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Home » Harrison Bankhead

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Cosmic-minded jazz combo Spaceship Love made its only album in the 80s

by Steve Krakow November 7, 2017August 18, 2021

Guitarist Samuel “Bebop” Thomas and vocalist Maja Rios formed the core of the groovy but underdocumented Spaceship Love.

Posted inBlogs

Pianist Dave Burrell deftly straddles jazz history

by Peter Margasak September 29, 2017August 18, 2021

The Philadelphia-based veteran, who’s just as fluent in the music of Jelly Roll Morton as he is playing Eurocentric free improvisation, performs Friday night with Harrison Bankhead.

Posted inBlogs

Pianist and composer Jeff Kowalkowski releases strong new trio album

by Peter Margasak July 17, 2015August 18, 2021

The idiosyncratic, hard-to-pigeonhole musician joins forces with Harrison Bankhead and Avreeayl Ra on a terrific new jazz effort

Dee Alexander's new record includes reinvented versions of 11 classic songs.
Posted inMusic

Will Chicago’s most daring and virtuosic jazz singer finally get the recognition she deserves?

by David Whiteis July 23, 2014August 18, 2021

Dee Alexander has earned international acclaim, but fame has eluded her. Her great new album might change that.

Posted inBlogs

Bassist Harrison Bankhead, back in front

by Peter Margasak January 24, 2014August 18, 2021

The ubiquitous sideman returns with his second album as a leader.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Tue 4/23: Cadaver, Brotherhood of Fred, and Jim Wallis

by Drew Hunt April 23, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Tuesday, April 23.

Posted inBlogs

Best shows to see: Zomes, Sweet Talk, Clinic, and Maria de Buenos Aires

by Peter Margasak April 22, 2013August 19, 2021

The highlights from this week’s Soundboard

Posted inBlogs

Best shows to see: Helado Negro, Samothrace, Sewingneedle

by Philip Montoro March 4, 2013August 19, 2021

Over the next few days your live-music options include Samothrace, Helado Negro, Aesop Rock, Bobby Conn, and a top-shelf tribute to Fred Anderson.

Posted inBlogs

Shows to see: Black Breath, Fiona Apple, Mister Lies, and more

by Miles Raymer July 9, 2012August 19, 2021

Retro dubstep, boxy bass, and my future wife

Posted inBlogs

Spinning music, not just writing about it

by Peter Margasak August 22, 2011August 19, 2021

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week I’ll be playing records, not just reviewing them.

Kreayshawn
Posted inMusic

Soundboard, August 18-24

by Chicago Reader August 18, 2011August 19, 2021

Kreayshawn, Coffinworm, Stevie Nicks, and other shows this week

Harrison Bankhead's Morning Sun Harvest Moon
Posted inMusic

Three Beats: Bassist Harrison Bankhead finally releases an album of his own

by Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer and Leor Galil July 28, 2011August 19, 2021

Plus: There’s only room for one Canadian Girlfriend in this town, and Kid Sister Everything jumps on the tape train

Posted inBlogs

Remembering Fred Anderson

by Peter Margasak March 21, 2011August 19, 2021

A stellar group of Fred Anderson collaborators pays homage to the late saxophonist Tuesday night at the Jazz Showcase.

Lee Fields
Posted inMusic

The List: January 14-20, 2010

by Kevin Warwick, Ann Sterzinger, Peter Margasak, Jessica Hopper, Miles Raymer and Bill Meyer January 14, 2010August 19, 2021

Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: Freelance Whales, Omar S, Jacob Wick, Lee Fields, the Necks, and more

Gwar
Posted inMusic

The List: December 3-9, 2009

by Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer, Monica Kendrick, Barbara Yaross, Brian Costello, Jessica Hopper, Ann Sterzinger and Bill Meyer December 3, 2009August 19, 2021

Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: The Dutchess & the Duke, Dave Rawlings, Gwar, Priestess, and more

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