Paul Giallorenzo Trio Delmark CD release party @ Elastic Arts, Chicago

    Paul Giallorenzo Trio to release “Play” on Delmark Records Oct. 10th, expanding avant jazz in extraordinary directions. “Repeated listens have opened up my ears; Giallorenzo’s key inspirations go back five decades, but the way he evokes Thelonious Monk, Herbie Nichols, and particularly early Cecil Taylor doesn’t sound the last bit dated.” – Chicago Reader His brand…

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    PAUL GIALLORENZO Trio Delmark CD release party – Oct. 12th at Elastic Arts

    Paul Giallorenzo Trio to release “Play” on Delmark Records Oct. 10th, expanding avant jazz in extraordinary directions. “Repeated listens have opened up my ears; Giallorenzo’s key inspirations go back five decades, but the way he evokes Thelonious Monk, Herbie Nichols, and particularly early Cecil Taylor doesn’t sound the last bit dated.” – Chicago Reader His brand…

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      DEE ALEXANDER @ The Promontory, Chicago

      Actions PanelLike Event Share this eventMay 19 Dee Alexander & John McLean w/ DJ Duane Powell All Ages//7 pm DoorsDEE ALEXANDERBorn on Chicago’s west side, Dee Alexander is one of Chicago’s most gifted and respected female vocalist/songwriters. Her talents span every music genre, from Gospel to R&B, from Blues to Neo-Soul. Yet her true heart…

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        Paquito D’Rivera, Fareed Haque, & Juan Pastor @ Constellation, Chicago

        ILCC presents: Paquito D’Rivera, Fareed Haque, & Juan Pastor Monday, May 22, 2023 Constellation Chicago, IL Show: 7:30PM ILCC presents: Paquito D’Rivera, Fareed Haque, & Juan Pastor Mon May 22 Show: 7:30PM $40 Jazz Event Details 7:30pm show, 7:00pm doors. The International Latino Cultural Center presents:A special evening with NEA Jazz Master Paquito D’Rivera, Fareed Haque and Juan…

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          JOSH BERMAN/Jason Roebke Duo @ Constellation, Chicago

          IMPROVISED MUSIC SERIES: BERMAN/ROEBKE DUO & SAWT OUT TRIO https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/4wE35Uikz96p4m0HdUAldE Josh Berman TrioA Dance and A Hop Josh Berman – cornetJason Roebke – bassFrank Rosaly – drums Berman has long been one of the most thoughtful musicians on Chicago’s diverse jazz and improvised music scene, a player who steadily digests a world of influences to…

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            Jeff Parker @ Elastic Arts, Chicago

            ELASTIC ARTS 5TH ANNUAL BENEFIT Please join use for the 5th annual Elastic Arts benefit! We need your support to remain a sustainable space for creative music, art, and performance. The event will highlight many of the things that make Elastic Arts what it is, but most importantly we will celebrate togetherness. Our community is…

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              Frank Catalano @ S.P.A.C.E. in Evanston, IL

              FRI JUNE 2 Doors: 7:00PM Frank Catalano Saxtet In 2023, Legendary Saxman Frank Catalano will be touring the USA, Europe and Asia extensively as well as releasing a collection of recordings from his many performances at New York’s legendary Birdland Jazz Club. These recordings feature Herbie Hancock Headhunters alum Mike Clark and will be Franks…

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                Frank Catalano @ Dorian’s, Chicago

                MAY 6, 2023 FRANK CATALANO Dorian’s Presents Frank CatalanoLive at 9PM & 11PM Happy Hours 6-8pm NightlyNo reservations ~ 6pm – 2am $10 Cover after 8PM Signed to Chicago’s Delmark Records as a teenaged-native-son-protégé of Von Freeman, the now 41-year-old Frank Catalano has become a distinctive improviser, prolific composer, patented inventor, brand ambassador, and unparalleled…

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