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gram PROMOTING AND NURTURING JAZZ IN FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.JAZZINCHICAGO.ORG JAZZCITY TRAVELS ON A “JOURNEY THROUGH JAZZ” TO CELEBRATE THE JAZZ INSTITUTE’S 50th ANNIVERSARY On March 16, 1969 the newly formed Jazz Institute Leftridge, trumpeter Constantine Alexander (heard last of Chicago (JIC) presented its first at the Field year with Chucho Valdes at JazzCity’s Latin Jazz Festival), Museum’s Simpson Auditorium. Remarkably, not only guitarist Jackson Shepard, bassist Kurt Shelby (an alumni was the 1,150 capacity theater sold out, but newspaper of the JIC’s Jazz Links education program), drummer accounts report that at least 2000 people were turned away Samuel Jewell and pianist Julius Tucker (featured at the from what was billed as a “Journey through Jazz”. The 2018 Chicago Jazz Festival’s Rooftop Jazz stage) will let concert featured JIC co-founders Franz Jackson, Art Hodes us know what the present generation has up their sleeves. and Richard Abrams along with Lil Hardin Armstrong, Bunky Green, Art Hoyle and bluesman J.B. Hutto. The 2019 JAZZ CITY FULL SEASON SCHEDULE program traced the origins of the music from field hollers Please Note: Artists and venues may be subject to change. All begin to the fresh new experiments of the Association for the at 7pm and are family friendly and free unless otherwise noted! Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). As writer FEBRUARY 8: NEXTGENJAZZ SUMMIT @Theater on the Lake Larry Kart described it “Here were musicians of many 2401 N. eras finding a ground. And that is what The Jazz Under the direction of saxophonist and educator Jarrard Harris the season Institute is all about”. Fifty years later, that is still what the opens with the vibrant jazz future represented by a septet of the brightest Jazz Institute of Chicago is all about. new voices on the jazz scene today. Featuring Constantine Alexander on trumpet, Brent Griffin and Kenneth Leftridge on , Julius The 22nd season of the JazzCity free concert series, a Tucker on piano, Kurt Shelby on bass, and Samuel Jewell on drums. collaboration with the Chicago Park District that brings Dedicated to co-founders Dan Morgenstern and John Steiner bring music directly to Chicago’s neighborhoods and celebrates jazz’s deep connection to our city’s culture will MARCH 8: WOMEN OF CHICAGO JAZZ – A Tribute to Dorothy continue to reflect the big picture, as Jazz in Chicago Donegan, Lil Armstrong, and Earma Thompson @Garfield Park turns 100 years old (Joe arrived from New Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave Orleans in 1919) and the Jazz Institute turns 50. Opening Pianists Alexis Lombre and Bethany Pickens explore the impact and influence of three of Chicago’s most prominent women pianists: Lil Hardin with the annual NextGenJazz showcase and closing with Armstrong, Dorothy Donegan, and Earma Thompson. With Kaliq Woods on a salute to the music’s early innovators, each concert will clarinet, Junius Paul on bass, Pharez Whitted on trumpet and Charles be dedicated to co-founders of the organization who came Heath on drums together to make sure there would always be a place for Dedicated JIC co-founders Harriet Choice and Penny Tyler jazz to be heard in this town. APRIL 5: THE BRANCH @Ellis Park, The first concert, scheduled forFebruary 8, 2019 at 3520 S. Cottage Grove Ave 7pm at the Theater on the Lake located at 2401 N. Lake Billy Branch has been a mainstay in both the blues and jazz scenes in Shore Drive, is the third annual summit of rising stars in Chicago for decades – a link between the two that illustrates that the roots the Chicago scene. Under the direction of saxophonist and of jazz come from the mother tree of the blues. Branch explores this notion with 91 year old guitar wizard and his band, educator Jarrard Harris, the season opener will feature a George Freeman Sons of the Blues. handpicked septet who will focus on presenting their own Dedicated to JIC co-founder Bob Koester original music. Saxophonists Brent Griffin and Kenneth continued on page 2

JazzCity is a free concert series initiated in 1997 by the Jazz Institute in collaboration with the Chicago Park District, now in its 21st 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. JAZZ IN CHICAGO FEBRUARY 2019 2

JAZZ CITY FULL SEASON SCHEDULE continued from page 1 MAY 10: /BIG DANCE! @LaFollette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave The South Side Jazz Band under the direction of Tom Tom Washington mines the vast wealth of established and new talent on the south side of the city and has developed a repertoire that reflects the many streams of music that have shaped jazz , including swing, rhythm and blues, soul and funk. Dedicated to JIC co-founder Richard Wang and Don Demicheal BY COREY HALL JULY 12-14: CHICAGO LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL @ Humboldt Park Boathouse 1301 N. Sacramento and Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave. Jane Bunnett and Maqueque highlight this year’s festival. A long-time jazz musician on the scene, Canadian Jane Bunnett began digging deep into the music of Cuba during a trip there in 1982. Her latest project, Maqueque is a a sextet which includes herself and five extraordinary young Cuban women. A tribute to trumpeter and conguero Jerry Gonzales by the Chicago Latin Jazz Collaborative will also be featured. SEPTEMBER 27: BLAST! @Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St Chicago has always been a big bebop town, thanks in no small part to impresario Joe Segal’s determination to spread the word. In the late 60s the scene’s young included multi-reedist and alto player Bunky Green along with pianist and vibist Stu Katz. The three octogenarians will reunite, representing a wide arc of history of the bebop form. With Dennis Carroll on bass and Kyle Swann on drums Dedicated to JIC co-founder Joe Segal NOVEMBER 1: PLAY IT FORWARD @Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St Keyboardist Justin Dillard’s approach to creating music comes from the melting pot of Chicago music. His improvisational and compositional roots are deep in jazz, world, old school R&B, country, Latin, blues, and groove based music, and include studying with AACM and JIC co-founder . His ensemble, Compartmental Visions will carry forward Muhal’s vision of collective creativity with Edwin Daugherty on alto , Steve Berry on trombone, Junius Paul on bass and Vincent Davis on drums. Dedicated to JIC co-founders Muhal Richard Abrams, Terry Martin and Chuck Nessa DECEMBER 6: A TRADITION OF INNOVATION @ South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Drive 100 years ago when jazz traveled upriver from it took on a distinctly urban shape, embodied by horn men Joe King Oliver, . Saxophonist Franz Jackson, pianists Art Hodes and others embraced what became known as Traditional jazz and deepened its musical roots. Known more for his blues and boogie chops, pianist Erwin Helfer connects to the trad roots of the music accompanied by saxophonist Eric Schneider, trombonist Russ Phillips, clarinetist Mwata Bowden, bassist Jeremiah Hunt and drummer Bob Rummage, with special guest vocalist Bobbi Wilsyn. Dedicated to JIC co-founders Franz Jackson and Art Hodes

JAZZ IN CHICAGO FEBRUARY 2019 3 THE JIC TURNS 50 – YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION OF JAZZ JAZZ IS . . . HAPPENING With our 50-year history of nurturing and promoting jazz in all its forms through concerts, public events and educational programming, the JIC celebrates this golden anniversary throughout 2019 with a year-long celebration of jazz music. Our goal is to reach the minds and hearts and souls of as many as possible with special concerts, a jazz film festival, a jazz listening session series, family programming, art exhibitions, a house+jazz dance party, youth and education programming, and a weekend-long birthday bash at the Logan Center for the Arts that showcases the diversity of jazz and our community, our cultural partners and the foundations upon which the organization has grown. For more information on our programs, visitww.jazzinchicago.org.ground. And that is what The Jazz Institute is all about. n

“DIGGING OUR ROOTS” LISTENING SESSIONS JIC’S BIRTHDAY BASH! Beginning in January - At The Sat., June 29 & Sunday, June 30, Logan Center for the Arts Interactive listening sessions featuring journalists and musicians 2-day indoor jazz fair reaches all ages and leverages partners discussing important jazz recordings – addressed to all age in the celebration of jazz music. All areas of the Logan Center audiences. will be lit up with concerts, panels, dance performances, art making activity and a midway of vendors and art organization THURSDAY JANUARY 24: Eric Schneider and Richard Steele on info tables. Louis Armstrong and Earl “Fatha” Hines THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21: Blues and boogie pianist Erwin JAZZ FILM FESTIVAL Helfer and writer and former Magazine editor John May – December at various locations including Music McDonough on pianist Jelly Roll Morton Box Theatre, Northeastern University, and Chicago Filmmakers THURSDAY MARCH 21: Pianist, composer, bandleader Robert “Baabe” Irving III and WBEZ/Vocolo DJ Ayana Contreras on The Chicago Film Society presents an eight program “Jazz- Chicago Jazz and Pop (Earth Wind and Fire, Minnie Ripperton, on-Film” series including many archival and restored prints. Curtis Mayfield) Titles include 'Round Midnight, Mo’ Better Blues, Jazz 34: Remembrances Of Kansas City, Blues In The Night, Reet, Petite, THURSDAY APRIL 25: Tenorwoman Juli Wood and jazz And Gone, Swing!, and Ornette: Made In America. journalist Michael Jackson on the Chicago Tenor Sound (, , et al) GALLERY EXHIBITIONS - THURSDAY MAY 23: Blues harp player and band leader Billy “LOVE LETTER TO JAZZ IN 3 MOVEMENTS” Branch and WDCB DJ Leslie Keros on blues icons Junior Wells, Dates TBD, Blanc Gallery, Gallery Guichard, South Shore Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf Cultural Center 3 distinct yet connected shows will feature Chicago’s foremost THE NIGHT OUT SESSIONS: A NEXTGEN JAZZ SERIES visual artists and their interpretations of and passion for jazz 4th Fridays April – September in various locations music. A monthly series showcasing the diverse talent and cutting edge JIC’s Jazz Links Education Programs will continue with our collaborations of emerging and established young artists in 8-school Master Artist Residency program and the exciting Chicago featuring jazz/funk/fusion musicians performing at clubs expansion of the CPS Jazz Band Competition in partnership and venues across the city. with Essentially Ellington/Jazz at Lincoln Center-NYC, monthly “REARVIEW MIRROR” with DJ Duane Powell - Soul & Jazz youth Jam Sessions now held at the historic Jazz Showcase, Music Multi-Media Presentation and Jazz+House After-Party Noteworthy teacher’s big band, Jazz Education Day, International Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month in Friday, June 28, Promontory April. A new Teacher’s Workshop Series offers band leaders This event charges up the south side and signals the JIC’s and music educators professional development and enhanced commitment to innovation, fun and canonizing the growth and learning. influences of jazz and related music.

Check your emails and social media platforms for 50 Amazing Things About Chicago Jazz, 50 Notes for 50 Years and On-Line Interactive Timeline & Maps – “fun facts” and highlights of the stories, history, staffing, impact and development of the JIC and Chicago jazz.

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February 2: Asian Improv aRts Midwest presents: Tatsu Aoki’s The JIC EVENTS & AROUND TOWN Miyumi Project,9pm February 4: Kyle Madsen Trio & Sam Pilnick Nonet, 9pm February 8, (7pm): A Journey Through Jazz - NextGenJazz Summit, February 7: Wyche/Packard Duo & Angel Bat Dawid & Friends, 9pm Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. Lake Shore Drive (see page 1) February 11: Alex Murphy Trio & Emily Kuhn’s Helios Ensemble, 9pm February 21: Digging Our Roots–Chicago's Greatest Hits! Free February 14: Party Knüllers w/Jaimie Branch, 9pm Listening Sessions at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, February 18: The Unknown New & Ryan Shultz Trio, 9pm Pianist Erwin Helfer and writer and former downbeat Magazine editor February 21: Keefe Jackson Solo & Sebastian Strinning Quartet, 9pm John McDonough on pianist Jelly Roll Morton. (see page 2) February 25: Piotr Orzechowski Solo & Nick Mazzarella Quartet (Part of the 3rd Annual Chopin in the City Festival), 9pm *PLEASE NOTE: Not all clubs have their schedules February 28: Rempis/Piet/Daisy, 9pm set by our deadlines or present jazz exclusively. EXPERIMENTAL SOUND STUDIO...... 5925 N. Ravenswood CLUBS* Call ahead or check their websites. 773-998-1069/www.ess.org 210 RESTAURANT & LIVE MUSIC LOUNGE..... 210 Green Bay Rd, FIFOLET CAJUN & COCKTAILS...... 1942 W. Division St/773-384-6886 Highwood, IL/847-433-0304/210restaurant.com Wednesdays (8pm): Aaron Day Trio The JazzLive@210 series is every Thursday 7-10pm. We also offer FITZGERALD’S...... 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn/708-788-2118 jazz or acoustic music Wednesdays 7-10pm. No cover Wednesday SideBar Sessions sponsored by WDCB 90.9 Chicago’s February 2: John Erickson Trio Jazz Station, 8pm, $10 suggested donation February 6: Bill Porter Orchestra, 7pm February 1: Rico Birthday Bash, 9pm. Doors open at 7pm. February 8: Judy Nigh Quintet, 6:30 PM February 2: 5th Annual Washington Island Fish Boil Fest, 3:30pm February 10: Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues, 7pm February 3: The Legendary Orchestra directed by February 14: My One and Only Love: Ian Maksin and Zaria at 210, Scotty Barnhart, 1:00pm and 3:30pm. Doors open at noon. 7and 9:30 PM February 5: Bluesday Tuesday with The Dave Specter Band featur- February 17: Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan, 8pm ing Brother John Kattke, 7:00pm. Doors open at 6pm. February 23: Copacabana Trio, 5:30 PM February 6: SideBar Sessions with New Standard Quintet, 8pm. ANDY’S ��������������������������������������������������������� 11 E. Hubbard/312-642-6805 Doors open at 7pm. Showtimes: 5pm & 7pm / 9:30pm & 11:30pm February 7: Bitters (SideBar), 8pm Every Sunday: Charles Heath’s Early Risers Jazz Jam February 10: Chicago Grandstand Big Band, Downers Grove North Every Monday: Typhanie Monique, 7pm and 9pm High School Jazz Ensemble, 5:30pm. Doors open at 5pm. Every Tuesday: Ben Lewis Trio, 7pm and 9pm February 11: Buddy Holly 60th Anniversary Concert, 8pm Every Wednesday: Andy Brown Trio, 7pm and 9pm Doors open at 7pm. Every Thursday: Isaiah Spencer Organ Trio, 7pm and 9pm February 13: SideBar Sessions with Chicago Latin Jazz Collective, February 1, 8, 15,22: Rose Colella at 5 and 7pm 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. February 1-2: Mike Smith & the Jordan Baskin Trio, 9:30 & 11:30pm February 17: Big Band Sunday! Bill O'Connell's Chicago Skyliners, February 2, 9, 16 and 23: Soul Message Board, 9:30 & 11:30pm 6pm. Doors open at 5pm. February 8-9: After Dark, A Tribute to Von Freeman, 9:30 & 11:30 February 20: Big Band Dance Party with APOL Orchestra, 7:00pm. February 15-16: The Trumpet Summit, 9:30 & 11:30pm Doors open at 6pm. February 22-23: Pharez Whitted Band, 9:30 & 11:30pm February 20: SideBar Sessions with Jarod Bufe Quartet, 8pm. BENNY’S CHOP HOUSE...... 444 N. Wabash/312-626-2444/ Doors open at 7pm. February 24, British Buddy Alumni Big Band with vocalist Frieda www.bennyschophouse.com Lee, 6pm. Doors open at 5pm. BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS CHICAGO...... 700 S. Wabash Ave./ Wed, February 27: SideBar Sessions with Chris White Trio 312-427-1190/www.buddyguy.com. Sundays: 5-8pm 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. CAFE MUSTACHE...... 2313 N Ave./773-687-9063 FITZ’S SPARE KEYS...... 119 N. York St, Elmhurst/630-379-5007 cafemustache.com Thursdays (7:30pm): Elmhurst College Jazz Band Live music Tuesdays-Sundays Feb. 26 (7:00) & EVERY 4th Tuesday: Jazz Community Big Band CALIFORNIA CLIPPER ...... 1002 N. California Ave. Reservations taken and suggested. Live music Tuesdays-Sundays: 8pm-1:30am GOOD LIFE CAFÉ...... 2057 Ridge Road, Homewood/708-960-0418 February 6: John Wojciechowski Trio, 9:30 pm Every Thursday at 7pm February 7, 's Spring, 9:30 pm GREEN MILL...... 4802 N. Broadway/773-878-5552 February 16, The Nick Mozzarella Quintet, 10:30 pm Sundays: (7pm-10pm) Uptown Poetry Slam/ (11pm) Soul Jazz Night February 20, The Oh Yeahs, 9:30 pm with the Joel Paterson Trio featuring Chris Foreman on February 27, The Goran Ivanovic Trio, 9:30 pm the Hammond B-3 Organ February 28, The Greg Artry Quartet, 9:30 pm Mondays: (9pm-1am) Patricia Barber Quartet CITY LIFE...... 712 E. 83rd/312-723-6700 Tuesdays: (9pm-1am) The Fat Babies Sundays: 8:30pm-12:30am Wednesdays: (6:30pm-8pm) Paper Machete Cocktail Hour/ CITY WINERY...... 1200 W. Randolph St/312-733-WINE (9pm-1am) Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan/ www.citywinery.com (2am) Late Night Industry Set with the Frank CONSTELLATION...... 3111 N. Western/www.constellation.org Catalano Sextet Show times and cover charges vary. Most shows 18 and over. Thursdays: (5:30pm-8pm) Andy Brown Solo Jazz Guitar Cocktail February 2: Steve Dawson's Funeral Bonsai Wedding feat. Quartet Hour Show/ (9pm-1am) Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra Parapluie, Jess Robbins, 8:30pm Fridays: (5pm-8pm) “Flipside Show” with Chris Foreman on Ham- February 3: Gregory Oakes, 8:30pm mond B-3 Organ February 8: Madness of Crowds,8:30pm February 1: 9pm - 1am Chicago Jazz Orchestra featuring vibra- February 9: Ben Wendel Seasons Band, 8:30pm phonist Thaddeus Tukes immediately followed by After Hours February 10, Jonathan Hannau, Aether Eos, 8:30pm Green Mill Quartet Jam Session February 17, Kayleigh Butcher, Carrie Henneman Shaw & Mabel February 8: 9pm - 1am, Warren Bache/Russ Phillips Quintet Kwan, 8:30pm immediately followed by After Hours Green Mill Quartet Jam Session Februaray 27, The Chicago Composers’ Big Band, 8:30pm February 15: 9pm - 1am, Mama Digdown's Brass Band immediately DRAKE HOTEL CHICAGO...... 140 E. Walton followed by After Hours Green Mill Quartet Jam Session Coq d’Or at the Drake Hotel/312-932-4622 February 22: 9pm - 1am, Boom Tic Boom immediately followed by Thursdays through Saturdays: Jazz Vocalists, call for details. After Hours Green Mill Quartet Jam Session Saturdays: (3pm-5pm) The Paper Machete/(midnight-5am) After EDDIE V’S...... 521 N Rush Street/312-595-1114 Hours Jazz Party with Pat Mallinger and Company www.eddiev.com/home February 2: 8pm - midnight, Chicago Jazz Orchestra featuring ELASTIC ARTS...... 2830 N. Milwaukee/elasticarts.org vibraphonist Thaddeus Tukes

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February 9: 8pm - midnight, Warren Vache/Russ Phillips Quintet Every other Thursday (free) featuring Jimmy Bennington February 16: 8pm - midnight, Mama Digdown's Brass Band M LOUNGE...... 1520 S. Wabash/312-447-0201 February 23: 8pm - midnight, Boom Tic Boom Tuesday/Wednesday: 7pm, Jazz HIDEOUT...... 1354 W. Wabansia/773-227-4433 MISKA’S...... 2156 W. Belmont/773-935-5373 Two sets, 9:30pm (unless otherwise noted) Sundays: 5:30pm-7pm. Improvisation jam session hosted by February 10: Twin Talk record release, 9pm Josh Beatty/Michael Baker/Henry Mayer HONKY TONK BBQ...... 1800 S. Racine/312-226-7427 MULLEN’S BAR AND GRILL...... 3080 Warrenville Rd., Lisle/630-505-0240 Every Wed: The Blue Three, 6pm | Every Sun: Chicago Cellar Boys, 8pm Thursdays: 8pm, Pete Ellman’s Big Band HUNGRY BRAIN...... 10pm, 2319 W Belmont Ave/773-935-2118, $10 MULTI KULTI...... 1000 N. Milwaukee, 4th Floor, 10pm, Tuesday night fellowship hosted by Greg Ward, every Tuesday at 9pm Tuesdays: Jazz with Vincent Davis HYDE PARK JAZZ SOCIETY SUNDAY JAZZ AT ROOM 43...... Sundays: Improvisation jam session hosted by Henry Mayer 1043 E. 43rd, hydeparkjazzsociety.com, Sundays, 7:30 & 9:30pm, $10 cash Music Monday: Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd, 773-752-3955 February 3: Closed on Super Bowl Sunday Second Monday of the month: 7pm-10pm (doors open at 6:30pm). February 10: Thaddeus Tukes, vibes Hosted by Joan Collaso and WVON Radio personality Cliff Kelley February 17: Bill McFarland/The Chicago Horns MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO...... Nicholas Concert Hall February 24: Bobbi Wilsyn, vocals 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston/ 800-838-3006 / musicinst.org/jazz-festival 3RD TUESDAY AT CAFÉ LOGAN, (915 E. 60th Street) Free MYOPIC BOOKS...... 1564 N. Milwaukee/773-862-4882 February19: Quentin Coaxum, trumpet Mondays: 7:30pm, Improvised Jazz Series ILLIANA CLUB OF TRADITIONAL JAZZ...... The Glendora House, NIRVANA WINE & GRILLERIE...... 701 N. Milwaukee, Ste. 280, 102nd and Harlem, Chicago Ridge/708-672-3561, 2-5pm Vernon Hills/847-918-7828, Fridays: 7pm, Matt Persin Acoustic * $18 in advance; * $20 at door. Students with ID – free admission www.illianajazz.com *Prices will vary according to band. NORMAN’S BISTRO...... 1001 E. 43rd/773-966-5821 Sundays: 9pm-midnight, Open Jam Sessions featuring Ernest JAZZ COMMUNITY BIG BAND....www.jazzcommunitybigband.com Dawkins with Dennis Luxion, Michael Lough, and Isaiah Spencer February 26: 7-10:30 pm at Fit'z Spare Keys. PETE MILLER’S...... 1557 Sherman, Evanston/847-328-0399 and And EVERY 4th Tuesday of the month: 119 N. York St., Elmhurst – 412 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling/847-243-3700 Mon.-Sat. evenings: Live jazz free parking lot off back alley, 7pm, Pritzker College Prep Jazz Band PIANO FORTE...... 1335 S. Michigan Ave/312-291-0000 JAZZY MONDAYS AT THE CENTER, A JCI/ICD PRODUCTION. 700 E. Oakwood Blvd, Chicago/Reservations: 312-808-0005 PHYLLIS’ MUSICAL INN...... 1800 W. Division/773-486-9862 Hosted by Joan Collaso & WVON’s Cliff Kelley, every 2nd Monday POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE...... 601 N. State/ 312-266-7677 of the month! 6:30-9:30pm. Doors open 6pm. Sunday-Tuesday: 9pm, Joe Policastro Trio JAZZ RECORD ART COLLECTIVE..1821 W. Hubbard/773-852-2481 THE PROMONTORY...... 5311 South Lake Park Ave. www.jazzrecordartcollective.com. Wednesdays at Fulton Street West Chicago (Hyde Park) promontorychicago.com Collective. All shows: 8pm Doors/9pm Show. $10 Suggested dona- THE RHYTHM ROOM...... 1715 Maple Ave. Evanston, IL tion/$5 with valid student ID. All ages. Cash only. Friday and Saturday: 7pm-11pm, live jazz February 6: Alyssa Allgood Quartet performs 's 1957 SABOR A CAFE...... 2435 W. Peterson Ave./773-878-6327 Release Swingin' Easy, 8pm Doors, 9pm Show .saboracaferestaurant.com. Live music Thurs to Sat. 9 & 10:30pm sets February 7: Soul Message, 8pm Doors, 8:30 Show February 9, So Far Sounds, 7:30pm Show SERBIAN VILLAGE...... 3144 W. Irving Park February 13: Myles Hayes & Amanda Wolff perform Tony Bennett & Mondays: 9pm-1am, Pro Jazz Jam, Tom Muellner, piano, Jim Cox, Lady Gaga's 2014 Release, Cheek to Cheek, 8pm Doors, 9pm Show bass, and Phil Gratteau, jam session February 17: Zafa Collective with Nois Saxophone, 7:00pm Doors, SKYLARK...... 2149 S. Halsted/312-948-5275/10pm 7:30 Show Monday Night: Improvised Music Series February 20: Kyle McComb Trio with Davi Priest Quartet, 8pm SLATE ARTS...... 3203 W. North Ave./ 847- 312-1527 Doors, 8:30 Show February 26: Illville Vanguard with Dillon Mansour Trio, 8pm Doors, SOME LIKE IT BLACK CREATIVE ARTS BAR..4259 S Cottage Grove 8:30pm Show Ave/773-891-4866 February 28: Jack Sundstrom Collective with Kyle Brooks Quintet, Every 4th Wed. at 7pm: Young Lions Open Jam ft. Jeremiah Collier 8pm Doors, 8:30pm Show WATER HOLE...... 14th & Western Ave. JAZZ SHOWCASE...... 806 S. Plymouth Ct./312-360-0234 Wednesdays: 8-11:30pm, Weekly jam sessions on Thursdays – Visit www.jazzshowcase.com for weekday JIC member discounts! Velvet Sounds Series: A Tribute to , house band: JIC member card required. Two sets: 8 & 10pm & Sun.matinee at 4pm. Scott Hesse, guitar, Michael Lough, bass, Justin Thomas, vibes. Two sets at 8pm & 10pm & Sunday matinee at 4pm. Every last Friday of the month is Jazz Night February 1-2: Tim Warfield Quartet with Richard Johnson, pinao, WHISTLER...... Logan Square/773-227-3530 Dana Hall, drums, 8pm & 10pm | February 3: 4pm, 8pm & 10pm Mondays (9pm): The Whistler Jam Featuring Matt Ulery and Quin February 4: Bob Lark and his Alumni Big Band, 8pm & 10pm Kirchner. Every Tuesday: 9:30 pm, Relax Attack Jazz Series February 7-9: saxophonist Bobby Watson Quartet with Bethany February 6: Fade, 9:30pm Pickens, piano, Marlene Rosenberg, bass, & Xavier Braker , drums, WINTER’S JAZZ CLUB.....465 N. McClurg Court (on the promenade) 8pm & 10pm | February 10: 4pm,8pm & 10pm 312.344.1270, www.wintersjazzclub.com, [email protected] February 12: Marlene Rosenberg Quartet featuring Reggie Thomas- Sets: Tues. - Thurs. 7, 8:30, 10pm, Friday and Saturday 8, 9:30, 11pm pno, Geof Bradfield, saxes, Greg Artry, drums, 8pm & 10pm February 1: Jeremy Kahn + Angel Spiccia | February 2: Jeremy February 13: Jazz Links Jam Session 5PM | Mark Colby Quartet, Kahn + Angel Spiccia | February 3-4: CLOSED | February 5: Paul 8pm & 10pm Marinaro Quartet | February 6: Wood, Rosenberg, Hickey | Febru- February 14: Valentine's Day w/ Paul Marinaro Quartet, 8pm & 10pm ary 7: Elaine Dame Trio | February 8: Joe Policastro Trio | February February 15-16: vocalist Paul Marinaro Quartet, 8pm & 10pm 9: Alyssa Allgood Quartet | February 10: Fumeé Gypsy Project February 17: vocalist Paul Marinaro Quartet, 4pm & 8pm February 11: CLOSED| February 12: Richard Johnson & Co. February 19: WDCB 90.9FM presents a free concert, 8pm & 10pm February 13: Neal Alger's Brazilian Trio | February 14: Denise February 20: The Jeff Kier Quartet featuring Jeff Kier, piano; Mike Thimes Quintet | February 15: Petra's Recession Seven | February Hershenon, guitar; Lanny Grilly, drums and special guest Rafe Brad- 16: Dan Bruce Organ Trio + Rose Colella | February 17: Chicago ford, bass, 8pm & 10pm Jazz Orchestra | February 18: CLOSED | February 19: Paul Marinaro February 28: guitarist Andy Brown with Jeremy Kahn, piano, Joe Quartet | February 20: John Wojciechowski Trio | February 21: le Policastro, bass & Phil Gratteau, drums, 8pm & 10pm Percolateur | February 22-23: Better Together - Best of the Best | JIMMY’S WOODLAWN TAP...... 1172 E. 55th/773-643-5516 February 24: Fumeé Gypsy Project | February 25: CLOSED | Febru- Sundays: 9pm, Curtis Black Quartet/Jam Session Second Set ary 26: Richard Johnson & Co.| February 27: Neal Alger's Brazilian LE PIANO...... 6970 N. Glenwood/773-209-7631/lepianochicago.com Trio | February 28: Typhanie Monique Trio THE LIGHTHOUSE...... 1236 W. Chase/773-764-9414 YASSA AFRICAN RESTAURANT...... 3511 S. King Drive/773-488-5599

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JAZZLINKS PROGRAMS UPDATE JAM SESSIONS – JAZZ IN THE CHI FESTIVAL NEW TIME & LOCATION! On Saturday, February 16, Jazz Institute of Chicago will be hosting the first Jazz in the Chi/Regional WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 | 5-7PM Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band JAZZ SHOWCASE | 806 S. PLYMOUTH CT. | FREE! Festival at Whitney Young Magnet High School. The Monthly jam sessions provide students with an festival is an opportunity for schools from across opportunity to connect with other student musicians the state to perform and be critiqued by some of the and perform with world-class professional Robert Irving city’s top jazz musicians and educators. This year's III, Katie Ernst, Marcus Evans and Jarrard Harris in the festival will feature 20 ensembles from 13 schools, as Jazz Links house band. Hosted in partnership with the well as masterclasses, jam sessions, and a vendor fair Jazz Showcase, the jam sessions provide everyone with throughout the day. The performances are free and a chance to see young talent develop right before their open to the public. For more information, visit our eyes and ears. website at www.jazzinchicago.org.

JIC AT JEN Michael, John, and Diane attended the 2019 Jazz Education Network Conference in January. The four day conference featured workshops and performances from leading musicians and educators from across the country. The Jazz Institute was well represented with performances and workshops featuring Jazz Links Alum Kenthaney Redmond, Micah Collier, and Tony Milano, NextGen participant Constantine Alexander, Resident Artist Rubén Alvarez, and Education Director Diane Chandler-Marshall, who serves on the JEN Board of Directors. The Ed Team is excited to begin incorporating some of the new ideas and strategies discussed at the conference into our upcoming academic cycle. More information about the Jazz Education Network can be found at www.jazzednet.org.