jazz


Gypsy Jazz and Dance Jam @ Galaxie	Event Type: Other Event Friday, December 26, 2008 9:00pm - 11:59pm Thursday, January 8, 2009 9:00pm - 11:59pm Thursday, January 22, 2009 9:00pm - 11:59pm Open to movers, music makers and mavens of vintage movies and culture. Twice monthly. See website for details: www.galaxiechicago.com Open door invitation for musicians of all sorts, beginners to professionals. Each session will be lead by a local Chicago musician. In house instruments include piano and basic drum kit. The night will feature: -Dancing and practice time for all forms, including social dancing and solo forms -A featured film themed on early jazz artists in music and dance Basic refreshments will be available for sale. more... Event Location Venue: The Galaxie Address: 2603 W. Barry Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Google Map Neighborhood: Logan Square
Design Dance Holiday Intensive	Event Type: Class Event Type: Workshop Saturday, December 20, 2008 3:00pm - 7:00pm Sunday, December 21, 2008 1:00pm - 5:00pm You're Invited To: The Design Dance Holiday Weekend Intensive Keep in shape over your break with expert instruction in modern, jazz, ballet, pilates and yoga! With guest instructors: Chris McCray Natalie Rast Corey Nagel and more... Also, Design Dance's Own: Christal Post and Lorelei Sturm December 20th – December 21st Saturday: 3:00 - 7:00 Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 more... Event Location Venue: Design Dance Address: 4710 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL 60625 Google Map Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
"Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz Gospel Messiah"	Event Type: Performance Friday, December 12, 2008 7:30pm Sunday, December 14, 2008 3:00pm “Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz Gospel Messiah” comes to the Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Congress Parkway) Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. “Too Hot to Handel” shapes George Frederic Handel’s beloved “Messiah” masterpiece into an active listening experience. With almost 200 performers on stage, this soulful jazz-gospel interpretation features two members of the dynamic tenor trio Cook, Dixon & Young: Rodrick Dixon and Victor Trent Cook; plus soprano Alfreda Burke and 150 voices of the city-wide Too Hot Choir (under the direction of Old St. more... Event Location Venue: Auditorium Theatre Address: 50 E. Congress Pkwy Chicago, IL 60614 Google Map
Jazz Piano/Drum duo: Molinaro/Raynor	Event Type: Performance Friday, November 14, 2008 6:00pm Local musicians ANTHONY MOLINARO and MICHAEL RAYNOR bring us a unique program for piano and drums. Molinaro, a classical and jazz virtuoso, is acclaimed for his "edge-of-the-seat brilliance" and "musically imaginative mind," and is an avid composer. Raynor, one of Chicago's most in-demand drummers over the last 15 years, has performed and recorded regularly with greats such as Von Freeman and Kurt Elling. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 students at www.pianofortefoundation.org. Event Location Venue: PianoForte Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 825 Chicago, IL 60605 Google Map
Bobby Lewis Jazz Trio at Mayslake	Event Type: Performance Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:30pm "A poet of the trumpet," BOBBY LEWIS "for nearly 50 years has seduced Chicago audiences with the muted, silvery lyricism of his playing." (Howard Reich) Pianist JIM RYAN has collaborated with such greats as Al Jarreau, demonstrating superior artistry and sensitivity. Hear these two masters perform with bass as the Bobby Lewis Jazz Trio. more... Event Location Venue: Mayslake Peabody Estate Address: 1717 W. 31st St. Oak Brook, IL 60523 Google Map
Young Natives Student Jam Sessions	Event Type: Performance Wednesday, January 21, 2009 5:00pm - 7:00pm Something good in the hood is coming to Englewood more... Event Location Venue: Sikia Restaurant Address: 6301 South Halstead Chicago , Il. 60621 Google Map Neighborhood: Englewood
Representations: A Series on Culture, Politics and Aesthetics	Event Type: Performance Event Type: Panel discussion Event Type: Other Event Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:00pm - 9:00pm Representations: A Series on Culture, Politics and Aesthetics Presents: four musicians featuring John Herndon, Jeff Parker, Josh Abrams, and Thomas White in an evening of avant garde jazz and discussion. Please join us in the Backstory Cafe for this event (www.backstorycafe.com)! Doors at 6:30 pm, performance at 7. Event Location Venue: Experimental Station Address: 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 Google Map Neighborhood: Woodlawn
Brazilian Choros and Progressive Chamber Jazz	Event Type: Performance Saturday, September 27, 2008 3:00pm "The Brazilian Belle Epoch & Progressive Chamber Jazz" Miguel Kertsman, Composer, Piano featuring *Martin Kuuskmann*, Bassoon more... Event Location Venue: PianoForte Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 820 Chicago, IL 60605 Google Map Neighborhood: Loop