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Posted inMusic

Drummer Matt Wilson weds light-footed jazz to Carl Sandburg’s humane and homely poetry

by Peter Margasak August 29, 2017August 18, 2021

Matt Wilson has been reading Carl Sandburg for four decades, and his new album gives that love a playful and sophisticated form.

Posted inBlogs

Guitarist John Scofield visits country on his new album

by Peter Margasak September 30, 2016August 18, 2021

The jazz vet, who plays Space on Wednesday, tackles Hank, George, Merle, Dolly and others on Country for Old Men.

Posted inMusic

The Reader’s comprehensive guide to the 2016 Chicago Jazz Festival

by Peter Margasak August 31, 2016August 18, 2021

This year’s Chicago Jazz Festival captures the music’s proliferating diversity, with the Bad Plus, Anat Cohen, Erwin Helfer, Tarbaby, JD Allen, the Liberation Music Orchestra, and much more.

Posted inBlogs

Jazz guitarist John Scofield gets funky—sort of

by Peter Margasak September 4, 2013August 19, 2021

John Scofield brings his aptly-named Überjam Band to the Old Town School

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Nicole Mitchell Premieres a New Suite, With Guest Edmar Castaneda

by Peter Margasak February 10, 2010August 19, 2021

Thursday at the Cultural Center, flutist Nicole Mitchell premieres the new suite “Mother Nature” in a free concert with guest harpist Edmar Castaneda.

Posted inBlogs

The Wood Brothers really are brothers

by Peter Margasak November 29, 2006August 19, 2021

Medeski, Martin & Wood bassist Chris Wood hooks up with his brother for a low-key side project.

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