Fred Anderson Funeral / Wake / Memorial / Going Home Services Info - Velvet Lounge Founder and Chicago "Free Jazz" Tenorist Will Be Missed

A great Jazzman and founder of The Velvet Lounge jazz club located in Chicago, Illinois, Fred Anderson, passed away Thursday June 24th, 2010...according to his sons Eugene and Michael Anderson... Fred had suffered a massive heart attack on June 14th...checkout Howard Reich's Chicago Tribune article here on Fred Anderson and his legacy and impact on the world of Jazz . Also, refer to the latest article on Fred authored by The New York Times, here. The Kurt Gottshalk article on Mr. Anderson at AllAboutJazz.com is also worth reading along with his biography there. Fred's Wikipedia profile is also avaliable, here. If you so desire, You can leave comments here at the on-line obituary GuestBook set up for Fred at Legacy.com...

Funeral arrangements for Fred Anderson are as follows:

FRED ANDERSON WAKE
Date: Tuesday June 29, 2010
Time: 5PM to 6PM
Where: Leak and Sons Funeral Chapel
7838 South Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60619 Ph:773-846-6567

FRED ANDERSON MEMORIAL SERVICE (GOING HOME SERVICE)
Date: Tuesday June 29, 2010
Time: 6PM
Where: Leak and Sons Funeral Chapel
7838 South Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60619 Ph:773-846-6567

The following is a letter posted by Fred's granddaughter which has some more information:

"Hello Family and Friends!
My name is Jasmine Anderson-Sebaggala, I am Fred Anderson's granddaughter. I am writing on behalf of my family. We appreciate the support and prayers for my grandfather, Fred Anderson. My Grandfather received visits and phone calls from more than 200 people. People traveled from various cities to visit him. Thanks for sharing great vibes, stories, food and love.

My grandfather died peacefully on Thursday June 24, 2010 at 3:10 a.m. He was in hospice at The Ark in Park Ridge, IL. We will miss my grandfather's presence, and cherish our memories of him. He was a humble man that helped and inspired others and loved his family and friends. The velvety smooth sounds blown from his horn remind me of his dedication, strength and courage. We will always honor his legacy, work ethic and determination. Funeral arrangements are pending.

In lieu of flowers, our family asks that donations be endorsed to AIRMW with a memo that it is for the Velvet Lounge Fund and sent to Asian Improv aRts Midwest, c/o JASC 4427 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640. All proceeds will go to support keeping the Velvet Lounge open and thriving into the future.

Condolence cards and greetings can be sent to:

Jasmine Anderson-Sebaggala
2117 West Howard Street Unit 3D
Evanston Illinois 60602

Sincerely,

Jasmine Anderson-Sebaggala"

(photo credit: Seth Tisue)

(source: ChicagoTribune.com, Wikipedia.org, Delmark Records, Legacy.com, FaceBook.com, LeakandSonsFuneralHomes.com)

Here is the Delmark Records DVD Trailer for Fred Anderson's 80th B-Day bash session:

Chicago Live Jazz Music (June 25-July 2, 2010) Schedule

Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates June 25th thru July 2nd, 2010...

(image: drummer Isaac Redd Holt-of Ramsey Lewis Trio fame, with JAZZzology Editor Rick Watters and Joe Hurt Trio bassist Ken Haebich at the East Bank Club's restaurant Maxwell's at the Club gig in June of 2010)

Andy's Jazz Club
11 East Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312.642.6805
ANDY'S WEEKENDS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS!
$10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm
Upcoming perfomances
Sundays - 5pm Jordan Baskin Trio / 9pm Andy's Jam Session
Mondays - 5 pm Chicago Jazz Orchestra/ 9pm Guy King's Organ Trio
Tuesdays - 5pm Zona Sul/ 9pm Darwin Noguerra's Evolution Quartet
Wednesday - 5pm Stephanie Aaron/9pm Mike Smith Quartet
Thursday - 5pm Bob Dogan Quartet / Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues
Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's
June
25 & 26 5pm Cole Degenova Quartet / 9:30pm Guy King's Little Big Band

Club BluJazz
1540 West North Ave
(Just two doors East of Ashland)
Chicago, IL
773-360-8046
Shows
7:30pm & 9:15pm
Weekly Performances
Sundays
Dennis Luxion Trio former Chet Baker pianist with John Tate and Michael Raynor
Monday Rotations
1st Mon. Guitarist Paul Kogut
2nd Steve Hashimoto's Latin Jam w/Suenos
3rd Guitarist/Vocalist Greg Pasenko
4th TBA
Tuesdays
The Nick Bisesi Quartet
Wednesday
Mike Frost Trio with Aaron Mitter on bass and Dave Williams on drums
Thursdays
Duality with Violinist Diane Delin and Pianist Dennis Luxion
Thursday June 24th, special show with the Janice Borla Group
featuring guitarist Danny Embrey - Tickets $10
Weekend Headliners
June
25 & 26
Joan Hickey Quartet
Late night sets during the week visit the Club BluJazz Website

Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe
114 South Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 775-1988
Fri June 25
7:30 $10 The incomparable Erwin Helfer,
piano and Skinny Williams, tenor sax. KING of
Chicago Blues/ Boogie Woogie Piano and Skinny is great too.
Sat July 10
"Scoopin Unplugged" concerts, cars,
and all kinds of fun - all over downtown Waukegan
Fri July 30
Waukegan Main Street "Wine and Art Stroll"
Art, music and wine tastings all over downtown.
Super fun time previous years!
Closer than you think! Free parking lot /
right by Metra station. www.JoplinsJava.com

The Hyde Park JAZZ Society
SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43
1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL.
(773) 285-2222
June 27
Robert Irving III Quartet

Lagniappe Creole Cajun Joynt
1525 West 79th Street, Chicago
(773) 994-6375
JAZZ NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 6 PM
FOLLOWED BY OPEN JAM SESSION AT 8 PM
Lagniappe on the River
Joint the Tom Crivellone R&B Band
featuring Mike Jeffers on drums
Every Thursday 5pm-8:30pm
at Lagniappe on the River
(on the river walk between Clark & Dearborn)

PianoForte
410 South Michigan Avneue #820
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 291-0000
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake
Co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation
1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL.
Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16)
Premium seating (cabaret-style tables in front) is $25.
For group pricing (6 or more): please call (312) 291-0291.

Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613-2408
(773) 348-7592
June
25 630pm-9pm Rose Colella & Andy Brown.
26 630pm-9pm Spider Saloff w/Jeremy Kahn
28 8pm Judy Roberts & Petra Van Nuis

M Lounge
1520 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 447-0201
June
June 29, Cecile Savage Trio
June 30, Evan Coleman Quartet
All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday
7 pm - 10 pm
NO COVER

The Green Mill
4802 N. Broadway Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
773.878.5552
Upcoming Weekend Shows
June
25 9pm Pharez Whitted Record Release Party
26 8pm Pharez Whitted Record Release Party
Weekly Shows
Sundays
7 pm - 10 pm Poetry Slam with Marc Smith
11 pm-2 am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Mondays
9 pm-1 am Patricia Barber Quartet
Tuesdays
9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio
Wednesdays
9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Thursdays
9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra

Underground Wonder Bar
10 E. Walton
Chicago, IL 60611
312.266.7761

June 30 7pm-9pm Catherine Whitney Duo

The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
777 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, IN
(866)711-SHOE
The Venue
July 24 - Ringo Starr
July 31 - Al Green

Jerry's-Wicker Park
FREE live jazz @ Jerry's every Sunday night from 8-11pm+, no cover!
1938 W. Division (just East of Damen)
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-1006
June, 27 Rebecca Sullivan
June, 28 Mike Jeffers with Jaw Potato (pop/rock)
July, 11 Tomorrow Music Small Ensemble
July, 18 Chris Weller Quartet
July, 25 Marquis Hill's Black-tet
Aug, 1 Sam West Trio
Aug, 8 Jodi Jean Band
Aug, 15 Alejandro Urzagaste Trio
Aug, 22 Paul Abella Trio
Aug, 29 Josh Moshier & Mike Lebrun Group
Sept, 5 Sam Sinclair Trio
Sept, 12 Matt Pinizzotto Trio
Sept, 19 Nick Anaya
Sept, 26 The Andy Pratt Trio

South Loop Lounge
11. W. 26th St (corner of 26th & State)
Free Parking, No cover.
(312) 225-7000 x1013
Sundays
Call for updated performance information

Regal Theatre
Jazzn' at the Regal
1645 East 79th Street Chicago, IL
Chicago (773) 768-9900
Doors Open at 6pm
Performance at 7pm
$10 Admission
June 30 Ken Chaney


Wildwood Steak House Geneva (630) 377-8325
No Cover
Fridays: 8:30pm Bruce Oscar/Nick Schneider Duo (jazz)

Special Concerts...
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago (800) 982-2787
Call for upcoming performances

Illiana Club of traditional Jazz, Glendora House, Chicago Ridge 708 425-4596
All concerts take place on Sunday afternoons from 2 t0 5:30 PM at the Glendora House, 102nd and Harlem in Chicago Ridge. Call 708 425-4596 or 219 923-6775.

Jazz Institute of Chicago, Chicago (312) 427-1676
Jazz Links Jam Session, Chicago
5-7 PM Randolph St. Cafe, located in the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph
Free.
Upcoming dates
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Chicago (312) 573-8932
Call for upcoming performance information
Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Chicago CJO.org
Mondays in June
5pm Chicago Jazz Orchestra live at Andy's Jazz Club
11E. Hubbard, Chicago
The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Jazz Vespers, Niles 847-965-8210
More Jazz Vespers information coming soon!

McAnich Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

Salute Wine Bar & Cafe
46 East Superior St. Chicago, IL. 60611
Live Jazz EVERY Wednesday from 7 to 10PM
312.664.0100
(WDCB Jazz at Salute' is presented by Salute Wine Bar and Cafe, 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio and Stone Castle Promotions!)

This Must Be The Place
206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439
630.243.1500
Upcoming Events
Jun 26 - M&R Rush
Jun 27 - Sunday Night Big Band Series - Chico Smorgallees Jazz Ensemble
Jun 28 - Golf Outing for Cancer Research
Jul 9 - Lions Club Benefit for JDRF starring OVREVOLT and Late Night Hooligan Riff Raff
Jul 10 - Snuckafoo
Jul 23 - The Cruisers
Jul 31 - Three Ball Charlie

Other Chicago area venues featuring great live jazz:
(Jazz may be scheduled at these locations - please refer to the club Web sites or give them a call)...

Back Room - 1007 N Rush St, (312) 751-2433

Catch-35 - 35 W. Wacker - (312) 346-3500

Checkerboard Lounge - 5201 S. Harper Ct., Hyde Park - (773) 684-1472

Chambers - 6881 N. Milwaukee Niles (847) 647-8282

Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee, Logan Square(773) 772-3616

Green Dolphin Street - 2220 N. Ashland(773) 375-0066

50 Yard Line- 69 E. 75th (773) 846-0005

Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia 773) 227-4433

Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont (773) 935-2118

Morseland - 1218 W. Morse - Jazz Monday Nights (773) 764-8900

Balcon del Mediterraneo, Burr Ridge
Bill's Blues, Evanston
Braxton Seafood Grill, Oak Brook
The Chambers, Niles
Cafe Mestizo, Chicago
Cuatro, Chicago
Fifty Yard Line, Chicago
FitzGerald's, Berwyn
Gale Street Inn, Chicago
Geno's Place in the Park, Calumet Park
Gibson's, Rosemont
Green Dolphin Street, Chicago
Joe's Bebop Cafe, Chicago
Pacific Blue, Glen Ellyn
Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston & Wheeling
Sullivan's Steak House, Naperville
Jilly's, Naperville

Also don't forget WDCB Jazz Radio Live Jazz Hosting Nights:

'WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party'

'WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party'
John Burnett Orchestra
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
FitzGerald's, Berwyn

WDCB Jazz at Salute'
Paulinho Garcia
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago 312-664-0100
Wednesdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://salutewinebars.com/

'WDCB Jazz in the Bistro': Barry Winograd-Jim Ryan Duo
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

'WDCB Jazz Thursdays': Shawn Maxwell Duo
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Adelle's, Wheaton

JazzCity: 4th Annual Latin Jazz Festival
featuring Chevere
Fri, Jul 9, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Jazz Fest Glen Ellyn
Sat, Jul 10, 2010
JFGE Stage, Glen Ellyn

Summer Jazz in the Park featuring the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble
Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn

Summer Jazz in the Park featuring the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble
Wed, Aug 18, 2010
Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase
Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234
3rd Wednesday of every month - 8 to 10:30 p.m.
http://JazzShowcase.com

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park (708) 725-7200
Thursdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://www.MarionStreetCheeseMarket.com

WDCB Jazz Thursdays
Adelle's, Wheaton (630) 784-8015
Thursdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://www.Adelles.com

WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook (630) 206-9566
2nd Thursday during select months - 7:30 p.m.
http://mayslakepeabody.com/

WDCB Jazz at the MAC
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn (630) 942-4000
http://www.AtTheMAC.org

JazzCity: 4th Annual Latin Jazz Festival
featuring Chevere
Fri, Jul 9, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Jazz Fest Glen Ellyn
Sat, Jul 10, 2010
JFGE Stage, Glen Ellyn

JazzCity: String Thing, led by Larry Gray
with Tomeka Reid, Sames Sanders, Renee Baker and Jeff Parker
Fri, Oct 8, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar
Fri, Nov 5, 2010
Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral

JazzCity: Trans-Rooted
featuring Tatsu Aoki
Fri, Nov 12, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime
Reginald R. Robinson
Fri, Dec 3, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Other Jazz Events:

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Mike Frost & Friends
Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Dennis Luxion Trio
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

'WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party'
John Burnett Orchestra
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
FitzGerald's, Berwyn

Latin Jazz Session
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Cecile Savage Trio
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
M Lounge, Chicago

Nick Bisesi Quartet
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Laury Shelley - 'Can't Stop Singing Legrand'
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Katerina's, Chicago

Mike Frost Project
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Evan Coleman Quartet
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
M Lounge, Chicago

WDCB Jazz at Salute'
Paulinho Garcia
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago

The Laury Shelley Trio
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Marie's Pizza, Chicago

Thursday Night Jazz Series: Elaine Dame Duo
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard

'WDCB Jazz in the Bistro': Barry Winograd-Jim Ryan Duo
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

'WDCB Jazz Thursdays': Shawn Maxwell Duo
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Adelle's, Wheaton

Susan May & Willie Pickens
Sat, Jul 3, 2010
Katerina's, Chicago

Nick Bisesi Quartet
Tue, Jul 6, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

JazzCity: 4th Annual Latin Jazz Festival
featuring Chevere
Fri, Jul 9, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Jazz Fest Glen Ellyn
Sat, Jul 10, 2010
JFGE Stage, Glen Ellyn

Maggie Brown, David Boykin Expanse, Phil Kelan Cohran, Ancestral Resurrection Ensemble, Fernando Jones, Kirk Brown Trio, Aquilla Sedella
Sat, Jul 10, 2010
Universal Alley Jazz Jam, Chicago

Chicago Outskirts All-Women Jazz Ensemble with vocalist Carol Bennet
Sun, Jul 11, 2010
Cantigny Park, Wheaton

Summer Jazz in the Park featuring the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble
Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn

The Laury Shelley Trio
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Marie's Pizza, Chicago

Chicago Outskirts All Women Jazz Ensemble with vocalist Carol Bennet
Sat, Jul 17, 2010
Naperville Municipal Band Concert Center, Naperville

The John Jorgenson Quintet
Sun, Jul 18, 2010
The Ferro Pavilion, George Williams College, Williams Bay

Stardust Big Band with Peter Oprisko
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Bannockburn Green, Bannockburn

Chicago Outskirts All Women Jazz Ensemble with vocalist Leah Novak
Sun, Jul 25, 2010
Oak Park Park District, Oak Park

Stardust Big Band
Sun, Jul 25, 2010
This Must Be The Place, Lemont

Rich Corpolongo Trio/Jam Session
Wed, Jul 28, 2010
Gallery Cabaret, Chicago

Ann Hampton Callaway
Sat, Aug 7, 2010
The Ferro Pavilion, George Williams College, Williams Bay

Summer Jazz in the Park featuring the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble
Wed, Aug 18, 2010
Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn

Rich Corpolongo Trio/Jam Session
Wed, Aug 25, 2010
Gallery Cabaret, Chicago

JazzCity: String Thing, led by Larry Gray
with Tomeka Reid, Sames Sanders, Renee Baker and Jeff Parker
Fri, Oct 8, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar
Fri, Nov 5, 2010
Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral

JazzCity: Trans-Rooted
featuring Tatsu Aoki
Fri, Nov 12, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime
Reginald R. Robinson
Fri, Dec 3, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Damian Espinosa Trio
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
M Lounge, Chicago

Dudley Owens All-Star Quintet, with Larry Gray, Ari Brown, and others
Fri, Apr 1, 2011
Jazz Showcase, Chicago


source: Chicagojazz.com, wdcb.org

Fred Anderson Velvet Dies Age 81: Velvet Lounge Founder and Chicago "Free Jazz" Tenorist Will Be Missed

A great Jazzman and founder of The Velvet Lounge jazz club located in Chicago, Illinois, Fred Anderson, passed away Thursday June 24th, 2010...according to his sons Eugene and Michael Anderson... Fred had suffered a massive heart attack on June 14th...checkout Howard Reich's Chicago Tribune article here on Fred Anderson and his legacy and impact on the world of Jazz . Also, refer to the latest article on Fred authored by The New York Times, here. The Kurt Gottshalk article on Mr. Anderson at AllAboutJazz.com is also worth reading along with his biography there. Fred's Wikipedia profile is also avaliable, here. If you so desire, You can leave comments here at the on-line obituary GuestBook set up for Fred at Legacy.com...

Funeral arrangements for Fred Anderson are as follows:

FRED ANDERSON WAKE
Date: Tuesday June 29, 2010
Time: 5PM to 6PM
Where: Leak and Sons Funeral Chapel
7838 South Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60619 Ph:773-846-6567

FRED ANDERSON MEMORIAL SERVICE (GOING HOME SERVICE)
Date: Tuesday June 29, 2010
Time: 6PM
Where: Leak and Sons Funeral Chapel
7838 South Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60619 Ph:773-846-6567

The following is a letter posted by Fred's granddaughter which has some more information:

"Hello Family and Friends!
My name is Jasmine Anderson-Sebaggala, I am Fred Anderson's granddaughter. I am writing on behalf of my family. We appreciate the support and prayers for my grandfather, Fred Anderson. My Grandfather received visits and phone calls from more than 200 people. People traveled from various cities to visit him. Thanks for sharing great vibes, stories, food and love.

My grandfather died peacefully on Thursday June 24, 2010 at 3:10 a.m. He was in hospice at The Ark in Park Ridge, IL. We will miss my grandfather's presence, and cherish our memories of him. He was a humble man that helped and inspired others and loved his family and friends. The velvety smooth sounds blown from his horn remind me of his dedication, strength and courage. We will always honor his legacy, work ethic and determination. Funeral arrangements are pending.

In lieu of flowers, our family asks that donations be endorsed to AIRMW with a memo that it is for the Velvet Lounge Fund and sent to Asian Improv aRts Midwest, c/o JASC 4427 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640. All proceeds will go to support keeping the Velvet Lounge open and thriving into the future.

Condolence cards and greetings can be sent to:

Jasmine Anderson-Sebaggala
2117 West Howard Street Unit 3D
Evanston Illinois 60602

Sincerely,

Jasmine Anderson-Sebaggala"

(source: ChicagoTribune.com, Wikipedia.org, Delmark Records, Legacy.com, FaceBook.com, LeakandSonsFuneralHomes.com)

Here is the Delmark Records DVD Trailer for Fred Anderson's 80th B-Day bash session:

Chicago Jazz Fest 2010 Events Calendar/Schedule

Chicago Jazz Fest 2010 music-artists events calendar and schedule has just been announced by The Jazz Institute of Chicago...this is the 32nd annual jazz fest for ChiTown which is so generously sponsored by healthcare services and products company CareFusion (Thank You!)...check out the events below...for further info go to JIC's site here:

***Thursday, September 2***
Millennium Park - Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Jazz Presenters / Partnership
12:00 - 12:50 Umbrella Music: Bridging Improvised Music and Dance
1:05 - 1:55 Jodie Christian Quintet
2:10 - 3:00 The MIYUMI Project Big Band: "Trans-Rooted" featuring JASC Tsukasa Taiko
3:15 - 4:00 Jim Wagner's All Stars featuring Willie Pickens, Ari Brown, Jimmy Ellis, Robert Shy, Frank Russell, Corey Wilkes and Maggie Brown

***Friday, September 3***
Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph
Randolph Café
12:00 - 1:00 Hector Silveira Septet
1:30 - 2:30 The Grilly Brothers Sextet
Claudia Cassidy Theater
12:15 - 1:15 James Dapogny: "Art of the Solo"
1:45 - 2:45 AACM Experimental Ensemble
Preston Bradley Hall
12:30 - 1:30 Tomeka Reid's Hear In Now Trio
2:00 - 3:00 Jim Cooper's Mallet Madness featuring Kathy Kelly and Carl Leukaufe
Millennium Park - Jay Pritzker Pavilion
4:00 - 4:50 Lincoln Park High School Jazz Ensemble and
Noteworthy: CPS Jazz Band Teachers
5:00 - 5:50 James Dapogny
6:00 - 6:55 Mike LeDonne Trio with special guest Eric Alexander
7:10 - 8:10 Nicole Mitchell's Black Earth Orchestra
8:30 - 9:30 Ramsey Lewis 75th Birthday Celebration

***Saturday, September 4***
Grant Park
Jazz on Jackson Stage
12:00 - 12:55 Douglas Ewart Nyahbingi Drum Choir
1:10 - 2:05 Paul Giallorenzo's GitGo
2:20 - 3:15 Maggie Brown: "A Tribute to Abbey Lincoln"
3:30 - 4:30 Dana Hall Quintet with special gust Nicholas Payton
Presented by Close Up 2 and 87.7FM…
6:00 - 7:30 Corey Wilkes
8:00 - 9:00 Steve Cole
Chicago Community Trust Young Jazz Lions Stage
12:00 - 12:30 Chi-Arts Jazz Combo
12:45 - 1:15 Jazz Ambassadors Combo
1:30 - 2:10 Kenwood Academy Jazz Ensemble
2:25 - 3:05 Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Jazz Ensemble
3:20 - 3:50 Lincoln Park High School Jazz Ensemble
4:05 - 4:50 Roosevelt University Jazz Ensemble
Jazz and Heritage Stage
12:30 - 1:30 West End Jazz Band
2:00 - 3:00 Cameron Pfiffner's Marco Polo
3:30 - 4:30 Nicole Mitchell's Sonic Projections
Petrillo Music Shell
5:00 - 5:50 Chuchito Valdez Afro-Cuban Ensemble
6:00 - 6:55 Rene Marie "High Maintenance" Quartet
7:10 - 8:10 Charisma: "A Lee Morgan Tribute"
8:30 - 9:30 The Either/Orchestra with special guests Getachew Mekurya and Teshome Mitiku

***Sunday, September 5***
Grant Park
Jazz on Jackson Stage
12:00 - 12:55 Paulinho Garcia Quintet
1:10 - 2:05 Nicole Mitchell's Black Earth Ensemble
2:20 - 3:15 Brad Goode Quartet
3:30 - 4:30 Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band
Presented by Close Up 2 and 87.7 FM...
6:00 - 7:30 Harlan Jefferson
8:00 - 9:00 Norman Brown
Chicago Community Trust Young Jazz Lions Stage
12:00 - 12:30 Northside College Prep Jazz Combo
12:45 - 1:15 Whitney Young Magnet High School Jazz Combo
1:30 - 2:10 Lakeview High School Jazz Ensemble
2:25 - 3:05 John Hersey High School Jazz Ensemble
3:30 - 4:05 University of Chicago Jazz X-Tet
Jazz and Heritage Stage
12:30 - 1:30 Bethany Pickens Trio
2:00 - 3:00 NOMO
3:30 - 4:30 Saalik Ziyad's 5 After 7 Project
Petrillo Music Shell
5:00 - 6:00 Brad Mehldau Trio
6:15 - 7:05 Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls
7:20 - 8:15 Henry Threadgill's Zooid
8:30 - 9:30 Kurt Elling Quintet with special guest Ernie Watts

Here is one of JAZZzology's favorite Chicago jazz pianists Ben Paterson performing at the Chicago Jazz Fest in 2009:

(source: jazzinchicago.org, carefusion.com, explorechicago.org)

Fred Anderson Chicago Saxman / Velvet Lounge Founder Hospitalized

Years ago I was introduced to Fred Anderson and his way cool Velvet Lounge scene (currently located at 67 E. Cermak Road in Chicago, Illinois) by an area jazz vocalist. Fred founded his club in 1982 and has struggled ever since to keep the Chicago home of "experimental jazz" alive, having had to deal with finding continual financial support for his ongoing enterprise and even being required to relocate "The Velvet" as it is affectionately known by its fans...its sad to hear that on June 14th, 2010 Fred had a massive heart attack and is currently hospitalized...as Howard Reich points out in his Chicago tribune article of June 21, 2010 the fate of the club founder and the club itself hang in the balance. Fred has been quoted as saying "I got fascinated over this music, and I just wanted to make a contribution...". Whatever the future holds, Fred Anderson most assuredly has made his mark on the Chicago jazz scene and definitely jazz itself. Hang in there Man! Our prayers are with you.

(image of Fred Anderson circa 2005 by Seth Tisue)

(source: ChicagoTribune.com, Wikipedia.org, velvetlounge.net)

Fred Anderson jazz saxman and Velvet Lounge founder video from 2005:

Chicago Live Jazz Music (June 18-June 25, 2010) Schedule

Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates June 18th thru June 25th, 2010...

(image: JAZZzology editor Rick Watters with pianist/composer/arranger Laurence Hobgood and alto saxophonist Pat Mallinger at the Green Mill gig in May of 2010)

Andy's Jazz Club
11 East Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312.642.6805
ANDY'S WEEKENDS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS!
$10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm
Upcoming perfomances
Sundays - 5pm Jordan Baskin Trio / 9pm Andy's Jam Session
Mondays - 5 pm Chicago Jazz Orchestra/ 9pm Guy King's Organ Trio
Tuesdays - 5pm Zona Sul/ 9pm Darwin Noguerra's Evolution Quartet
Wednesday - 5pm Stephanie Aaron/9pm Mike Smith Quartet
Thursday - 5pm Bob Dogan Quartet / Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues
Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's
June
18 & 19 5pm Chris Greene Quartet / 9:30pm Catalano & Smith Groove Therapy
25 & 26 5pm Cole Degenova Quartet / 9:30pm Guy King's Little Big Band

Club BluJazz
1540 West North Ave
(Just two doors East of Ashland)
Chicago, IL
773-360-8046
Shows
7:30pm & 9:15pm
Weekly Performances
Sundays
Dennis Luxion Trio former Chet Baker pianist with John Tate and Michael Raynor
Monday Rotations
1st Mon. Guitarist Paul Kogut
2nd Steve Hashimoto's Latin Jam w/Suenos
3rd Guitarist/Vocalist Greg Pasenko
4th TBA
Tuesdays
The Nick Bisesi Quartet
Wednesday
Mike Frost Trio with Aaron Mitter on bass and Dave Williams on drums
Thursdays
Duality with Violinist Diane Delin and Pianist Dennis Luxion
Thursday June 24th, special show with the Janice Borla Group
featuring guitarist Danny Embrey - Tickets $10
Weekend Headliners
June
18 & 19
Henry Johnson's Organ Express
Late night sets during the week visit the Club BluJazz Website

Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe
114 South Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 775-1988
Fri June 18
7:30 Shawn Maxwell, jazz sax and band $10
Fri June 25
7:30 $10 The incomparable Erwin Helfer,
piano and Skinny Williams, tenor sax. KING of
Chicago Blues/ Boogie Woogie Piano and Skinny is great too.
Sat July 10
"Scoopin Unplugged" concerts, cars,
and all kinds of fun - all over downtown Waukegan
Fri July 30
Waukegan Main Street "Wine and Art Stroll"
Art, music and wine tastings all over downtown.
Super fun time previous years!
Closer than you think! Free parking lot /
right by Metra station. www.JoplinsJava.com

The Hyde Park JAZZ Society
SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43
1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL.
(773) 285-2222
June 20
Celebrate HPJS's One Year Anniversary at ROOM 43!
with Bill McFarland and the Chicago Horns
and, it's Tribute Night! We honor Richard Steele!
June 27
Robert Irving III Quartet

Lagniappe Creole Cajun Joynt
1525 West 79th Street, Chicago
(773) 994-6375
JAZZ NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 6 PM
FOLLOWED BY OPEN JAM SESSION AT 8 PM
2 FOR 1 HURRICANES ON JAZZ NIGHT
Lagniappe on the River
Joint the Tom Crivellone R&B Band
featuring Mike Jeffers on drums
Every Thursday 5pm-8:30pm
at Lagniappe on the River
(on the river walk between Clark & Dearborn)

PianoForte
410 South Michigan Avneue #820
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 291-0000
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake
Co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation
1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL.
Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16)
Premium seating (cabaret-style tables in front) is $25.
For group pricing (6 or more): please call (312) 291-0291.

Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613-2408
(773) 348-7592
June
18 630pm-9pm Nicole Kestler & Brian Ohern
19 630pm-9pm Rose Colella & Andy Brown
10pm The Jeannie Tanner Quartet
21 8pm Elaine Dame's Musician's Mixer
22 8pm Judy Roberts & Paul Marinaro
23 8:30pm B1g T1me: Tom Waits Tribute Band
24 8:30pm Grazyna Auguscik & Paulinho Garcia
25 630pm-9pm Rose Colella & Andy Brown.
26 630pm-9pm Spider Saloff w/Jeremy Kahn
28 8pm Judy Roberts & Petra Van Nuis

M Lounge
1520 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 447-0201
June
June 22, Samuel Williams Trio
June 23, Delivery Point
June 29, Cecile Savage Trio
June 30, Evan Coleman Quartet
All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday
7 pm - 10 pm
NO COVER

Nirvana
701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills
Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight
Friday; 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday; 5 to 10 p.m.
Sunday; closed Monday. (847) 918-7828
JAZZ INCANTATIONS TUESDAY EVENINGS
Tuesdays Jazz 7pm
Chris Madsen on Saxophone

The Green Mill
4802 N. Broadway Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
773.878.5552
Upcoming Weekend Shows
June
18 9pm Jeff Newell's New-Trad Octet
19 8pm Jeff Newell's New-Trad Octet
25 9pm Pharez Whitted Record Release Party
26 8pm Pharez Whitted Record Release Party
Weekly Shows
Sundays
7 pm - 10 pm Poetry Slam with Marc Smith
11 pm-2 am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Mondays
9 pm-1 am Patricia Barber Quartet
Tuesdays
9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio
Wednesdays
9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Thursdays
9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra

Underground Wonder Bar
10 E. Walton
Chicago, IL 60611
312.266.7761

The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
777 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, IN
(866)711-SHOE
The Venue
July 24 - Ringo Starr
July 31 - Al Green

Jerry's-Wicker Park
FREE live jazz @ Jerry's every Sunday night from 8-11pm+, no cover!
1938 W. Division (just East of Damen)
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-1006
June, 20 Kosher Curry
June, 27 Rebecca Sullivan
June, 28 Mike Jeffers with Jaw Potato (pop/rock)
July, 11 Tomorrow Music Small Ensemble
July, 18 Chris Weller Quartet
July, 25 Marquis Hill's Black-tet
Aug, 1 Sam West Trio
Aug, 8 Jodi Jean Band
Aug, 15 Alejandro Urzagaste Trio
Aug, 22 Paul Abella Trio
Aug, 29 Josh Moshier & Mike Lebrun Group
Sept, 5 Sam Sinclair Trio
Sept, 12 Matt Pinizzotto Trio
Sept, 19 Nick Anaya
Sept, 26 The Andy Pratt Trio

South Loop Lounge
11. W. 26th St (corner of 26th & State)
Free Parking, No cover.
(312) 225-7000 x1013
Sundays
Call for updated performance information

Regal Theatre
Jazzn' at the Regal
1645 East 79th Street Chicago, IL
Chicago (773) 768-9900
Doors Open at 6pm
Performance at 7pm
$10 Admission
June 23 Frank Russell
June 30 Ken Chaney
Velvet Lounge Chicago (773) 276-9730
Monday-Tuesday CLOSED; Wed-Thurs 8:30pm; Friday-Sunday 9:30pm; AACM Showcase 7-9p.m. on first two Sundays of the Month
Call for updated performance schedules

Wildwood Steak House Geneva (630) 377-8325
No Cover
Fridays: 8:30pm Bruce Oscar/Nick Schneider Duo (jazz)

Special Concerts...
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago (800) 982-2787
Call for upcoming performances

Illiana Club of traditional Jazz, Glendora House, Chicago Ridge 708 425-4596
All concerts take place on Sunday afternoons from 2 t0 5:30 PM at the Glendora House, 102nd and Harlem in Chicago Ridge. Call 708 425-4596 or 219 923-6775.

Jazz Institute of Chicago, Chicago (312) 427-1676
Jazz Links Jam Session, Chicago
5-7 PM Randolph St. Cafe, located in the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph
Free.
Upcoming dates
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Chicago (312) 573-8932
Call for upcoming performance information
Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Chicago CJO.org
Mondays in June
5pm Chicago Jazz Orchestra live at Andy's Jazz Club
11E. Hubbard, Chicago
The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Jazz Vespers, Niles 847-965-8210
More Jazz Vespers information coming soon!

McAnich Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

Salute Wine Bar & Cafe
46 East Superior St. Chicago, IL. 60611
Live Jazz EVERY Wednesday from 7 to 10PM
312.664.0100
(WDCB Jazz at Salute' is presented by Salute Wine Bar and Cafe, 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio and Stone Castle Promotions!)

This Must Be The Place
206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439
630.243.1500
Upcoming Events
Jun 18 - TNT
Jun 19 - Nicole Jamrose
Jun 26 - M&R Rush
Jun 27 - Sunday Night Big Band Series - Chico Smorgallees Jazz Ensemble
Jun 28 - Golf Outing for Cancer Research
Jul 9 - Lions Club Benefit for JDRF starring OVREVOLT and Late Night Hooligan Riff Raff
Jul 10 - Snuckafoo
Jul 23 - The Cruisers
Jul 31 - Three Ball Charlie

Other Chicago area venues featuring great live jazz:
(Jazz may be scheduled at these locations - please refer to the club Web sites or give them a call)...

Back Room - 1007 N Rush St, (312) 751-2433

Catch-35 - 35 W. Wacker - (312) 346-3500

Checkerboard Lounge - 5201 S. Harper Ct., Hyde Park - (773) 684-1472

Chambers - 6881 N. Milwaukee Niles (847) 647-8282

Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee, Logan Square(773) 772-3616

Green Dolphin Street - 2220 N. Ashland(773) 375-0066

50 Yard Line- 69 E. 75th (773) 846-0005

Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia 773) 227-4433

Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont (773) 935-2118

Morseland - 1218 W. Morse - Jazz Monday Nights (773) 764-8900

Balcon del Mediterraneo, Burr Ridge
Bill's Blues, Evanston
Braxton Seafood Grill, Oak Brook
The Chambers, Niles
Cafe Mestizo, Chicago
Cuatro, Chicago
Fifty Yard Line, Chicago
FitzGerald's, Berwyn
Gale Street Inn, Chicago
Geno's Place in the Park, Calumet Park
Gibson's, Rosemont
Green Dolphin Street, Chicago
Joe's Bebop Cafe, Chicago
Pacific Blue, Glen Ellyn
Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston & Wheeling
Sullivan's Steak House, Naperville
Jilly's, Naperville

Also don't forget WDCB Jazz Radio Live Jazz Hosting Nights:

'WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party'
Rob Parton Big Band
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
FitzGerald's, Berwyn

WDCB Jazz at Salute'
Peter Lerner Duo
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago

'WDCB Jazz Thursdays': Fred Krubel Duo
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Adelle's, Wheaton

'WDCB Jazz in the Bistro': Steven Hashimoto-Pat Fleming Duo
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

'WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party'
John Burnett Orchestra
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
FitzGerald's, Berwyn

WDCB Jazz at Salute'
Paulinho Garcia
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago 312-664-0100
Wednesdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://salutewinebars.com/

'WDCB Jazz in the Bistro': Barry Winograd-Jim Ryan Duo
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

'WDCB Jazz Thursdays': Shawn Maxwell Duo
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Adelle's, Wheaton

JazzCity: 4th Annual Latin Jazz Festival
featuring Chevere
Fri, Jul 9, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Jazz Fest Glen Ellyn
Sat, Jul 10, 2010
JFGE Stage, Glen Ellyn

Summer Jazz in the Park featuring the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble
Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn

Summer Jazz in the Park featuring the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble
Wed, Aug 18, 2010
Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase
Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234
3rd Wednesday of every month - 8 to 10:30 p.m.
http://JazzShowcase.com

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park (708) 725-7200
Thursdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://www.MarionStreetCheeseMarket.com

WDCB Jazz Thursdays
Adelle's, Wheaton (630) 784-8015
Thursdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://www.Adelles.com

WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook (630) 206-9566
2nd Thursday during select months - 7:30 p.m.
http://mayslakepeabody.com/

WDCB Jazz at the MAC
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn (630) 942-4000
http://www.AtTheMAC.org

JazzCity: 4th Annual Latin Jazz Festival
featuring Chevere
Fri, Jul 9, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Jazz Fest Glen Ellyn
Sat, Jul 10, 2010
JFGE Stage, Glen Ellyn

JazzCity: String Thing, led by Larry Gray
with Tomeka Reid, Sames Sanders, Renee Baker and Jeff Parker
Fri, Oct 8, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar
Fri, Nov 5, 2010
Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral

JazzCity: Trans-Rooted
featuring Tatsu Aoki
Fri, Nov 12, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime
Reginald R. Robinson
Fri, Dec 3, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Other Jazz Events:
Jazz on the Square Jazz Jam
Fri, Jun 18, 2010
Stage Left Cafe, Woodstock

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Jun 18, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Jun 18, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Rebecca Sullivan Duo
Fri, Jun 18, 2010
Ai Sushi, Chicago

Guitarist Larry Coryell
Fri, Jun 18, 2010
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Somi
Fri, Jun 18, 2010
The Shrine, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Jun 19, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Andy Pratt
Sat, Jun 19, 2010
Affresco, Park Ridge

Frank D'Rone
Sat, Jun 19, 2010
Chambers, Niles

Mike Frost & Friends
Sat, Jun 19, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Guitarist Larry Coryell
Sat, Jun 19, 2010
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Andy Brown
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
Katerina's, Chicago

Dennis Luxion Trio
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Guitarist Larry Coryell
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

'WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party'
Rob Parton Big Band
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
FitzGerald's, Berwyn

A Night of Swing and Blues with Jonny Blu and Bob Malone!
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
Skokie Theatre , Skokie

Latin Jazz Session
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Morris Gearring Presents Someting About Oscar Brown Jr.
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Jun 22, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Dan Effland
Tue, Jun 22, 2010
Salt Creek Wine Bar, Brookfield

Samuel Williams Trio
Tue, Jun 22, 2010
M Lounge, Chicago

Nick Bisesi Quartet
Tue, Jun 22, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Jose James & Jef Neve
Tue, Jun 22, 2010
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Mike Frost Project
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Delivery Point
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
M Lounge, Chicago

WDCB Jazz at Salute'
Peter Lerner Duo
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Chicago Outskirts All-Womens Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Carol Bennet
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Our Lady Mother of the Church, Chicago

GLAZZ featuring Billy Denk & Curt Johnson
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
L' Eiffel Bistrot & Creperie, South Barrington

The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Kyle Asche
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Erwin Cafe and Bar, Chicago

Diane Delin Group
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Thursday Night Jazz Series: Peter Lerner Duo
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard

'WDCB Jazz Thursdays': Fred Krubel Duo
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Adelle's, Wheaton

'WDCB Jazz in the Bistro': Steven Hashimoto-Pat Fleming Duo
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

Spare Parts
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
AliveOne, Chicago

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Mike Frost & Friends
Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Dennis Luxion Trio
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

'WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party'
John Burnett Orchestra
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
FitzGerald's, Berwyn

Latin Jazz Session
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Cecile Savage Trio
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
M Lounge, Chicago

Nick Bisesi Quartet
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Green Mill, Chicago

Laury Shelley - 'Can't Stop Singing Legrand'
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Katerina's, Chicago

Mike Frost Project
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

Evan Coleman Quartet
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
M Lounge, Chicago

WDCB Jazz at Salute'
Paulinho Garcia
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago

The Laury Shelley Trio
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Marie's Pizza, Chicago

Thursday Night Jazz Series: Elaine Dame Duo
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard

'WDCB Jazz in the Bistro': Barry Winograd-Jim Ryan Duo
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

'WDCB Jazz Thursdays': Shawn Maxwell Duo
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Adelle's, Wheaton

Susan May & Willie Pickens
Sat, Jul 3, 2010
Katerina's, Chicago

Nick Bisesi Quartet
Tue, Jul 6, 2010
Club BluJazz, Chicago

JazzCity: 4th Annual Latin Jazz Festival
featuring Chevere
Fri, Jul 9, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Jazz Fest Glen Ellyn
Sat, Jul 10, 2010
JFGE Stage, Glen Ellyn

Maggie Brown, David Boykin Expanse, Phil Kelan Cohran, Ancestral Resurrection Ensemble, Fernando Jones, Kirk Brown Trio, Aquilla Sedella
Sat, Jul 10, 2010
Universal Alley Jazz Jam, Chicago

Chicago Outskirts All-Women Jazz Ensemble with vocalist Carol Bennet
Sun, Jul 11, 2010
Cantigny Park, Wheaton

Summer Jazz in the Park featuring the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble
Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn

The Laury Shelley Trio
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Marie's Pizza, Chicago

Chicago Outskirts All Women Jazz Ensemble with vocalist Carol Bennet
Sat, Jul 17, 2010
Naperville Municipal Band Concert Center, Naperville

The John Jorgenson Quintet
Sun, Jul 18, 2010
The Ferro Pavilion, George Williams College, Williams Bay

Stardust Big Band with Peter Oprisko
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Bannockburn Green, Bannockburn

Chicago Outskirts All Women Jazz Ensemble with vocalist Leah Novak
Sun, Jul 25, 2010
Oak Park Park District, Oak Park

Stardust Big Band
Sun, Jul 25, 2010
This Must Be The Place, Lemont

Rich Corpolongo Trio/Jam Session
Wed, Jul 28, 2010
Gallery Cabaret, Chicago

Ann Hampton Callaway
Sat, Aug 7, 2010
The Ferro Pavilion, George Williams College, Williams Bay

Summer Jazz in the Park featuring the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble
Wed, Aug 18, 2010
Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn

Rich Corpolongo Trio/Jam Session
Wed, Aug 25, 2010
Gallery Cabaret, Chicago

JazzCity: String Thing, led by Larry Gray
with Tomeka Reid, Sames Sanders, Renee Baker and Jeff Parker
Fri, Oct 8, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar
Fri, Nov 5, 2010
Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral

JazzCity: Trans-Rooted
featuring Tatsu Aoki
Fri, Nov 12, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime
Reginald R. Robinson
Fri, Dec 3, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Damian Espinosa Trio
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
M Lounge, Chicago

Dudley Owens All-Star Quintet, with Larry Gray, Ari Brown, and others
Fri, Apr 1, 2011
Jazz Showcase, Chicago


source: Chicagojazz.com, wdcb.org

Frank Dawson Chicago Jazz Guitarist/Educator Dies

Chicago area jazz guitarist and music educator Frank Dawson passed away early on Thursday June 3rd, 2010 in his early 60s. He had been diagnosed with advanced spinal cancer just a few days prior to his death... He originally hailed from Pittsburgh, PA, and began studying music with Victor Lawrence while beginning to play professionally during his high school years. Following graduation from highschool, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy attending the USN School of Music. Frank continued to study music at this time with Ralph Grasso. During his time at the USN duty station in Great Lakes, Illinois he toured with unit band #15, traversing the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The last few years found him doing a concert-clinic tour in the central part of Italy and working as an educator at Columbia College in Chicago. The tour of Italy included teaching at the Superior School of Music in Pescara performing in towns surrounding this area with a quintet version of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble in June 2000. As an educator, Mr. Dawson was a member of the fretboard division of Columbia College Chicago part time and after starting there in 1990 in this capacity, he formed the Jazz Guitar Ensemble five years later. In 1997 he became an artist-in-residence there and began teaching guitar courses on Theory, Harrmony, Ear Training, Jazz Styles and Analysis. His educational/musical credentials included: AAS, Wright College; formerly at ACM, IBC, Roosevelt; Who’s Who in American Music Teachers, 1997; professional performer; CD with Chuck Hedges’ Swingtet, Tribute to Hamp. Other albums that feature Frank include Marshallaw by Marshall Vente's Project 9+ and Together at Last by the Steve Schneck Quartet.

Frank is survived by his wife, vocalist Anna Dawson. Frank Dawson had worked with many musicians and bands over the years...those of note: Marshall Vente's Project 9+, The Steve Schneck Quartet, Sonny Stitt, Art Van Damme, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Frankie Laine, Patti Page, Les Elgart, Manfredo Fest and Baracuda. Frank also toured Europe with the Chicago Bears Band at the North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreaux Jazz Festival and at Cafe Unique in Amsterdam. For several years during the 1970s through the 1980s Frank and his wife Anna (vocalist) performed musically together in such Chicago area bands as Batucada (the Brazilian-jazz combo) and Marshal Vente's Project 9. Starting in 1990, Frank became a member of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble and played with them until his death last week.

A wake for Frank Dawson was held on Friday June 4th, 2010 from 4 to 8 PM at McMurrough Chapel in Libertyville and the funeral took place Saturday at 9:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 175 E. Illinois Rd. in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Carrying on Frank's Legacy: Here is a video of one of Frank's guitar students, Wally Ulreich, performing at the Columba College Chicago Jazz Fest in 2009: