The reedist plays two concerts in Chicago, and the Dutch pianist leaves behind a remarkable legacy
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Elusive Dutch pianist and composer Guus Janssen is back with a strong new album
He shines on his first jazz album since 2008, which consists of a diverse assortment of material.
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Guitarist Julia Miller on the first synth-guitar hybrid
Current musical obsessions of sound designer Ed Herrmann, guitarist Julia Miller, and Reader music editor Philip Montoro
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A busy weekend for live jazz: Pandelis Karayorgis, Michael Moore, Pat Mallinger, and more
An action-packed weekend for jazz fans
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Bassist Jason Roebke in musical conversation
Ubiquitous Chicago bassist Jason Roebke makes himself heard on a strong new duo album with reedist Tobias Delius.
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Jazz All Over the Place
Three top-shelf jazz shows hit Chicago over the next 24 hours: Brad Mehldau, the ICP Orchestra, and the Ullmann/Swell 4.
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This Week in Reader Music
Crunchy grunge-pop and monolithic metal out of Chicago, Cook County Commissioner Jerry Butler’s soul-man past, reviews of TVOTR and Chalk Circles, DeRogatis’s bad mood, and more
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The List: April 7-13
Music Critics’ Choices and other shows: Joe Lovano, Indian, Robert Plant, Wire, Wormrot, ICP Orchestra, Rempis Percussion Quartet, and more
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Counting Down My Favorite Music of 2010
My choices for best albums of 2010, numbers 11-40.
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The List: July 1-7, 2010
Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: Black Mountain, Bastard Noise, Zoroaster,
the Unthanks, and more
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More Moore
ICP Orchestra reedist Michael Moore rolls into town early for some gigs before the group’s closing-night set at the Chicago Jazz Festival.