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Home » Steve Coleman

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Posted inMusic

Bassist Eric Revis works at the conflux of the mainstream and its far-out tributaries

by John Corbett August 27, 2018August 18, 2021

The quartet that bassist Eric Revis brings to Jazz Fest is packed with inside-outside explorers: pianist Kris Davis, reedist Ken Vandermark, and drummer Chad Taylor.

Posted inFilm

Jazz iconoclast Steve Coleman on the ancient bedrock of human creativity

by Chicago Reader August 4, 2015August 18, 2021

Saxophonist and composer Steve Coleman talked to local reedist Geof Bradfield during a Chicago residency that ends with a Millennium Park concert on Thursday.

Posted inMusic

An interview with MacArthur ‘genius,’ jazz pianist, and composer Vijay Iyer

by Peter Margasak October 21, 2014August 18, 2021

Vijay Iyer’s mutant style should make him one of the most interesting draws at this year’s Chicago Humanities Festival.

Jason Moran
Posted inMusic

Jason Moran builds a bigger bandwagon

by Peter Margasak May 28, 2014August 18, 2021

Theaster Gates and Ken Vandermark join pianist Jason Moran in an oral history of their evolving Chicago collaboration Looks of a Lot.

New Orleans's own Allen Toussaint, who plays at 8:30 PM
Posted inMusic

The Reader’s guide to the Jazz Fest: Sunday

by Peter Margasak and John Corbett August 29, 2012August 19, 2021

On Sunday, the Chicago Jazz Festival hosts Allen Toussaint, Steve Coleman, and more

Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: The Kids Are All Rock

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson March 17, 2011August 19, 2021

Intonation hosts a three-ring concert for the whole family. Plus: Diplo’s new MySpace friend, a bitchin’ tribute to Miles Davis, and more

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