Rival Consoles at the Empty Bottle and more goings-on 5/14-5/17.
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Drummer Brian Blade funnels his disparate interests into the Fellowship Band
Brian Blade is among the most meticulously reactive drummers at work today in any genre. He tailors his composerly touch to fit any band he’s involved with. For instance, in the Wayne Shorter Quartet he plays with mercurial explosiveness, while in cornetist Ron Miles’s Circuit Rider he adds melodic grace. In 2009 Blade made Mama […]
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Wayne Shorter’s nimble rhythm section steps out on its own
Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, and Brian Blade make their debut as a stand-alone trio.
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World premiere: A preview of John Patitucci’s new guitar-driven album Brooklyn
The veteran bassist brings his new quartet to Evanston on Tuesday, May 19.
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Subtle and sophisticated pianist David Berkman plays the Green Mill
The New Yorker stops by this weekend in support of a strong new album.
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Wednesday and Thursday: Shawn Colvin at City Winery
With the help of Nashville producer Buddy Miller, Shawn Colvins toughens up her sound on All Fall Down
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The Reader’s Guide to the Chicago Jazz Festival
Featuring Nicole Mitchell’s Sonic Projections, the Kurt Elling Quintet with Ernie Watts, the Ramsey Lewis 75th birthday celebration, and much more
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Chicago Jazz Fest Lineup Announced
The Jazz Institute of Chicago has announced the lineup for this year’s Jazz Festival, which includes Henry Threadgill’s Zooid, the Brad Mehldau Trio, Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band, and the Either/Orchestra with Mahmoud Ahmed.