Chicago Jazz Festival 2009 Event Schedule - 31st Annual

Okay...this is a little early but here is the schedule for the 31st Annual Chicago Jazz Festival to be held starting Friday September 4th, 2009 and continuing through to the 6th...for a history of the Chicago Jazz Festival click on the link below courtesy of JazzInChicago.org:

A history of the Chicago Jazz Festival: 1979-2008. [PDF]

Friday, September 4th
Jazz on Jackson
12:00-12:55

Ernie Adams Trio with special guest Richie Cole

1:10-2:05 Fareed Haque and the Flat Earth Ensemble

2:20-3:15 Jason Adasiewicz’s Rolldown

3:30-4:30 Esperanza Spalding

Jazz & Heritage Stage
12:30-1:30 Dudley Owens Quintet

2:00-3:00 Diane Delin Quartet

3:30-4:30 Bob Seeley and Bob Baldori

Petrillo Band Shell
5:00-5:50 Jeff Parker Quartet

6:00-6:55 The Trio featuring Muhal Richard Abrams, George Lewis and Roscoe Mitchell

7:10-8:10 Madeleine Peyroux

8:30-9:30 Gonzalo Rubalcaba Quintet

Saturday, September 5th
Jazz on Jackson
12:00-12:55

Greg Ward’s Fitted Shards

1:10-2:10 Dan Cray Trio with special guest Geof Bradfield

2:20–3:15 Nicole Mitchell Black Earth Strings

3:30-4:30 Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble

Jazz & Heritage Stage
12:30-1:30 Red Rose Ragtime Jazz Band

2:00-3:00 “Art of the Solo” with William Parker3:30-4:30 A Tribute to Benny Goodman featuring Eric Schneider

Petrillo Band Shell
5:00-5:50 80th Birthday Jam with

Fred Anderson

6:00-6:55 Amina Figarova Sextet

7:10-8:10 William Parker presents “The Inside Songs of Curtis Mayfield”

8:30-9:30 Dave Holland Big Band

Sunday, September 6th
Jazz on Jackson
12:00-12:55 Mike Allemana’s Come Sunday

1:10-2:10 Solo Piano featuring Ben Paterson and Yoko Noge

2:20-3:15 James Falzone’s KLANG: The Goodman Project

3:30-4:30 “New Apartment Jam” with Von Freeman

Jazz & Heritage Stage
12:30-1:30 Kevin Nabors Quintet

2:00-3:00 “Percussion Discussion” with Art Burton

3:30-4:30 Kelly Brand Quintet

Petrillo Band Shell
5:00-5:50 Archie Shepp Quartet featuring Willie Pickens, Avery Sharpe and Ronnie Burrage

6:00-6:55 A Tribute to Art Tatum featuring Buddy DeFranco and Johnny O’Neal

7:10-8:10 Dee Alexander

8:30-9:30 World premiere of Muhal Richard Abrams' commissioned composition "SPIRALVIEW" performed by The Arthur Hoyle Orchestra, conducted by Muhal Richard Abrams

This is a Free event!!!
Venue:
Grant Park
Columbus and JacksonChicago, IL
United States41° 52' 41.9448" N, 87° 37' 14.3652" W See map: Google Maps

New Jazz Documentary Film "Chops" Endorsed By Jazz At Lincoln Center Featuring Wynton Marsalis w/Jazz Students

As we all know the economic times have hit us all a little hard right now...and jazz music & musicians are no exception...so with the help of our friend John Ericson at B-Side Entertainment ( http://www.bside.com/ ) we want to make people aware of this new film...as John states "...we're trying to get the word out about the new jazz documentary "Chops" and think it is very relevant to the readers of JAZZzology. The doc is about one high school jazz band's experience at the Essential Ellington high school jazz competition - it's inspirational, great for kids and adults alike and features Wynton Marsalis heavily. It's been endorsed by Jazz at Lincoln Centerand has screened there, film festivals throughout the country and theSmithsonian National Museum of American History.

You can view the trailer at the official website: http://chopsthemovie.com/ ...We're also trying to get the word out about the film's Facebook page,which JAZZzology readers can go to for updates about the film -http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chops/85540964870

As you know, jazz festivals and publications are hurting right now due to the poor economy. We think this documentary is a great fund raising tool for any jazz-related organizations, as we will be distributing the film through a unique screening process that allows anyone who hosts a screening to keep 100% of the proceeds. And at a time when jazz is hurting, it's a crowd-pleasing and exciting film that will inspire audiences, especially young people."

So, be sure to check out the "CHOPS" Official Website, Facebook Page and take a look at the trailer. Support Live Jazz whenever and wherever you can...Yours in jazz...Zology