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Ear Taxi Festival
Celebrating Chicago's vibrant and booming contemporary classical music scene! 350+ musicians 88 composers 25 ensembles 54 world premieres5 sound installations artist receptionsforums 2-day marathon Visit now-is.org for a hour-by-hour event listing information.
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Relax Attack Jazz Series: Lara Driscoll Trio, with Ryan Jacobi, Sean Jacobi
Every Monday we present Chicago's top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation. Tonight's group features Lara Driscoll (piano), Ryan Jacobi (drums), and Sean Jacobi (bass). Pianist and composer Lara Driscoll moved to Chicago after completing her masters in Jazz Performance at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. While based in Montreal, she performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival, recorded an...
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Steve Coleman and Five Elements, with Jonathan Finlayson, Anthony Tidd, Sean Rickman, Kokayi
Alto saxophonist and composer Steve Coleman and members of the Five Elements Band return to Chicago for a two-week residency that will include multi-level workshops, performances, and South Side-focused outreach. Mentored by Chicago jazz greats, Coleman has been recognized for his technical virtuosity and engagement with diverse musical traditions. The residency will culminate in a performance on Sat, Oct 15, 7:30pm in the Logan Center...
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The NRG Ensemble Annual “Hal-The-Weenie” Concert
Playing the music of Hal Russell and other NRG scary classics. Mars Williams - woodwinds, toys Nick Mazzarella - alto saxophone Kent Kessler - bass Brian Sandstrom - bass, guitar, trumpet Steve Hunt - Drums, Vibes, percussion Fred Lonberg-holm - Cello, cornet Jim Baker - Piano, Arp Synth, Viola This show is 21+.
Find out more »Anagram Music Series: MT Quartet & Animal Mother
Visiting artist MT leads a great quartet of Chicago improvisers. Cincinnati-based Animal Mother returns to the Anagram Series as part of a tour of the Midwest. SET 1: MT QUARTET Josh Berman – cornet MT – guitar Aaron Zarzutzki – synthesizer, percussion Julian Kirshner – drums SET 2: ANIMAL MOTHER Josh Kline – tenor saxophone Jon Massey – bass Matt McAllister – drums
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