Guitarist Samuel “Bebop” Thomas and vocalist Maja Rios formed the core of the groovy but underdocumented Spaceship Love.
Tag: Harrison Bankhead
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Pianist Dave Burrell deftly straddles jazz history
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.
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Pianist and composer Jeff Kowalkowski releases strong new trio album
The idiosyncratic, hard-to-pigeonhole musician joins forces with Harrison Bankhead and Avreeayl Ra on a terrific new jazz effort
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Will Chicago’s most daring and virtuosic jazz singer finally get the recognition she deserves?
Dee Alexander has earned international acclaim, but fame has eluded her. Her great new album might change that.
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Bassist Harrison Bankhead, back in front
The ubiquitous sideman returns with his second album as a leader.
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Reader’s Agenda Tue 4/23: Cadaver, Brotherhood of Fred, and Jim Wallis
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Tuesday, April 23.
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Best shows to see: Zomes, Sweet Talk, Clinic, and Maria de Buenos Aires
The highlights from this week’s Soundboard
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Best shows to see: Helado Negro, Samothrace, Sewingneedle
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.
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Shows to see: Black Breath, Fiona Apple, Mister Lies, and more
Retro dubstep, boxy bass, and my future wife
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Spinning music, not just writing about it
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week I’ll be playing records, not just reviewing them.
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Soundboard, August 18-24
Kreayshawn, Coffinworm, Stevie Nicks, and other shows this week
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Three Beats: Bassist Harrison Bankhead finally releases an album of his own
Plus: There’s only room for one Canadian Girlfriend in this town, and Kid Sister Everything jumps on the tape train
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Remembering Fred Anderson
A stellar group of Fred Anderson collaborators pays homage to the late saxophonist Tuesday night at the Jazz Showcase.
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The List: January 14-20, 2010
Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: Freelance Whales, Omar S, Jacob Wick, Lee Fields, the Necks, and more
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The List: December 3-9, 2009
Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: The Dutchess & the Duke, Dave Rawlings, Gwar, Priestess, and more