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“He was a very sensitive human being, a very humble human being, and highly creative,” pianist Ramsey Lewis said. “All the musicians who live in Chicago held him in high esteem.” In recognition of his hallmark bands and years of mentoring and introducing young artists to the public, Awakening to the Xperience: A

Tribute to Ken Chaney will celebrate his music with performances by Chicago’s leading jazz artists. Duke Payne will lead off with a bagpipe salute, followed by a Bebop set led by pianist Willie Pickens, with young guns Rajiv Halim and Irvin Pierce on saxophone, Marquis Hill on trumpet, Zakiya Powell on trombone, Josh Ramos on bass, and Ernie Adams on drums.

Chaney’s much-admired Awakening band will include alumni Ari Brown on saxophone, Pharez Whitted on trumpet, Josh Ramos on bass, Ernie Adams on drums,

T h e J a z z I n s T I T u T e o f C h I C a g o is excited to roll out the 16th season of the JazzCity free concert series, a collaboration between the Jazz Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Park Distinct.

This season is dedicated to two people without whom JazzCity would not have been possible: cultural arts advocate Helen Doria (1951-2012) and pianist Ken Chaney (1939-2012). As Deputy Director, New Program Development at the Chicago Park District, Helen Doria welcomed our idea to program free concerts in neighborhoods across the city. She helped shape and grow the program while presiding over a renaissance in cultural programs and big ideas at the Park District.

Master musician Ken Chaney was JazzCity’s music director. His creative programming chops gave birth to the BeBop Brass band and many other concerts that brought musicians and audiences together in unexpected ways. We will celebrate their spirit and continue their legacies with a new season of spectacular music, beginning with a tribute to Mr. Chaney.

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JazzCity: Awakening to the Xperience: A Tribute to Ken ChaneyFebruary 15, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Hamilton park513 W 72nd St.

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by the Jazz Institute of Chicago under the auspices of the CopperBridge Foundation, was truly a unique and enlightening opportunity to get to know the people and culture of the city of Havana and the country of Cuba. It was an extremely visceral experience, one that filled our eyes, ears, and hearts with both joy and compassion. For, while Cuba and Havana face economic challenges, they are abundantly rich in both culture and the arts.

The numerous people and artists we met have overcome economic conditions to live fulfilling and inspirational lives while maintaining a surprisingly positive outlook.

We visited the homes of many talented artists who produce stunningly beautiful paintings, photographs, and multimedia works of art. We also visited two dance troupes who displayed great passion and talent despite modest surroundings. And of course you can’t speak of Havana without mentioning the music which is prevalent everywhere. Whether it was a street corner trio playing son or the sublime Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdés in concert, we experienced Cuba’s great music at every turn.

These are heady and interesting times for Cuba as the freedoms we so readily enjoy seem to be taking hold

in this picturesque island nation. Observing the people, culture, and beauty of this enchanting place was a one of a kind experience. The sights and sounds of Cuba will remain with all of us for quite some time!

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Editor: Alain DrouotManaging Editor: Lauren Deutschdesign: LetterformCorrespondents: Rahsaan Clark Morris, Richard Wang, Reed Badgley, Jay Collins, David Whiteis, Michael Jackson, Dan godston, Corey Hall, Emilie pons, paul Yamada, Bill Meyer

Board of directors:President: Joseph glossbergVice Presidents: Tim Black, Roger pascal, Ruby Rogers, Rik geiersbachSecretary: Jim DeJongTreasurer: Darryl WilsonPast President: Richard WangBoard Members:Barak Berman, Warren Chapman, Alain Drouot, Carlos Flores, Victor garcia, Liz giannini, Janice gonzales, David Helverson, Stanley Hoffman, Bill King, Jason Koransky, Terry Martin, Brian Myerholtz, Ted oppenheimer, Bethany pickens, Harry porterfield, Kent Richmond, Harold Rogers, Judith E. Stein, Conrad Terry, Neil Tesser

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gypsy Jazz with alfonso ponticelli and swing gitan

green Mill 4802 n. Broadway ave. Chicago, IL 60640

9:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.

FREE with your current JIC membership card!

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and Miguel De la Cerna on piano. Special guest Dee Alexander who worked with Mr. Chaney for a decade at Jazz Bulls will also pay homage to her longtime music partner.

Ken Chaney’s Xperience, a unique fusion of jazz and funk, was reunited at JazzCity in 2007, and will come together again to honor its leader with Robert Irving III on piano, Frank Russell on bass, Charles Heath on drums, and original vocalists Ann and Susan Ward, Ben Farnandis, and newest member Teniya Farnadis. Rumor has it that after the three sets a jam session may break out, so be prepared!

JazzCity is a free concert series initiated in 1997 by the Jazz Institute in collaboration with the Chicago Park District, now in its 16th season of bringing people together from across the city to hear Chicago’s top jazz musicians. JazzCity is sponsored by WDCB 90.9 FM and WHPK 88.5 FM Radio and supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit www.Jazzinchicago.org or call 312-427-1676.

McBride on sax, Marquis Hill on trumpet, Michael King on

piano, Junius Paul on bass, and Marcus Evans on drums.

JuNE 14, 2013 Jazz Cabaret: Frieda lee Columbus Park Refectory • 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.

A Chicago mainstay for over 20 years, Frieda Lee’s swinging

vocals moved and grooved countless audiences while touring

with Joe Williams and Kevin Mahogany and as primary

vocalist for Jeff Lindberg’s Chicago Jazz Orchestra.

JulY 19 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. & July 20 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.

latin Jazz Festival: Celebrating Community Through Culture.

Humboldt Park Boathouse • 1359 N. Sacramento Expanded to TWO days to feature music, dance, and art

making in celebration of Latino traditions old and new. Enjoy

music on Friday and more music, mask making, parades,

bombaso, and activities for the whole family on Saturday.

oCToBER 11, 2013 Remembering Jodie Christian

West Pullman Park • 401 W. 123rd St. Chicago

Jodie Christian was known far and wide as one of the few pianists

who thrived across the entire spectrum of jazz styles. We’ve

invited some close musical companions to celebrate him: pianist

Miguel de la Cerna, saxophonist Juli Wood, trumpeter Brad

Goode, bassist Dennis Carroll, and drummer Charles Heath.

NoVEMBER 8, 2013 John Moulder: Soul and Spirit

Austin Town Hall Park • 5610 W. Lake Street

How does jazz give voice to the human soul and spirit?

Guitarist John Moulder explores the connection with a new

composition that expresses transcendence and the quest for

unity, higher consciousness, and peace.

dECEMBER 13, 2013 Cultural Crossroads: Miyumi Project

Meets Great Black Music Ensemble

Garfield Park Conservatory • 300 North Central Park Avenue

Prepare for a feast for both eyes and ears! Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi

Project has long incorporated Great Black Music Ensemble

Director Mwata Bowden into its unique amalgam of traditional

Japanese music and jazz. Bowden’s leadership of Great

Black Music Ensemble has redefined the art of improvised

composition in the context of swing. Come listen as two musical

brothers unite to explore their musical and cultural connections.

All concerts are family friendly & free and start at 7:00 p.m.

2013 JAzzCITy SEASON CONTINuES WITH:

MARCH 8, 2013 Big Band Big dance

Loyola Park • 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.

Got your dancing shoes ready? Come hear the NIu Jazz

Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Ronald Carter, one of

the best college big bands in the country!

APRIl 12, 2013 Bebop Brass: Tribute to lee Morgan Tuley Park • 501 E. 90th Pl.

Ken Chaney’s dream band featured a different lineup of

Chicago’s top brass every year. This one features Pharez Whitted,

Victor Garcia, and Bobby Lewis on trumpets, Steve Berry, Adam

Thornberg, and Audrey Morrison on trombones, Xavier Breaker

on drums, Marlene Rosenberg on bass, and stepping into Mr.

Chaney’s band leader role, pianist Miguel de la Cerna.

MAY 10, 2013 NextGenJazz in the Park Sherman Park •1301 W. 52nd St.

Hear what the new generation has to play with New Frontline

led by trombonist Kendall Moore. Featuring Christopher

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CONCERTS / SPECIAL EVENTSFeb 1–24: Chicago Children’s Theater Bud, Not Buddy follows the journey of a young African-American Depression era orphan as he searches for his father. He finds community among a group of jazz musicians and, ultimately, an unexpected sense of home. Ruth Page Center For Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Pkwy Chicago, ideal for ages 8+. Buy tickets at www.chicagochildrenstheater.com or call 773-227-0180.

Feb 1–Mar 31: Sweet Charity, the Neil Simon/Bob Fosse musical, follows the exploits of an ever optimistic down on her luck dancehall hostess through love’s trials and tribulations. Singing, dancing, and a live jazz band. The Writer’s Theater, 325 Tudor Court, glencoe, iL 60022. get tickets at writerstheater.org or 847-242-6000. Feb 5-26: dCASE music lunch break series, Jazz/Blues Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St, Randolph Café, free. (Feb 5) David Boykin Trio, (Feb 7) Damon Short Quartet, (Feb 14) Las guitarras de Espana, (Feb 19) Ari Brown Quartet, (Feb 26) Taildragger (Blues)

Feb 7: Chicago Cultural Center Presents: Grazyna Auguscik Group,78 E. Washington St, 6:30 p.m.

Feb 8: WHPK African American history celebration with The Hanah Jon Taylor Artet, Dushun Mosley, and Alex Wing with special guest Willie Pickens. international House Assembly Hall (59th & Dorchester on the campus of the University of Chicago). $8 for JIC Members with membership card.

Feb 9: A Tribute to Art Farmer feat. Randy Brecker and Art Davis with the Chicago Jazz orchestra. Evanston Jazz Festival, Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston. Tickets and info at 847-424-7848 or visit www.ethsjazz.com.

Feb 13: JIC Jazz links Jam Session, where talented young musicians come to test the waters and show what they know. Support them at the inaugural session of the school year. Chicago Cultural Center,78 E Washington St., free and family friendly.

Feb 13: The union league Club’s Civic & Arts Foundation 12th Annual Jazz Improvisation Competition w/Bob ojeda, Willie pickens, and Kent Wehman, guest judges. Buddy guy’s Legends, 700 S Wabash from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Feb 15: Jazz City’s Awakening to the Xperience: Tribute to Ken Chaney (see cover story for details).

Feb 16: Chicago Jazz orchestra (CJo) Presents: A Tribute to Ray Charles feat. Allan Harris, Dee Alexander, Joan Collaso, and Yvonne Gage. North Central College, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville, iL 60540, 8:00 p.m. For tickets, finearts.northcentralcollege.edu or 630-637-SHOW.

Feb 16: orbert davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic presents duSable to obama - Chicago’s Black Metropolis, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Logan Center for the Arts in Chicago (Univ. of Chicago), 915 E. 60th St. at Drexel Ave.

Feb 16: david Boykin Trio. Washington park Arts incubator, 301 E. garfield Blvd., 8:00 p.m.

Feb 21-24: Jazz links Student Council founding member, Marquis Hill and his Blacktet w/ Christopher McBride (as), Joshua Moshier (p),Charlie Kirchen (b), and Jeremy Cunningham (d) present new music from an upcoming album “The Poet” at the Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Ct.,312-360-0234, 8:00 & 10:00 p.m., Sunday 4:00 p.m.

Feb 27: The Yale Club of Chicago and the Jazz institute of Chicago salute the special and enduring relationship between duke Ellington and Yale university with favorites and rarities from the extensive and beloved Ellington catalogue, featuring music from the “Yale Concert” recording, “Duke Ellington at Yale.” Featuring Ava Logan, Charles Thomas, Miguel de la Cerna, Larry Gray, and Charles Heath. Jazz Showcase, 806 S Plymouth Ct. 8:00 & 10:00 p.m.

CLUBSNot all clubs have their schedules set by our deadlines or present jazz exclusively. Call ahead or check their websites.

ANdY’S .................................................................11 E. Hubbard/312-642-6805All shows 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Mondays .................................................................Marquis Hill QuartetTuesdays ...............................................................Deep Blue Organ Trio Wednesdays ............................................................ Mike Smith QuartetThursdays ............................................................Tim Fitzgerald QuartetSundays ...................................................................Andy’s Jam Sessions

Jazz at 5: Friday - SaturdayFeb 1-2 ...................................................................Adam Kromelow TrioFeb 8-7 ...............................................................Dudley Owens QuartetFeb 15-16 ............................................................... Corbin Andrick BandFeb 22-23 ...................................................................John Bany Quartet

Jazz at 9:30: Friday - SaturdayFeb 1-2 ...............................................................Gigs & The NorthsidersFeb 8-7 .................................................................Pharez Whitted SextetFeb 15-16 ...................................................... Marbin (CD Release Party)Feb 22-23 ....................................................... The Lowdown Brass Band

BAR dEVIllE ........................ 701 N. Damen/Tuesdays, 9:30 p.m. Jazz series.BEAT KITCHEN ..............................................2100 W. Belmont, 773-281-4444 Mondays, 9:00 p.m. all ages .......... Extraordinary Popular Delusions: ......................Jim Baker, Mars Williams, Brian Sandstrom, Steve HuntBENNY’S CHoP HouSE................................... 444 N. Wabash/312-626-2444 Feb 9, 7:00 p.m. ..........................................................................Fred Simon Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. ...................................................... Carmen Stokes Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. ............... Cecile Savage and Calvin ‘Koco’ Brunson Fridays, 7:00 p.m. .......................................................................Lynn Hilton Saturdays, 7:00 p.m. ................................................Stuart Mindeman TrioBRooKFIEld JAZZ SoCIETY ..Cottage at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington, Brookfield Meeting every Thursday, 7:00 p.m. (except where otherwise indicated). Feb 7 ........................................................................................The Mudcats Feb 14 ..............John Moscinski delves into The Smithsonian Anthology Feb 21 .............................................................................. Jazz Movie NightCAB’S BISTRo ................................................... 430 N. Main St., glen Ellyn, iL Tuesdays, 7:00-10:00 p.m. .....................................Black Vinyl TuesdaysCHARlES HEATH PRESENTS JAZZIN’ oN THE SouTH SIdE....................... ETA Theater 7558 S. Chicago Ave. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Feb 6 ................................................................................. Yvonne gage Feb 13 ........................................................................................D’Erania Feb 20 ..................................................................................... Ari Brown Feb 27 ........................................................................................Al SmithCITY lIFE ..............................................................712 E. 83rd St./312-723-6700 Sundays, 8:30 p.m ......................June Yvon and The Mixed IngredientsCITY WINERY ......................................... 1200 W. Randolph St/312-733-WiNE Doors Open 6:00 p.m./Show 8:00 p.m. Feb 6 .................... The New Standards, special guest Nora O’ConnorCloSE uP 2 .........................................................416 S. Clark St./312-385-1111

Nightly Contemporary (Smooth) JazzElASTIC ....................................................2830 N. Milwaukee / elasticarts.org

Improvised Music Series Thursdays 9:00 p.m.Feb 6 ................ Birmingham-Chicago Exchange : mixed groupings with ...............Josh Berman, James Falzone, Ken Vandermark, Dave Rempis, .......................... Steve Tromans, Chris Mapp, Miles Levin, Mark SandersFeb 21 .......................................................................................Rob Mazurek

ETA CREATIVE ARTS FouNdATIoN, MuSIC MoNdAY 7558 S. South Chicago .

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Ave., 773-752-3955 Second Monday, 7:00p.m. (doors 6:30) Hosted by Joan Collaso and WVON Radio personality Cliff Kelley.EVERYPEoPlE WoRKSHoP....... For location, visit everypeopleworkshop.org

Feb 26, 8:00 p.m. ................................................. Aaron Shapiro Big BandEXPERIMENTAl SouNd STudIo ........ 5925 N. Ravenswood, 773-769-1069 Feb 23, 8:00 p.m. .....................................................Renée Baker Artet FITZGERAld’S ..............................6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn/708-788-2118 Sundays Big Band Jazz in the Club Feb 10 ..............Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners Big Band (6:00 p.m.) Feb 17 ......Limited Edition Big Band; Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage (5:30 p.m.) Feb 20 ................................Prohibition Orchestra of Chicago (7:30 p.m.) Feb 24 .................... John Burnett Orchestra with Frieda Lee (6:00 p.m.) FITZGERAld’S SIdEBAR ..............6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn/708-788-2118 Two sets beginning at 8:00 p.m. Feb 6 ................................................................The New Standard Quintet Feb 13 .................................................................The Peter Lerner Quartet Feb 20 .............................. The Jarod Bufe Quartet featuring Mark Colby Feb 27 .................Bakerzmillion featuring Andy Baker and Steve MillionGood lIFE CAFé ....................2057 Ridge Road, Homewood/708-960-0418 Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.GREEN MIll ................................................. 4802 N. Broadway/773-878-5552

Sundays .......................................... Uptown Poetry Slam with Marc Smith .....................Sunday Night Soul Jazz Party With The Paterson Trio (late)Mondays ................................................................. Patricia Barber QuartetTuesdays ................................................................................The Fat BabiesWednesdays ...........................Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan (early) ................................Frank Catalano Sextet Late Night Industry Set (late)Thursdays ......................................... Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift OrchestraFridays .........................The “Flipside Show” with Chris Foreman (early) ................................................Green Mill Quartet Jazz Jam Session (late)Saturdays ........................After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth (late)Feb 1 ..............................................................An Evening with Kelly HoganFeb 2 ....................... Trio M (Myra Melford, Mark Dresser & Matt Wilson)Feb 8-9 ................................................................... Donny McCaslin GroupFeb 15-16 .........................................................Stephane Wrembel QuintetFeb 22-23.......................................................................... dana hall’s spring

HEMMINGWAY’S BISTRo ..............................211 Oak Park Ave, Oak Park , ILSundays, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m..................................... Sunday Jazz BrunchWednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m............... Rose Colella and Dan Effland Duo

HIdEouT .......... 1354 W Wabansia/773-227-4433 (10:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted)Feb 6 .........................................................Birmingham-Chicago Exchange .......................................................Steve Tromans Trio + Ken Vandermark ...................................Ken Vandermark/Jason Adasiewicz/Mark Sanders

HoNKY ToNK BBq .......................... 1800 S. Racine/312-226-7427, 8:00 p.m.Sundays .................................................................................The Fat BabiesThursdays ...................................................................Richie pardo Quartet

HuNGRY BRAIN ...................2319 W. Belmont Ave/773-935-2118, 10:00 p.m. Feb 3 ............................................Josh Berman/Jochim Badenhirst/Jason .................................................... Adasiewicz/Jason Roebke/Frank Rosaly Feb 10 .........................Birmingham-Chicago Exchange : Steve Tromans, ....................................... Josh Berman, James Falzone, Ken Vandermark, .............................Dave Rempis, Chris Mapp, Miles Levin, Mark Sanders Feb 17...................Kris Davis Quintet with Ingrid Laubrock, Mat Maneri, ...........................................................................Eivind Opsvik, Tom Rainey Feb 24 ..........................Shofar : Mikolaj Tzraska, Macio Moretti, Raphael HYdE PARK JAZZ SoCIETY ...... SuNdAY JAZZ Room 43, 1043 E. 43rd St. hydeparkjazzsociety.com. Sundays 7:30 p.m. Feb 10 ............Taylor Moore/Stu Mindeman/Aaron Zachary/Larry Brown Jr Feb 17....................................Bernard Scavella/Charlie Johnson/Marlene ..............................................................Rosenberg/Robert Shy/Frieda Lee Feb 24 ...........Maggie Brown and Friends Feeling Fab at 50: A Birthday IllIANA CluB oF TRAdITIoNAl JAZZ 10225 S. Harlem, Chicago Ridge, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Feb 17..............................................Anne Stewart and her Banjo Buddies

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JAZZ SHoWCASE ......................................806 S. Plymouth Ct. 312-360-0234 Two sets at 8 and 10pm & Sun matinee at 4pm Annual Blujazz Showcase

Feb 1 .........Daniel Ori w/ Oz Noy, Alex Beltran, Greg Spero, Ben ScholzFeb 2 ..................................... Paul Zauner’s Blue Brass with Mansur Scott Feb 3 ..................................................... Diane Delin’s Octagon (4:00 p.m.) ................................................................. Zeke Martin’s “ZMP” (8:00 p.m.)Feb 7-10 ............................................................... Jennifer Graham QuintetFeb 14-17 .....Vocalist Ava Logan Quartet w/Willie Pickens, Robert Shy & Larry GrayFeb 21-24 ..................................................................Marquis Hill’s Blacktet

JERRY’S SANdWICHES MuSIC RooM ...........................1938 W. Division St. 773-235-1006, Monday–Wednesday 8:30–11:30 p.m. All ages. Mondays ..................In Transition Quartet: Nate Lepine, Randy Tressler, ................................................................Daniel Thatcher, Chad HochbergJIMMY’S WoodlAWN TAP ........................... 1172 E. 55th St./773-643-5516

Sundays, 9:00 p.m. .......... Curtis Black Quartet/Jam Session Second SetKASPER’S PlACE CAFé ...................................5155 N. Lincoln/773-728-2354 Tuesdays 7:00–10:00 p.m. (free)THE lIGHTHouSE....................................... 1236 W. Chase Ave/773.764.9414 Last Thursday (free) featuring Jimmy BenningtonlIllY’S ...................................................................2513 N Lincoln/773-525-242 Wednesdays, 9:00 p.m............... Jazz Jam Session featuring the Corbin Andrick Quintet with Marquis Hill, Dan Bruce, Katie Ernst, David Agee M louNGE ................................................1520 S. Wabash Ave/312-447-0201 Jazz Tuesday through Thursday 7:00 p.m.MISKA’S ..........................................................2156 W. Belmont/773-935-5373 Sundays 5:30-7:00 p.m. Improvisation jam session hosted by Josh Beatty/Michael Baker/Henry MayerMullEN’S BAR ANd GRIll .........................3080 Warrenville Rd., Lisle/630-505-0240 Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. .........................................Pete Ellman’s Big Band MullEN’S BAR ANd GRIll ..........8313 W. Lawrence, Norridge/708-452-3190 Feb 26, 7:00 p.m. ......................................... Jazz Community Big BandMulTI KulTI ...........................................1000 N. Milwaukee, 4th Floor, 10:00 p.m. Tuesdays.................................Jam session hosted by Andrew Lawrence Sundays ............................Improvisation jam session hosted by Henry MayerMYoPIC BooKS ............................... 1564 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-862-4882 Mondays 7:30 p.m. ............................................... Improvised Jazz SeriesNIRVANA WINE ANd GRIllERIE ................701 N. Milwaukee Ave. Ste. 280 Vernon Hills, IL 60084/847-918-7828NoRMAN’S BISTRo ........................................ 1001 E. 43rd St/773-966-5821 Sundays 9:00 p.m. ........................Open Jam Sessions featuring Ernest Dawkins with Dennis Luxion, Michael Lough, and Isaiah SpenceroRCHESTRA HAll PERFoRMANCE STudIo .................2341 N. Milwaukee Wednesdays 8:30 p.m. .............Grilly Brothers (for Jan starting 1/19/13)PETE MIllER’S .................................. 1557 Sherman, Evanston/847-328-0399 Live jazz Monday–Saturday evenings.PoPS FoR CHAMPAGNE ................................601 N. State St./ 312-266-7677

Sunday–Tuesday 9:00 p.m. ................................................Dan Effland TrioRodAN .........................................................1530 N. Milwaukee/773-276-7036

Tuesday Evenings....Jeff Parker, Josh Abrams, John Herndon, & Selina Trepp SAlT CREEK WINE BAR ................................... 8900 Fairview, Brookfield, IL/ 708-387-2432, Every fourth Tuesday, 8:00–11:00 p.m.SERBIAN VIllAGE ............................................................. 3144 W. irving park

Mondays 8:30 p.m. .....Pro Jazz Jam w/Tom Muellner, Jim Cox, & Phil Gratteau.SKYlARK .....................................................2149 S. Halsted St. /312 948-5275 Mondays 10:00 p.m. ....................................... Improvised Music SeriesSTudIo 914 .............................................................................914 N. California

Sundays 8:00 p.m. .. Jazz jam session feat. Scott Hesse, John Goldman, Kendall Moore, Sam Jewell, and Andrew Vogt.

WATERWHolE .........................14th & Western Wednesdays 8:00–11:30 p.m. Weekly jam sessions w/Scott Hesse, Michael Lough, & Justin Thomas WHISTlER ..........................2421 N. Milwaukee Logan Square, 773-227-3530, Relax Attack Jazz Series - Tuesdays 10:00 p.m.

Feb 5 ............................................................................Nick Mazzarella TrioFeb 12 ...................................................................... Michael Salter QuintetFeb 19 ..............................................................Tony Barba & Russ JohnsonFeb 26 ...........................................................................Jason Stein Quartet

YASSA AFRICAN RESTAuRANT ................. 716 E. 79th St., Chicago/773-488-5599 Feb 9, 7:30 p.m. ................................................................Juntan Ensemble

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for jazz in general and Chicago jazz in particular. The following roundup is not meant to be a best of list, but rather a survey of the eclecticism one can find in the local scene.

Ken Vandermark was the artist-in-residence at the 2012 Chicago Jazz Festival. The saxophonist has always been quite prolific and last year was no exception. Let’s mention two recordings. Mark in the Water (Not Two) is a return to the solo format in which he excels. His schizophrenic bass clarinet, shrill clarinet, and soulful tenor takes turn to deliver an emotionally-charged and thought-provoking performance. Platform 1

Takes Off (Clean Feed) showcases a new collaborative project. Most of the members of this international quintet contribute multipart compositions that have the horns firing in every direction and engaging in busy conversations. The material is structured enough to keep the proceedings grounded.

Drummer Calvin Weston does not hail from Chicago, but his new album bears undoubtedly the mark of local bass player Karl E.H. Seigfried who also displays his wonderful chops on guitar. Of Alien Feelings (Imaginary Chicago Records) includes a surprising cast. Jack Walrath, Todd Rundgren, Vernon Reid, or Supertramp’s John Heliwell have never been seen sharing credits before. The brand of fusion the band purveys owes more to Frank Zappa or prog rock than to Weather Report or Mahavishnu Orchestra. And Weston’s rock-steady beats and Seigfried’s flamboyance makes it a fun ride.

Drummer Makaya McCraven’s Split Decision (Chicago Sessions) is an enjoyable piano trio date from beginning to end. The wild card is Tim Seisser whose electric bass gives the classic compositions the necessary suppleness and elastic bounce to give them a modern sheen. An inspired debut album that bodes well for the future.

The Fast Citizens is a group with a revolving leader. On Gather (Delmark) the role is fulfilled by cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm who gives the ensemble a more rock-oriented edge. However, the various pieces provide a good share of time for introspection and ruminations, which underlines the various and well-balanced abilities of the musicians involved.

Three members of the Fast Citizens are in the Aram Shelton Quartet, including the leader. The band’s newest opus Everything for Somebody (Single Speed) builds on the strengths of its predecessor and adds new colors. At its most infectious, the band is reminiscent of the South African jazz of Abdullah Ibrahim. Elsewhere, the band tightness serves hard-driven postbop numbers, more abstruse or melancholic explorations, or nods to Ornette Coleman.

Bass player Matt ulery’s By a Little Light (Greenleaf) represents another step in bridging the world of jazz with folk music. The double disk is divided between instrumental and vocal numbers featuring Grazyna Auguscik primarily. The real jazz anchor is pianist Ben Lewis whose solos are deeply rooted in the tradition. But for the most part, Ulery takes the listener on a tasteful journey paved with beautifully evocative segments informed by and channeled through his various musical influences.

Another musician interested in playing jazz with a folk sensibility is saxophonist Jonah Parzen-Johnson who now resides in New York but is a graduate of the Jazz Links program. The baritone sax is not an easy instrument and choosing to record a solo album Michiana (Primary) shows that Parzen-Johnson is not afraid to take on the toughest of challenges. His focus is definitely to explore the gentle side of his instrument. And on a couple of pieces, he uses overdubs and effects to open up possibilities and expand his sonic palette.

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2Nd ANNuAl AluMNI JAM SESSIoN JIC hosted the 2nd annual Alumni Jam Session at Buddy Guy’s Legends on January 9th. Alumni of the Jazz Links program reunited and performed to an enthusiastic audience with special guest Victor Goines! Thanks to all who came to play, listen, and support the next generation of Jazz In Chicago.

J A Z Z l I N K S C o R N E R

Being a bassist, vocalist, and educator, the list of clinics and master classes I attended at the 2013 Jazz Education Network Conference was undoubtedly eclectic. I attended a talk about jazz bass basics with John Clayton, a panel discussion about preparing students for the professional world with Javon Jackson, John Clayton, Bob Mintzer, and Don Braden, a workshop on jazz scat singing with Justin Binek, a presentation about engaging Jazz Audiences with Matt Wilson, a lecture on the arranging and composing of Melba Liston with Geof Bradfield, and more. I anticipated that I would gather valuable information about each specific topic, but did not anticipate such a unified, overarching message to be emphasized throughout all the sessions I attended. The message I came away with was as follows:

Effective jazz education instills in students a deep

knowledge of the art form, a connectedness with one’s

community, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the

ability to be creative in all aspects of the music business

(being self-sufficient, presenting relevant and interesting

concerts, creative promotion, etc.)

Since 2005, the Jazz Links program has provided dedicated support for young musicians in Chicago, and already incorporates many of these elements of effective jazz education. From performance opportunities and

master classes with Chicago musicians, to workshops on professionalism and leadership in music, students are exposed to a wide range of topics that address the many facets of professional musicianship.

During the panel discussion on how to prepare young musicians for the professional world, Saxophonist Javon Jackson stated “Real music is learned onstage- in a public situation.” In this spirit, the Jazz Institute provides regular opportunities for public performance through Jazz Links Jam Sessions, JazzCity opening acts, and Jazz Links Ensemble gigs throughout the community.

I left the conference in Atlanta feeling both encouraged and inspired. I was pleased to find that the Jazz Links program is on the right track for preparing well rounded professional musicians, and I was inspired to explore ways to expand and deepen how we impact our Jazz Links students. In the coming year, the Jazz Links curriculum will include more community outreach opportunities and a more comprehensive jazz history component.

Bassist & vocalist Katie Ernst is the current Jazz Links

Student Council Coordinator at the Jazz Institute of

Chicago. For more information about Jazz Links Education

Programs, please visit jazzinchicago.org/educates.

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