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A CD Label That Plays to Sounds of Chicago
A CD Label That Plays to Sounds of Chicago
By NEIL TESSER
Published: December 11, 2010
Southport Records, an independent label, supports lesser-known artists as well as Chicago jazz legends.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/12/us/12cncparker.html
December 11, 2010
A CD Label That Plays to Sounds of Chicago
By NEIL TESSER
When the pianist Bradley Parker released his first LP in 1979, he went to the Chicago Tattooing and Piercing Company parlor on Belmont Avenue and had the album title, “Latin Black,” inked across his left forearm. This was novel among artists in the ’80s, when tattoos belonged primarily to sailors and biker gangs.
Ramsey Lewis : Proclamation of Hope
Pianist Ramsey Lewis presents his commemoration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th anniversary with celebratory compositions for wind ensemble, rhythm section and voice. The Chicago Tribune writes, "some of the most eloquent music of Lewis' career."
November 14, 2010 - 7pm - Concert Hall - 1 hour, 45 minutes - $20.00 - $65.00
For tickets please visit: www.kennedy-center.org
“An Evening with Randy Weston” DuSable Museum Nov 5th
DuSable Museum
of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Date: Friday, November 5, 2010
Time: 6:00pm – 12:00am
Cost: $45 Concert Ticket /$75 VIP Ticket which includes admittance to a pre-concert VIP Reception with Mr. Weston, reserved concert seating and a complimentary copy of his latest CD “The Storyteller”.In addition advance copies of, “African Rhythms: The Autobiography of Randy Weston” will also be available for purchase at $32.95 per copy.
Tony Allen & Hypnotic Brass Ensemble behind the scenes Doc, London, UK
PODCAST: Bronzeville Divas Performance
From this past Friday June 4, at Northeastern Illinois University - Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies 700 E Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL
Singers Joan Colasso, Senebella, and Julia Huff.
SYLVIA FEDRICK NOMINATED FOR A “BLACK ESSENCE” AWARD
Sylvia Fedrick’s reputation of being “a dynamic and
inspiring contemporary Christian artist has landedher a nomination” for the
The awards ceremony will be held on October 9, 2010 at the Century Center, 120
S. St Joseph St,South Bend, Indiana at 5:00 pm est.
Sylvia Fedrick’s excellent singing and songwriting skills for her album “Sistha
Tenor saxophonist Fred Anderson nurtured generations of Chicago jazz
June 24, 2010|By Howard Reich | Arts critic
It may be impossible to fully measure saxophonist Fred Anderson's impact on music in Chicago--and around the world.
As tenor saxophonist, he invented a rugged, craggy musical language that influenced generations of "free jazz" improvisers.
Check out the New GBMP Blog
Check out our new blog and chime in with comments and opinions. Sheenita Robinson will be reporting on the local music scene and more bloggers are coming aboard every month.