Chicago’s JazzCity Latin Jazz Festival
I am still trying to keep an eye out for various festivals and things in and around the Chicago area. Thankfully, there are a lot of those, especially when you consider the suburbs as well. Of course, many of them are still a long ways off, but it never hurts to plan ahead. Thanks to WDCB for the information below about the JazzCit Latin Jazz Festival.
JIC’s JazzCity Series: Latin Jazz Festival
General Event Information
Price: free
Dates and Times: Friday, July 11; 7 p.m.
Artist/Group: Carlos Garcia’s Cuatrissimo, vocalist Nythia Rivera, and Jose Papo Santiago’s Infraverde
Description
Produced in cooperation with the Chicago Park District, and sponsored by WDCB Public Radio, the Jazz Institute of Chicago’s JazzCity 2008 free concert series connects people of all ethnicities and generations to the legacy of jazz in Chicago. The free concerts are presented in ten Chicago parks located throughout the City.
Venue Information
Venue: Humboldt Park Boathouse
Address: 1359 N. Sacramento Avenue
City: Chicago
State: IL
Zip Code: 60622
Presenting Organization
Jazz Institute of Chicago and Chicago Park District
Telephone: (312) 427-1676
Other JazzCity 2008 Concerts
Friday, February 8 - 7:00pm
“Guitar Summit”
An array of guitar-slingers who each represent an aspect of the jazz guitar legacy: Curtis Robinson, John Moulder, Jeff Parker, and Buddy Fambro.
Friday, March 7 - 7:00pm
“Big Band/Big Dance”
Rob Parton’s JazzTech Big Band features the many styles of big band jazz music ranging from Count Basie to Buddy Rich.
Friday, March 28 - 7:00pm
“The Awakening Reunion”
Featuring Ari Brown, T.S. Galloway, Ken Chaney and Corey Wilkes. The Awakening was at its peak in the 70s, comprised of Chicago musicians who scattered far and wide after that.
Friday, April 18 - 7:00pm
“Celebrating New Orleans: Lucky 7s”
Jason Adasiewicz, Jeff Albert, Josh Berman, Jeb Bishop, Matthew Golombisky, Keefe Jackson and Quin Kirchner.
Friday, May 9 - 7:00pm
“Jazz Cabaret”
Vocalist Saalik Ziyad’s 5 After 7 Project features some of the best rising star musicians in the city.
Friday, June 13 - 7:00pm
“Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Strings”
Flutist Nicole Mitchell has created a chamber jazz group that has mesmerized audiences across the country. Featuring Renee Baker, violin; Josh Abrams, bass; and Tomeka Reid on cello.
Friday, July 11 - 7:00pm
“Latin Jazz Festival”
Three bands taking the stage include the Carlos Garcia’s Cuatrissimo, vocalist Nythia Rivera, and Jose Papo Santiago’s Infraverde.
Friday, October 3 - 7:00pm
“Piano Masters”
Master of blues and boogie, Erwin Helfer is our featured soloist, after which a two-piano duel between Willie Pickens and Stu Katz will have everyone leaving a winner!
Friday, November 7 - 7:00pm
“Bebop Brass”
As always, a look to the past and the future: Orbert Davis, David Young and Pharez Whitted on trumpets, Tom Garling, Tracy Kirk and Norman Palm on trombones, and Ken Chaney piano.
Friday, December 5 - 7:00pm
“Tribute to Art Blakey”
Winard Harper is featured as pianist Robert Irving III pays tribute to Art Blakey’s contribution to jazz as a discoverer of young talent and to his very considerable innovations on the drums.
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