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Appreciation Month, and in conjunction with the national and international celebrations of this creative music, the Jazz Institute of Chicago leads

Chicago’s celebration with a full month of concerts and educational events presented in communities throughout the city. Kicking off the month with a live performance from our Jazz Ambassadors followed by Big Sounds at Tiny Tavern; a new series presented in partnership with Navy Pier which highlights Chicago’s emerging voices; and concluding with a diverse performance exploring cultural influences on jazz at the Chicago Cultural Center presented in celebration of International Jazz Day, the month offers several opportunities to learn, explore and enjoy.

Jazz Appreciation Month (also known as “JAM”) was created at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2002 to herald and celebrate the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz. Intended to stimulate and encourage people of all ages to participate in jazz by studying the music, attending concerts, listening to jazz on the radio and recordings, reading, and more, JAM 2017 highlights Women in Jazz with a special focus on Ella Fitzgerald in celebration of her centennial.

International Jazz Day, officially designated by UNESCO in November 2011 and chaired by legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, seeks to “bring together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international

cooperation and communication.” Organizations across the world register their programming at jazzday.com. Our performance on April 30 was the first registered performance in Chicago for 2017.

The full schedule follows and all programs are free unless otherwise indicated. For more program details, visit jazzinchicago.org.

JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH PROGRAMS

APRIL 1, 2017 | 3-4:00PMJAZZ LINKS JAZZ AMBASSADORS LIVEChicago Public Library, Beverly Branch | 1962 95th St | 3-4pmSee page 7 for details.

APRIL 6, 2017 | 5:30PMBIG SOUNDS AT TINY TAVERN FEATURING THE COLE DEGENOVA QUARTETNavy Pier | 600 E. Grand Avenue See page 7 for details

APRIL 11, 2017 | 5:30PM JAZZ INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO BIRTHDAY

APRIL 12, 2017 | 5:30PM JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONChicago Cultural Center | 78 E. Washington - Randolph Cafe See page 7 for details

APRIL 14, 2017 | 7PM JAZZCITY: NEXTGEN JAZZ SUMMIT Loyola Park | 1230 W Greenleaf Ave | 7pm See page 2 for details

APRIL 19, 2017 | 6:00-8:30PM CELEBRATE THE POWER OF JAZZ EDUCATION The Standard Club | 320 S. Plymouth Ct., 2nd floorSee page 3 for details

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A monthly newsletter published by the Jazz Institute of Chicago for its members. The Jazzgram represents the views of the authors and the editorial staff, and, unless so designated, does not reflect official policy of the Jazz Institute. We welcome news and articles with differing opinions.

Editor: Jason Koransky | Managing Editor: JIC CommunicationsDesign: Letterform | Production: Barbara Ciurej DesignCorrespondents: Rahsaan Clark Morris, Corey Hall

Board of Directors:President: David HelversonVice Presidents: Timuel Black, Warren Chapman, Roxana Espoz, Brian MyerholtzSecretary: Jim DeJongTreasurer: Darryl WilsonPast President: Rik GeiersbachBoard Members: David Bloomberg, Thomas Burrell, Miguel de la Cerna, Dan Epstein, Joe Glossberg, Rajiv Halim, Jarrard Harris, Bill King, Jason Koransky, Howard Mandel, Terry Martin, William Norris, Ted Oppenheimer, Bethany Pickens, Keyonn Pope, Mike Reed, Kent Richmond, Harold Rogers, Judith E. Stein, Conrad Terry, Neil Tesser

Founded in 1969, the Jazz Institute of Chicago, a not-for-profit corporation, promotes and nurtures jazz in Chicago by providing jazz education, developing and supporting musicians, building Chicago audiences and fostering a thriving jazz scene.410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 500, Chicago IL 60605312-427-1676 • Fax: 312-427-1684 • JazzInChicago.org

The Jazz Institute of Chicago is supported by the Alphawood Foundation, The Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, a CityArts grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, The Benjamin Rosenthal Foundation, The Polk Bros. Foundation, The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, The Oppenheimer Family Foundation, The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince, Crown Family Philanthropies, The Chicago Community Trust, The Arts Work Fund, The Francis Beidler Foundation, The Helen Doria Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies and The Boeing Company.

J A Z Z G R A M Newsletter for the Jazz Institute of Chicago

O N E O F T H E M O S T P O P U L A R A N D U P L I F T I N G of JazzCity’s ongoing series is NextGenJazz – the concerts that showcase the city’s brightest up-and-coming jazz artists. At a time when certain people seem to take pleasure in gloomy forecasts about the future of jazz, these shows chase any all doubts about its vitality and relevance.

You need look no further than such recent NextGen alumni as trumpeter Marquis Hill, drummer Makaya McCraven and bassist/singer Katie Ernst to get a sense of what level of artistry we’re talking about here – and how valuable the Jazz Institute of Chicago’s mission to promote and nurture such talents is.

This year’s NextGenJazz summit is no exception. Curated and directed by prized educator and saxophonist Jarrard Harris, the show will feature a lineup of can’t-miss youngsters – anchored by a ringer in seasoned young drummer, Greg Artry, who has played with everyone from Ernest Dawkins to Ron Perrillo to Pharez Whitted.

A little drum roll, please, Greg, for the other members of the band, whose geographical origins reveal just how strong a draw Chicago is for musicians all over the U.S.:

On saxophones, we have multi-reedist Hunter Jay Diamond, a Florida native who leads his own quintet and can be heard in such groups as Matt Ulery’s Pollinator; Japanese-born altoist Mai Sugimoto, known for her work

in the terrific Chicago quartet Hanami, which features her original compositions and arrangements of Japanese music, and Lenard Simpson, a Milwaukeean who first captured people’s attention on alto while studying at Northern Illinois University.

On trumpet is Quentin Coaxum, a versatile player who released the album, Current, to widespread praise in 2014 and has performed with his own groups and in special projects including Marques Carroll’s Trumpet Summit. On piano, Chicagoan Julius Tucker; an extravagantly talented recent graduate of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music. On vibes, phenom Jalen Baker, who will perform his senior recital at Columbia College Chicago on April 20.

Finally, on bass, we get two for the price of one: Andrew Vogt, known for his performances with the Chicago Yestet, Chris Madsen’s Kings of the Lobby and the Xavier Breaker Coalition, as well as his EP, For Free; and Runere Brooks, a product of Thornridge High School in Dolton who is equally at home with electric funk and straight-ahead acoustic jazz.

And joining Artry on drums is Justin Boyd, leader of the band Stereo Genius, which handily crosses the lines dividing jazz, funk, soul and world music.

While the NextGenJazzers are an all-star group, there’s a high familiarity factor among the musicians, some of whom have played in each other’s bands. Count on them collaborating in any number of ways in the future as they pave the way for the generation right behind them. n

THE FUTURE IS NOW! COME HEAR CHICAGO’S RISING STARS!JAZZCITY: NEXTGENJAZZ SUMMIT

Friday, APRIL 14 at 7PM

Loyola Park | 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.

JazzCity is a free concert series initiated in 1997 by the Jazz Institute in collaboration with the Chicago Park District, now in its 20th season of bringing people together from across the city to listen to 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.

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CELEBRATE THE POWER OF JAZZ EDUCATION

O N A P R I L 1 9 , T H E J A Z Z Institute of Chicago salutes two leading Chicago area jazz educators, David Bloom and Dr. Roosevelt Griffin, III for their passionate efforts to promote and nurture jazz through education during a special evening titled Celebrate the Power of Jazz Education. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., guests will convene at the Standard Club located at 320 S. Plymouth Court for a festive evening which includes a live performance from participants in the Jazz Institute’s Jazz Links Education Programs.

Now in its third year and held annually during Jazz Appreciation Month, Celebrate the Power was created to highlight the importance of jazz education and its role in sustaining the music. Award recipients include educators and administrators whose work impacts the industry by creating pathways for future generations of performers. Past recipients include Diane Chandler Marshall, Jazz Institute of Chicago Education Director and saxophonist Victor Goines; a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and director of jazz studies and professor of music at Northwestern University.

2017 adds two well-respected contributors to the jazz community, David Bloom and Dr. Roosevelt Griffin, III.

Considered one of Chicago’s most innovative and original thinkers and founder of the Bloom School of Music, David Bloom has touched the lives of thousands of students. His jazz-as-language approach incorporates linguistics, philosophy, aesthetics and music; teaching students innovative methods to break through musical and psychological barriers.

Dr. Roosevelt Griffin, III an educator in the Harvey, Illinois school district is also President and CEO of the Griffin Institute of Performing Arts; where music, theater, and dance are used as vehicles to bring professionals, community members, and experts from all walks of life together to assist diverse learners in discovering their full potential.

Proceeds from Celebrate the Power support the Jazz Institute’s Jazz Links Education Programs which empower teachers and students through collaboration, experiential learning, professional development and direct connections to Chicago’s rich jazz legacy. n

A special event saluting leading jazz educators during Jazz Appreciation Month

DR. ROOSEVELT GRIFFIN, III

DAVID BLOOM

APRIL 25, 2017 | NOON-8:00PM JAZZ EDUCATION DAY: DEMYSTIFYING THE JAZZ PROCESS (see page 6 for full schedule)Chicago Cultural Center | 78 E. WashingtonThe Jazz Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events present Jazz Education Day: Demystifying the Jazz Process; a free public program in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. Learn about jazz with leading musician and educator Dana Hall, explore Jazz in the Media with radio personality Richard Steele, improve your performance during a jam session and connect with other music lovers!

APRIL 30, 2017 | 2:00-4:00PMINTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAYChicago Cultural Center – Claudia Cassidy Theater | 78 E. Washington | 2-4PMIn celebration of International Jazz Day, the Jazz Institute of Chicago honors the diversity of jazz and it’s ability to forge new connections by featuring two ensembles that represent the global influences of the music. Mexican drummer Gustavo Cortiñas presents music from his new album “Esse,” which “gathers fellow musicians from Chicago to contemplate, through composition and improvisation, the relationship between essence and being.” Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan performs a blend of American jazz, Gypsy jazz, Flamenco, and world folk music threaded together through virtuosic improvisation.”

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APRIL 19, 2017 | 6:00-8:30PM The Standard Club | 320 S. Plymouth Ct., 2nd floor

$85 or $75 for JIC members with code JICMEMBER

Purchase tickets at JAZZINCHICAGO.ORG

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JIC EVENTS & AROUND TOWNApril 1: 2017 Jazz Ambassadors at Chicago Public Library – Beverly Branch, 3pm. Chicago Public Library- Beverly Branch, 1962 95th St. (see page 7 for details)April 6: Big Sounds at Tiny Tavern featuring Cole DeGenova Quartet, 5:30pm. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue. Free. (see page 7 for details)April 12: 2016-17 Jazz Links Jam Session. 5:30pm. Chicago Cultural Center | 78 E. Washington – in the Studio Theater (see page 7 for details)April 14: JazzCity: NextGenJazz Summit, 7pm. Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave. (see page 2 for details) April 19: Celebrate the Power of Jazz Education, 6pm. Enjoy an elegant, fun-filled evening of good food and great music.RSVP by April 12, 2017, The Standard Club | 320 S. Plymouth Ct. (see page 3 for details)April 25: Jazz Education Day, noon-8pm. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. (see page 6 for details)April 30: International Jazz Day, 2pm, Mexican drummer Gustavo Cortiñas presents music from his new album “Esse.“ Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan performs a blend of American jazz, Gypsy jazz, Flamenco, and world folk music. Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 78 E. Washington. Free.

CLUBS*210 RESTAURANT & LIVE MUSIC LOUNGE .... 210 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL/847-433-0304/210restaurant.com

The JazzLive@210 series is every Thursday 7-10pm. We also offer jazz or acoustic music Wednesdays 7-10pm. No coverApril 2: Judy Night, Justin Kramer, Jackson Kidder, Zvonimir TotApril 5: Bill Overton, Kelly Sill, Kelly BrandApril 12: Highland Park PopsApril 16 (11am): Lara DriscollApril 19: John EricksonApril 20: Joe Policastro, Dave Miller, Mikel AveryApril 26: Fred Simon

ANDY’S..........................................................11 E. Hubbard/312-642-6805 First Show @ 5pm & 7pm. Second Show @ 9:30pm & 11:30pm

Sundays: Charles Heath’s Early Risers Jazz Jam, Pharez Whitted’s Late Night Jam

Mondays: 5pm, vocalist Joan Collaso*; 9:30pm, Trumpet SummitTuesdays: John Moulder Organ Trio*, East Hubbard Jazz

Orchestra. *March 21: Guy King & The John Moulder Organ Trio

*April 25: Guy King & The John Moulder Organ TrioWednesdays: Andy Brown Quartet*, Mike Smith Quartet. Thursdays: George Fludas Presents! Eric Schneider – Pat Mallinger

Quartet Fridays & Sundays:April 1: The Gypsy Jazz Project Fumee/ Lowdown Brass Band w/

MC Billa CampApril 7 & 8: Art Davis Quintet/ Mike Smith Quintet featuring Tom

GarlingApril 14 & 15: Drummer Dana Hall/ Fareed Haque & Bobby Flloyd

Organ TrioApril 21 & 22: Pianist Jo Ann Daugherty/ Saxophonist Doug

Lawrence & friendsApril 28 & 29: Guitarist Hans Luchs/ Ernie Krivda Quartet

BACKROOM ...............................................937 N. Rush St./312-751-2433Music 7 nights a week

BAR DEVILLE ............................................. 701 N. Damen/312-929-2349/ Tuesdays: 9:30pm, Jazz Series

BENNY’S CHOP HOUSE ..................... 444 N. Wabash/312-626-2444/ www.bennyschophouse.comBUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS CHICAGO ............... 700 S. Wabash Ave./ 312-427-1190/www.buddyguy.com Sundays: 5pm-8pmCALIFORNIA CLIPPER ............... 1002 N California Ave., Live music Tuesdays-Sundays: 8pm-1:30am CHARLES HEATH PRESENTS JAZZ’N ON THE SOUTHSIDE .....www.charlesheathpresents.com. 8020 S. King Drive, great live jazz the last Wednesday of the month, Doors: 6pm/Show: 7pm, $10 per person

CITY LIFE ...........................................................712 E. 83rd/312-723-6700Sundays: 8:30pm-12:30am

CITY WINERY .................................1200 W. Randolph St/312-733-WINE www.citywinery.comCLOSE UP 2 .....................................................416 S. Clark/312-385-1111

Nightly: Contemporary (Smooth) JazzCONSTELLATION .................. 3111 N. Western/www.constellation.org Show times and cover charges vary. Most shows 18 and over.

April 1: 8:30pm, Record Release Show: James Falzone’s Allos Musica

April 5: 8:30pm, Hamid Drake + Mako Sica/ Douglas McCombs, Bill MacKay, Charles Rumback

April 6: 8:30pm, The Seth Show, Tonight! Feat. Ameya Pawar, Rebecca O’Neal & Akenya

April 7: 8:30pm, James Sanders’ Proyecto LibreApril 13: 8:30pm, Empty Bottle Presents Bing & Ruth/ Trevor De

BrauwApril 21: 8:30pm, Record Release Show: Chris Greene QuartetApril 30: 8:30pm, Frequency Series presents Håkon Kornstad:

Tenor BattleDRAKE HOTEL CHICAGO ...............................................140 E. Walton Coq d’Or at the Drake Hotel/312-932-4622

Saturdays and Sundays: Jazz Vocalists, call for details.ELASTIC ARTS ..................................2830 N. Milwaukee/elasticarts.orgEVERYPEOPLE WORKSHOP ....................................................For location, visit everypeopleworkshop.org, 8pmFITZ’S SPARE KEYS .............119 N. York St., Elmhurst /630-379-5007

4th Tuesday of every month: Jazz Community Big Band, 7-10:30pm. Reservations taken and suggested.

FITZGERALD’S ........................... 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn/708-788-2118Wednesday SideBar Sessions sponsored by WDCB 90.9 Chicago’s Jazz Station, 8pm, $10 suggested donationApril 2: 6pm, Chicago Grandstand Big BandApril 5: 8pm, SideBar Sessions with New Standard QuintetApril 7: 9pm, The Heavy Sounds: SideBar)April 8: 8:30pm, The Giving Trio: SideBar)April 9: 6pm, New Standard Jazz Orchestra, Lyons Township High

School Jazz EnsembleApril 12: 8pm, SideBar Sessions with Peter Lerner/Joe Rendon

Latin Jazz CoalitionApril 15: 8pm, MilkMoney/Peter Joly Group: SideBar)April 19: 7pm, Big Band Dance Party with APOL Orchestra/: 8pm)

SideBar Sessions with Jarod Bufe QuartetApril 23: 6pm, British Buddy Alumni Big Band with vocalist Frieda LeeApril 26: 8pm, SideBar Sessions with Jazz from Planet FlippoApril 30: 5:30pm, Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners, Kelly High

School Jazz BandGOOD LIFE CAFÉ .......... 2057 Ridge Road, Homewood/708-960-0418 Every Thursday at 7pmGREEN MILL ........................................4802 N. Broadway/773-878-5552

Sundays: 7-10pm, Uptown Poetry Slam, 11pm, Soul Jazz Night with the Joel Paterson Trio featuring Chris Foreman on the Hammond B-3 Organ

Mondays*: 9pm-1am, Patricia Barber Quartet *April 3: TBA April 10: Paul Marinaro

Tuesdays: 9pm-1am, The Fat Babies **April 18: (8pm-9:30pm) Jim Campilongo Trio/ (10:30pm) The Fat Babies

Wednesdays*: 9pm-1am, Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan/ 2am, Late Night Industry Set with Frank Catalano Sextet

Thursdays: 5:30pm-8pm, Andy Brown Solo Jazz Guitar Cocktail Hour Show/ 9pm-1am, Big Band Night

Fridays: 5pm-8pm, “Flipside Show” with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ/ 1am-4am), After Hours Green Mill Quartet Jazz Jam Session

Saturdays: 3pm-5pm, The Paper Machete/ (midnight-5am) After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth Organ Quartet

April 1: 8pm - midnight, Stephane WrembelApril 7: 9pm-1am & April 8: 8pm-midnight, George Freeman’s 90th birthday featuring Bernard “Pretty” Purdie April 14: 9pm-1am & April 15: 8pm-midnight, Jean-Michel Pilc TrioApril 21: 9pm-1am & April 22: 8pm-midnight, Laurence Hobgood

Trio with Strings April 28: 9pm-1am) & Apri; 29: 8pm-midnight, Pat Mallinger

* PLEASE NOTE: Not all clubs have their schedules set by our deadlines or present jazz exclusively. Call ahead or check their websites.

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MULLIGANS ............................................. 5155 N. Lincoln/773-728-2354Wednesday’s featuring Shelly Yoelin Jazz Workshop, 7pm-10pm (free)

MULTI KULTI .......................................1000 N. Milwaukee, 4th Floor, 10pm,Tuesdays: Jazz with Vincent DavisSundays: Improvisation jam session hosted by Henry MayerMusic Monday: Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd, 773-752-3955Second Monday of the month: 7pm-10pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Hosted by Joan Collaso and WVON Radio personality Cliff Kelley

MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO ........................Nicholas Concert Hall 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston/ 800-838-3006 / musicinst.org/jazz-festivalMYOPIC BOOKS ...............................1564 N. Milwaukee/773-862-4882

Mondays: 7:30pm, Improvised Jazz SeriesNIRVANA WINE & GRILLERIE ............... 701 N. Milwaukee, Ste. 280, Vernon Hills/847-918-7828, Fridays: 7pm, Matt Persin AcousticNORMAN’S BISTRO ...................................1001 E. 43rd/773-966-5821

Sundays: 9pm-midnight, Open Jam Sessions featuring Ernest Dawkins with Dennis Luxion, Michael Lough, and Isaiah Spencer

OLD TOWN ALE HOUSE ..........................219 W. North/312-944-7020

PETE MILLER’S ................. 1557 Sherman, Evanston/847-328-0399 and 412 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling/847-243-3700 Mon.-Sat. evenings: Live jazzPIANO FORTE ................................ 1335 S. Michigan Ave/312-291-0000PHYLLIS’ MUSICAL INN .....................1800 W. Division/773-486-9862POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE ......................... 601 N. State/ 312-266-7677

Sunday-Tuesday: 9pm, Joe Policastro TrioTHE PROMONTORY ........................ 5311 South Lake Park Ave. West Chicago (Hyde Park) promontorychicago.com THE RHYTHM ROOM ..............................1715 Maple Ave. Evanston, IL

Friday and Saturday: 7pm-11pm, live jazzRODAN ................................................. 1530 N. Milwaukee/773-276-7036

Tuesday Evenings: Jeff Parker, Josh Abrams, John Herndon, & Selina Trepp–weekly Experimental Live Jazz Set

SALT CREEK WINE BAR ......8900 Fairview, Brookfield/708-387-2432 Every fourth Tuesday: 8-11pmSABOR A CAFE ...................... 2435 W Peterson Ave./ 773-878-6327 saboracaferestaurant.com, Live music Thurs to Fri: 9 & 10:30pm setsSERBIAN VILLAGE ....................................................3144 W. Irving Park

Mondays: 9pm-1am, Pro Jazz Jam, Tom Muellner, piano, Jim Cox, bass, and Phil Gratteau, jam session

SKYLARK .........................................2149 S. Halsted/312-948-5275/10pm Monday Night: Improvised Music Series

STUDIO 914 .....................................................................914 N. CaliforniaSundays: 8/9:30pm Open Jam Jazz jam session, featuring Scott Hesse,

John Goldman, Kendall Moore, Sam Jewell, Andrew VogtTUMBAO ....................................... 3213 West Armitage, Thursdays/9pm

Thursdays: Music at 9pm, Live Latin Jazz, dinner and performances by some of Chicago’s best Jazz/Latin Jazz Ensembles

UNDERGROUND WONDER BAR ........... 810 N. Clark/312-266-7761 Nightly, Live Music

WATER HOLE ........................................................... 14th & Western Ave.Wednesdays: 8-11:30pm, Weekly jam sessions on Thursdays – Velvet Sounds Series: A Tribute to Fred Anderson, house band: Scott Hesse, guitar, Michael Lough, bass, Justin Thomas, vibes. Every last Friday of the month is Jazz Night

WHISTLER ................. 2421 N. Milwaukee, Logan Square/773-227-3530Tuesdays: 10pm, Relax Attack Jazz Series

WINTER’S JAZZ CLUB ....465 N. McClurg Court (on the promenade)312.344.1270, www.wintersjazzclub.com, info@wintersjazzclub.com

Tues. - Thurs. 7, 8:30, 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday 8, 9:30, 11:00pApril 1: Victor Goines Quartet with special guest Don Vappie | April 2: George Fludas Trio | April 4: Paul Marinaro Trio | April 5: For JJ and KAI -Russ Phillips, Tom Garling & friends | April 6: Elaine Dame Quartet | April 7: Sarah Marie Young Quartet | April 8: Ben Paterson Quartet | April 9: Petra van Nuis Trio | April 11: James Sanders Trio | April 12: Abigail Riccards Trio | April 13: Bobbi Wilsyn Group | April 14: Tim Fitzgerald’s Full House | April 15: Dan Bruce Organ Trio feat. Rose Colella | April 18: Libby York Trio | April 19: Spider Saloff | April 21: Scott Burns Quartet | April 22: Polly Gibbons | April 23: Andy Brown Trio | April 25: Elaine Dame with special guest Chicago Jazz Orchestra Allstar Quartet | April 26: Guy King Trio | April 28: Typhanie Monique | April 29: Alfonso Ponticelli Trio

YASSA AFRICAN RESTAURANT .....3511 S. King Drive/773-488-5599

Quartet feat. Bill Carrothers HIDEOUT .............................................. 1354 W. Wabansia/773-227-4433

Two sets, 9:30pm (unless otherwise noted)HONKY TONK BBQ................................. 1800 S. Racine/312-226-7427

Wednesday & Sunday Jazz (check website for schedule)HUNGRY BRAIN .........10pm, 2319 W Belmont Ave/773-935-2118, $10HYDE PARK JAZZ SOCIETY SUNDAY JAZZ AT ROOM 43 ........ 1043 E. 43rd, hydeparkjazzsociety.com, Sundays, 7:30-11:30pm, $10 cash

April 2: Saxophonist Bernard ScavellaApril 9: Bill McFarland & The Chicago HornsApril 16: Saxophonist Jarrard HarrisApril 23: Vocalist Bobbi WilsynApril 30: Vocalist Joan Collaso & HPJS 5th Sunday Jam

HYDE PARK JAZZ SOCIETY & LOGAN CENTER PRESENT3rd Tuesdays at Café Logan, 915 E. 60th St., 7:30 & 9pm. March 21: Edwin Daugherty, sax

ILLIANA CLUB OF TRADITIONAL JAZZ ........ The Glendora House, 102nd and Harlem, Chicago Ridge/708-672-3561, 2-5:00 pm * $18.00 in advance; * $20.00 at door. Students with ID –

free admission *Prices will vary. www.illianajazz.comApril 23: Jonathan Doyle Swingtet

JAZZ COMMUNITY BIG BAND ...www.jazzcommunitybigband.comA swinging 18-piece big band, led by Marianne May Sunday, April 2: 7:30 - 10:00 pm Lutheran Church of the Resurrection8450 N. Shermer Rd., Niles, IL 60714 / 847-965-8210Jazz Vespers - Jazz for a great cause!Sunday, April 23: 3:00 - 4:30 pm Cutting Hall Perf. Arts Center150 East Wood Street, Palatine, IL 60067 / 847-202-5222 Concert only, or Concert and Dinner Package available.          Tuesday, April 25: 7:30 - 10:30 pm. Fitz’s Spare Keys (see listing)No Cover; Reservations Taken / Great food and drinks

JAZZY MONDAYS AT THE CENTER, A JCI/ICD PRODUCTION 700 E. Oakwood Blvd, Chicago/Reservations: 312-808-0005

Hosted by Joan Collaso & WVON’s Cliff Kelley, every 2nd Monday of the month! 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open 6pm

JAZZ RECORD ART COLLECTIVE .1821 W. Hubbard/773-852-2481www.jazzrecordartcollective.com. Wednesdays at Fulton Street Collective. All shows: 8pm Doors/9pm Show. $10 Suggested Donation/$5 with Valid Student ID. All ages.

JAZZ SHOWCASE ...........................806 S. Plymouth Ct./312-360-0234 Visit www.jazzshowcase.com for weekday JIC member discounts! JIC member card required. Two sets: 8 & 10pm & Sun.matinee at 4pm.Two sets at 8pm & 10pm & Sunday matinee at 4pm.April 1 & 2: 4*, 8, & 10pm, Guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel “Caipi” SextetApril 4: 7:30pm, CCPA Puentes Latin Jazz Ensemble -FreeApril 5: 8pm & 10pm, Anders Svanoe TrioApril 6 - April 9: 4pm*, 8pm, & 10pm): Vocalist Freddy Cole QuartetApril 10: 8pm & 10pm, Saxophonist Mark Colby QuartetApril 11: 8pm & 10pm, Bob Lark And his Alumni Big BandApril 13 - 16: 4pm*, 8pm, & 10pm, Organist Dr. Lonnie Smith TrioApril 18: 7:30pm, CCPA Large Jazz Ensemble -FreeApril 19: 8pm & 10pm, Niu Jazz Ensemble (Fundraiser & Cd Release)April 29: 12pm, CCPA Jazzfest Free Admission

JERRY’S SANDWICHES MUSIC ROOM 1938 W. Division / 773-235-1006 / jerryssandwiches.com/Monday-Wed.: 8:30-11:30pm, All ages. JIMMY’S WOODLAWN TAP .....................1172 E. 55th/773-643-5516

Sundays: 9pm, Curtis Black Quartet/Jam Session Second SetTHE LIGHTHOUSE ....................................1236 W. Chase/773-764-9414

Every other Thursday (free) featuring Jimmy BenningtonLILLY’S ........................................................ 2513 N. Lincoln/773-525-2422

Wednesdays: 9pm, Jazz Jam Session featuring the Corbin Andrick, Quintet with Marquis Hill, Dan Bruce, Katie Ernst, David Agee

LOGAN SQUARE STUDIO ............ 2341 N. Milwaukee /847-962-5999Wednesdays: 8:30-11:30pm., Grilly Brothers. Shows every Thurs 9-11:30pm

M LOUNGE ...............................................1520 S. Wabash/312-447-0201Tuesday/Wednesday: 7pm, Jazz

MAYNE STAGE ............................................. 1328 W. Morse/866-468-3401 www.maynestage.com, 9pmMISKA’S .................................................. 2156 W. Belmont/773-935-5373

Sundays: 5:30pm-7pm. Improvisation jam session hosted by Josh Beatty/Michael Baker/Henry Mayer

MULLEN’S BAR AND GRILL .......3080 Warrenville Rd., Lisle/630-505-0240Thursdays: 8pm, Pete Ellman’s Big Band

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DEMYSTIFYING THE JAZZ PROCESS

O N A P R I L 2 5 F R O M N O O N - 7 : 3 0 P M , T H E J A Z Z

Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will present Jazz Education Day: Demystifying the Jazz Process; an opportunity to learn about jazz from master musicians while connecting with other music lovers. Held during Jazz Appreciation Month and created to encourage a deeper appreciation of America’s music, all sessions will take place at the Chicago Cultural Center located at 78 E. Washington and are free and open to the public.

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Jazz Education Day, we want to continue the conversation while going behind the scenes of the music.” explained Jazz Institute of Chicago Education Committee Chair, Judith E. Stein. “By providing sessions that feature some of Chicago’s finest musicians and jazz educators, we hope to expand the understanding of current jazz listeners; educate the curious, giving them insight into the music and the artists who create it; and create a wonderful day of listening to, talking and learning about jazz music.”

SESSIONS INCLUDE: n Demystifying the Jazz Process with Dana Hall,

acclaimed composer, drummer, educator, and Director of Jazz Studies at DePaul University

n A conversation about the listening playlists for leading musicians moderated by Howard Mandel, jazz critic and president of the Jazz Journalists Association

n A panel discussion about the presence of jazz in today’s media moderated by radio personality Richard Steele

n And a jam session led by saxophonist Jarrard Harris

FULL SCHEDULE:

12:15-1:45PM

DEMYSTIFYING THE JAZZ PROCESS

Preston Bradley Hall Drummer, composer, and educator Dana Hall explores key elements and concepts found in today’s jazz and creative improvised music - among them rhythm and meter - to illuminate the how, what, and why of the contemporary bandleader’s approach to determining a typical set of music for a jazz performance. Lecture/performance features members of Dana Hall’s Black

Fire: Dana Hall (drums and cymbals), Geof Bradfield (alto, tenor & soprano saxophones, flute, bass clarinet); Ben Waltzer (piano); and Clark Sommers (acoustic bass).

2-3:30PM

WHAT DO JAZZ MUSICIANS LISTEN TO…WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING?

Claudia Cassidy TheaterFind out what music influences and inspires leading musicians Renee Baker (violinist and past Artistic Director of the Chicago Sinfonietta Chamber Ensemble and Mantra Blue Free Orchestra), Miguel de la Cerna (pianist, educator and composer), Tammy McCann (vocalist and former Ray Charles Raelette) and Paul Wertico (drummer and seven time GRAMMY winner) during a panel discussion moderated by Howard Mandel, President of the Jazz Journalists Association, author of Future Jazz, and senior editor of The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz and Blues.

4-5:30PM

WHERE IS JAZZ IN TODAY’S MEDIA?

Claudia Cassidy TheaterHow do you balance diminishing main stream media coverage with increasing interest from younger generations? What does this trend mean for the future? Explore these issues and more during a panel discussion moderated by radio personality Richard Steele and featuring Frank Alkyer, publisher of DownBeat Magazine; Dan Bindert, Station Manager of WDCB 90.9fm (known as “Chicago’s Home for Jazz.”); Ayana Contreras, producer with WBEZ’s Sound Opinions and Thaddeus Tukes composer, jazz vibraphonist, and Medill School of Journalism graduate student.

6:00-7:30PM

JAZZ JAM SESSION

Studio Theater Led by saxophonist and educator, Jarrard Harris and featuring Kirk Brown (piano), Marlene Rosenberg (bass) and Isaiah Spencer (drums), this jam session is open to musicians of all levels and ages as well as listeners and lovers of jazz and for all audiences.

A DAY OF JAZZ EDUCATION IN CELEBRATION OF JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH

ABOUT JAZZ EDUCATION DAY: DEMYSTIFYING THE JAZZ PROCESSJazz Education Day: Demystifying the Jazz Process is presented by the Jazz Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events with support from WDCB 90.9 FM. This free program, presented as part of Jazz Appreciation Month, provides an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of jazz and connect with other music lovers.

ABOUT THE JAZZ INSTITUTE OF CHICAGOFounded in 1969, The Jazz Institute of Chicago promotes and nurtures jazz in Chicago by providing jazz education, developing and supporting musicians, building audiences and fostering a thriving jazz scene. For more information on our programs, visit www.jazzinchicago.org.

ABOUT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTSThe Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicago’s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. Its 38th annual Chicago Jazz Festival (produced by DCASE, programmed by The Jazz Institute of Chicago) is September 1-4, 2016. For more information, visit www.cityofchicago.org/dcase.

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WOMEN OF CHICAGO JAZZ RECAP

On Friday, March 30th, the Jazz Institute of Chicago hosted the “Women of Chicago Jazz” JazzCity concert at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Members of JIC’s Women’s Jazz Leadership Initiative, mentored by JIC staff, took part in the planning of this event. WJLI members participated in Marketing, Talent Buying, Volunteer Management, and Production. Two of our members, Anastasiya Kadukov and Carmani Edwards, were part of a group that performed a wonderful opening set. Additionally, the two main acts, Chicago-Detroit Collective and SHE, were composed of WJLI mentors and other prominent female jazz musicians. We are extremely proud of the hard work, creativity, and dedication that these young women put into this project. We had an attendance of over 450 audience members. The music, the venue, and the message was inspiring and hopeful. Check out our Facebook page to see live video streams and interviews that WJLI filmed during the concert! To learn more about our program, visit www.jazzinchicago.org.

STUDENT COUNCIL

In March, the student council met at the Chicago Symphony Center for a conversation with musicians Danilo Pérez, Chris Potter, and Lizz Wright. In addition to the dialogue, the students attended a masterclass given by the Jazz Institute’s Executive and Communications Coordinator Adriana Prieto, where she discussed the qualities of a good electronic press kit. At the council’s next meeting, Ms. Prieto will work with the students on constructing the EPK’s different components.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS UPDATE

APRIL 6, 2017 | NAVY PIER | 600 E. GRAND AVENUE | 5:30PM

A new free series featuring emerging talent from our Jazz Links Alumni, Big Sounds at Tiny Tavern provides a free opportunity to hear what new voices in jazz have to say. Take a mid-week break and enjoy music from the Cole DeGenova Quartet featuring Cole DeGenova, piano; Hunter Diamond, sax; Josh Ramos, bass; and Makaya McCraven, drums.

APRIL 11, 2017 IS JAZZ INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S 48th BIRTHDAYDid you know we were founded during Jazz Appreciation Month? In 1969, a grassroots group of jazz writers,

educators, musicians, and jazz club and record label owners had a vision to create an organization that would support the future of Jazz In Chicago. On April 11, and all year long, we bring that vision to life through our concert and education programs and our mission to promote and nurture jazz in Chicago.

BIG SOUNDS AT TINY TAVERN FEATURING THE COLE DeGENOVA QUARTET

JAZZ AMBASSADORS LIVE

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 | 3:00-4:00PM

BEVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1962 W 95TH ST

FREE!See our youngest performers live in concert at the Beverly Branch of the Chicago Public Library. The Jazz Institute of Chicago’s Jazz Ambassadors provides students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to improve improvisation and performance skills during intensive Saturday rehearsals. Don’t miss this 18-piece ensemble of talented and dedicated youth in performance. Come hear the Jazz Ambassadors performs works by Herbie Hancock, Mongo Santamaria, Dizzy Gillespie, and others.

JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSION

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 | 5:30-7:30PM

CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER | 78 E WASHINGTON ST.

FREE!

Monthly jam sessions provide students age 9-19 with an opportunity to connect with other student musicians and perform with world-class professionals Robert Irving III, Katie Ernst, Marcus Evans and Jarrard Harris in the Jazz Links house band. Hosted in partnership with the Chicago Cultural Center, the jam sessions provide everyone with a chance to see young talent develop right before their eyes and ears. Family friendly and free.

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CELEBRATE THE POWERan evening of food, music and fun honoring educators DAVID BLOOM and DR. ROOSEVELT GRIFFIN

APRIL 19, 2017 6 - 8:30pmThe Standard Club320 S. Plymouth Ct.2nd Floor

April is Jazz Appreciation Month and we are celebrating the vital role of jazz education in Chicago.

Enjoy an elegant, fun-filled evening of good food and great music featuring musicians from our Jazz Links Education programs.

2017 Jazz Educators of the Year:DAVID BLOOM, founder of the long-standing Bloom School of Jazz; a guitarist, flautist, composer/arranger, director; and author of eight books.

DR. ROOSEVELT GRIFFIN, semi-finalist for the 2017 GRAMMY Music Educator Award, Golden Apple Fellow; and president and CEO of the Griffin Institute, a not-for-profit organization providing south suburban students access to fine arts.

Continue celebrating on Jazz Education Day on April 25, 2017 at the Chicago Cultural Center. For a complete schedule, visit

JAZZINCHICAGO.ORG (or see page 6)

Tickets are $85 per person ($75 for JIC members with discount code) Supper and complimentary cocktail. Cash bar available. Includes dinner and complimentary cocktail. Cash bar. Paid parking available at Interpark, 318 S. Federal or check SpotHero.com for competitive pricing.

RSVP by April 12, 2017To purchase tickets, visit JAZZINCHICAGO.ORG or call (312) 427-1676 x8Proceeds from this event support our Jazz Links Education programs.