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 Dee-lightenment
Atomic Dee-lightenment
I've Got it Good...and That Ain't Bad
Let's Do It
Whew!!
Fortification of Love Supreme, the love supreme
The Price You Gotta Pay To Be FREE
Duality-Cooking in the kitchen and on stage
How do I hear jazz? Let me count the ways,
I hear jazz to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I hear jazz to the level of every day's
Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.
I hear jazz freely, as men strive for right.
I hear jazz purely, as they turn from praise.
I hear jazz with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I hear jazz with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints. I hear jazz with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God chooses,
I shall but hear jazz better after death.
(Intentionally lifted from the female American poet
Elizabeth Barrett Browning)
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WED SEP 18 - SUN SEP 22 JAZZ SHOWCASE
DANILO PEREZ Trio with Ben Street and Adam Cruz
WED SEP 18 9pm VELVET LOUNGE
VINCENT DAVIS and Friends
WED SEP 18 9pm GREEN MILL
4802 N. Broadway, Chicago 773-878-5552
Deep in a Dream: The Life & Music of Chet Baker
Featuring Spider Saloff and readings from James Gavin's book,
"Deep in a Dream," with special guest Oscar Brown, Jr.
WED SEP 18 9pm HOTHOUSE
31 E. Balbo, Chicago. 312-362-9707
Treehouse Project (sextet) and Grey Ghost (trio) explore the visual
and aural arts as each group incorporates projected images in
correlation to their music. Treehouse Project is Colin Bunn, guitar;
Ken Champion, pedal steel; Keefe Jackson, tenor sax; Matt Thompson,
bass and Michael Reed, drums. Grey Ghost is Aram Shelton,
saxophone and laptop; Jonathan Crawford, drums and analog
synthesizer; and video artist Kent Lambert
THU SEP 19 7pm/$10 Curtiss Hall, 10th floor
410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago 312-427-1676
Cutting Edge Concert Series
Edward Wilkerson and Michael Zerang
FRI SEP 20 – SAT SEP 21 GREEN MILL
KENNY WERNER TRIO
SAT SEP 21 SYMPHONY CENTER
MARSHALL FIELD's DAY OF MUSIC
10 HOUR- FREE MUSIC MARATHON ON FOUR STAGES
Performances will include jazz, blues, world music,
Gospel and family-oriented artists. It will include
Maurice Brown (9:15pm) and Kahil El'zabar's Experimental
Band (10:30pm), which is a 10-piece band he orchestrates,
and sure to be a treat.
SAT SEP 21 CAB COLLOWAY
PRAIRIE ARTS AUDITORIUM, Schaumburg
SAT SEP 21 8pm – Chicago Jazz Ensemble
Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois, Lake Forest
Composer/conductor William Russo.
Visit the website, at www.chijazz.com and 312.344.6245.
SAT SEP 21 8pm - JUBA Collective featuring Kahil El/Zabar,
Frank Orrall, Ari Brown, Fareed Haque, Bobby Irving & Others
w/ Omar Sosa Quartet
Museum Contemporary Arts
SUN SEP 22 2pm Humboldt Park Boathouse
JUBA Collective featuring Kahil El/Zabar, Frank Orrall, Ari Brown,
Fareed Haque, Bobby Irving & Others
SUN SEP 22 4pm-7pm NO EXIT CAFE Unusual Pairing Series
6970 N. Glenwood 773-743-3355
RADIO IMPROVED with Tim Aubuchon, Mitch Paliga,
Patrick Williams, Ryan Bennett
TUE SEP 24 - SUN SEP 29 JAZZ SHOWCASE
MARIAN MCPARTLAND with Jim Cox and Charlie Brougham.
Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 pm, one set only.
Thursday, 8pm, 10pm, Friday and Saturday, 9pm and 11pm,
Sunday at 4 pm and 8 pm only
WED SEP 25 - 6pm-10pm /$20 HARAMBEE HOUSE 119th & Loomis
BURGESS GARDNER 18-piece ORCHESTRA with special guest
Trumpet master ORBERT DAVIS
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.
WED SEP 25 9pm VELVET LOUNGE
VINCENT DAVIS and Friends
WED SEP 25, 7pm – CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Metropolis Performing Arts Center, 111 W. Campbell St.,
Arlington Hts Composer/conductor William Russo.
Visit www.chijazz.com and 312.344.6245.
FRI SEP 27 – SAT SEP 28 9pm VELVET LOUNGE
DAVID BOYKIN’S Expanse
FRI SEP 27 – SAT SEP 28 GREEN MILL
JOHN MOLDER QUARTET
FRI SEP 27 8PM SYMPHONY CENTER
OSCAR PETERSON
SAT SEP 28, 7pm – CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago.
Composer/conductor William Russo.
Visit http://www.chijazz.com and 312.344.6245.
SAT SEP 28 9pm PARK WEST
JUBA Collective featuring Kahil El/Zabar, Frank Orrall, Ari Brown,
Fareed Haque, Bobby Irving & Others w/ Frankie Knuckles
SAT SEP 28 5-7pm /$3 NO FRICTION CAFE
2502 N. California Chicago, 773-235-2757
Near Logan Blvd on California, Logan Square
TRAPEZE the aSTraL teRRa smaller improv unit
Creative New Jazz from Chicago with sounds and rhythms from around the world
Come get the NEW "Caught In The Act" cd - Available NOW - $10!!!
SUN SEP 29 4pm-7pm NO EXIT CAFE Unusual Pairing Series
6970 N. Glenwood 773-743-3355
NO NAME BAND - Corey Wilkes Kevin Nabors, Isaiah Spencer
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IT IS LENGTHY, but includes some LONG OVERDUE CREDITS
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I HEAR JAZZ, in my mind, once again,
Listening to some of the 10 CDs I have purchased
And watching my documentation videos
SUN SEP 15 - I am sure the BILL BRIMFIELD'S spontaneous quartet
featuring William Perry, Derrick Polk, and Melvin Davis was fabulous.
And I am sure the Conservatory of Music at 1312 South Michigan Ave
with Matthias Ziegler solo program (with loops, drones, triggers, effects)
and his master class was quite interesting. But sometimes there are
days when rest is best.
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I HEAR JAZZ, live and in the classical sense,
Delighted at the creativity of a man at the 80th Bday boundary,
Thankful Chicago provides the variety of venues I have seen today.
SAT SEP 14 - Was up early (considering Friday night's activities)
to secure a spot for VON FREEMAN at the JAZZ RECORD MART
around 1pm. Oh, I thought, I should have mentioned to Kenny Garrett,
that Von was playing this afternoon. It is OK, though, since he found
out anyway and also showed up to see a nice performance by Von,
which included Mike Allemana on guitar. Von was his usual creative
and friendly self. Why haven't I been to see him on Tuesday night at
his apartment lounge jam? he asked. Tuesday night is one night that
has not been a late night for me lately (well, except for the other 80th
Bday boundary musician Percy Heath event, which kicked my energy
level to the max), I explained. But I will see you at the symphony center
celebration on October 4th...a day after your BDAY, possibly at 7pm
for the Thursday, October 17th performance at Curtiss Hall, 10th floor,
410 S. Michigan Avenue, and whenever else I can, for you, Vonski,
are the epitome of classic and know how to spread the love.
The next thing was to rest a bit, (am I really slowing down this much???
or just maybe getting aware of what is ahead of me living in Chicago,
the city of jazz) and get ready for CASSANDRA WILSON at SYMPHONY
CENTER. Having never seen Cassandra live, I did not know what to expect.
Assured by my jazz-policing partner Larry, that it would be enjoyable,
I settled into keeping my mind open for that occurrence. It was indeed
as he expected. Cassandra chose a wonderful band of Jeff Haynes on
percussive instruments he played only with his palms (as opposed to having
traditional drums and using sticks), Calvin Jones on bass (what band have
I seen him with before??) and Marvin Sewell, a native Chicagoan, on guitar.
With her cool soothing vocals, and general abilities to take any song and
make it better (remember "Take the last train to Clarkston" by the Monkeys?),
it was not a concert to blow off. She performed one long, very eclectic set,
which was super peachy for me, since there were more gigs to visit in the city.
Arrived at the next stop, Kahil El'Zabar's Ascension Loft, about midway
through the first set. KAHIL EL'ZABAR and AVYREEAL RA were both
on stage playing dual sets of drums. Duality with the two Malachi's existed
also: MALACHI FAVORS on bass and MALACHI THOMPSON on trumpet
and percussion. JODIE CHRISTIAN, one of my favorites who I was most
happy to see, played the piano, HAMMIET BLUETT played baritone and
ERNEST DAWKINS played alto and various percussion. It was just an all
around, fabulously creative, and enjoyable experience. The snack of two
kinds (there's that duality thing again) of homemade chili and guacamole
were a hit with everyone. So how do you find a man who can prepare the
party favors? Cook in the kitchen and on stage? Guess it relates, in this
universe of yang and ying, zing and zang, to Hope's second law of Motion,
what goes around...
Dave, tells me, after the second set was finished at 1am, (awe is it over
already?) Fareed Haque is playing at the Boulevard Cafe with his Garaj
Mahal Band, until 3am. Ok, I guess I can pull off getting over there.
So glad I did. Fareed on guitar, Kai Eckhardt on bass, Alan Hertz on
drums, and Eric Levy on keyboards, had everyone dancing wildly, and
seemed to extend the set further than planned until 3:15 am (guess Kai
had to catch a 6am plane). One of the women came up to me and
kissed my cheek, simply because she loved the animal print dress I
had on. I of course, enjoy all the love that is extended. And usually
there is plenty to go around at AACM member events.
I had wild thoughts of hitting the Green Mill, which has Sabertooth
playing until 4:30am, and was on the way home, but opted out.
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I HEAR JAZZ, LIVE and FREE, thanks to Chicago Park District,
the Jazz Institute, and the Chicago Tribune,
Absorbing the musical education of those residing here.
FRI SEP 13 Stopped by Andy's Jazz Club to see a bit of Eric
Schneider and his band play some nice tunes.
Next I found Gage Park and secured a front seat for an exciting
FREE first set of the BEBOP BRASS! Harry Porterfield introduced
the band. The first two tunes were rewrites of Lee Morgan's
compositions and were fabulous. The group was led by Ken Chaney
on piano, and had Marlene Rosenberg on bass, Kobie Watkins
on drums (what a combo that was!), trumpeters Burgess Gardner,
Orbert Davis, and Art Davis, and trombonists T.S Galloway, Ronald
Pickett and Tom Garling. Took me awhile to figure out there were no
saxophones, and yet I was immensely enjoying the musical presentation.
For the second set, Oscar Brown, Jr added his cool vocals and explained
a thing or two about the history of the songs and the lyrics. One that
stayed in my memory was "Last time I saw Janine". It was such a
finger snappin' tune. After the show I acknowledged the works of the
Jazz Institute to Lauren. I told her she and the other JIC staff members
have been doing a fantastic job at bringing in a variety of music both at
the festival, the present and future shows.
Next stop, the Jazz Showcase, to see KENNY GARRETT. Arrived near
the end of the first set, energized enough to remain for the second set.
KENNY's band included Vernell Brown on piano (what a treat to watch
from the side seat I took).
Wouldn't be rightful, not to acknowledge William Perry's Healing Force
performance at the Velvet. I am sure he provided a special performance
for those who were able to attend.
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I HEAR AND VIDEO JAZZ, steps away in a small studio
Amazed at the opportunity to document
The making of the Miles Davis ESP project
THU SEP 12 Darryl Jones on bass, who was around town due to
the Rolling Stones in town performances, Toby Williams on drums,
Bobby Broom on guitar, Robert Irving on keyboards, and Walter
Henderson on trumpet. David McMurray on sax will be added later
when he is able to coordinate. It was a treat to watch, hear and
video this combination in the much less crowded atmosphere, than
the previous 10 X 10 foot room standing on a chair...Though there
are plusses of both experiences.
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I HEAR JAZZ in my memory, on the anniversary
Of topical change in NYC,
And the subsequent universal change in humanity
WED SEP 11 - VINCENT DAVIS and Friends jammed at the Velvet.
Unable to make this show and working until 2am, but reserving
one of September Wednesday's in my jazz calendar, I try not
to get depressed in spite of the press. Repress the press.
Replace the nation's face. Search for the truth. I get a lot of
disbelief when discussing my theories of the whole event. Being
the LIBRArian soul that I am, I choose to find things we can agree on -
like hearing some good music at the Velvet and thanking those that
have provided the healing and joy through their musical performances.
What a year 2001 was!
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I HEAR JAZZ in my IMAGINATION
Of what the PHRENOLOGY FEST 2002 must have been
Yet extending the first visit to the HUNGRY BRAIN to the future.
TUES SEP 10, MON SEP 9, SUN SEP 8 - The second annual
PHRENOLOGY FEST 2002, presented by the EIO (Emerging
Improvisers Organization) The names alone provided much web
surfing entertainment for me. I hope it was a success and look
forward to next year. I will be on the lookout for these names in
other combinations.
-JASON AJEMIAN TRIO with Jeff Parker and Tim Daisy
-DAVE REMPIS with Jason Roebke, Jim Baker, and Tim Daisy
-JOSH ABRAMS with Axel Dorner, Guiermo Gregorio, and Jeff Parker
-NIKKI MITCHELL TRIO with Josh Abrams and Avreeyal Ra
-GREY GHOST with Aram Shelton and Jonathan Crawford
-DESIGN FLAW with Jon Doyle, Frank Rosaly and Brian Dibblee
-ALEC RAMSDELL, Chris Heenan, Jerry Breyerton, and Damon Smith
-KEEFE JACKSON’s PROJECT with Aram Shelton, Josh Berman,
Nick Broste, Jason Ajemian, and Tim Daisy
-JEB BISHOP TRIO with Kent Kessler and Tim Mulvenna
Also an honorable mention of DAVID BOYKIN's EXPANSE
who performed on SUN SEP 8 at the NO EXIT
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I HEAR FREE JAZZ in a COMMUNITY atmosphere
Lots of shade trees provide relief for the 90-degree day
And perfect acoustics for the 90-degree musical talent
SAT SEP 7 – I was able to attend the 3rd ANNUAL
ENGLEWOOD COMMUNITY JAZZ FESTIVAL at Hamilton Park
(513 West 72nd Street) I mistakenly thought I would cook in the hot
sun, and so opted to arrive a bit later in the day. So I missed KAHIL
EL' ZABAR & the RITUAL TRIO, and MALACHI THOMPSON &
THE FREEBOP BAND, but was able to enjoy TATSU AOYI &
THE MIYUMI PROJECT BIG BAND, the TRUMPET SUMMIT of
MAURICE BROWN and DAVID YOUNG and special guest
ORBERT DAVIS with BRIAN NICHOLS on piano and ISAIAH
SPENCER on drums. Songs included I CAN’T GET STARTED,
IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD, and DR.YOUNG’s BLUES. DEE
ALEXANDER’s band took the stage next with MIKE LOGAN on
piano, YOSEF BEN ISRAEL on bass, and LEON JOYCE JR. on
drums. Their venue included LOVE FOR SALE (Cole Porter),
THAT SUNDAY, THAT SUMMER, THE SONG (Nat King Cole),
YOU AND I (Henry Huff), and the now classic SURRENDER YOUR
LOVE (Malachi Thompson). The finale act was the LIVE THE
SPIRIT BAND under the direction of ERNEST DAWKINS with
special guest OLIVER LAKE. I know I missed some of the band
member names, but here is my attempt. ERNEST DAWKINS,
conducting, OLIVER LAKE, sax and conducting, trumpeters
MAURICE BROWN, DAVID YOUNG, URI POWELL, trombonists
TONY HURELL, NORMAN PALM III, JULIUS B, saxmen WILLIAM
PORTER, BRYON NYTHER, JABERI, KEVIN NABORS, AARON
GETSUG, pianist BRIAN NICHOLS, bassist KURT SCHWEITZ,
and drummer ISAIAH SPENCER. I am sure Ernest will eventually
provide me with the correct documentation. THE SAINT & THE
HOLY ROLLER was a song that had an apropos title as well as sound.
The spirit of experimentation was continued later at the VELVET LOUNGE
with the ERNEST DAWKINS AND OLIVER LAKE SUMMIT. How did I like it?
The September Seven Show was outasite, outasight, and inasong, without
a doubt, synergnetic. My expectations were not unfulfilled. ISAIAH SPENCER
remained on drums, DARIUS SAVAGE on bass, BRIAN NICHOLS on piano
for a portion, and OLIVER and ERNEST playing Saxes. There was the usual
flow of guests that included trumpeter MAURICE BROWN – do I remember
him playing I’VE GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO YOUR FACE, DAVID YOUNG,
KEVIN NABORS on sax, and vocalist DEE ALEXANDER whose mentor ERNEST
graciously acknowledged had surpassed his teachings. It is cool to feel
the spirit and live the spirit.
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I HEAR JAZZ in another atmosphere
as the concentricity of being there in person
merges with memories of past experiences
FRI SEP 6 missed HARRISON BANKHEAD and Rob Zetti
at the Velvet, and DONNA JOY WOLFE hand painted vases
and with music by classical guitarist ALEJANDRO URZAGASTE
Hope there is opportunity in the future.
THU SEP 5 ERNEST DAWKINS at the VELVET LOUNGE
This was an intense warmup for September 7th, without interruptions.
I used my laptop to organize my BDay database, although I absorbed
the intensity presented
WED SEP 4 MARLENE ROSENBERG, ROBERT IRVING III, TAKU
AKIYAMA, NORI TANAKA at the HOTHOUSE
Gathered some prime documentary footage and enjoyed the local
but not understated talent of this combination. The rest of you must
have been recuperating from the jazz festival. You missed out, but
will be granted another opportunity in the future, I predict.
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I HEAR JAZZ, in person, live and in living awesome color
At the JAZZ SHOWCASE, enjoying the classic humor musicality
Of the HEATH BROTHERS BAND
TUE SEP 3 - Jimmy Heath-tenor/composer/arranger, Percy Heath-bass,
Albert “Tootie" Heath-drums, and Jeb Patton-piano. Percy and a few of
us went for a late night snack and to hear his stories of being a World
War II fighter pilot, his tenure with the Modern Jazz Quartet, his continuing
marriage with a sweetheart he met at a record shop, one of his three sons
voted in People Magazine's top 50 bachelors, and the prejudice he faced
and so elegantly overcame. I am amazed how people of color have been
treated in the past, and of the nonsensical prejudice that exists today.
Percy will celebrate his 80th BDAY next April and continues to be a
special string in the jazz cloth of life.
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I HEAR JAZZ, in my mind
And watching my documentation videos
And reviewing the compact discs
MON SEP 2 LABOR DAY – I stay home to recuperate, and miss
the AFRICAN BRASS at the AFRICAN FESTIVAL of the ARTS.
I did review some video footage of ROBERT IRVING's August jam
with pianist JASPER STONE who left me a very interesting copy
of his CD "SHINE YOUR LIGHT".
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I HEAR JAZZ, again, way later than planned,
Back in CHICAGO, at the JAZZ SHOWCASE,
But arrive JUST IN TIME
SUN SEP 1 - to greet my favorite bassists FEMALE MARLENE
ROSENBERG and BUSTER WILLIAMS relaxing at the bar watching
IRA SULLIVAN jam with pianist ERIC REED, drummer RODNEY
GREEN, saxist JIM GAILLORATO, and saxist SEAMUS BLAKE.
(Wait a minute, I just saw you last night in Detroit jam with BRANFORD!)
ERIC, RODNEY, and I then hi-tail over to the HOTHOUSE, where
MALACHI THOMPSON, HARRISON BANKHEAD, STEVE BERRY
and GARY BARTZ were already finished but were still emitting the
LOVE SUPREME vibes. So after a brief chat...we hit the trail and to
catch the tail end VELVET LOUNGE act of enormously talented drummer
HAMID DRAKE, saxist, reedist, educator extraordinaire MWATA BOWDEN,
bassist DARIUS SAVAGE Savage, guitarist JEFF PARKER (Eric and Rodney
loved hearing the PROPAGANDA CD on the ride over and commented on
the quality of the recording). Who knows who else played that night? I will
publish any additional reviews of the Chicago Jazz Festival and after fest
sessions. Comments I overheard: MARLENE ROSENBERG jammed with
LARRY CORYELL at the Showcase on THURSDAY
I hear how JOHN and EVELYN WRIGHT's combo BDAY-WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY YEARLY "GATHERING" was as outstanding as expected.
The SUN SEP 15 CHICAGO TRIBUNE reviewed the event. Some of the
entertainers showcased: BRUCE OSCAR-piano-DISC JOCKEY WBCD,
BILL TERRY-bass, AKUKO ARMANDI-flute, RIC ARMANDI-bass, OSCAR-vocals,
BUGS COCHRAN-drums, AMEEN UQDAH-drums, CHRIS GILES-bass, RICKY
GOINS-trumpet, BARBARA RINEHART-vocals, LADY D-vocals, RICHARD
MATEYKO-tuba, CHARLOTTE FOSTER-vocals, KING FLEMMING-piano,
CEDRIC MITCHELL-drums, RICHARD PERRIN-guitar, MARGARET MURPHY-
vocals & MC, FRAN ASCHER-vocals, WANDA, ANTHONY, SHAQUITTA
"GROUP GOSPEL SINGERS", CHARLES WALTON-drums, ROB CLEARFIELD
(AGE 17), TOBY-guitar-piano, HUSSAIN-vocals, CONNIE-vocals, MARILYN
BRECK-vocals, LADY T-vocals, DAVE GREEN-piano, MANGELO-vocals,
TRIXIE-vocals, JULIUS C. GARRETT-vocals, PHILLY-from Philadelphia-RAY-
harmonica, CHERYL-from Philadelphia-PARKER-vocals, GREG KELLY-flute,
GINA GIBSON-vocals, DARRYL NEIL-tenor sax, ALTON NEWELL-alto sax,
REGGIE HARDEN-soprano sax, CLIFF-from FLORIDA and original
HARMONICATS-BARNETT-harmonica. Watch for news of Public TV broadcasts.
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I HEAR JAZZ, a bit later than I wanted to
Back out and backstage at the AMPHITHEATRE STAGE
Of the second night of DETROIT JAZZ FEST
SAT AUG 31 - Well, I missed DAVID McMURRAY and FRANK MORGAN,
and INGRID JENSEN'S QUARTET earlier in the day. Had to help with a
family move to a new apartment. Certain things take priority. As always,
the music I do see makes amends.
JEFF TAIN WATTS, left-handed pianist DAVID BUDWAY, saxman MARCUS
STRICKLAND, bassist ERIC REVIS, and guitarist DAVID GILMORE played a
fabulous set that was broadcast on public TV channel 50. Did I mention David
Budway, Marcus Strickland, Eric Revis and David Gilmore? They are individually
awesome. Jeff reTAINed the title as favorite drummer of the night (favorite is
somewhat safe as he stayed on stage to play with Branford). WATT's up?
The 20-otts WATTS-age!! I received the sad news that LIONEL HAMPTON
passed from the band. There is a nice Hamp tribute at
http://people.a2000.nl/ahbone/Hampton.html
BRANFORD MARSALIS, what can I say special about the first time
I heard him play alto with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in '78?
(Guess he actually began on baritone sax with Art Blakey)
That I KNEW HE WAS DESTINED TO BE RECOGNIZED?
Yes, I thought that for sure. (17-year-old Wynton was playing
trumpet in that band). Or the fun I had hitting 10 days of his
European touring schedule back in '87 when he had a dual role
of leader of his quartet that included pianist Kenny Kirkland and
drummer Lewis Nash, and sax player with the band STING.
About the fact that I somehow beat him in ping-pong--
Lord knows that is the only thing I am superior to him on,
and it was best 2 out of 3 games, with the 3rd game lasting
to 26 points. How after all these years and fame, (1992-1994
bandleader on Jay Leno's "Tonight Show"), he still is one of
the most down to earth, cool, funny, marvelously talented
musicians on the planet. He made my friend Nadine's decade
by talking with a friend of hers and a fan of his on the cell phone,
and later posing for pictures on Jefferson Avenue while we were
wandering around the Windsor Tunnel. (Because Dave, you
will never believe it was Branford)
BRANFORD's quartet had left-handed pianist JOEY CALDERAZZO,
who I originally met in NYC playing with MICHAEL BRECKER in 1987,
after KENNY KIRKLAND joined Branford’s quartet. Since then, his
name has been synonymous with power pianistics, a reputation that
Calderazzo did nothing to diminish through four albums as a leader.
Following Kirkland's untimely 1998 death, Calderazzo again was called
to fill the chair of the piano giant Kenny Kirkland, this time in the quartet
of Branford Marsalis. The quartet was completed with ERIC REVIS and
JEFF TAIN WATTS remaining on the stage. Rev up the Wattage?
You betcha! And then Branford starts out playing LOVE SUPREME.
See what I mean about making amends? Oh yeah, a portion was
broadcast on public TV channel 50. Did I mention there was an
all-star jam at the end, including FEMALE trumpeter INGRID JENSEN
(I got to hear her after all!!), Ingrid's saxman SEAMUS BLAKE, Ingrid's
pianist GARY VERSACE, Ingrid's drummer JOHN WIKAN, drummer
CARL ALLEN, saxist MARCUS STRICKLAND, and pianist DAVID BUDWAY?
I probably have missed some of the others. But it was fun, fun, and fun.
I saw trumpeter MARCUS BELGRAVE backstage, hanging with his wife and
5-year-old son who was born on the same day as BRANFORD (08/26)
Who knows what that will mean in years to come.
And over at the Pyramid Stage, the SONNY FORTUNE QUARTET
was jamming, this I am sure of.
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I HEAR JAZZ at the commencing acts, strategically staggered
On the Pyramid and Amphitheatre Stages
At the 23rd annual Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival
FRI AUG 30 EVENING - Pyramid stage included bands led by
-BESS BONNIER (a favorite and classic from my Detroit days),
-Left-handed DAVID SANCHEZ (including ANTONIO SANCHEZ
on drums), David's pyrotechnics first came to prominence a decade
ago as the youngest member of Dizzy Gillespie's now legendary
United Nation Orchestra. Since then, he's emerged as one of the
brightest stars in Latin jazz, fronting his own incendiary quintet,
as well as playing the role of sought after session man for the l
ikes of Jazz and Latin Jazz legends Eddie Palmieri, Kenny Barron,
Hilton Ruiz, and Roy Haynes.
-DWIGHT ADAMS with GARY SCHUNK-piano, RODNEY WHITAKER
-bass…take me back in time.
-CARL ALLEN & NEW SPIRIT. When they talk about Jazz's 'young lions',
this is the guy whose picture appears alongside that terminology in the
dictionary. Born to swing, this drummer's drummer has played with a
veritable Who¹s Who in Jazz including Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw,
Branford Marsalis, Dizzy, Art Farmer, Mark Whitfield, Ron Carter,
Rickie Lee Jones, and the great Christian McBride. Add him to the
illustrious list of jazz rhythm masters that includes Philly Joe, Elvin,
Roy Haynes, Jimmy Cobb, and Art Blakey. He's that great folks.
Amphitheatre Stage bands included
-STRAIGHT AHEAD, led by upright acoustic jazz bassist Marion
Hayden who follows fabulously in the footsteps of fellow Detroit bass
legends Paul Chambers and Ron Carter this five member (all-female)
ensemble cooks, wails and absolutely knocks people off their feet.
If ever there was a group worthy of wider recognition on the International
jazz scene, this is the one. Anyone who¹s seen them since they made
their dramatic national debut a dozen years ago becomes an instant
believer. This is the real deal and as good as it gets. AND YES, I am
biased for them because they are women (never mind Detroit women),
in direct proportion as HOWARD REICH, Chicago Tribune reviewer, is
biased against women (such as Diana Krall and Patrice Rushen) Never
fear, you women slammed by Howard, you are destined for stardom.
(Sorry Howard, although everyone is entitled to their own opinion,
especially us critics, if you don't have something nice to say, say
nothing at all is my advice)
-MAVIS STAPLES, The Stax/Volt high priestess of gospel, funk
and soul steps out on her own after years of fronting the legendary
Staples Singers with Roebuck Pops Staples. The result is a one-woman
tribute to the legendary Mahalia Jackson with a dash of Memphis and
a taste of her native Chicago thrown in for good measure.
-LEGENDS OF THE BANDSTAND FEATURING CURTIS FULLER,
LOUIS HAYES, CEDAR WALTON AND DAVID FATHEAD NEWMAN.
Do some web surfing if you are puzzled at any of these names,
or doubtful of the grand performance.
About the DETROIT INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL: FOUR
STAGES OF FUN is an understatement. I suppose I am a bit
subjective originating from the Motor City and all. But whom they
bring and how they organize their free concert on fewer dollars
than Chicago stands alone. The access in and out is supreme.
Even with downtown Detroit undergoing massive construction,
it is not too difficult to park, walk right into the concert grounds
(no lines or barricade nonsense) and find a spot of enjoyment.
The main food concession is underground, so as not to crisp
you during the short wait in line. There are permanent lavatories
with attendants. The jazz fest continues to ‘round midnight on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and till 11pm on Monday Labor Day.
The local jam sessions afterwards last to 4am on peak night. CD’s
and books can be purchased at the onsite Border’s Books, where
you are able to meet and interact with the artists. I purchased the
2003 Herman Leonard Classic Jazz Calendar (only B-day facts on
this one) and of course had a marvelously good time getting B-day signatures.
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I HEAR JAZZ AT THE VELVET LOUNGE
FINISHING OFF THURSDAY
HONORING CHARLIE PARKER'S BIRTHDAY
THU AUG 29 EVENING listening to a quartet led by trumpeter CURTIS
BLACK with guitarist Mathew Wilson, bassist Kurt Schweitz, and
drummer Joe Adamik. If you haven't had the opportunity to experience
the sweet trumpet of Curtis, czech out the jazz jam session that features
Jonathan Cohen, piano, Robert Hodge, bass, and Douglas Mitchell, drums
on Sunday nights, he hosts, from 9PM to 12AM at the Woodlawn Tap,
located at the corner of Woodlawn and 55th in Chicago. There's no cover,
and only the second set is open to guest musicians.
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I HEAR JAZZ at the Cultural Center Cassidy Theater
LAUNCHING THE CHICAGO JAZZ FEST
THU AUG 29 AFTERNOON – I arrived slightly disappointed that I could
not attend the WBEE Burgess Gardner Big Band gala at the Harambee
House (it will be repeated on Wednesday, September 25th with special
guest trumpeter Orbert Davis, who's CD “Priority" is reaching the top ten
on Yellow Dog Jazz Chart) or the Hothouse performance of Ernest Dawkins
trio on Wednesday night. However, for every adversity in life, there is an
equal and opposite, AND sometimes ENHANCED pleasure...and Hope’s
First Law of jazzy Motion physics did not fail me on Thursday. I was treated
to the delightfully unique visual and audio presentations of KELAN PHILIP
COHRAN (Phil Cohran's Artistic Heritage Ensemble (AHE) was the direct
link between the Sun Ra Arkestra on one hand and Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF)
on the other. Kelan Phil Cohran was a founding member of the AACM-
Advancement of Creative Musicians. Cohran provided an assortment of eye
and ear candy with his cosmic slides and by playing various recordings, a
harp, and the Frankiphone instrument, or Mbira, an amplified version of an
African thumb piano, invented by Cohran.
Next was very active AACM guitarist JEFF PARKER, at his wildest fine-ness.
Jeff improvised with pre-recorded music to produce an interesting combination
of sounds. Jeff was voted into Down Beat's Talent Deserving Wider Recognition
category for guitar in the '98 critic's poll. An alumnus of the Berklee College of
Music, Jeff has made a dramatic impact on the jazz scene having worked with
such outstanding artists as Roy Hargrove, Wynton Marsalis, Antonio Hart,
Joshua Redman, Billy Pierce, Branford Marsalis, Nicholas Payton, and Fred
Anderson. Parker joined New Horizons Ensemble in 1992. AND I shall never
deny my love of any of those, including Jeff Parker, who contributed to the
recording of “Becky’s Bash” on Ted Sirota’s Rebel Soul’s vs. the forces of evil CD.
Czech it out at http://www.tedsirota.com/homepage.htm Czech out more of
Jeff at AACM site http://aacmchicago.org and over the World Wide Web.
GEORGE LEWIS stepped up to the musical AACM home plate next. He had
a programmed piano that he vibed into submission and changes with his
trombon-ified playing. A native of Chicago with a degree in philosophy from
Yale, he began studying trombone in 1960. From 1971-75 he studied theory/
composition with Muhal Richard Abrams at The School of the Association for
the Advancement of Creative Musicians. Lewis has concentrated upon his
activity as a composer/constructor working in the field of computer-music.
He is perhaps best known for his "software compositions"--that is, the
construction of real-time composing and listening machines (computer
programs) that interact with performing musicians in concerts.
Czech out more at http://www.lovely.com/bios/lewis.html and
http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/dept.music/musicdept/faculty/lewis.html
ROSCOE MITCHELL, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator
joined and completed the AACM program on saxophone. He was
consistently mind-blowing, so to speak, or should I say, so to hear.
Mr. Mitchell's innovation as a solo performer, his role in the resurrection
of long neglected woodwind instruments of extreme register, and his
reassertion of the composer into what has traditionally been an
improvisational form have placed him at the forefront of contemporary
music for over thirty years. He is a founding member of the world
renowned Art Ensemble of Chicago, the Association for the
Advancement of Creative Musicians, and Trio Space.
Czech more at http://www.interpretations.info/mitchell.htm
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TUE OCT 1 - SUN OCT 6 JAZZ SHOWCASE
CHRIS POTTER Quartet, Kevin Hays, Scott Colley, Bill Stewart
THU OCT 3 - HOTHOUSE
MARVIN TATE's D-SETTLEMENT
FRI OCT 4 8pm SYMPHONY CENTER
220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago 312-294-3030
VON FREEMAN’S 80th Birthday Celebration
With George Freeman, Chico Freeman, Mulgrew Miller,
Avery Sharpe and Winard Harper, plus special guests.
SUN OCT 6 7-10pm /$3 PHYLLIS's MUSICAL INN
1800 W. Division, Chicago 773-486-9862
NW corner of Wood & Division
T R A P E Z E - the aSTraL teRRa improv unit
Welcome the Legendary BILL BRIMFIELD on Trumpet back to the stage
after his recent stroke. Show your support for one of Chicago's most
remarkable and stubborn artists, now playing with increased focus!
MON OCT 7 One Night Only JAZZ SHOWCASE
Bill Russo's Chicago Jazz Ensemble
TUE OCT 8 - SUN OCT 13 JAZZ SHOWCASE
CEDAR WALTON Trio with bassist Peter Washington,
drummer Karriem Riggins and special guest Stefon Harris on vibes, marimba
THU OCT 10 HOTHOUSE
GRAZYNA AUGUSCIK QUINTET
SUN OCT 13 – PARK WEST
BRANFORD MARSALIS
SUN OCT 13 6pm UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MANDEL HALL,
57th and UNIVERSITY
9th annual 2002 Hyde Park Kenwood JAAZ Festival “Jazz Futures”
Bands confirmed so far include the legendary Harlem saxophonist
BILL SAXTON, ERNEST DAWKINS, and LIVE THE SPIRIT ENSEMBLE,
DAMIAN ESPINOSA trio, MALACHI THOMPSON's AFRICA BRASS
featuring DEE ALEXANDER. JAAZ Fest 2002 is looking for supporters
and volunteers to help make this a great festival. Call SCAI at 773-536-6555
MON OCT 14 – GREEN MILL - SOLD OUT
BRANFORD MARSALIS
TUE OCT 15 - SUN OCT 20 JAZZ SHOWCASE
WALLACE RONEY Quintet with alto saxophonist GARY BARTZ,
pianist PATRICE RUSHEN, bassist CLARENCE SEAY, and
awesome drummer LENNY WHITE. WOW, any singular component
alone would be grand - combined it will be terrific.
THU OCT 17 7pm/$10 Curtiss Hall, 10th floor
410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago 312-427-1676
Chicago Edge Concert Series
Solo Von Freeman - 80th birthday tribute
SAT OCT 19
A reunion concert celebrating the music and life of Woody Herman
will take place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, California,
where Woody is laid to rest. This live jazz performance will feature
Joe Lovano, Frank Tiberi and the Woody Herman Orchestra plus
special all-star appearances by Shelby Lynne, Pete Candoli, Joe
LaBarbara, the Jazz America Youth Orchestra, the Berklee College
of Music’s 22-piece Rainbow band with Phil Wilson, and many others.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be legendary jazz DJ Chuck
Niles and among those invited to speak are Artie Shaw and Buddy
Collette. Proceeds from this event will benefit Jazz America and the AIJE.
Please visit http://www.autumneveconcerts.com.
TUE OCT 22 - SUN OCT 27 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Mose Allison Trio with Kelly Sill and Bob Rummage
SAT OCT 26 - SAT NOV 2 - CARIBBEAN
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE jazz cruise
TUE OCT 29 - SUN NOV 3 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Jesse Davis (alto), Ron Perrillo, Dennis Carroll, George Fludas
SUN NOV 3 - SUN NOV 10 - CARIBBEAN
HOLLAND AMERICA JAZZ CRUISE week 1
MON NOV 4 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Bill Russo's Chicago Jazz Ensemble
TUE NOV 5 - SUN NOV 10 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Louis Bellson Quintet Trio featuring pianist Larry Novak
SUN NOV 10 - SUN NOV 17 - CARIBBEAN
HOLLAND AMERICA JAZZ CRUISE week 2
TUE NOV 12 - SUN NOV 17 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Sam Rivers with Doug Mathews (bass), and Anthony Cole (drums)
TUE NOV 19 - SUN NOV 24 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Bill Charlap Trio with special guest Phil Woods
TUE NOV 26 - SUN DEC 1 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Roy Hargrove Quintet
MON DEC 2 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Bill Russo's Chicago Jazz Ensemble
TUE DEC 3 - SUN DEC 8 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Tribute to Ray Brown featuring Monty Alexander,
Russell Malone, John Clayton, and Jeff Hamilton
FRI DEC 6 8pm - SYMPHONY CENTER
ROY HAYNES BIRDS OF A FEATHER:
A TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE PARKER, ROY HAYNES, drums,
KENNY GARRETT, sax, NICHOLAS PAYTON, trumpet,
DAVE KIKOSKI piano, CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, bass;
Followed by MCCOY TYNER solo piano
TUE DEC 10 - SUN DEC 15 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Joey DeFrancesco Trio
TUE DEC 17 - SUN DEC 22 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Benny Golson with Mike Kocur, Larry Gray, and George Fludas
THU DEC 26 - TUE DEC 31 JAZZ SHOWCAE
Henry Johnson Organ Express and a surprise Guest
TUES DEC 31 10pm - SYMPHONY CENTER
NEW YEAR's EVE CELEBRATION
With the COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA
OTHER SYMPHONY CENTER CONCERTS in 2003
FRI JAN 17 8pm -
KERMIT RUFFINS and the BARBECUE SWINGERS
DONALD HARRISON, JR QUINTET and Mardi Gras Indians
FRI FEB 28 8pm -
DIANNE REEVES
ROY HARGROVE QUARTET
FRI MAR 14 8pm -
DAVE HOLLAND BIG BAND
GARY BURTON & MAKOTO OZONE
FRI MAR 28 8pm - LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA
With WYNTON MARSALIS
SAT MAR 29 11am, 1pm JAZZ FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA
FRI APR 18 8pm MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD
FRI MAY 2 8pm CLASSICAL JAZZ QUARTET
KENNY BARRON, piano, STEFON HARRIS, vibes
RON CARTER bass, LEWIS NASH, drums
KENNY BARRON'S CANTA BRAZIL featuring
ROMERO LUBAMBO guitar, NILSON MATTA bass,
DUDUKA DAFONSECA drums, ANNE DRUMMOND flute
FRI MAY 30-8pm JOSHA REDMAN ELASTIC BAND
featuring BRIAN BLADE and SAM YAHEL
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SUN - 4-7PM UNUSUAL PAIRINGS at NO EXIT CAFE 6970 N. Glenwood $10
SUN - 6-11PM JAM SESSION - VELVET LOUNGE
SUN - 8PM-2AM JAM - CITY LIFE (83rd and Cottage Grove)
SUN - 9-12PM - JIMMY'S WOODLAWN TAP (55th-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,- Evanston - NO COVER
BOBBY BROOM
TUE - 6PM - JOE's BEBOP CAFE - KEN CHANEY
TUE - 10PM ON - NEW APARTMENT LOUNGE –
VON FREEMAN & FRIENDS
TUE - 8PM SMOKE DADDY'S - TAKU AKIYAMA plus MORE
TUE - 9pm - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - JOHN BANY, JOHN YOUNG,
WED -9PM - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - HENRY JOHNSON $5
THU – 7-11pm RAMADA INN (49th S + 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, Evanston - NO COVER JEFF PARKER
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
THU 8pm ISAAC HAYES 739 N. Clark Chicago $10
WNUA Smooth Jazz Series
FRI - 5:30PM-8PM ANDY'S
ERIC SCHNEIDER-MARLENE ROSENBERG $5
FRI - 7:30-11:30pm NAPERVILLE SULLIVAN's KEVIN KIZER TRIO
FRI - 9-12PM - LUNA MEXICANA (3565 W. Fullerton)- FREE
Latin Jazz with Yorumba featuring Curtis Black
FRI - 9:30PM-1AM - BOURBON CAFE (4768 N. Lincoln)- FREE
Bane Djordjevic and the Bob Johnson Quintet, with 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 SEPTEMBER and who have signed
or will sign the calendar soon--The band I have seen them with is
in parenthesis, or Chicago, if they play locally here.
Help me UPD (update) the "can't read" ones mail info to jazzhope@attbi.com
My own jazz Bday calendar when released will have complete
Bday database documentation such as where born, what year, for
signatures and those jazz greats that have passed
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Latest AUGUST entries, corrections, outstanding questions
LEO
UPD 08/01 Tom Garling, trombone, (Chicago)
? 08/02/62 Bil K_____
? 08/03/29 Ley Cl___ (said to keep on swingin’)
? 08/09 Bobby? Lewell
NEW 08/13 Vernell Brown, piano (Kenny Garrett)
UPD 08/15 Jason (Jay) Thomas, drums (Les McCann)
UPD 08/15 Tim Ries, sax (Tom Harrell, Rolling Stones)
http://www.timries.com
NEW 08/17 "Jeb"ediah Patton, piano (Heath Bros)
? 08/17/82 Woostor, OH, guitar ? Nz M
? 08/21 Dale Gris___, PIANO (Sheila Landis)?
? 08/21/51 Ralich Hamperia?
NEW 08/22 Malachi Favors, bass (Chicago AACM)
VIRGO
NEW 08/26 Branford Marsalas, sax (leader)
? 08/27/67 Graham Paul?
? 08/28 Steshane Nakasian, vocals ??
Exception 08/29 have to mention alto sax Charlie Parker
NEW 08/31 Marshall McDonald, sax (CBO, Cab Calloway)
SEPTEMBER
VIRGO
09/01 John Goldman, alto sax (Chicago, Jeff Parker)
09/01 Essiet Essiet, bass (natl, Danilo Perez, Ingrid Jensen)
? 09/01 Bu Oji, hip hop ? (Chicago)
09/02 Art Tark Burton (Chicago, AACM)
09/03 David Boykin, sax (Chicago)
09/03 David Sanchez, sax (leader)
? 09/03/70 >> Shh
09/04 Larry Cohn, bass (Chicago, Orbert Davis)
09/05 Tim Davis, drums (Chicago, Marlene Rosenberg)
09/06 Charles Bergeron, bass (Woody Herman's Thundering Herd)
09/07 JOHN WRIGHT, Piano, "poppy" (Chicago)
09/09 Cavril Payne, vocalist (Cecil's sister)
09/09 Art Hoyle, trumpet (Chicago, natl)
09/09 Larry Fratangleo, drums (Detroit, Blackman & Arnlold)
09/10 Sheila Landis, vocals (Detroit, leader)
09/11 Jason Jackson, trombone (Frank Foster's Loud Minority)
09/11 Tracy Laroy Kirk, trombone
09/12 Papa John DeFrancesco, organ (co-leader with son)
? 09/12/54 Scott Hans?
09/12 Richard Drexler, piano (Woody Herman's Thundering Herd)
? 09/12/71 Harry Whitaker? piano (Tom Harrell)
? 09/13/46 David Reg
09/14 Oliver Lake, sax (leader)
09/14 Joseph Jarman, sax (leader)
09/14 Aram Shelton, alto sax (NYC Sex Mobs)
09/16 Chris Formean, organ (Chicago, Henry Johnson)
09/16 Hamiett Bluett, barisax (World Saxophone Quartet/Kahil El'zabar)
? 09/16/67 Pat Chiltren?
09/17 Earl May, bass (Frank Foster's Loud Minority)
09/18 Munyungo Jackson, percussion (Dianne Reeves)
09/18 Thomas Brarerie Arities bass (Dee Dee Bridgewater)
? 09/18/57 S Ed Chambosli
09/21 Kennell Clark, sax
09/21 Anthony Wonsey, piano (Nicholas Payton)
09/21 KoKo Taylor, blues singer (leader)
09/22 Wesley Sadler, percussionist (Chicago)
LIBRA
09/23 Les McCann, keyboards (leader)
09/23 Frank Foster, sax, composer (leader)
Exception 09/23 have to mention tenor John Coltrane,
09/24 Taylor Eigsti, piano (Red Holloway)
09/25 Aaron Getsug, barisax (Chicago, Ernest Dawkins)
09/25 Steve Koerner, sax
09/25 Tyrone Hines, tenorsax (Chicago, Burgess Gardner Orchestra)
09/25 Craig Handy, alto soprano (Mingus Orchestra)
09/26 Gary Bartz, sax (Sphere, Malachi Thompson, Miles Davis, leader)
09/26 Nicholas Payton, trumpet (leader)
09/26 Dante Luciani, trombone (Woody Herman's Thundering Herd)
09/27 Matt Wilson, drums (Dewey Redman)
09/28 Sam Walton, trombone (Chicago)
09/29 BJ Stewart, piano (NCL jazz cruise)
09/29 Greg Rockingham, drums (Chicago, Henry Johnson)
09/30 Patrice Rushin, piano, (Buster Williams, leader)
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JAZZ SHOWCASE, 312/670-BIRD (670-2473)
http://www.jazz-showcase.com
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
http://www.velvetloung.net
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.
HOTHOUSE, 312-362-9707
http://www.hothouse.net
31 East Balbo (betw STATE & WABASH), Chicago, IL 60605
GREENMILL, 773-878-5552
http://centerstage.net/listings/music/venue/GreenMill.html
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
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 Dee-lightenment
Atomic Dee-lightenment
I've Got it Good...and That Ain't Bad
Let's Do It
Whew!!
Fortification of Love Supreme, the love supreme
The Price You Gotta Pay To Be FREE
Duality-Cooking in the kitchen and on stage
How do I hear jazz? Let me count the ways,
I hear jazz to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I hear jazz to the level of every day's
Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.
I hear jazz freely, as men strive for right.
I hear jazz purely, as they turn from praise.
I hear jazz with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I hear jazz with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints. I hear jazz with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God chooses,
I shall but hear jazz better after death.
(Intentionally lifted from the female American poet
Elizabeth Barrett Browning)
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***********PRESENT JAZZ SCHEDULE*******************
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WED SEP 18 - SUN SEP 22 JAZZ SHOWCASE
DANILO PEREZ Trio with Ben Street and Adam Cruz
WED SEP 18 9pm VELVET LOUNGE
VINCENT DAVIS and Friends
WED SEP 18 9pm GREEN MILL
4802 N. Broadway, Chicago 773-878-5552
Deep in a Dream: The Life & Music of Chet Baker
Featuring Spider Saloff and readings from James Gavin's book,
"Deep in a Dream," with special guest Oscar Brown, Jr.
WED SEP 18 9pm HOTHOUSE
31 E. Balbo, Chicago. 312-362-9707
Treehouse Project (sextet) and Grey Ghost (trio) explore the visual
and aural arts as each group incorporates projected images in
correlation to their music. Treehouse Project is Colin Bunn, guitar;
Ken Champion, pedal steel; Keefe Jackson, tenor sax; Matt Thompson,
bass and Michael Reed, drums. Grey Ghost is Aram Shelton,
saxophone and laptop; Jonathan Crawford, drums and analog
synthesizer; and video artist Kent Lambert
THU SEP 19 7pm/$10 Curtiss Hall, 10th floor
410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago 312-427-1676
Cutting Edge Concert Series
Edward Wilkerson and Michael Zerang
FRI SEP 20 – SAT SEP 21 GREEN MILL
KENNY WERNER TRIO
SAT SEP 21 SYMPHONY CENTER
MARSHALL FIELD's DAY OF MUSIC
10 HOUR- FREE MUSIC MARATHON ON FOUR STAGES
Performances will include jazz, blues, world music,
Gospel and family-oriented artists. It will include
Maurice Brown (9:15pm) and Kahil El'zabar's Experimental
Band (10:30pm), which is a 10-piece band he orchestrates,
and sure to be a treat.
SAT SEP 21 CAB COLLOWAY
PRAIRIE ARTS AUDITORIUM, Schaumburg
SAT SEP 21 8pm – Chicago Jazz Ensemble
Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois, Lake Forest
Composer/conductor William Russo.
Visit the website, at www.chijazz.com and 312.344.6245.
SAT SEP 21 8pm - JUBA Collective featuring Kahil El/Zabar,
Frank Orrall, Ari Brown, Fareed Haque, Bobby Irving & Others
w/ Omar Sosa Quartet
Museum Contemporary Arts
SUN SEP 22 2pm Humboldt Park Boathouse
JUBA Collective featuring Kahil El/Zabar, Frank Orrall, Ari Brown,
Fareed Haque, Bobby Irving & Others
SUN SEP 22 4pm-7pm NO EXIT CAFE Unusual Pairing Series
6970 N. Glenwood 773-743-3355
RADIO IMPROVED with Tim Aubuchon, Mitch Paliga,
Patrick Williams, Ryan Bennett
TUE SEP 24 - SUN SEP 29 JAZZ SHOWCASE
MARIAN MCPARTLAND with Jim Cox and Charlie Brougham.
Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 pm, one set only.
Thursday, 8pm, 10pm, Friday and Saturday, 9pm and 11pm,
Sunday at 4 pm and 8 pm only
WED SEP 25 - 6pm-10pm /$20 HARAMBEE HOUSE 119th & Loomis
BURGESS GARDNER 18-piece ORCHESTRA with special guest
Trumpet master ORBERT DAVIS
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.
WED SEP 25 9pm VELVET LOUNGE
VINCENT DAVIS and Friends
WED SEP 25, 7pm – CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Metropolis Performing Arts Center, 111 W. Campbell St.,
Arlington Hts Composer/conductor William Russo.
Visit www.chijazz.com and 312.344.6245.
FRI SEP 27 – SAT SEP 28 9pm VELVET LOUNGE
DAVID BOYKIN’S Expanse
FRI SEP 27 – SAT SEP 28 GREEN MILL
JOHN MOLDER QUARTET
FRI SEP 27 8PM SYMPHONY CENTER
OSCAR PETERSON
SAT SEP 28, 7pm – CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago.
Composer/conductor William Russo.
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SAT SEP 28 9pm PARK WEST
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NO NAME BAND - Corey Wilkes Kevin Nabors, Isaiah Spencer
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**** RAVE RE-BOP-BECCA-VIEW REVUE ****
IT IS LENGTHY, but includes some LONG OVERDUE CREDITS
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I HEAR JAZZ, in my mind, once again,
Listening to some of the 10 CDs I have purchased
And watching my documentation videos
SUN SEP 15 - I am sure the BILL BRIMFIELD'S spontaneous quartet
featuring William Perry, Derrick Polk, and Melvin Davis was fabulous.
And I am sure the Conservatory of Music at 1312 South Michigan Ave
with Matthias Ziegler solo program (with loops, drones, triggers, effects)
and his master class was quite interesting. But sometimes there are
days when rest is best.
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I HEAR JAZZ, live and in the classical sense,
Delighted at the creativity of a man at the 80th Bday boundary,
Thankful Chicago provides the variety of venues I have seen today.
SAT SEP 14 - Was up early (considering Friday night's activities)
to secure a spot for VON FREEMAN at the JAZZ RECORD MART
around 1pm. Oh, I thought, I should have mentioned to Kenny Garrett,
that Von was playing this afternoon. It is OK, though, since he found
out anyway and also showed up to see a nice performance by Von,
which included Mike Allemana on guitar. Von was his usual creative
and friendly self. Why haven't I been to see him on Tuesday night at
his apartment lounge jam? he asked. Tuesday night is one night that
has not been a late night for me lately (well, except for the other 80th
Bday boundary musician Percy Heath event, which kicked my energy
level to the max), I explained. But I will see you at the symphony center
celebration on October 4th...a day after your BDAY, possibly at 7pm
for the Thursday, October 17th performance at Curtiss Hall, 10th floor,
410 S. Michigan Avenue, and whenever else I can, for you, Vonski,
are the epitome of classic and know how to spread the love.
The next thing was to rest a bit, (am I really slowing down this much???
or just maybe getting aware of what is ahead of me living in Chicago,
the city of jazz) and get ready for CASSANDRA WILSON at SYMPHONY
CENTER. Having never seen Cassandra live, I did not know what to expect.
Assured by my jazz-policing partner Larry, that it would be enjoyable,
I settled into keeping my mind open for that occurrence. It was indeed
as he expected. Cassandra chose a wonderful band of Jeff Haynes on
percussive instruments he played only with his palms (as opposed to having
traditional drums and using sticks), Calvin Jones on bass (what band have
I seen him with before??) and Marvin Sewell, a native Chicagoan, on guitar.
With her cool soothing vocals, and general abilities to take any song and
make it better (remember "Take the last train to Clarkston" by the Monkeys?),
it was not a concert to blow off. She performed one long, very eclectic set,
which was super peachy for me, since there were more gigs to visit in the city.
Arrived at the next stop, Kahil El'Zabar's Ascension Loft, about midway
through the first set. KAHIL EL'ZABAR and AVYREEAL RA were both
on stage playing dual sets of drums. Duality with the two Malachi's existed
also: MALACHI FAVORS on bass and MALACHI THOMPSON on trumpet
and percussion. JODIE CHRISTIAN, one of my favorites who I was most
happy to see, played the piano, HAMMIET BLUETT played baritone and
ERNEST DAWKINS played alto and various percussion. It was just an all
around, fabulously creative, and enjoyable experience. The snack of two
kinds (there's that duality thing again) of homemade chili and guacamole
were a hit with everyone. So how do you find a man who can prepare the
party favors? Cook in the kitchen and on stage? Guess it relates, in this
universe of yang and ying, zing and zang, to Hope's second law of Motion,
what goes around...
Dave, tells me, after the second set was finished at 1am, (awe is it over
already?) Fareed Haque is playing at the Boulevard Cafe with his Garaj
Mahal Band, until 3am. Ok, I guess I can pull off getting over there.
So glad I did. Fareed on guitar, Kai Eckhardt on bass, Alan Hertz on
drums, and Eric Levy on keyboards, had everyone dancing wildly, and
seemed to extend the set further than planned until 3:15 am (guess Kai
had to catch a 6am plane). One of the women came up to me and
kissed my cheek, simply because she loved the animal print dress I
had on. I of course, enjoy all the love that is extended. And usually
there is plenty to go around at AACM member events.
I had wild thoughts of hitting the Green Mill, which has Sabertooth
playing until 4:30am, and was on the way home, but opted out.
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I HEAR JAZZ, LIVE and FREE, thanks to Chicago Park District,
the Jazz Institute, and the Chicago Tribune,
Absorbing the musical education of those residing here.
FRI SEP 13 Stopped by Andy's Jazz Club to see a bit of Eric
Schneider and his band play some nice tunes.
Next I found Gage Park and secured a front seat for an exciting
FREE first set of the BEBOP BRASS! Harry Porterfield introduced
the band. The first two tunes were rewrites of Lee Morgan's
compositions and were fabulous. The group was led by Ken Chaney
on piano, and had Marlene Rosenberg on bass, Kobie Watkins
on drums (what a combo that was!), trumpeters Burgess Gardner,
Orbert Davis, and Art Davis, and trombonists T.S Galloway, Ronald
Pickett and Tom Garling. Took me awhile to figure out there were no
saxophones, and yet I was immensely enjoying the musical presentation.
For the second set, Oscar Brown, Jr added his cool vocals and explained
a thing or two about the history of the songs and the lyrics. One that
stayed in my memory was "Last time I saw Janine". It was such a
finger snappin' tune. After the show I acknowledged the works of the
Jazz Institute to Lauren. I told her she and the other JIC staff members
have been doing a fantastic job at bringing in a variety of music both at
the festival, the present and future shows.
Next stop, the Jazz Showcase, to see KENNY GARRETT. Arrived near
the end of the first set, energized enough to remain for the second set.
KENNY's band included Vernell Brown on piano (what a treat to watch
from the side seat I took).
Wouldn't be rightful, not to acknowledge William Perry's Healing Force
performance at the Velvet. I am sure he provided a special performance
for those who were able to attend.
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I HEAR AND VIDEO JAZZ, steps away in a small studio
Amazed at the opportunity to document
The making of the Miles Davis ESP project
THU SEP 12 Darryl Jones on bass, who was around town due to
the Rolling Stones in town performances, Toby Williams on drums,
Bobby Broom on guitar, Robert Irving on keyboards, and Walter
Henderson on trumpet. David McMurray on sax will be added later
when he is able to coordinate. It was a treat to watch, hear and
video this combination in the much less crowded atmosphere, than
the previous 10 X 10 foot room standing on a chair...Though there
are plusses of both experiences.
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I HEAR JAZZ in my memory, on the anniversary
Of topical change in NYC,
And the subsequent universal change in humanity
WED SEP 11 - VINCENT DAVIS and Friends jammed at the Velvet.
Unable to make this show and working until 2am, but reserving
one of September Wednesday's in my jazz calendar, I try not
to get depressed in spite of the press. Repress the press.
Replace the nation's face. Search for the truth. I get a lot of
disbelief when discussing my theories of the whole event. Being
the LIBRArian soul that I am, I choose to find things we can agree on -
like hearing some good music at the Velvet and thanking those that
have provided the healing and joy through their musical performances.
What a year 2001 was!
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I HEAR JAZZ in my IMAGINATION
Of what the PHRENOLOGY FEST 2002 must have been
Yet extending the first visit to the HUNGRY BRAIN to the future.
TUES SEP 10, MON SEP 9, SUN SEP 8 - The second annual
PHRENOLOGY FEST 2002, presented by the EIO (Emerging
Improvisers Organization) The names alone provided much web
surfing entertainment for me. I hope it was a success and look
forward to next year. I will be on the lookout for these names in
other combinations.
-JASON AJEMIAN TRIO with Jeff Parker and Tim Daisy
-DAVE REMPIS with Jason Roebke, Jim Baker, and Tim Daisy
-JOSH ABRAMS with Axel Dorner, Guiermo Gregorio, and Jeff Parker
-NIKKI MITCHELL TRIO with Josh Abrams and Avreeyal Ra
-GREY GHOST with Aram Shelton and Jonathan Crawford
-DESIGN FLAW with Jon Doyle, Frank Rosaly and Brian Dibblee
-ALEC RAMSDELL, Chris Heenan, Jerry Breyerton, and Damon Smith
-KEEFE JACKSON’s PROJECT with Aram Shelton, Josh Berman,
Nick Broste, Jason Ajemian, and Tim Daisy
-JEB BISHOP TRIO with Kent Kessler and Tim Mulvenna
Also an honorable mention of DAVID BOYKIN's EXPANSE
who performed on SUN SEP 8 at the NO EXIT
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I HEAR FREE JAZZ in a COMMUNITY atmosphere
Lots of shade trees provide relief for the 90-degree day
And perfect acoustics for the 90-degree musical talent
SAT SEP 7 – I was able to attend the 3rd ANNUAL
ENGLEWOOD COMMUNITY JAZZ FESTIVAL at Hamilton Park
(513 West 72nd Street) I mistakenly thought I would cook in the hot
sun, and so opted to arrive a bit later in the day. So I missed KAHIL
EL' ZABAR & the RITUAL TRIO, and MALACHI THOMPSON &
THE FREEBOP BAND, but was able to enjoy TATSU AOYI &
THE MIYUMI PROJECT BIG BAND, the TRUMPET SUMMIT of
MAURICE BROWN and DAVID YOUNG and special guest
ORBERT DAVIS with BRIAN NICHOLS on piano and ISAIAH
SPENCER on drums. Songs included I CAN’T GET STARTED,
IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD, and DR.YOUNG’s BLUES. DEE
ALEXANDER’s band took the stage next with MIKE LOGAN on
piano, YOSEF BEN ISRAEL on bass, and LEON JOYCE JR. on
drums. Their venue included LOVE FOR SALE (Cole Porter),
THAT SUNDAY, THAT SUMMER, THE SONG (Nat King Cole),
YOU AND I (Henry Huff), and the now classic SURRENDER YOUR
LOVE (Malachi Thompson). The finale act was the LIVE THE
SPIRIT BAND under the direction of ERNEST DAWKINS with
special guest OLIVER LAKE. I know I missed some of the band
member names, but here is my attempt. ERNEST DAWKINS,
conducting, OLIVER LAKE, sax and conducting, trumpeters
MAURICE BROWN, DAVID YOUNG, URI POWELL, trombonists
TONY HURELL, NORMAN PALM III, JULIUS B, saxmen WILLIAM
PORTER, BRYON NYTHER, JABERI, KEVIN NABORS, AARON
GETSUG, pianist BRIAN NICHOLS, bassist KURT SCHWEITZ,
and drummer ISAIAH SPENCER. I am sure Ernest will eventually
provide me with the correct documentation. THE SAINT & THE
HOLY ROLLER was a song that had an apropos title as well as sound.
The spirit of experimentation was continued later at the VELVET LOUNGE
with the ERNEST DAWKINS AND OLIVER LAKE SUMMIT. How did I like it?
The September Seven Show was outasite, outasight, and inasong, without
a doubt, synergnetic. My expectations were not unfulfilled. ISAIAH SPENCER
remained on drums, DARIUS SAVAGE on bass, BRIAN NICHOLS on piano
for a portion, and OLIVER and ERNEST playing Saxes. There was the usual
flow of guests that included trumpeter MAURICE BROWN – do I remember
him playing I’VE GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO YOUR FACE, DAVID YOUNG,
KEVIN NABORS on sax, and vocalist DEE ALEXANDER whose mentor ERNEST
graciously acknowledged had surpassed his teachings. It is cool to feel
the spirit and live the spirit.
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I HEAR JAZZ in another atmosphere
as the concentricity of being there in person
merges with memories of past experiences
FRI SEP 6 missed HARRISON BANKHEAD and Rob Zetti
at the Velvet, and DONNA JOY WOLFE hand painted vases
and with music by classical guitarist ALEJANDRO URZAGASTE
Hope there is opportunity in the future.
THU SEP 5 ERNEST DAWKINS at the VELVET LOUNGE
This was an intense warmup for September 7th, without interruptions.
I used my laptop to organize my BDay database, although I absorbed
the intensity presented
WED SEP 4 MARLENE ROSENBERG, ROBERT IRVING III, TAKU
AKIYAMA, NORI TANAKA at the HOTHOUSE
Gathered some prime documentary footage and enjoyed the local
but not understated talent of this combination. The rest of you must
have been recuperating from the jazz festival. You missed out, but
will be granted another opportunity in the future, I predict.
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I HEAR JAZZ, in person, live and in living awesome color
At the JAZZ SHOWCASE, enjoying the classic humor musicality
Of the HEATH BROTHERS BAND
TUE SEP 3 - Jimmy Heath-tenor/composer/arranger, Percy Heath-bass,
Albert “Tootie" Heath-drums, and Jeb Patton-piano. Percy and a few of
us went for a late night snack and to hear his stories of being a World
War II fighter pilot, his tenure with the Modern Jazz Quartet, his continuing
marriage with a sweetheart he met at a record shop, one of his three sons
voted in People Magazine's top 50 bachelors, and the prejudice he faced
and so elegantly overcame. I am amazed how people of color have been
treated in the past, and of the nonsensical prejudice that exists today.
Percy will celebrate his 80th BDAY next April and continues to be a
special string in the jazz cloth of life.
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I HEAR JAZZ, in my mind
And watching my documentation videos
And reviewing the compact discs
MON SEP 2 LABOR DAY – I stay home to recuperate, and miss
the AFRICAN BRASS at the AFRICAN FESTIVAL of the ARTS.
I did review some video footage of ROBERT IRVING's August jam
with pianist JASPER STONE who left me a very interesting copy
of his CD "SHINE YOUR LIGHT".
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I HEAR JAZZ, again, way later than planned,
Back in CHICAGO, at the JAZZ SHOWCASE,
But arrive JUST IN TIME
SUN SEP 1 - to greet my favorite bassists FEMALE MARLENE
ROSENBERG and BUSTER WILLIAMS relaxing at the bar watching
IRA SULLIVAN jam with pianist ERIC REED, drummer RODNEY
GREEN, saxist JIM GAILLORATO, and saxist SEAMUS BLAKE.
(Wait a minute, I just saw you last night in Detroit jam with BRANFORD!)
ERIC, RODNEY, and I then hi-tail over to the HOTHOUSE, where
MALACHI THOMPSON, HARRISON BANKHEAD, STEVE BERRY
and GARY BARTZ were already finished but were still emitting the
LOVE SUPREME vibes. So after a brief chat...we hit the trail and to
catch the tail end VELVET LOUNGE act of enormously talented drummer
HAMID DRAKE, saxist, reedist, educator extraordinaire MWATA BOWDEN,
bassist DARIUS SAVAGE Savage, guitarist JEFF PARKER (Eric and Rodney
loved hearing the PROPAGANDA CD on the ride over and commented on
the quality of the recording). Who knows who else played that night? I will
publish any additional reviews of the Chicago Jazz Festival and after fest
sessions. Comments I overheard: MARLENE ROSENBERG jammed with
LARRY CORYELL at the Showcase on THURSDAY
I hear how JOHN and EVELYN WRIGHT's combo BDAY-WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY YEARLY "GATHERING" was as outstanding as expected.
The SUN SEP 15 CHICAGO TRIBUNE reviewed the event. Some of the
entertainers showcased: BRUCE OSCAR-piano-DISC JOCKEY WBCD,
BILL TERRY-bass, AKUKO ARMANDI-flute, RIC ARMANDI-bass, OSCAR-vocals,
BUGS COCHRAN-drums, AMEEN UQDAH-drums, CHRIS GILES-bass, RICKY
GOINS-trumpet, BARBARA RINEHART-vocals, LADY D-vocals, RICHARD
MATEYKO-tuba, CHARLOTTE FOSTER-vocals, KING FLEMMING-piano,
CEDRIC MITCHELL-drums, RICHARD PERRIN-guitar, MARGARET MURPHY-
vocals & MC, FRAN ASCHER-vocals, WANDA, ANTHONY, SHAQUITTA
"GROUP GOSPEL SINGERS", CHARLES WALTON-drums, ROB CLEARFIELD
(AGE 17), TOBY-guitar-piano, HUSSAIN-vocals, CONNIE-vocals, MARILYN
BRECK-vocals, LADY T-vocals, DAVE GREEN-piano, MANGELO-vocals,
TRIXIE-vocals, JULIUS C. GARRETT-vocals, PHILLY-from Philadelphia-RAY-
harmonica, CHERYL-from Philadelphia-PARKER-vocals, GREG KELLY-flute,
GINA GIBSON-vocals, DARRYL NEIL-tenor sax, ALTON NEWELL-alto sax,
REGGIE HARDEN-soprano sax, CLIFF-from FLORIDA and original
HARMONICATS-BARNETT-harmonica. Watch for news of Public TV broadcasts.
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I HEAR JAZZ, a bit later than I wanted to
Back out and backstage at the AMPHITHEATRE STAGE
Of the second night of DETROIT JAZZ FEST
SAT AUG 31 - Well, I missed DAVID McMURRAY and FRANK MORGAN,
and INGRID JENSEN'S QUARTET earlier in the day. Had to help with a
family move to a new apartment. Certain things take priority. As always,
the music I do see makes amends.
JEFF TAIN WATTS, left-handed pianist DAVID BUDWAY, saxman MARCUS
STRICKLAND, bassist ERIC REVIS, and guitarist DAVID GILMORE played a
fabulous set that was broadcast on public TV channel 50. Did I mention David
Budway, Marcus Strickland, Eric Revis and David Gilmore? They are individually
awesome. Jeff reTAINed the title as favorite drummer of the night (favorite is
somewhat safe as he stayed on stage to play with Branford). WATT's up?
The 20-otts WATTS-age!! I received the sad news that LIONEL HAMPTON
passed from the band. There is a nice Hamp tribute at
http://people.a2000.nl/ahbone/Hampton.html
BRANFORD MARSALIS, what can I say special about the first time
I heard him play alto with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in '78?
(Guess he actually began on baritone sax with Art Blakey)
That I KNEW HE WAS DESTINED TO BE RECOGNIZED?
Yes, I thought that for sure. (17-year-old Wynton was playing
trumpet in that band). Or the fun I had hitting 10 days of his
European touring schedule back in '87 when he had a dual role
of leader of his quartet that included pianist Kenny Kirkland and
drummer Lewis Nash, and sax player with the band STING.
About the fact that I somehow beat him in ping-pong--
Lord knows that is the only thing I am superior to him on,
and it was best 2 out of 3 games, with the 3rd game lasting
to 26 points. How after all these years and fame, (1992-1994
bandleader on Jay Leno's "Tonight Show"), he still is one of
the most down to earth, cool, funny, marvelously talented
musicians on the planet. He made my friend Nadine's decade
by talking with a friend of hers and a fan of his on the cell phone,
and later posing for pictures on Jefferson Avenue while we were
wandering around the Windsor Tunnel. (Because Dave, you
will never believe it was Branford)
BRANFORD's quartet had left-handed pianist JOEY CALDERAZZO,
who I originally met in NYC playing with MICHAEL BRECKER in 1987,
after KENNY KIRKLAND joined Branford’s quartet. Since then, his
name has been synonymous with power pianistics, a reputation that
Calderazzo did nothing to diminish through four albums as a leader.
Following Kirkland's untimely 1998 death, Calderazzo again was called
to fill the chair of the piano giant Kenny Kirkland, this time in the quartet
of Branford Marsalis. The quartet was completed with ERIC REVIS and
JEFF TAIN WATTS remaining on the stage. Rev up the Wattage?
You betcha! And then Branford starts out playing LOVE SUPREME.
See what I mean about making amends? Oh yeah, a portion was
broadcast on public TV channel 50. Did I mention there was an
all-star jam at the end, including FEMALE trumpeter INGRID JENSEN
(I got to hear her after all!!), Ingrid's saxman SEAMUS BLAKE, Ingrid's
pianist GARY VERSACE, Ingrid's drummer JOHN WIKAN, drummer
CARL ALLEN, saxist MARCUS STRICKLAND, and pianist DAVID BUDWAY?
I probably have missed some of the others. But it was fun, fun, and fun.
I saw trumpeter MARCUS BELGRAVE backstage, hanging with his wife and
5-year-old son who was born on the same day as BRANFORD (08/26)
Who knows what that will mean in years to come.
And over at the Pyramid Stage, the SONNY FORTUNE QUARTET
was jamming, this I am sure of.
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I HEAR JAZZ at the commencing acts, strategically staggered
On the Pyramid and Amphitheatre Stages
At the 23rd annual Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival
FRI AUG 30 EVENING - Pyramid stage included bands led by
-BESS BONNIER (a favorite and classic from my Detroit days),
-Left-handed DAVID SANCHEZ (including ANTONIO SANCHEZ
on drums), David's pyrotechnics first came to prominence a decade
ago as the youngest member of Dizzy Gillespie's now legendary
United Nation Orchestra. Since then, he's emerged as one of the
brightest stars in Latin jazz, fronting his own incendiary quintet,
as well as playing the role of sought after session man for the l
ikes of Jazz and Latin Jazz legends Eddie Palmieri, Kenny Barron,
Hilton Ruiz, and Roy Haynes.
-DWIGHT ADAMS with GARY SCHUNK-piano, RODNEY WHITAKER
-bass…take me back in time.
-CARL ALLEN & NEW SPIRIT. When they talk about Jazz's 'young lions',
this is the guy whose picture appears alongside that terminology in the
dictionary. Born to swing, this drummer's drummer has played with a
veritable Who¹s Who in Jazz including Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw,
Branford Marsalis, Dizzy, Art Farmer, Mark Whitfield, Ron Carter,
Rickie Lee Jones, and the great Christian McBride. Add him to the
illustrious list of jazz rhythm masters that includes Philly Joe, Elvin,
Roy Haynes, Jimmy Cobb, and Art Blakey. He's that great folks.
Amphitheatre Stage bands included
-STRAIGHT AHEAD, led by upright acoustic jazz bassist Marion
Hayden who follows fabulously in the footsteps of fellow Detroit bass
legends Paul Chambers and Ron Carter this five member (all-female)
ensemble cooks, wails and absolutely knocks people off their feet.
If ever there was a group worthy of wider recognition on the International
jazz scene, this is the one. Anyone who¹s seen them since they made
their dramatic national debut a dozen years ago becomes an instant
believer. This is the real deal and as good as it gets. AND YES, I am
biased for them because they are women (never mind Detroit women),
in direct proportion as HOWARD REICH, Chicago Tribune reviewer, is
biased against women (such as Diana Krall and Patrice Rushen) Never
fear, you women slammed by Howard, you are destined for stardom.
(Sorry Howard, although everyone is entitled to their own opinion,
especially us critics, if you don't have something nice to say, say
nothing at all is my advice)
-MAVIS STAPLES, The Stax/Volt high priestess of gospel, funk
and soul steps out on her own after years of fronting the legendary
Staples Singers with Roebuck Pops Staples. The result is a one-woman
tribute to the legendary Mahalia Jackson with a dash of Memphis and
a taste of her native Chicago thrown in for good measure.
-LEGENDS OF THE BANDSTAND FEATURING CURTIS FULLER,
LOUIS HAYES, CEDAR WALTON AND DAVID FATHEAD NEWMAN.
Do some web surfing if you are puzzled at any of these names,
or doubtful of the grand performance.
About the DETROIT INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL: FOUR
STAGES OF FUN is an understatement. I suppose I am a bit
subjective originating from the Motor City and all. But whom they
bring and how they organize their free concert on fewer dollars
than Chicago stands alone. The access in and out is supreme.
Even with downtown Detroit undergoing massive construction,
it is not too difficult to park, walk right into the concert grounds
(no lines or barricade nonsense) and find a spot of enjoyment.
The main food concession is underground, so as not to crisp
you during the short wait in line. There are permanent lavatories
with attendants. The jazz fest continues to ‘round midnight on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and till 11pm on Monday Labor Day.
The local jam sessions afterwards last to 4am on peak night. CD’s
and books can be purchased at the onsite Border’s Books, where
you are able to meet and interact with the artists. I purchased the
2003 Herman Leonard Classic Jazz Calendar (only B-day facts on
this one) and of course had a marvelously good time getting B-day signatures.
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I HEAR JAZZ AT THE VELVET LOUNGE
FINISHING OFF THURSDAY
HONORING CHARLIE PARKER'S BIRTHDAY
THU AUG 29 EVENING listening to a quartet led by trumpeter CURTIS
BLACK with guitarist Mathew Wilson, bassist Kurt Schweitz, and
drummer Joe Adamik. If you haven't had the opportunity to experience
the sweet trumpet of Curtis, czech out the jazz jam session that features
Jonathan Cohen, piano, Robert Hodge, bass, and Douglas Mitchell, drums
on Sunday nights, he hosts, from 9PM to 12AM at the Woodlawn Tap,
located at the corner of Woodlawn and 55th in Chicago. There's no cover,
and only the second set is open to guest musicians.
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I HEAR JAZZ at the Cultural Center Cassidy Theater
LAUNCHING THE CHICAGO JAZZ FEST
THU AUG 29 AFTERNOON – I arrived slightly disappointed that I could
not attend the WBEE Burgess Gardner Big Band gala at the Harambee
House (it will be repeated on Wednesday, September 25th with special
guest trumpeter Orbert Davis, who's CD “Priority" is reaching the top ten
on Yellow Dog Jazz Chart) or the Hothouse performance of Ernest Dawkins
trio on Wednesday night. However, for every adversity in life, there is an
equal and opposite, AND sometimes ENHANCED pleasure...and Hope’s
First Law of jazzy Motion physics did not fail me on Thursday. I was treated
to the delightfully unique visual and audio presentations of KELAN PHILIP
COHRAN (Phil Cohran's Artistic Heritage Ensemble (AHE) was the direct
link between the Sun Ra Arkestra on one hand and Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF)
on the other. Kelan Phil Cohran was a founding member of the AACM-
Advancement of Creative Musicians. Cohran provided an assortment of eye
and ear candy with his cosmic slides and by playing various recordings, a
harp, and the Frankiphone instrument, or Mbira, an amplified version of an
African thumb piano, invented by Cohran.
Next was very active AACM guitarist JEFF PARKER, at his wildest fine-ness.
Jeff improvised with pre-recorded music to produce an interesting combination
of sounds. Jeff was voted into Down Beat's Talent Deserving Wider Recognition
category for guitar in the '98 critic's poll. An alumnus of the Berklee College of
Music, Jeff has made a dramatic impact on the jazz scene having worked with
such outstanding artists as Roy Hargrove, Wynton Marsalis, Antonio Hart,
Joshua Redman, Billy Pierce, Branford Marsalis, Nicholas Payton, and Fred
Anderson. Parker joined New Horizons Ensemble in 1992. AND I shall never
deny my love of any of those, including Jeff Parker, who contributed to the
recording of “Becky’s Bash” on Ted Sirota’s Rebel Soul’s vs. the forces of evil CD.
Czech it out at http://www.tedsirota.com/homepage.htm Czech out more of
Jeff at AACM site http://aacmchicago.org and over the World Wide Web.
GEORGE LEWIS stepped up to the musical AACM home plate next. He had
a programmed piano that he vibed into submission and changes with his
trombon-ified playing. A native of Chicago with a degree in philosophy from
Yale, he began studying trombone in 1960. From 1971-75 he studied theory/
composition with Muhal Richard Abrams at The School of the Association for
the Advancement of Creative Musicians. Lewis has concentrated upon his
activity as a composer/constructor working in the field of computer-music.
He is perhaps best known for his "software compositions"--that is, the
construction of real-time composing and listening machines (computer
programs) that interact with performing musicians in concerts.
Czech out more at http://www.lovely.com/bios/lewis.html and
http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/dept.music/musicdept/faculty/lewis.html
ROSCOE MITCHELL, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator
joined and completed the AACM program on saxophone. He was
consistently mind-blowing, so to speak, or should I say, so to hear.
Mr. Mitchell's innovation as a solo performer, his role in the resurrection
of long neglected woodwind instruments of extreme register, and his
reassertion of the composer into what has traditionally been an
improvisational form have placed him at the forefront of contemporary
music for over thirty years. He is a founding member of the world
renowned Art Ensemble of Chicago, the Association for the
Advancement of Creative Musicians, and Trio Space.
Czech more at http://www.interpretations.info/mitchell.htm
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TUE OCT 1 - SUN OCT 6 JAZZ SHOWCASE
CHRIS POTTER Quartet, Kevin Hays, Scott Colley, Bill Stewart
THU OCT 3 - HOTHOUSE
MARVIN TATE's D-SETTLEMENT
FRI OCT 4 8pm SYMPHONY CENTER
220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago 312-294-3030
VON FREEMAN’S 80th Birthday Celebration
With George Freeman, Chico Freeman, Mulgrew Miller,
Avery Sharpe and Winard Harper, plus special guests.
SUN OCT 6 7-10pm /$3 PHYLLIS's MUSICAL INN
1800 W. Division, Chicago 773-486-9862
NW corner of Wood & Division
T R A P E Z E - the aSTraL teRRa improv unit
Welcome the Legendary BILL BRIMFIELD on Trumpet back to the stage
after his recent stroke. Show your support for one of Chicago's most
remarkable and stubborn artists, now playing with increased focus!
MON OCT 7 One Night Only JAZZ SHOWCASE
Bill Russo's Chicago Jazz Ensemble
TUE OCT 8 - SUN OCT 13 JAZZ SHOWCASE
CEDAR WALTON Trio with bassist Peter Washington,
drummer Karriem Riggins and special guest Stefon Harris on vibes, marimba
THU OCT 10 HOTHOUSE
GRAZYNA AUGUSCIK QUINTET
SUN OCT 13 – PARK WEST
BRANFORD MARSALIS
SUN OCT 13 6pm UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MANDEL HALL,
57th and UNIVERSITY
9th annual 2002 Hyde Park Kenwood JAAZ Festival “Jazz Futures”
Bands confirmed so far include the legendary Harlem saxophonist
BILL SAXTON, ERNEST DAWKINS, and LIVE THE SPIRIT ENSEMBLE,
DAMIAN ESPINOSA trio, MALACHI THOMPSON's AFRICA BRASS
featuring DEE ALEXANDER. JAAZ Fest 2002 is looking for supporters
and volunteers to help make this a great festival. Call SCAI at 773-536-6555
MON OCT 14 – GREEN MILL - SOLD OUT
BRANFORD MARSALIS
TUE OCT 15 - SUN OCT 20 JAZZ SHOWCASE
WALLACE RONEY Quintet with alto saxophonist GARY BARTZ,
pianist PATRICE RUSHEN, bassist CLARENCE SEAY, and
awesome drummer LENNY WHITE. WOW, any singular component
alone would be grand - combined it will be terrific.
THU OCT 17 7pm/$10 Curtiss Hall, 10th floor
410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago 312-427-1676
Chicago Edge Concert Series
Solo Von Freeman - 80th birthday tribute
SAT OCT 19
A reunion concert celebrating the music and life of Woody Herman
will take place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, California,
where Woody is laid to rest. This live jazz performance will feature
Joe Lovano, Frank Tiberi and the Woody Herman Orchestra plus
special all-star appearances by Shelby Lynne, Pete Candoli, Joe
LaBarbara, the Jazz America Youth Orchestra, the Berklee College
of Music’s 22-piece Rainbow band with Phil Wilson, and many others.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be legendary jazz DJ Chuck
Niles and among those invited to speak are Artie Shaw and Buddy
Collette. Proceeds from this event will benefit Jazz America and the AIJE.
Please visit http://www.autumneveconcerts.com.
TUE OCT 22 - SUN OCT 27 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Mose Allison Trio with Kelly Sill and Bob Rummage
SAT OCT 26 - SAT NOV 2 - CARIBBEAN
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE jazz cruise
TUE OCT 29 - SUN NOV 3 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Jesse Davis (alto), Ron Perrillo, Dennis Carroll, George Fludas
SUN NOV 3 - SUN NOV 10 - CARIBBEAN
HOLLAND AMERICA JAZZ CRUISE week 1
MON NOV 4 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Bill Russo's Chicago Jazz Ensemble
TUE NOV 5 - SUN NOV 10 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Louis Bellson Quintet Trio featuring pianist Larry Novak
SUN NOV 10 - SUN NOV 17 - CARIBBEAN
HOLLAND AMERICA JAZZ CRUISE week 2
TUE NOV 12 - SUN NOV 17 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Sam Rivers with Doug Mathews (bass), and Anthony Cole (drums)
TUE NOV 19 - SUN NOV 24 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Bill Charlap Trio with special guest Phil Woods
TUE NOV 26 - SUN DEC 1 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Roy Hargrove Quintet
MON DEC 2 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Bill Russo's Chicago Jazz Ensemble
TUE DEC 3 - SUN DEC 8 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Tribute to Ray Brown featuring Monty Alexander,
Russell Malone, John Clayton, and Jeff Hamilton
FRI DEC 6 8pm - SYMPHONY CENTER
ROY HAYNES BIRDS OF A FEATHER:
A TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE PARKER, ROY HAYNES, drums,
KENNY GARRETT, sax, NICHOLAS PAYTON, trumpet,
DAVE KIKOSKI piano, CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, bass;
Followed by MCCOY TYNER solo piano
TUE DEC 10 - SUN DEC 15 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Joey DeFrancesco Trio
TUE DEC 17 - SUN DEC 22 JAZZ SHOWCASE
Benny Golson with Mike Kocur, Larry Gray, and George Fludas
THU DEC 26 - TUE DEC 31 JAZZ SHOWCAE
Henry Johnson Organ Express and a surprise Guest
TUES DEC 31 10pm - SYMPHONY CENTER
NEW YEAR's EVE CELEBRATION
With the COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA
OTHER SYMPHONY CENTER CONCERTS in 2003
FRI JAN 17 8pm -
KERMIT RUFFINS and the BARBECUE SWINGERS
DONALD HARRISON, JR QUINTET and Mardi Gras Indians
FRI FEB 28 8pm -
DIANNE REEVES
ROY HARGROVE QUARTET
FRI MAR 14 8pm -
DAVE HOLLAND BIG BAND
GARY BURTON & MAKOTO OZONE
FRI MAR 28 8pm - LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA
With WYNTON MARSALIS
SAT MAR 29 11am, 1pm JAZZ FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA
FRI APR 18 8pm MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD
FRI MAY 2 8pm CLASSICAL JAZZ QUARTET
KENNY BARRON, piano, STEFON HARRIS, vibes
RON CARTER bass, LEWIS NASH, drums
KENNY BARRON'S CANTA BRAZIL featuring
ROMERO LUBAMBO guitar, NILSON MATTA bass,
DUDUKA DAFONSECA drums, ANNE DRUMMOND flute
FRI MAY 30-8pm JOSHA REDMAN ELASTIC BAND
featuring BRIAN BLADE and SAM YAHEL
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SUN - 4-7PM UNUSUAL PAIRINGS at NO EXIT CAFE 6970 N. Glenwood $10
SUN - 6-11PM JAM SESSION - VELVET LOUNGE
SUN - 8PM-2AM JAM - CITY LIFE (83rd and Cottage Grove)
SUN - 9-12PM - JIMMY'S WOODLAWN TAP (55th-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,- Evanston - NO COVER
BOBBY BROOM
TUE - 6PM - JOE's BEBOP CAFE - KEN CHANEY
TUE - 10PM ON - NEW APARTMENT LOUNGE –
VON FREEMAN & FRIENDS
TUE - 8PM SMOKE DADDY'S - TAKU AKIYAMA plus MORE
TUE - 9pm - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - JOHN BANY, JOHN YOUNG,
WED -9PM - ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - HENRY JOHNSON $5
THU – 7-11pm RAMADA INN (49th S + 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, Evanston - NO COVER JEFF PARKER
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
THU 8pm ISAAC HAYES 739 N. Clark Chicago $10
WNUA Smooth Jazz Series
FRI - 5:30PM-8PM ANDY'S
ERIC SCHNEIDER-MARLENE ROSENBERG $5
FRI - 7:30-11:30pm NAPERVILLE SULLIVAN's KEVIN KIZER TRIO
FRI - 9-12PM - LUNA MEXICANA (3565 W. Fullerton)- FREE
Latin Jazz with Yorumba featuring Curtis Black
FRI - 9:30PM-1AM - BOURBON CAFE (4768 N. Lincoln)- FREE
Bane Djordjevic and the Bob Johnson Quintet, with 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 SEPTEMBER and who have signed
or will sign the calendar soon--The band I have seen them with is
in parenthesis, or Chicago, if they play locally here.
Help me UPD (update) the "can't read" ones mail info to jazzhope@attbi.com
My own jazz Bday calendar when released will have complete
Bday database documentation such as where born, what year, for
signatures and those jazz greats that have passed
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Latest AUGUST entries, corrections, outstanding questions
LEO
UPD 08/01 Tom Garling, trombone, (Chicago)
? 08/02/62 Bil K_____
? 08/03/29 Ley Cl___ (said to keep on swingin’)
? 08/09 Bobby? Lewell
NEW 08/13 Vernell Brown, piano (Kenny Garrett)
UPD 08/15 Jason (Jay) Thomas, drums (Les McCann)
UPD 08/15 Tim Ries, sax (Tom Harrell, Rolling Stones)
http://www.timries.com
NEW 08/17 "Jeb"ediah Patton, piano (Heath Bros)
? 08/17/82 Woostor, OH, guitar ? Nz M
? 08/21 Dale Gris___, PIANO (Sheila Landis)?
? 08/21/51 Ralich Hamperia?
NEW 08/22 Malachi Favors, bass (Chicago AACM)
VIRGO
NEW 08/26 Branford Marsalas, sax (leader)
? 08/27/67 Graham Paul?
? 08/28 Steshane Nakasian, vocals ??
Exception 08/29 have to mention alto sax Charlie Parker
NEW 08/31 Marshall McDonald, sax (CBO, Cab Calloway)
SEPTEMBER
VIRGO
09/01 John Goldman, alto sax (Chicago, Jeff Parker)
09/01 Essiet Essiet, bass (natl, Danilo Perez, Ingrid Jensen)
? 09/01 Bu Oji, hip hop ? (Chicago)
09/02 Art Tark Burton (Chicago, AACM)
09/03 David Boykin, sax (Chicago)
09/03 David Sanchez, sax (leader)
? 09/03/70 >> Shh
09/04 Larry Cohn, bass (Chicago, Orbert Davis)
09/05 Tim Davis, drums (Chicago, Marlene Rosenberg)
09/06 Charles Bergeron, bass (Woody Herman's Thundering Herd)
09/07 JOHN WRIGHT, Piano, "poppy" (Chicago)
09/09 Cavril Payne, vocalist (Cecil's sister)
09/09 Art Hoyle, trumpet (Chicago, natl)
09/09 Larry Fratangleo, drums (Detroit, Blackman & Arnlold)
09/10 Sheila Landis, vocals (Detroit, leader)
09/11 Jason Jackson, trombone (Frank Foster's Loud Minority)
09/11 Tracy Laroy Kirk, trombone
09/12 Papa John DeFrancesco, organ (co-leader with son)
? 09/12/54 Scott Hans?
09/12 Richard Drexler, piano (Woody Herman's Thundering Herd)
? 09/12/71 Harry Whitaker? piano (Tom Harrell)
? 09/13/46 David Reg
09/14 Oliver Lake, sax (leader)
09/14 Joseph Jarman, sax (leader)
09/14 Aram Shelton, alto sax (NYC Sex Mobs)
09/16 Chris Formean, organ (Chicago, Henry Johnson)
09/16 Hamiett Bluett, barisax (World Saxophone Quartet/Kahil El'zabar)
? 09/16/67 Pat Chiltren?
09/17 Earl May, bass (Frank Foster's Loud Minority)
09/18 Munyungo Jackson, percussion (Dianne Reeves)
09/18 Thomas Brarerie Arities bass (Dee Dee Bridgewater)
? 09/18/57 S Ed Chambosli
09/21 Kennell Clark, sax
09/21 Anthony Wonsey, piano (Nicholas Payton)
09/21 KoKo Taylor, blues singer (leader)
09/22 Wesley Sadler, percussionist (Chicago)
LIBRA
09/23 Les McCann, keyboards (leader)
09/23 Frank Foster, sax, composer (leader)
Exception 09/23 have to mention tenor John Coltrane,
09/24 Taylor Eigsti, piano (Red Holloway)
09/25 Aaron Getsug, barisax (Chicago, Ernest Dawkins)
09/25 Steve Koerner, sax
09/25 Tyrone Hines, tenorsax (Chicago, Burgess Gardner Orchestra)
09/25 Craig Handy, alto soprano (Mingus Orchestra)
09/26 Gary Bartz, sax (Sphere, Malachi Thompson, Miles Davis, leader)
09/26 Nicholas Payton, trumpet (leader)
09/26 Dante Luciani, trombone (Woody Herman's Thundering Herd)
09/27 Matt Wilson, drums (Dewey Redman)
09/28 Sam Walton, trombone (Chicago)
09/29 BJ Stewart, piano (NCL jazz cruise)
09/29 Greg Rockingham, drums (Chicago, Henry Johnson)
09/30 Patrice Rushin, piano, (Buster Williams, leader)
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JAZZ SHOWCASE, 312/670-BIRD (670-2473)
http://www.jazz-showcase.com
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
http://www.velvetloung.net
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.
HOTHOUSE, 312-362-9707
http://www.hothouse.net
31 East Balbo (betw STATE & WABASH), Chicago, IL 60605
GREENMILL, 773-878-5552
http://centerstage.net/listings/music/venue/GreenMill.html
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
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