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Friday January 25th and Saturday January 26th:
30th Annual Jazz Fair
Jazz Fair
Friday January 25th, 7pm till Midnight
Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph
312-427-1676
FREE!
Von FreemanThe 30th annual Jazz Fair will be presented at the Chicago Cultural Center 77 E. Randolph St. with music programming on January 25th, 2008 from 7 PM till Midnight, and Jazz Films on January 26th, 2008 from 11 AM till 5 PM.
Edwin Sanchez Project - Assembling some of Chicago's best Latin players pianist Edwin Sanchez leads a smoking septet. Featuring Oscar Lopez, bass; Danny Feliciano, congas; Brian Rivera, timbales; Victor Garcia, trumpet; Greg Ward, tenor sax; Raphael Crawford, trombone and special guest, vocalist Jose Papo Santiago.
New Directions - Chicago has always been at the forefront of creating new directions in jazz. From Louis Armstrong to the AACM the continuous evolution of the music has been fueled by people who pushed forward into uncharted territory. Co-Leaders flutist Nicole Mitchell and pianist Jim Baker lead a group of fellow explorers of the new music: saxophonist Greg Ward, trumpeter Jaimie Branch, bassist Josh Abrams and drummer Mike Reed.
Jazz Sings the Blues - The roots of the tree of jazz are the blues, and harpist has always hadBilly Branch an ear tuned to both art forms. For this project he invited bassist Billy BranchYosef Ben Israel, drummer Leon Joyce to accompany the embodiment of where the soulful part of jazz was born: Miss Dee Alexander.
Chuck Hedges' Swingtet - Clarinetist Chuck Hedges has lead his famous Swingtet for decades-appaering frequently at Andy's and festivals all over the world. A small group that draws its inspiration form big band era of Goodman, Hampton and Krupa, the Swingtet is living proof that this music is alive and well and in very capable hands.
Nicole MitchellVon Freeman Quintet - The President of Jazz in Chicago, Von Freeman has been said to have all of Chicago in his sound, and at age 85 he hasn't lost a beat. The master will be playing with his young disciples: Ben Patterson on piano, Mike Allemana on guitar, Mike Raynor on drums and Loren Cohen on bass. Von's set will be followed by an organized jam session, featuring Von's rhythm section and a variety of musicians who participated in the fair.
Jazz Links Jazz Ensemble and All-City Jazz Ensemble - Some of the most talented young players in the city happen to still be in high school! A group of fifteen of them comprise our Jazz Links Student Council and they have been seen and heard at our JazzCity concerts, at Made in Chicago in Millennium Park and our monthly jam sessions at the Cultural Center. Come see why we think that the next generation of jazz in good hands.
Saturday January 26th
Jazz On Film
Saturday January 26th, 11:30 AM till 5 PM
Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph, Claudia Cassidy
312-427-1676
FREE!
The World According to John Coltrane - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - A retrospective documentary on the life and music of saxophonist John Coltrane, featuring interviews with his contemporaries and fellow musicians.
Nicole Mitchell Harambe Project Live from Poland - 12:40 PM - 1:25 PM - A recording Nicole Mitchell's one time Harambe Project, recorded live in Poznan Poland, featuring a variety of Chicago luminaries.
Tootie's Last Suit - 1:35 PM - 3:15 PM - An exploration of the complex relationships, rituals, history, and music of New Orleans' vibrant Mardi Gras Indian culture.
Sippie - 3:25 - 3:50 - A documentary about the life and music of classic blues singer/songwriter Sippie Wallace.
Bob Koester's Rare Film Footage - 4 - 5 PM - Bob Koester, founder of Delmark records and the Jazz Record Mart, plays some films from his private collection.
WDCB
Thanks for reading and continuing to support Jazz In Chicago.
Sincerely,
Dan Melnick
Jazz Institute of Chicago
Friday January 25th and Saturday January 26th:
30th Annual Jazz Fair
Jazz Fair
Friday January 25th, 7pm till Midnight
Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph
312-427-1676
FREE!
Von FreemanThe 30th annual Jazz Fair will be presented at the Chicago Cultural Center 77 E. Randolph St. with music programming on January 25th, 2008 from 7 PM till Midnight, and Jazz Films on January 26th, 2008 from 11 AM till 5 PM.
Edwin Sanchez Project - Assembling some of Chicago's best Latin players pianist Edwin Sanchez leads a smoking septet. Featuring Oscar Lopez, bass; Danny Feliciano, congas; Brian Rivera, timbales; Victor Garcia, trumpet; Greg Ward, tenor sax; Raphael Crawford, trombone and special guest, vocalist Jose Papo Santiago.
New Directions - Chicago has always been at the forefront of creating new directions in jazz. From Louis Armstrong to the AACM the continuous evolution of the music has been fueled by people who pushed forward into uncharted territory. Co-Leaders flutist Nicole Mitchell and pianist Jim Baker lead a group of fellow explorers of the new music: saxophonist Greg Ward, trumpeter Jaimie Branch, bassist Josh Abrams and drummer Mike Reed.
Jazz Sings the Blues - The roots of the tree of jazz are the blues, and harpist has always hadBilly Branch an ear tuned to both art forms. For this project he invited bassist Billy BranchYosef Ben Israel, drummer Leon Joyce to accompany the embodiment of where the soulful part of jazz was born: Miss Dee Alexander.
Chuck Hedges' Swingtet - Clarinetist Chuck Hedges has lead his famous Swingtet for decades-appaering frequently at Andy's and festivals all over the world. A small group that draws its inspiration form big band era of Goodman, Hampton and Krupa, the Swingtet is living proof that this music is alive and well and in very capable hands.
Nicole MitchellVon Freeman Quintet - The President of Jazz in Chicago, Von Freeman has been said to have all of Chicago in his sound, and at age 85 he hasn't lost a beat. The master will be playing with his young disciples: Ben Patterson on piano, Mike Allemana on guitar, Mike Raynor on drums and Loren Cohen on bass. Von's set will be followed by an organized jam session, featuring Von's rhythm section and a variety of musicians who participated in the fair.
Jazz Links Jazz Ensemble and All-City Jazz Ensemble - Some of the most talented young players in the city happen to still be in high school! A group of fifteen of them comprise our Jazz Links Student Council and they have been seen and heard at our JazzCity concerts, at Made in Chicago in Millennium Park and our monthly jam sessions at the Cultural Center. Come see why we think that the next generation of jazz in good hands.
Saturday January 26th
Jazz On Film
Saturday January 26th, 11:30 AM till 5 PM
Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph, Claudia Cassidy
312-427-1676
FREE!
The World According to John Coltrane - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - A retrospective documentary on the life and music of saxophonist John Coltrane, featuring interviews with his contemporaries and fellow musicians.
Nicole Mitchell Harambe Project Live from Poland - 12:40 PM - 1:25 PM - A recording Nicole Mitchell's one time Harambe Project, recorded live in Poznan Poland, featuring a variety of Chicago luminaries.
Tootie's Last Suit - 1:35 PM - 3:15 PM - An exploration of the complex relationships, rituals, history, and music of New Orleans' vibrant Mardi Gras Indian culture.
Sippie - 3:25 - 3:50 - A documentary about the life and music of classic blues singer/songwriter Sippie Wallace.
Bob Koester's Rare Film Footage - 4 - 5 PM - Bob Koester, founder of Delmark records and the Jazz Record Mart, plays some films from his private collection.
WDCB
Thanks for reading and continuing to support Jazz In Chicago.
Sincerely,
Dan Melnick
Jazz Institute of Chicago