While it’s impossible to pinpoint a single peak in John Coltrane’s vast discography, Ascension is one of his most intense expressions of transcendental intent. Local musician Joshua Abrams knows his Coltrane, so it’s no accident that he’s given the name Descension to this summit between his group Natural Information Society and English saxophonist (and fellow […]
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First-generation pioneers of European free improvisation return to Chicago
Pianist Alexander von Schlippenbach, saxophonist Evan Parker, and percussionist Paul Lytton are all members of the first generation of musicians from England and Europe to respond to the example of American free jazz with proposals of their own. Each man has attained singular mastery of his instrument, and between them they’ve stripped the jazz vernacular […]
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British prodigies Alexander Hawkins and Shabaka Hutchings make their Chicago debuts at the Jazz Festival
Pianist Alexander Hawkins and reedist Shabaka Hutchings, both imaginative and versatile players, debut at the Chicago Jazz Festival on Sunday with Louis Moholo-Moholo.
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Mary Oliver, Hank Roberts, and Mark Feldman kick off the Chicago Jazz String Summit tonight
Tomeka Reid’s Chicago Jazz String Summit starts strong tonight with a rare chance to see three world-class players in intimate solo and duo sets.
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Hamid Drake drums around the world, but he’s not a star at home
Hamid Drake’s fluid fusion of jazz, reggae, and world-music percussion styles has made him an invaluable part of countless groups.
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Two 2015 solo albums make the best case for pianist Uwe Oberg
German improvising pianist Uwe Oberg has been firing on all cylinders lately.
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An early recording of Europe’s mighty improvising group the Schlippenbach Trio emerges
A new release presents the group’s earliest recordings from April of 1972.
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Lily Allen’s almost annoyingly catchy Sheezus and 15 more record reviews
This month’s stack of record reviews will get you better acquainted with Ben Frost’s defibrillating body music, Dawn Golden’s alchemical electro-pop, and lots more.
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Saxophonist Dave Liebman and jazz-tango bassist Pablo Aslan in Chicago
Versatile saxophonist Dave Liebman and jazz-tango bassist Pablo Aslan perform in Chicago this weekend.
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Evan Parker: Making Music From Music
The improvising British reedist on how electronic processing enriches acoustic interplay
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The List, September 24-30, 2009
Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: David Daniell & Douglas McCombs, Sunny Day Real Estate, the Urinals, Otis Clay, Death, Thee Oh Sees, and more
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A whole lotta Haaker Flaten going on
Norwegian bassist (and former Chicagoan) Ingebrigt Haaker Flaten returns to town for five days of concerts, starting Wednesday at the Hideout.
