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Home » Clark Sommers

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Dana Hall
Posted inMusic

Dana Hall, jazz drummer and educator

by Philip Montoro August 17, 2021May 9, 2022

“Being in the room and feeling the heartbeat of the people that you’re with, that’s really a large part of what makes the music what it is.”

Posted inMusic

Trumpeter Russ Johnson dances along a fine line

by John Corbett August 27, 2019August 18, 2021

Wisconsin trumpeter and composer Russ Johnson strikes a perfect balance between mainstream and vanguard.

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Chicago bassist Clark Sommers reveals another side of his versatility with his new band Lens

by Peter Margasak June 22, 2017August 18, 2021

There’s a reason dark, woody-toned bassist Clark Sommers is a ubiquitous presence on the Chicago jazz scene—not only does he have impeccable timing and bulldozer force but he’s incredibly versatile. That last quality is a true hallmark of great Chicago musicians of the past, who often had to adapt to all manner of gigs to […]

Posted inBlogs

The year in Chicago jazz and improvised music

by Peter Margasak January 3, 2014August 18, 2021

My favorite albums of 2013, helmed by Chicago musicians.

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Reader’s Agenda Thu 10/17: Aofie O’Donovan, Clark Sommers Ba(SH), and Cute Is What We Aim For

by Jillian Sandler October 17, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, October 17

Larry Gray leads his trio in the Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center on Thu 8/29.
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Thursday and Friday: 2013 Chicago Jazz Festival according to Reader writers

by Peter Margasak, John Corbett and Bill Meyer August 27, 2013August 19, 2021

Jack DeJohnette and Wadada Leo Smith are just two of the highlights of the first two days of the 2013 Chicago Jazz Festival.

Posted inBlogs

Geof Bradfield’s African Flowers

by Peter Margasak October 9, 2009August 19, 2021

Chicago jazz reedist Geof Bradfield unveils an ambitious new suite inspired by his African travels.

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Kobie Watkins Steps Out as a Leader

by Peter Margasak October 7, 2009August 19, 2021

Drummer and Chicago native Kobie Watkins has released his debut as a bandleader, and he celebrates on Monday at the Jazz Showcase.

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