Grove Avenue
target="why" >AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
MC - National Comedian/Marlon Hill
1:00-2:00 African Family Affirmation & Alyo
2:00-3:00 Sue Conway
3:30-4:30 Tracey King and the Cushites (Chicago Talent)
5:00-6:00 Fashions
6:30-8:00 Rachelle Ferrell
8:30-10:00 Poncho Sanchez
MON SEP 2 ON LABOR DAY - 2:30-3:30 AFRICAN BRASS
target="why" >AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
MON SEP 2 MAIN STAGE-AFRICAN FESTIVAL of the ARTS
at WASHINGTON PARK between 52nd and 55th streets on Cottage
Grove Avenue
MC - National Comedian/Spike Davis
1:00-2:00 Trinity Choir
2:30-3:30 Africa Brass
4:00-5:00 MUNTU
5:30-6:30 Mahotella Queens
7:00-10:00 George Clinton
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After Labor Day - everyone's back in town so czech out.
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TUE SEP 3 12:15PM RANDOLPH CAFE
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
LunchBreak Acoustic Cafe:
Tatsu Aoki and Hide, bass and taiko drum
TUE SEP 3 - SUN SEP 8 JAZZ SHOWCASE
The HEATH BROTHERS - Jimmy Heath (tenor/composer/arranger),
Percy Heath (bass, member of the Modern Jazz Quartet),
Albert "Tootie" Heath (drums) We're honored to have this
all star band, one of the finest in all of jazz, returning
for their annual visit.
WED SEP 4 9PM HOTHOUSE
MARLENE ROSENBERG QUARTET
THU SEP 5 9:30pm VELVET LOUNGE 312-791-9050
target="why" >ERNEST DAWKINS
TRIO
SAT SEP 7 1:00pm 7:00pm
3rd ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD COMMUNITY JAZZ FESTIVAL
Hamilton Park 513 West 72nd Street
773-651-7563, for info, in case of rain inside
-KAHIL EL' ZABAR & the RITUAL TRIO
featuring MALACHI FAVORS & ARI BROWN
-TATSU AOYI & THE MIYUMI PROJECT BIG BAND
-MALACHI THOMPSON & THE FREEBOP BAND
-DEE ALEXANDER
-LIVE THE SPIRIT BAND
under the direction of ERNEST DAWKINS
with special guest OLIVER LAKE
SAT SEP 7 9:30 VELVET LOUNGE
ERNEST DAWKINS
& >OLIVER LAKE SUMMIT
TUE SEP 10 - SUN SEP 15 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Alto Sax KENNY GARRETT with Vernell Brown,
Charnett Moffitt, Chris Dave
FRI SEP 13 - Bebop Brass Ken Chaney
There will be more ADDED - so stay tuned!!!
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SUN AUG 25
850 W. Eastwood Festival (Chicago near Wilson and Claredon)
experienced simultaneous music from the ONE FAMILY BAND
with composer Evod Magek, vocalist Teresa Davis, saxman,
Duke "Yusef Lateef" Payne, pianist Robert Irving, bassist
Yosef Ben Israel, drummer Curtis Prince, along with
visually exciting human tumblers (how do they do that?)
SAT AUG 24
Robert Irving Trio with Marcus Robson, electric bass and
Donald Barrett, drums. At a little place near Gary,
Indiana called the Grapevine Wine Bar and Jazz Club (500 S.
Lake STreet, one block north of Miller Baker Cafe, Miller
Beach, Gary Indiana 46403. Very very cool - the Rebirth of
Cool (219) 939-9463 href="http://www.grapevinejazzclub.com" target="why"
>GRAPEVINE JAZZ CLUB
FRI AUG 23
Greg Osby Four - Green Mill
The music and the band were intrinsically stunning. Thanks
for bringing it to Chicago.
GREG OSBY
-alto sax, target="why" >JASON MORAN -piano, Brandon Owens -bass,
Damion Reid -drums. A very different kind of sound, truly
appreciated by those rather familiar with jazz standards
and its various offsprings. Greg's ability to achieve
this, with such subtle grace is what is so fun to watch.
Jason Moran lived up to his legend. Brandon and Damion
also contributed effectively.
THU AUG 22
Bob Johnson Jam - Ramada Inn Lounge. Very classic tunes,
wonderfully presented by bassist Robert Johnson,
keyboardist Irma Thompson, impeccable vibist "dear to my
heart" Andre Earles, Leon Joyce, drummer of choice, chosen
by the choosiest, Cameron Pfiffner - Tenor and Soprano
Sax/Flute, Jim "Scatman" Lewis - Congas/Vocals (no, I did
not throw out your card) And for you carnivores - 2 for 1
prime rib
MON AUG 21
Dee Alexander Quartet - Green Mill
Dee Alexander- vocals, Miguel de la Cerna - piano
Harrison Bankhead - bass, Leon Joyce, Jr. - drums
Supreme Love to the fourth power. Quintified in a few
tunes when guest trumpeter Pharez Whitted blew. Hearing is
believing. Seeing is understanding. Molecular Delightenment.
Atomic Dee-lightenment. If you missed this show, you missed
one of the best vocal based extravaganzas of the month.
We already know how outstanding Dee, Harrison, and Leon are.
Now I have the pleasure of seeing and hearing Miguel add to the love.
Hopefully, this group will appear again in a quieted, acoustically
pleasing environment (thank you Green Mill), and you will have the
jazzy sense to czech it out.
THU AUG 15
Lou Donaldson Extravaganza. I went to the Showcase to see
Lou Donaldson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, on the awesome B3, Joe
Farnsworth on drums, such a treat, and Randy Johnston on
guitar. Simply marvelous. My Little Red Top, (All I could
think of is how Barney McAll should hear this version,
since he was not hip to the tune...must be something about
his being from Australia. This tune was followed by the
patriotic blues, Whiskey Drinking Woman, too much fun
...couple more tunes that were so unbelievably classic -
Such as Midnight Creeper, played about the time
midnight was creeping up - these really took me back in
time. Lou, of course, denied every playing for me years ago.
Must of been his father, he said.
WED AUG 14 - Had the pleasure of video capturing an Art
Musical Event at the Next Pratt Door featuring Robert
Irving III, Marlene Rosenberg, Nori Tanaka, Taku Akiyama,
Walter Henderson, Primeridian, Tim Green, Oscar Brown Jr,
etc, etc.
Review by Larry Wechsler(WEX) (After Monday, August 12):
Need a time capsule to take you back to the blues and jazz
of the 60's? Last night at Gale Street Inn (Jefferson Park
across from the station-4914 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago) was
where it began, on August 12, 7-9pm. Eldee and Marshall
(Eldee on bass and vocals) Marshall Vente on Yamaha
keyboard and superb drummer, Luis Ewerling (from Brasil).
From nostalgia Ramsey Lewis trio melodies like" Wade in the
Water" and "The In Crowd", mixing the blues with Jobim:
"Bessie Mae-Mucho" (just for fun) and some of the best
singing by Eldee (imagine Bobby Short, Tony Bennett and Joe
Williams but as one!) Now before we go: 5 dudes who rhyme
with Wex: Name a Tex, a Hex, a Mex, a Sex and a Beck's!!!!
as in Texan, Voodoo, a Mexican, Sexxy and Becky!!!!
PS - This reminds me of Joe Vito's joke:
"there are three kinds of musicians, those that can count
and those that cannot."
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FRI AUG 9
Devoted this evening to a full night of enter-TAIN-ment.
Jeff Watts was born on January 20,1960, in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, the birthplace of legendary drummers
Kenny Clarke and Art Blakey, and according to the
keyboardist, David, Pittsburg is the birthplace of more
unbelievable musicians than you realize. There was a
Chieftain trailer strategically parked on Grand outside of
the showcase...Should have photed Tain in front of that. It
is the nickname Kenny Kirkland donned him. From Chieftain
came Tain. This was before I met Jeff, but I could see
Kenny saying this. He had a very cool mind and it was
brought back several times this night on compositions such
as Tonality of Atonement, and Fushia. And then Maurice
Brown, who I was just asking about, joined in on trumpet
for a couple of tunes, Bluetain and the Impailer, making it
a sexytet. During the Side B jam, (also known as Budman's
delight) we can't remember which night it was played, there
was some fun energy. And we can't forget Billy HIggins,
Laughin' and Talkin' with Higg. And you would not want to
miss Like the Rose in which Jeff Juan-tainishly vocalizes
his prowless. Don't miss one of the shows Saturday or
Sunday. There are five left.
THU AUG 8
Chicago Symphonic Center Orchestra Hall. Earl Klugh band
warmed up the stage including Earl Klugh, guitar, Lenny
Price, saxophone, Al Duncan, keyboards, David Lee Spradley,
keyboards, Lawson Turner, bass, and Ron Otis, drums. A band
of a popular sound, came around to the familiar passage
into jazzier Bluenote land when they played the
25-year-young (has it been that long?) tune Dr. Macumba.
I was ready for an acoustic set. I do have my preferences.
Joe Sample, yeeks I remember him being so different, was
FABULOUS on acoustic piano. Had some very funny stories to
tell. Joined by Jay Anderson on bass, and Larry Aberman on
drums. Was as fun as seeing Ramsey Lewis at the CSO.
Something about that place eliminates any of the nonsense.
I didn't stick around for the b-day calendar signing -
there was mass long lines forming -- have to multi-task in
this city of Jazz...wanted to catch the tail Tain train at
the Showcase.
So glad I made that choice. Although it was after 11pm, I
ended up hearing at least a full hour of music. The band
features Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums, David Budway,
piano, Paul Bollenback, guitar, Marcus Strickland, sax, and
John Benitez, bass. The last requested encore A-Train had
people swing dancing in the aisles. (There is usually no
one dancing in the aisles at the Showcase, there is hardly
room in more ways than one).
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TUE AUG 6
It was the usual multi-faceted Chicago Tuesday night
choices in life. Worked late in the burbs and it was either
the 2nd set of 4 total sets in two days at the
Hothouse Kahbeer Dawkins live recording or the 2nd set of
Tain Watts 13 in six days at the Showcase. Time is relative
and a dimension in the warehouse of Jazz. A parking gel in
front of the Hothouse and the mathematical market share led
me down the Hip-pi-ti-Hop Dawk trail. Will re-tain the tain
re-view at a later date. I am rarely disappointed with any
one of Chicago's choices, and tonight was no exception.
Back to the Kahbeer 2nd set review, the tune Dolphy Dance
with Monk...was magical and classic. Previous to this was a
hip-hop tune sans the poet; I thought it could be indexed
as hip-it-ti-pi-hop down the seren-dip-it-ti-pi-'trane
trail. Then "In Walked Khari B". (six marvelously
mesmerizing musicians as originally estimated). I HOPE both
versions make the CD release...it would be an interesting
to hear the before and after listening experience, one more
time. P.S. Thx Ameen for handling the hose whip apparatus
and that Basie phrase, along with the myriad of other
sounds and trumpeting. Thx to the entire ensemble for the
molecular delightenment.
Additional information from the 2002.01.10 adlerplanetarium
pressroom: Khari B., the host of the African Skies Poetry
Slam is a Chicago favorite, the self-described performance
poet and “edutainer,” has been performing since the early
1990s. Khari has been an acclaimed artist and speaker on
the public access television show “Needle and Thread” and
has been heard on WHPK’s spoken word radio show. Since 1998
Khari has produced performances that include him and other
poets, accompanied by a full band of Chicago’s Association
for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM)
According to Khari, “Our works without Substance are empty.
Our words without work are nothing.” With uplifting,
encouraging and all-around positive entertainment,
Khari works to educate and stimulate the mind of every
listener in his various audiences, which brings him to the
term, “edutainer,” a fusion of educator and entertainer.
The really good news: Wednesday night is day 2 of 2. And
you have permission to laugh and enjoy yourself. No
boundaries. What a concept.
SUN AUG 4
No Exit Cafe - Unusual pairings with William Perry, sax
and Robert Barry, drums was another inspirational show.
I just loved it. William spoke a bit about seeing John
Coltrane and Eric Dolphy live, as special guests, and how
no one wanted them to stop playing and no one wanted to
leave. Well they create that same sweet sound. You are
always treated to the unusual by the owner, Dave, too. He
made a wonderful salad for me with a side of vegy chili. I
had this very unique drink called ginseng rush - Seeing is
understanding. If you haven't been to the No Exit Cafe on
Sunday between 4 and 7pm then be sure to plan to attend,
there are only 4 concerts left. YOU WON'T BE BORED.
SAT AUG 3
4th Annual Rogers Park Jazz Series - How fabulous for me,
it is only 3 blocks away and only $3 admission. Grazyna
Auguscik vocals, Paul Wertigo, drums, (!) John McLean,
guitar, Eric Hochberg bass, very, very nice. This was
followed by Johnny Frigo, my favorite poet and violinist on
the planet. Can't wait to see his art along with his poetry
in a book due for release before Christmas. Randy Brecker
and Frank Catalano finished the night off and received
high marks from my jazz policing partner, Larry.
MARK THE ROGERS PARK JAZZ SERIES ON YOUR
CALENDAR FOR NEXT YEAR- First weekend in August--it is fabulous.
FRI AUG 2
Held an interesting drumming, poetry, music session with my
friend Nadine visiting from Detroit and my fabulously
talented composer artist neighbor, Robert Irving. Will have
to review the footage soon.
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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)
SUN - 9-12PM - JIMMY'S WOODLAWN TAP (55th and WOODLAWN)
NO COVER - Jimmy's Jam led by Curtis Black
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
TUE - 9pm - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - JOHN BANY, JOHN YOUNG, ETC
WED - 9PM - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - HENRY JOHNSON $5
THU - 7PM-11pm RAMADA INN (49TH SOUTH + LAKE SHORE DRIVE)
773 288-5800 - NO COVER BOB JOHNSON & FRIENDS
THU - 9PM - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - MIKE SMITH, RON FRIEDMAN ETC
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
FRI - 9-12PM - LUNA MEXICANA (3565 W. Fullerton)- NO COVER
Latin Jazz with Yorumba featuring Curtis Black
FRI - 9:30PM-1AM - BOURBON CAFE (4768 N. Lincoln)- NO COVER
Bane Djordjevic and the Bob Johnson Quintet
Julia Huff,vocals, Daniella Bisenius,violin, Joe Jenkins,
Drums, Cameron Pfiffner,Tenor Sax/Flute, Bob Johnson, Bass
A mix of Jazz, Blues, Classical, and Folk (Yugoslavian -
Serbian) music.
SAT - 6PM-10PM HOUSTON'S Thomas Muellner, Dave Marr, Tim
Davis
SAT - MIDNIGHT-4am GREEN MILL SABERTOOTH ORGAN QUARTET
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Celebrating their birthdays in August
and who have signed the calendar
help me out on the "can't read" ones
mail info to jazzhope@attbi.com
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The band I have seen them with is in parenthesis, or Chicago
LEO
08/01 Tom Garltug, trombone, (Chicago, Rob Parton JazzTech)
08/02 Zack Brock, violin (Chicago)
08/02/62 Bil K_____?
08/02 Allen Bates, piano (Chicago)
08/03 Hamid Drake, drums, (leader)
08/03 Wayne Segal, jazz promoter (Chicago)
08/03 Greg Osby, alto sax (leader)
08/03/29 Ley Cl___ (said to keep on swingin)
08/04 Eric Alexander, sax (leader)
08/04 Jeff Hamilton, drummer (leader)
08/05 John Webber, bass (Johnny Griffin, George Coleman)
08/05 Steven Yates, drums (Burgess Gardner Big Band)
08/06 Briggin Krause, alto sax (NY)
08/07 John Menegon, bass (Dewey Redmond)
08/09 Michelle Moore, vocals (Chicago)
08/09 Bruce Carver, percussion (Fareed Haque)
08/09 Mangelo (percussion)
08/09 Bobby? Lewell ?
08/11 Steve Nelson, vibes (Dave Holland)
08/11 Danny McCaslin, sax
08/12 Bobby Routch, French Horn, (Mingus Orchestra)
08/12 Bryan Nichols, piano (Chicago)
08/13 Andre Earls, vibes (Chicago)
08/13/80 Justin Kowalewsky
08/14 Curtis Prince, drums (w Malachi Thompson, etc such as
Stan Getz)
08/14 Steve Hamilton, piano (Bill Billford)
08/14 Justin Robinson, alto (Roy Hargrove)
08/14 Scott Burns, sax (Chicago)
08/15 Jay____ (Les McCann)?
08/15 Tim Ries, sax
08/16 Paul Garcia, guitar (Chicago)
08/16 Chuck (Jazz Showcase)
08/16 Odie H Williams, M.D. trumpet (Burgess Gardner Big
Band)
08/17/82 Woostor, OH, guitar ? Nz M
08/18 Jim Rotundi, trumpet (natl)
08/18 Shelly Berg, piano (natl)
08/18 John Hebert, bass (Andrew Hill)
08/19 Bethany Pickens, piano (Chicago)
08/19 Danny Mixon, piano (Frank Foster Loud Minority,
leader)
08/20 John Clayton, bass (leader)
08/21 Malachi Thompson, trumpet, leader extraordinaire
08/21 Dale Gris___, PIANO (Sheila Landis)
08/21 Eric Schneider, sax (Chicago)
08/21/51 Ralich Hamperia?
08/22 Josh Abrams, bass (Chicago)
08/22 Richie Pardo, bass (Chicago)
VIRGO
08/23 Sarah Smith, Sax (School of Cool)
08/23 Avery Sharpe, bass (McCoy Typner)
08.23 Bobby Watson, sax (natl)
08/24 Ron Holloway, sax (Malachi Thompson, etc such as
Dizzy)
08/26 Pharez Whitted, trumpet (natl)
08/26 Marcus Robson, bass (Robert Irving)
08/27/67 Graham Paul?
08/27 Teddy Harris Jr, piano (Detroit)
08/27 Quincy David, drums (Tom Harrell)
08/28 Steshane Nakasian, vocals ??
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***********JAZZ LOCATIONS/WEBSITES*****************
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href="http://www.jazz-showcase.com
" target="why" >JAZZ SHOWCASE
312/670-BIRD (670-2473)
59 West Grand Ave (between Clark and Dearborn) Chicago, IL
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
toll free: 1.888.644.8007
2128 1/2 S. Indiana Avenue Chicago, Illinois, USA
-one block east of Michigan Ave-
Thursday to Saturday starts at 9:30 pm.
Jazz Jam on Sunday starts at 6:30 and ends at 11:30 pm.
a href="http://www.hothouse.net
" target="why" >HOT HOUSE
312-362-9707
31 East Balbo (betw STATE & WABASH), Chicago, IL 60605
href="http://centerstage.net/listings/music/venue/GreenMill
.html
" target="why" >GREEN MILL
773-878-5552
4802 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER
(312) F-I-N-E-A-R-T
78 E. Washington, 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
THE ASCENSION LOFT, 312-226-5688
email sussand@aol.com
17 N. ELIZABETH - 1 blk. west of Racine
between Madison and Washington), Chicago
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
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
HOUSTON'S, 312-649-1121
612 N. Rush, Chicago
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC, 773-728-6000
4544 North Lincoln Avenue, CHICAGO
ISAAC HAYES, 312 266 2400
739 N. Clark, CHICAGO
RAVINA
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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 4th Wednesday of each
month, concerts beginning at 6pm, 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.
Note: There is no longer music available at this site...
If someone can read German better than me, let me know
what's going on!
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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 - 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 information
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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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http://www.marlenerosenberg.com
Marlene Rosenberg, bass woman in a league of her own
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Luther Thomas/Human Arts Ensemble - Una New York
To hear the entire 18:08 version
http://www.epitonic.com/artists/lutherthomashumanartsensemb
le.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 ******************
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(You know, this song's on my new allllll-buuuooooooom)
Johnny Lytle "NEW AND GROOVY" - from the mid-60's
Blue Mitchell "STRATOSONIC NUANCES" 1975
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Peace, The Zebra Libra
jazzhope@attbi.com
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