Links may be out of date.
- Thu 1/2/97 10:00
- Steelwool Trio (Ken Vandermark
(reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Curt Newton (drums)) (Lunar Cabaret)
- Fri 1/3/97 9:00
- Chicago Underground Orchestra (featuring Rob
Mazurek (cornet)) (Green Mill)
- Fri 1/3/97 10:00
- Witches and Devils (Mars Williams
(reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Harrison
Bankhead (bass), Steve Hunt (drums)); Scanbake (Daniel Scanlan
(guitar, violin, cornet), Jim Baker (piano, ARP synthesizer)) (Lunar
Cabaret)
- Sat 1/4/97 10:00
- Chicago Underground Orchestra (featuring Rob
Mazurek (cornet)) (Bop Shop)
- Sat 1/4/97
- Odradek (Josh Abrams (bass), Jeb Bishop
(trombone), Ben Vida (guitar, electronics), Matt Weston (drums,
electronics)); Mars Williams, Hamid Drake duo (Lunar
Cabaret)
- Sun 1/5/97 3:00
- Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida
(guitar), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Colligan
(reeds) (Lunar Cabaret)
- Sun 1/5/97 8:00
- Chicago Underground Orchestra
(featuring Rob Mazurek (cornet)) (Lunar Cabaret)
- Sun 1/5/97 8:00
- Tatsu Aoki Trio (Bop Shop)
- Wed 1/8/97 10:00
- Kahil El'Zabar Quartet, "The Poetry
and Music of Kahil El'Zabar" (Guild Complex, Chopin Theater, 1543
W. Division)
- Wed 1/8/97 9:30
- Scanbake (Daniel Scanlan (guitar,
violin, cornet), Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer)) (Empty Bottle)
- Thu 1/9/97 9:00
- Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida
(guitar) duo (Urbus Orbis)
- Thu 1/9/97 8:00
- Holger Czukay; Dr. Walker; U
She; Rome; Atmospheric Audiochair (Double Door)
- Thu 1/9/97 10:00
- Steam (Jim Baker (piano), Ken Vandermark
(reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)) (Lunar Cabaret)
- Fri 1/10/97
- Cock ESP; TV Pow (Salon Zwerge,
Kedzie & Milwaukee)
- Fri 1/10/97
- Crown Royals; Lonesome Organist;
Fifteen Couples (Empty
Bottle)
- Fri 1/10/97
- this gig believed cancelled: Hamid Drake
(Heartland)
- Fri-Sat 1/10-11/97 8:30
- Fred Anderson Quartet (Fred Anderson (tenor sax), Jim
Baker (piano), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Hamid Drake (drums))
(Pete Miller's Steak House, 1557 Sherman, Evanston, 847/328-0399)
- Sat 1/11/97 7:30
- U.S. Maple; Lonesome Organist; Assembly Line
People Program; Impossible Five (Fireside Bowl)
- Sat 1/11/97 7:30
- Jack the Dog (Lutkin Hall, Northwestern University,
847/491-5441)
- Sat 1/11/97
- Nihilist Spasm Band; Wrong
(Empty Bottle)
- Sun 1/12/97 2:00 FREE
- Nemo Ensemble performs music by Kryzystof Penderecki,
Christian Wolff, Jolas, and Luigi Nono (Harold Washington Library,
400 S. State, 312-747-4740)
- Sun 1/12/97 3:00
- Cock ESP; Blatherskite (solo prepared guitar)
(Big Horse Saloon)
- Sun 1/12/97 3:00
- Ensemble Mobius Midicus performing works by Terri
Reardon, R. Albert Falesch, Jeremy Ruthrauff, and Gene Coleman as
well as improvisations (see
http://homepage.interaccess.com/~raf/feverish.html#jan12
for more info) (Lunar Cabaret)
- Sun 1/12/97 8:00
- Chicago Underground Orchestra (featuring Rob Mazurek
(cornet)) (Lunar Cabaret)
- Tue 1/14/97 7:30
- CUBE Contemporary Chamber Ensemble play music by George
Flynn, M. William Karlins, John Eaton, Rami Levin, Patricia
Morehead, William Neil, and Howard Sandroff (Ganz Hall, Roosevelt
Univeristy, 430 S. Michigan, 312/554-1133)
- Wed 1/15/97 9:30
- In Zenith (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeb Bishop
(trombone), Michael Zerang (drums))
(Empty Bottle)
- Thu 1/16/97
- Slam (Mars Williams (reeds), Greg Suran (guitar), Kent
Kessler (bass), David Suycott (drums)); Cheer Accident;
The Betsy Years (Double Door)
- Thu 1/16/97 9:00
- Jeb Bishop (trombone), Josh Abrams (bass) duo
(Urbus Orbis)
- Thu 1/16/97 10:00
- Robert Barry (drums), Kyle Hernandez (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio (and not Steam as previously
listed) (Lunar Cabaret)
- Thu 1/16/97 9:00
- Chora Ensemble with guest Afifi Phillard (drums) (usual
lineup: Byard Lancaster (reeds), Marc Laurick (bass), Jon Mitchell
(reeds), Chris Warland (reeds), Jim Stamison (drums)) (Bop Shop)
- Thu 1/16/97
- Chicago Underground Orchestra presents H3O,
Doug McCombs, Isotope (Jeff Parker, Rob Mazurek, Dan
Bitney, John Herndon, ??? Lux, Sara Smith) (I'm not sure if the
COU quartet lineup is performing at this concert or not; the
Reader mentioned that Fred Hopkins might be there) (Lounge Ax)
- Fri 1/17/97 10:00
- Ron Dewar Trio (Ron Dewar (tenor sax), Josh Abrams
(bass), Robert Barry (drums)); Isotope (Jeff Parker, Rob
Mazurek, Dan Bitney, John Herndon, ??? Lux, Sara Smith) (Lunar
Cabaret)
- Fri 1/17/97 5:00
- Vision Saxophone Quartet (also clinic at 3:00) (Trinity
College)
- Sat 1/18/97 8:00 Green Mill
- 8 Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Robert
Griffin (trumpet), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Isaiah Jackson (trombone),
Aaron Dodd (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass),
Dushun Mosley (drums))
- Sat 1/18/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Aural (I think: Guillermo Gregorio (alto sax,
clarinet), Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), Jim O'Rourke (guitar,
accordion), Michael Cameron (bass), Carrie Biolo (percussion));
Forces in Motion (Vision Saxophone Quartet plus Jeremy
Ruthrauff (saxophones))
- Sun 1/19/97 2:00-5:00 Green Mill
- New Music Concert organized by George Flynn and
featuring music by Collin Anderson, Regine Baiocchi, Carrie
Biolo-Thompson, Robert Falesch, George Flynn, Jeff
Kowalkowski, Andre Marquetti, Don malone, Janice
Misurell-Mitchell, Krysztof Penderecki, Kurst Westerberg
- Sun 1/19/97 8:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Lisa Goethe (flutes), Jeremy Ruthrauff
(saxophones) duo
- Sun 1/19/97 8:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Tom Jasek Group; Parrage
- Tue 1/21/97 9:00 Empty Bottle
- Warmers; Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent
Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums) trio;
Monorchid
- Wed 1/22/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Peter Brotzmann in duos with Hamid Drake (drums) and
Mars Williams (reeds)
- Thu 1/23/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass), Ken
Vandermark (reeds))
- Thu 1/23/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Diatessaron (Carol Genetti (voice), Geoff Greenberg
(guitar), Dave Maddox (sax), Scott Marshall (computer))
- Fri 1/24/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Chora Ensemble (usually: Byard Lancaster (reeds), Marc
Laurick (bass), Jon Mitchell (reeds), Chris Warland (reeds), Jim
Stamison (drums))
- Sat 1/25/97 7:30 Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (Northwestern University)
- Victor Yampolsky conducts music by Frederick Rzewski, Pierre
Boulez, ? Druckman (info: 847/491-5441)
- Sat 1/25/97 8:00 Jazz Showcase
- Trio 3 (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Bradley Parker Sparrow
(piano), Dave Pavkovic (percussion))
- Sat 1/25/97 2:00-5:00 WNUR
- Dianogah; Isotope (probable lineup: Jeff Parker,
Rob Mazurek, Dan Bitney, John Herndon, ??? Lux, ??? Smith) live on
Airplay on WNUR 89.3 FM (see
http://lynch.lscorp.com/Airplay/ScheduleBody.html
for Airplay schedule)
- Sat 1/25/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Mars Williams
(reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim
Mulvenna (drums)); Matt Weston (drums), Michael
Colligan (reeds), Ben Vida (guitar) trio
- Sun 1/26/97 6:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
- Peter Brotzmann Octet (Peter Brotzmann (reeds), Mars
Williams (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass), Michael Zerang
(drums), Hamid Drake (drums))
- Sun 1/26/97 8:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Jack the Dog with German experimental composer
Gerhard Staebler
- Mon 1/27/97 6:00-midnight Palmer-House-Hilton, 17 E. Monroe 4th floor
- 19th Annual Chicago Jazz Fair featuring Famoudou Don Moye's
Percussion Summit (Adams Ballroom, 9:15-11:30) and other
performers (info
312/427-1676)
- Wed 1/29/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Peter Brotzmann Octet (see 1/26 listing for personnel)
- Thu 1/30/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Eights (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Michael Colligan
(reeds), John Corbett (acoustic guitar), Kevin Drumm (prepared
electric guitar), Terri Kapsalis (violin), Fred Lonberg-Holm
(cello), Jim O'Rourke (acoustic guitar, etc.), Ben Vida (electric
guitar, electronics), Matt Weston (percussion, electronics))
- Thu 1/30/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass), Ken
Vandermark (reeds))
- Thu 1/30/97 Big Horse
- Chicago Underground Orchestra; Isotope
- Fri 1/31/97 Heartland Cafe
- DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds))
- Fri 1/31/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- In Zenith (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeb Bishop
(trombone), Michael Zerang (drums))
- Fri 1/31/97 Rituals
- Willie Pickens (piano) with Tony Pinciotti (drums),
Ari Brown (tenor sax), Yosef Ben Israel (drums)
- Sat 2/1/97 2:00-5:00 live on WNUR 89.3 FM
- Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls; Ben Vida (guitar) with
Josh Abrams (bass), Liz Payne (bass), and Jim Dorling (harmonium)
- Sat 2/1/97 Rituals
- Jodie Christian (piano) with Tony Pinciotti (drums),
Ari Brown (tenor sax), Yosef Ben Israel (drums)
- Sat 2/1/97 Empty Bottle
- Denison/Kimball Trio; A Minor Forest
- Sat 2/1/97 8:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
- Von Freeman (tenor sax) with George Freeman and others
- Sat-Sun 2/1-2/97 Museum of Contemporary Art
- Douglas Ewart with Roscoe Mitchell (George Lewis
cancelled), Willie Pickens, and Rita Warford
- Sun 2/2/97 3:00 Lunar Cabaret
- 20th Century Music Festival, week 1:
Abbinanti, Hutchins, Morehead, Harvey, Close play
Stravinsky, Bolby, Abbinanti, Ewart, White, Lachenmann,
etc.
- Mon 2/3/97 7:30 Myopic Books
- Improvised Music Workshop
with Rose (drums, etc.), Thymme Jones (drums, etc.),
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Chuck Falzone (guitar),
Julie Pomerleau (violin)
- Wed 2/5/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Kent Kessler Special Project
- Thu 2/6/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Steam (Jim Baker (piano), Ken Vandermark
(reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
- Thu 2/6/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Claude Willey (electronics), Eric Leonardson,
(invented instruments), Steve Barsotti (invented
instruments), Matt Henner (electronics) quartet
- Thu 2/6/97 8:30 Velvet Lounge
- Ed Wilkerson Trio
- Fri 2/7/97 8:00 North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Skokie)
- THIS SHOW CANCELLED: Kronos Quartet performs music by
Phan, Johnston, Part, Machaut, Cage, Vasks, Reich
- Fri 2/7/97 11:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Ben Vida (electric guitar, electronics), Matt
Weston (percussion) duo
- Sat 2/8/97 Empty Bottle
- U.S. Maple; Bobby Conn; The Nerves
- Sun 2/9/97 Bop Shop
- New Horizons Ensemble (featuring Ernest Dawkins (alto sax))
- Sun 2/9/97 3:00 Lunar Cabaret
- 20th Century Music Festival, week 2:
Abbinanti, Westerberg, Nies, Heaton, Misurell-Mitchell
Niedswieck play Penderecki, Braun, Miller, Takemitsu,
etc.
- Mon 2/10/97 7:30 Steppenwolf
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (Kahil El'Zabar (drums),
Ernest Dawkins (sax), Joseph Bowie (trombone))
- Wed 2/12/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Odradek (Josh Abrams (bass), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ben
Vida (guitar, electronics), Matt Weston (drums, electronics))
- Thu 2/13/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Steam (Jim Baker (piano), Ken Vandermark
(reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
- Thu 2/13/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Dan Burke (electronics), Thymme Jones (drums),
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ben Vida (guitar) quartet
- Fri 2/14/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Byron Collum (bass), David Jones (reeds) duo
- Fri-Sat 2/14-15/97 Lounge Ax
- Shellac; P.W. Long
- Fri 2/14/97 8:00 DePaul Concert Hall, 800 W. Belden
- New Music DePaul, including music by Jeff Kowalkowski
(trio for bassoon, clarinet, and piano) and Gerhard
Staebler (piece for Carrie Biolo (percussion) and tape)
- Sat 2/15/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
- Matthew Shipp (piano), William Parker (bass) duo
- Sat 2/15/97 8:15 Flynn & Culhane P.C., 2255 S. Michigan (use E. 23rd entrance), 773/684-1800
- In Zenith (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeb Bishop
(trombone), Michael Zerang (percussion)); benefit for the Chicago
Counseling and Psychotherapy Center's Low Fee Therapy Program;
preceded by food, drinks, and a silent auction at 7:00
- Sun 2/16/97 8:00 Bop Shop
- Tatsu Aoki & Bass Orchestra (with Hiroshi Eguchi,
James Owens, Steve Hashimoto, Josh Abrams, others) in a concert
dedicated to Mark Izu
- Sun 2/16/97 3:00 Lunar Cabaret
- 20th Century Music Festival, week 3, with performers Shannon
Heaton (flute), Michael Adams (percussion, vocals), Doug Brush
(percussion), Matthew Heaton (guitar), Christie Vohs (clarinet),
Michael Crane (piano), Philip Morehead (piano), Esther Hanviriyapunt
(piano), performing music by Debussy, Scriabin, Michael Zerang,
Poulenc, Inan, Hindemith, Baiocchi, Levin, Holm
- Sun 2/16/97 3:00 Chicago Cultural Center
- Klang perform music by Toru Takemitsu, Charles Ives,
Birtwistle
- Wed 2/19/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo
- Thu 2/20/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Ganglion (Ben Miller (electronics), Matt Weston
(percussion, electronics))
- Thu 2/20/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- In Zenith (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeb Bishop
(trombone), Michael Zerang (drums))
- Fri 2/21/97 11:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Eights (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Michael Colligan
(reeds), John Corbett (acoustic guitar), Kevin Drumm (prepared
electric guitar), Terri Kapsalis (violin), Fred Lonberg-Holm
(cello), Jim O'Rourke (acoustic guitar, etc.), Ben Vida (electric
guitar, electronics), Matt Weston (percussion, electronics))
- Fri-Sun 2/21-23/97 Museum of Contemporary Art
- Lynn Book (vocals) and Theo Bleckmann (vocals)
performing "Mercuria"
- Sat 2/22/97 7:00 FREE Norris Center Louis Room (Northwestern University)
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
- Sat 2/22/97 8:00 Bop Shop
- Tatsu Aoki Trio (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Mwata Bowden
(reeds), Afifi Phillard (drums))
- Sun 2/23/97 House of Blues
- Jazz Passengers with guest Deborah Harry
- Sun 2/23/97 3:00 Lunar Cabaret
- 20th Century Music Festival, week 4
- Wed 2/26/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Gastr del Sol (David Grubbs (guitar, etc.), Jim
O'Rourke (guitar, etc.), others?)
- Thu 2/27/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kyle Hernandez (bass),
Robert Barry (drums) trio
- Thu 2/27/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Odradek (Josh Abrams (bass), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ben
Vida (guitar, electronics), Matt Weston (drums, electronics))
- Fri 2/28/97 11:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Ken Vandermark (reeds), Vincent Davis (drums) duo
- Fri 2/28/97 10:00 Bop Shop
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (Joseph Bowie (trombone),
Kahil El Zabar (percussion, etc.), Ernest Dawkins (reeds),
with guest Harold Atu Murray (drums))
- Sat 3/1/97 Museum of Contemporary Art 8:00
- Liof Munimula (Don Meckley (invented instruments),
Daniel Scanlan (violin, guitar, cornet), Michael Zerang
(percussion))
- Mon 3/3/97 7:30 Myopic Books
- Improvised Music Workshop
with Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Liz Payne
(bass), Ben Vida (guitar)
- Mon 3/3/97 7:30 RX Gallery
- Karlheinz Essl (composer) speaks; music by Essl
and Gene Coleman performed by Lisa Goethe (flute), Michael
Cameron (bass), Jeremy Ruthrauff (saxophone), Gene Coleman (bass
clarinet), Karlheinz Essl (computer), others
- Mon 3/3/97 8:00 Rainbo Club (1150 N. Damen)
- Isotope (Rob Mazurek, Jeff Parker, Sara Smith,
Dan Bitney, John Herndon, others)
- Tue 3/4/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
- Joelle Leandre (bass) solo
- Wed 3/5/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Joelle Leandre (bass) solo and duets with Jim O'Rourke,
Ken Vandermark, Fred Lonberg-Holm
- Thu 3/6/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Fred Lonberg-Holm Ensemble
- Thu 3/6/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Caffeine (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jim Baker (piano, ARP
synthesizer), Steve Hunt (drums))
- Fri 3/7/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Odradek (Josh Abrams
(bass), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ben Vida (guitar, electronics),
Matt Weston (drums, electronics)) with guest Jim Baker (piano, ARP synthesizer)
- Fri-Sat 3/7-8/97 8:00 Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 773/281-0824)
- Spur of the Moment (improvised music & dance) week 1,
with Hal Rammel, Michael Zerang, Bob Eisen, Julie Caffey, Bryn Magnus
- Sat 3/8/97 6ODUM
- Jim O'Rourke (guitar, etc) solo; Kevin Drumm
(prepared electric guitar) solo; P-Chan
- Sat 3/8/97 4:00 FREE Jazz Record Mart
- Tim Berne's Bloodcount (see next entry for lineup)
- Sat 3/8/97 Elbo Room
- Tim Berne's Bloodcount (believed: Tim Berne (alto sax), Chris Speed
(reeds), Michael Formanek (bass), Jim Black (drums)); Crown
Royals (featuring Ken Vandermark)
- Sat-Sun 3/8-9/97 1:00-3:00 Museum of Contemporary Art
- Bill Close ("tube harp") with Joseph Harvey (cello)
- Sun 3/9/97 6:00? Unity Temple (Oak Park)
- Noah Howard Quartet (Noah Howard (sax), Bobby Few
(piano), Wilbur Morris (bass), Calyer Duncan (drums))
- Sun 3/9/97 8:00 Bop Shop
- Tatsu Aoki Trio (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Jeff Parker
(guitar), Dave Pavkovic (drums))
- Mon 3/10/97 7:30 FREE Myopic Books
- Improvised Music Workshop
with Joe Vajarsky (tenor sax) "and friends"
- Tue 3/11/97 Lounge Axe
- Cul de Sac; Rome
- Wed 3/12/97 Empty Bottle
- Gert Anklam (baritone sax) solo and with Gene Coleman
(bass clarinet) and Ensemble Noamnesia
- Thu 3/13/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Fred Lonberg-Holm, Jim O'Rourke, "Sarangi
Hurdy-Gurdy Duo" (a separate group, or the name of the preceding duo?
I can't tell)
- Thu 3/13/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Jack Wright (sax), Bob Marsh (piano, cello),
Michael Zerang (percussion) trio
- Fri 3/14/97 11:30 Lounge Ax
- David Thomas & Two Pale Boys
- Fri 3/14/97 8:30-11:00 Velvet Lounge
- Pharoahs (featuring Charles Handy (trumpet))
- Fri 3/14/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Jack Wright (sax), Bob Marsh (piano, cello),
Michael Zerang (percussion) trio
- Fri-Sat 3/14-15/97 8:00 Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 773/281-0824)
- Spur of the Moment (improvised music & dance) week 2,
with Glenda Baker, Louise Cloutier, Deb Siegal, Selene Carter,
Tiina Harris, Leslie Teng
- Fri-Sat 3/14-15/97 8:00 Cook County Theatre Department (2255 S. Michigan)
- Gert Anklam (baritone sax) solo and with
Eric Leonardson (invented instruments) and other guests
- Sat 3/15/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Corine (Michael Colligan (reeds), Kevin Drumm (prepared
electric guitar), Matt Weston (percussion, electronics)); Fred
Lonberg-Holm (cello) solo
- Sun 3/16/97 8:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Michael Greenberg, Tatsu Aoki (bass) duo
- Mon 3/17/97 7:30 FREE Myopic Books
- Improvised Music Workshop
with Chuck Falzone (guitar), Mark Shippy (guitar),
Thymme Jones (drums, trumpet, etc.)
- Tue 3/18/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Jazz Workshop with the NRG Ensemble (Mars Williams (reeds),
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Brian Sandstrom (trumpet, guitar, bass),
Kent Kessler (bass), Steve Hunt (drums, marimba))
- Wed 3/19/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Tautology Records "Sonance Quarterly" CD release party with
Corine (Michael Colligan (reeds), Kevin Drumm (prepared
electric guitar), Matt
Weston (percussion, electronics)); Odradek (Josh Abrams
(bass), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ben Vida (guitar, electronics),
Matt Weston (drums, electronics)); Fred Lonberg-Holm
(cello); Liz Payne (bass); others
- Thu 3/20/97 9:30 Lunar Cabaret
- Robert Barry (drums), Kyle Hernandez (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio
- Thu 3/20/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Carrie O'Donoghue (voice), Eric Leonardson
(invented instruments), Gert Anklam (baritone sax)
- Fri-Sat 3/21-22/97 8:00 Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 773/281-0824)
- Spur of the Moment (improvised music & dance) week 3,
with David Appel, Dave Pavkovic, Tatsu Aoki, others
- Sat 3/22/97 Lounge Ax
- Dutch Harbor soundtrack CD release party with:
David Boykin Trio (David Boykin (tenor sax), Josh Abrams
(bass), John Herndon (drums)); Boxhead Ensemble (Jim O'Rourke,
Doug McCombs, Rick Rizzo, Dave Pavkovic, Michael Krassner, Charles
Kim, Joseph Ferguson, others?)
- Sun 3/23/97 8:00 Bop Shop
- Tatsu Aoki Trio (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar),
Dave Pavkovic (drums))
- Sun 3/23/97 11:00am FREE Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 773/281-0824)
- Spur of the Moment (improvised music & dance) special
event: "Speaking of Improvisation" round table discussion featuring
artists from the series, followed by improvised "jam session" at
2:00pm
- Mon 3/24/97 7:30 FREE Myopic Books
- Improvised Music Workshop
features "Noh Where, a noh dada butoh rock opera" by Opera
Viva (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Carrie Biolo (percussion),
Bob Marsh (voice), Carey MacKinnon (voice))
- Tue 3/25/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Jazz Workshop with the NRG Ensemble (Mars Williams (reeds),
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Brian Sandstrom (trumpet, guitar, bass),
Kent Kessler (bass), Steve Hunt (drums, marimba))
- Wed 3/26/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Davey Williams and Phil Gelb canceled; instead it's Kent
Kessler (bass), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Tim Mulvenna
(drums) trio
- Thu 3/27/97 7:30 Pick-Staiger (Northwestern University)
- Klang perform music by Stockhausen, Berio, Crumb,
Sandroff, Kalogera, Lapidakis
- Thu 3/27/97 9:30 Lunar Cabaret
- Signal to Noise Unit (Steve Butters (percussion),
Kevin Drumm (prepared electric guitar), Ken Vandermark (reeds))
- Thu 3/27/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Illusion of Safety (Dan Burke (electronics), others?)
- Fri-Sat 3/28-29/97 8:00 Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 773/281-0824)
- Spur of the Moment (improvised music & dance) week 4,
with Laurie Lee Moses, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Donna Mandel,
Kathleen Maltese, Peter Carpenter, Ron Bieganski, Jeff Stitely
- Fri 3/28/97 RX Gallery (1464 N. Milwaukee)
- Gert Anklam (baritone sax) with Gene Coleman (bass
clarinet) and Ensemble Noamnesia
- Fri 3/28/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
- DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass), Ken
Vandermark (reeds)), 2nd set with guest Fred Anderson
(tenor sax)
- Sat 3/29/97 3:00-5:00 WNUR 89.3 FM
- Tatsu Aoki (bass), Dave Pavkovic (percussion) duo
live broadcast
- Sat 3/29/97 1:00 FREE Jazz Record Mart
- Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls (Ted Sirota (drums),
Kevin Kizer (tenor sax), Jeff Parker (guitar), Josh
Abrams? (bass))
- Sat 3/29/97 9:30 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
- Ensemble Mobius Midicus featuring Jim Baker (ARP
synthesizer, MIDI keyboard) with Carol Genetti (vocals), Terri
Reardon (vocals, movement), Jeremy Ruthrauff (sax), Bob Falesch
(electronics)
- Sat 3/29/97 8:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
- Tatsu Aoki Trio (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Mwata Bowden
(reeds), Afifi Phillard (percussion), "and friends")
- Sun 3/30/97 3:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Walleye
- Sun 3/30/97 8:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Josh Abrams (bass), Jim Dorling (harmonium),
Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida (guitar) quartet
- Sun 3/30/97 7:00 Urbus Orbis
- Chora Ensemble (usually: Byard Lancaster (reeds), Marc
Laurick (bass), Jon Mitchell (reeds), Chris Warland (reeds), Jim
Stamison (drums))
- Mon 3/31/97 7:30 FREE Myopic Books
- Improvised Music Workshop
with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Ben Vida (guitar),
Matt Weston (percussion, electronics)
- Wed 4/2/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
- Tim Mulvenna (drums) with Kevin Kizer, Matt Ferguson,
Mitch Paliga
- Thu 4/3/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
- Ken Vandermark (reeds) with ???
- Thu 4/3/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
- Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida (electric guitar),
Michael Colligan (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm
(cello) quartet
- Fri 4/4/97 Empty Bottle
- Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds),
Mars Williams (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler
(bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)); Jim
O'Rourke (violin, tapes, film projection)
- Sat 4/5/97 7:30 Pick-Staiger (Northwestern University, Evanston)
- Northwestern faculty and students perform music by Jurg
Frey
- Sat 4/5/97 Empty Bottle
- Ruins; Colossamite; Musica Transonic
- Mon 4/7/97 8:00 Rainbo Club (1150 N. Damen)
Jazz
- Isotope (featuring Rob Mazurek)
- Tue 4/8/97 9:00 Lounge Ax
Classical
- Nozzle, Chicago Composers' Consortium perform music by
Frank Zappa, Edwards, Kowalkowski, Shirley, Snapper, Start, Wallace
- Wed 4/9/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz
- Ernest Dawkins Trio (Ernest Dawkins (alto sax), Yosef
Ben Israel (drums), Vincent Davis (drums))
- Thu 4/10/97 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz?
- Dan Fliegel (drums), Josh Abrams (bass), Jeff Parker
(guitar) trio
- Fri 4/11/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
- Tony Mujica Quartet
- Sat 4/12/97 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz/improv
- Damon Short (vibes, drums), Jim Baker (piano,
ARP synthesizer) duo, opening for ???
- Sat 4/12/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
- Bobby Zankel Quartet (Bobby Zankel (alto sax),
Marilyn Crispell (piano), William Parker (bass), Hamid Drake (drums))
- Sun 4/13/97 6:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
- Dewey Redman (reeds) with the Matt Wilson Quartet
(Matt Wilson (percussion), Yosuke Innoue (bass), Joel Frahm (tenor and
soprano sax), Andrew D'Angelo (alto sax, bass clarinet))
- Sun 4/13/97 8:00 Bop Shop
Jazz
- Tatsu Aoki Trio (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar),
Dave Pavkovic (drums))
- Sun 4/13/97 Metro 4:00 & 8:30 (3730 N. Clark, tickets 312/559-1212)
Jazz/spoken word
- CANCELED!: Allen Ginsberg with: Kurt Elling & the Laurence
Hobgood Trio; Von Freeman; Kahil El Zabar; Paul Wertico
- Mon 4/14/97 Steppenwolf
Jazz/spoken word
- Von Freeman (tenor sax) and Studs Terkel
- Tue 4/15/97 Empty Bottle
Rock/experimental
- Gastr del Sol (David Grubbs (guitar, etc.), Jim O'Rourke
(guitar, etc.), others?); Red Krayola (Mayo Thompson (vocals,
guitar), others)
- Wed 4/16/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv
- Luc Houtkamp (tenor sax) with Kent Kessler (bass), Michael
Zerang (drums)
- Wed 4/16/97 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
Rock/noise
- Harry Pussy; Cock ESP
- Thu 4/17/97 Lounge Ax
Rock/noise
- Harry Pussy; Flying Luttenbachers; Dwindle
- Thu 4/17/97 9:00 Urbis Orbis
Improv
- Luc Houtkamp (tenor sax) and guests
- Thu 4/17/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz
- Robert Barry (drums), Kyle Hernandez (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio
- Sat 4/19/97 7:00 Blue Rider
Jazz/improv
- Tatsu Aoki (bass) CD release party with special guest
Eguchi & Sakura Ensemble (1822 S. Halsted, 312/733-4668)
- Sun 4/20/97 3:00 Lunar Cabaret
Experimental/improv?
- "Noh One/Noh Where", a "noh-dada-butoh(rock)-impropera" by
Opera Viva (Carrie Biolo (percussion), Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Carey MacKinnon (voice), Bob Marsh (voice))
Jazz
Wed 4/23/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Von Freeman (tenor sax) with Harrison Bankhead (bass),
Hamid Drake (drums)
Improv
Thu 4/24/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Carol Genetti (voice), Tatsu Aoki (bass),
Eric Leonardson (invented instruments) trio
Improv/experimental/spoken word/theater/folk
Thu 4/24/97 8:00 (not 10:00!) Lunar Cabaret
Terri Kapsalis book release (Public Privates, Duke University
Press):
- Steam (Jim Baker (piano), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
- Wounded Jukebox (Terri Kapsalis (voice), John Corbett (recordings),
Ken Vandermark (reeds))
- Jane Miller
- David Isaacson
Jazz
Fri-Sat 4/25-26/97 Green Mill
Malachi Thompson Freebop Band featuring Billy
Harper (tenor sax)
Jazz
Sat 4/26/97 4:00 Jazz Record Mart (free admission)
Zony Mash featuring Wayne Horvitz
Jazz
Sat 4/26/97 Beat Kitchen
Zony Mash featuring Wayne Horvitz
Jazz
Sun 4/27/97 6:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Myra Melford Trio (Myra Melford (piano), Lindsey Horner
(bass), Reggie Nicholson (drums))
Improv/jazz
Wed 4/30/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Steve Butters (percussion), Kyle Hernandez (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio
Jazz
Wed 4/30/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Chora Ensemble (usually: Byard Lancaster (reeds), Marc
Laurick (bass), Jon Mitchell (reeds), Chris Warland (reeds), Jim
Stamison (drums))
Jazz
Thu 5/1/97 9:30 Lunar Cabaret
Steam (Jim Baker (piano), Ken Vandermark (reeds),
Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)) CD release party
Jazz
Thu 5/1/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Damon Short (vibes, drums), Ryan Shultz (bass
trumpet), Kevin Tkacz (bass) trio
Rock
Thu 5/1/97 Empty Bottle
Half Japanese
Classical
Fri 5/2/97 7:00 Sherwood Conservatory of Music (1014 S. Michigan, 312/427-6267)
Jack the Dog (Carrie Biolo (percussion), Jeff Kowalkowski (piano))
performing music by Biolo, Kowalkowski, Stravinsky
Rock/experimental
Sat 5/3/97 Empty Bottle
- Royal Trux
- Gastr del Sol
- Dave Pearce
Improv
Mon 5/5/97 7:30 Myopic Books FREE
Improvised Music Workshop with
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics),
Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida (guitar)
Wed 5/7/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv
In Zenith (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Michael Zerang (drums)) with guest Michael Attias (alto sax,
baritone sax)
Thu 5/8/97 9:30 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz
Robert Barry (drums), Kyle Hernandez (bass), Ken
Vandermark (trio) with guest Todd Margasak
Thu 5/8/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv
Ben Vida (electric guitar) with Josh Abrams (bass), Jim
Dorling (harmonium), Liz Payne (bass)
Fri-Sat 5/9-10/97 Rituals (537 S. Dearborn, 312/922-3834)
Jazz
Ari Brown (tenor sax, piano), Anthony Pinciotti
(drums), Yosef Ben Israel (bass) trio
Fri 5/9/97 8:00 RX Gallery (1464 N. Milwaukee, 773/227-2215)
Improv
Werner Dafeldecker (bass), Radu Malfatti (trombone)
with Michael Cameron (bass), Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), Jim
O'Rourke (guitar, etc.), Kevin Drumm (prepared electric guitar)
Fri 5/9/97 8:00 The Note (1565 N. Milwaukee, 773/489-0011)
Experimental
Experimental Tokyo in Concert, night 1 of 2: CD Release Party and
Experimental Tokyo performances
Sat 5/10/97 2:00-5:00 on WNUR 89.3 FM
Improv
- Werner Dafeldecker (bass), Radu Malfatti (trombone) duo
- musicians from "Experimental Tokyo" (see 5/9 and 5/10 listings)
- Silkworm (taped set)
- Dr. Octagon (interview)
Sat 5/10/97 10:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
New Horizons Ensemble featuring Ernest Dawkins (alto sax)
CD release party for Chicago Now Vol. II on Silkheart
Sat 5/10/97 7:00 The Note (1565 N. Milwaukee, 773/489-0011)
Experimental
Experimental Tokyo in Concert, night 2 of 2: Experimental Tokyo-Chicago
performances
Sat 5/10/97 8:00 Renaissance Society (University of Chicago)
Improv
- Werner Dafeldecker (bass) solo
- Radu Malfatti (trombone) solo
Sun 5/11/97 6:00 Unity Temple
Jazz
8 Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Robert
Griffin (trumpet), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Isaiah Jackson (trombone),
Aaron Dodd (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass),
Dushun Mosley (drums))
Mon 5/12/97 7:30 Myopic Books FREE
Jazz
Improvised Music Workshop with
Erik Bauer (trumpet, electronics), Matt Weston (percussion,
electronics)
Mon 5/12/97 7:30 Steppenwolf (1650 N. Halsted)
Jazz
David Murray (reeds), Fontella Bass (vocals) with
Fred Hopkins (bass), Steve Cobb, Wanda Bishop, Bobby Broom, Kahil El
Zabar (percussion)
Wed 5/14/97 9:00 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music, night 1 of 4:
- Veryan Weston (piano) solo
- Polwechsel
(Werner Dafeldecker (bass), Radu Malfatti (trombone), Michael
Moser (cello), Burkhard Stangl (guitar))
- Joe McPhee (tenor
sax, etc.), Paul Lovens (drums), Fred van Hove (piano)
trio
- surprise fourth set
Thu 5/15/97 5:00 FREE Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/world
Zim Ngqawana & the Ingoma Septet with Max Roach
Thu 5/15/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv
"noh how, a noh-data-butoh(rock)-impropera" by Opera Viva
(Carrie Biolo (percussion), Carey MacKinnon (voice), Bob Marsh (voice))
Thu 5/15/97 9:00 Bop Shop (5419 N. Clark, 773/275-7771)
Jazz
New Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (featuring
Kahil El'Zabar (percussion))
Thu 5/15/97 9:00 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music, night 2 of 4:
- Irene Schweizer (piano) solo
- Paul Lovens (drums),
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) trio
- Steve Beresford, his Piano and Orchestra (Steve Beresford (piano, vocals), Ellery Eskelin (tenor sax), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Tim
Mulvenna (drums))
- surprise fourth set
Fri 5/16/97 9:00 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Rock/???
DJ Le Deuce presents: - Bobby Conn
- Vehicle
- Junk Monkey
- DJ Scram
- Invincible String Trio
Fri 5/16/97 10:00 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music, night 3 of 4:
- Ellery Eskelin (tenor sax) solo
- Steve Beresford (piano,
etc.), Paul Lovens (drums) duo
- Joe McPhee (tenor sax, etc.), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass) trio
- surprise fourth set
Sat 5/17/97 10:00 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music, night 4 of 4:
- Fred van Hove (piano) solo
- Georg Graewe Quartet
(Georg Graewe (piano), Frank Gratkowski (alto sax), Kent Kessler
(bass), Hamid Drake (drums))
- Fred Anderson Trio (Fred Anderson
(tenor sax), Fred Hopkins (bass), Hamid Drake (drums))
- surprise fourth set
Sat 5/17/97 7:30 Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (Northwestern University)
Jazz
Max Roach with Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble and
special guest Zim Ngqawana
Sun 5/18/97 8:00 Bop Shop
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki Trio
Tue 5/20/97 11:00am live on WNUR Jazz 89.3 FM
Improv
Phil Gelb (shakuhachi) performance and interview
Tue 5/20/97 Lounge Ax
Rock
- Fushitsusha (featuring Keiji Haino (guitar, vocals))
- David Grubbs (guitar, vocals)
Tue 5/20/97 8:00 Poop Studios (1954 W. North)
Rock
Bobby Conn record release party with:
- Bobby Conn
- Lake of Dracula
- Zeek Sheck
- "mystery guests
Tue 5/20/97 8:00 Urbus Orbis
(Classical?)
Mitar Mitch Covic (bass) solo, performing original
compositions
Wed 5/21/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz
Raphe Malik Trio (featuring Raphe Malik (trumpet))
Thu 5/22/97 3:00-5:00 Norris University Center (Northwestern University)
Classical/experimental
"Afternoon Speed" series
Thu 5/22/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv/classical
Robbie Hunsinger (oboes, etc.), Sarah Barton (cello), Kyle Bruckmann (oboe, accordion) trio
Thu 5/22/97 9:30 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz
Steam (Jim Baker (piano), Ken Vandermark (reeds),
Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Thu 5/22/97 8:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
World
Shomyo and Bugaku-Hoe: "13 Buddist priests of the Tendai
sect, headed by Gensho Tani, the head priest of the Jindaiji Temple
near Tokyo performing ritual chanting of Buddist sutras"; and,
"9 musicians and two dancers from Tokyo Gakuso, members of the Shikibu
Shokubakubu of the Imperial Household Agency performing Imperial
court music and dance"
Fri 5/23/97 9:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
"Trumpet Summit" tribute to Miles Davis with Malachi Thompson
(trumpet), Billy Brimfield (trumpet), Tony Mujica (trumpet)
Fri 5/23/97 9:00 Empty Bottle
Rock
- Chrome Chranks
- Lake of Dracula
- Wharton Tiers
- Poem Rocket
Fri 5/23/97 Lounge Ax
Rock
- Cat Power
- Irving Klaw Trio
- Two Dollar Guitar
Fri 5/23/97 FREE Reckless Records
Rock
Bobby Conn in-store performance
Sat 5/24/97 4:00 FREE Reckless Records
Experimental
Alan Licht (guitar), Jim O'Rourke (guitar?) duo
Sat 5/24/97 The Vic
Rock
Tortoise
Sat 5/24/97 Lounge Ax
Rock
THIS SHOW CANCELED:
Sun 5/25/97 6:00 Unity Temple
Jazz/improv
Georg Graewe (piano) solo
Sun 5/25/97 Lounge Ax
Rock/experimental/classical
Dexter's Cigar presents:
- Arnold Dreyblatt
- Alan Licht (guitar), Loren Mazzacane Connors (guitar) duo
- Gastr del Sol (David Grubbs (guitar), Jim O'Rourke (guitar), Kevin Drumm (guitar))
performing Phil Niblock's "Four Guitars Four"
- screening of the Voice Crack video "Kick That Habit"
Mon 5/26/97 7:30 Myopic Books FREE
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Ben Vida (guitar) and guests
Tue 5/27/97 3:00-5:00 Norris University Center (Northwestern University)
Classical/experimental
"Afternoon Speed" series
Tue 5/27/97 9:30 Logan Beach Cafe (2537 N. Kedzie)
Improv/experimental?
- Ed Chang's Blindfold (Ed Chang (clarinet),
Doug Theriault (guitar), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeff Day (drums), Justin
(trumpet), Tortured Machine (synth))
- Monitor Radio (Jeff Day (drums) Emily O'Hara (bass,
guitar), Chuck Falzone (guitar, bass)
- Duel (Ed Chang (clarinet, electronics), Doug Theriault (guitar))
- Monistat Zero (Adris Hoyos (drums), Julie Pomerleau (violin))
Wed 5/28/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz
Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Dave
Pavkovic (percussion) trio
Thu 5/29/97 8:00 Goodspeed Hall (University of Chicago)
Jazz
University of Chicago Jazz X-Tet (Mwata
Bowden (conductor)) featuring guest Ari Brown (tenor sax),
performing music by Jimmy Heath
Thu 5/29/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Jazz
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass),
Tim Mulvenna (drums) trio
Thu 5/29/97 9:30 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz/improv
Georg Graewe (piano), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Ken
Vandermark (reeds) trio
Sat 5/31/97 8:00 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz/improv
- (8:00) Hal Rammel (invented instruments), John Corbett
(guitar), Terri Kapsalis (violin) trio with guest Jeb Bishop
(trombone)
- (10:00) DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds))
Sun 6/1/97 6:00 Unity Temple
Jazz
Michael Marcus (reeds), Jaki Byard (piano) duo
Sun 6/1/97 3:00 Lunar Cabaret
Improv/experimental
Ensemble Mobius Midicus (Jim Baker (piano), George
Flynn (piano), Bob Falesch (computer, electronics), Carol
Genetti (voice), Terri Reardon (voice), Fred Lonberg-Holm
(cello), Jeremy Ruthrauff (saxophones), Ken Vandermark
(clarinets), Janice Misurell-Mitchell (flute, voice), Tim
Mulvenna (mixed percussion))
Sun 6/1/97 Green Mill
Classical
"New Music Concert", music by Alexander Wagendristel,
Jeff Kowalkowski, and Mark Engebretson, performed by
Wagendristel, Susan Fancher, Katharina Roessner, Carrie
Biolo-Thompson, and the Ad Hoc String Quartet
Mon 6/2/97 7:30 Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Julie Pomerleau (violin) and guests
Wed 6/4/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz
Willie Pickens (piano), Wilbur Campbell (drums) duo
Wed 6/4/97 1:00pm FREE Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington)
Jazz
Mwata Bowden (reeds) in a birthday tribute to Anthony
Braxton
Wed 6/4/97 8:00 DePaul University Concert Hall (800 We. Belden)
Classical
Klang (James Boznos (conductor)) performing music by
Dallapiccola, Kurtag, Nancarrow, Boznos, Rands, Christou
Thu 6/5/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz/improv
DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds))
Thu 6/5/97 8:00 Unity Temple
Jazz
Roswell Rudd Trio (Roswell Rudd (trombone),
Steve Swell (trombone), Lou Grassi (drums))
Thu 6/5/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Experimental/improv
Ensemble Mobius Midicus (Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer), Bob
Falesch (computer, electronics), Jeremy Ruthrauff (saxophones))
Fri 6/6/97 8:00 Struble Theater (Theater and Interpretation Building,
Northwestern University)
Improv/experimental/spoken word
Wounded Jukebox (Terri Kapsalis (voice), John Corbett
(recordings), Ken Vandermark (reeds))
Fri-Sat 6/6-7/97 8:30 FREE Pete Miller's (1557 Sherman, Evanston)
Jazz
Fred Anderson Quintet (including Fred Anderson (tenor sax),
Billy Brimfield (trumpet))
Sat 6/7/97 2:00-5:00 live on WNUR 89.3 FM
Rock/experimental
- Neutrino
- Aden
- David Grubbs
Sun 6/8/97 8:00 Bop Shop
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki Trio; also on bill: Chicago Comedy Workshop
Sun 6/8/97 Lounge Ax
Rock
Sun 6/8/97 6:00 Unity Temple
Jazz
Yoron Israel Quintet (Yoron Israel (drums), Lance Bryant
(saxophone), Ed Cherry (guitar), Bryan Carrott (vibes), John Lockwood
(bass))
Sun 6/8/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
Improv
Odradek (Josh Abrams (bass), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ben
Vida (guitar, electronics), Matt Weston (drums, electronics))
Mon 6/9/97 7:30 Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Steve Butters (percussion), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello),
Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida (guitar)
Mon 6/9/97 7:00 Logan Beach Cafe
Jazz
Ron Dewar (tenor sax, bass clarinet), Robert Barry
(drums), Josh Abrams (bass) trio
Tue 6/10/97 8:00 Urbus Orbis
(Classical?)
Mitar Mitch Covic (bass) solo, performing original
compositions
Wed 6/11/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
FJF (Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Ken Vandermark
(reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Steve Hunt (drums))
Thu 6/12/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz
Caffeine (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jim Baker (piano,
ARP synthesizer), Steve Hunt (drums))
Thu 6/12/97 5:30 FREE Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington)
Jazz
Fire (Von Freeman (tenor), Sparrow (piano), Joanie Pallatto
(vocals), Dave Pavkovic (percussion), Tatsu Aoki (bass))
Thu 6/12/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv
Michael Colligan (reeds), Matt Weston (percussion,
electronics) duo
Fri-Sat 6/13-14/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
Improv/country
Eugene Chadbourne (guitar, etc.) with Michael Zerang (drums),
Carrie Biolo (percussion), Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), Michael
Greenberg
Sat 6/14/97 2:00-5:00 live on WNUR 89.3 FM
Rock/jazz
- The Dishes
- Rob Mazurek (trumpet), Jeff Parker (guitar),
Chad Taylor (drums) trio
Sat 6/14/97 8:00-10:00 Bop Shop (5419 N. Clark0
Jazz/improv
Damon Short (vibes, drums), Jim Baker (piano) duo
Sun 6/15/97 8:30 Bop Shop
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki Trio
Sun 6/15/97 8:00 Lunar Cabaret
Improv
"Nio, or Nine" performed by Mats Gustafsson (reeds,
flutes), Lotte Melin (dance), John Corbett (records),
Terri Kapsalis (voice, violin), followed by improv with
subgroups of: Gustafsson, Melin, Michael Zerang (percussion),
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Ken Vandermark (reeds)
Mon 6/16/97 7:30 Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Josh Abrams (bass) with Ben Vida (guitar), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello)
Tue 6/17/97 8:00 Unity Temple
Improv/jazz
Barry Guy (bass), Mats Gustafsson (reeds),
Maya Homburger (violin) solos, duos, and trio
Tue 6/17/97 9:00-midnight The Note (1565 N. Milwaukee)
Jazz
Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls (Ted Sirota (drums),
Kevin Kizer (tenor sax), Jeff Parker (guitar), Josh Abrams (bass))
Tue 6/17/97 9:00 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
Noise/multimedia
- Death Squad
- Bloodyminded
- TV Pow
- Janet Anglosaxophonejackson, Jr.
Wed 6/18/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv
Barry Guy (bass), Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Raymond Strid (drums) trio
Thu 6/19/97 7:00 FREE Harold Washington Community College (30 E. Lake)
Funk
Pharaohs
Thu 6/19/97 Fireside Bowl
Rock
Thu 6/19/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz
Steam (Jim Baker (piano), Ken Vandermark (reeds),
Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Thu 6/19/97 Empty Bottle
Rock/experimental/jazz
- Third Eye Foundation
- Loren Mazzacane Connors (guitar), Alan Licht (guitar) duo
- Fuzzhead
- Sabir Mateen Trio (Sabir Mateen (sax), Matthew Heyner (bass),
David Nuss (drums))
Thu 6/19/97 9:00-1:00 Bop Shop
Jazz
New Horizons Ensemble (featuring Ernest Dawkins (alto sax))
Fri 6/20/97 8:00 FREE Tower Records (2301 N. Clark)
Rock
The Frogs
Fri 6/20/97 7:00 St. Catherine-St. Lucy Catholic Church (Austin & Washington, 708/386-80767)
Jazz
benefit concert with Von Freeman, Fred Anderson,
Eddie Johnson, Arthur Taylor, Billy Brimfield,
George Freeman, Fred Rakestraw, Harrison Bankhead,
Michael Raynor, Joanie Pallatto
Sat 6/21/97 9:00 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
Noise
- Death Squad
- Bloodyminded
- Cock E.S.P.
- Thalidomide
Sat 6/21/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
David Boykin Trio (David Boykin (tenor sax), Josh Abrams
(bass), Johnny Herndon (drums)) with guest Chad Taylor (drums)
Sat 6/21/97 4:00 Museum of Contemporary Art
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax), Affifi Phillard (drums),
Tatsu Aoki (bass) trio, as part of the "Summer Solstice Celebration"
Sat-Sun 6/21-22/97 (Sat 8:00, Sun 3:00) Renaissance Society (University of Chicago)
Classical
Paulo Alvarez (piano) and Ensemble Noamnesia (featuring
Gene Coleman (bass clarinet)) performing music by Franco Donatoni, Giacinto
Scelsi, Luciano Berio, Luigi Nono, Salvatore Sciarrino, et al
Sun 6/22/97 3:00 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz/???
Tatsu Aoki, Michael Greenberg duo
Sun 6/22/97 8:00 Lunar Cabaret
Experimental/classical
Orchestra Atypica and Ensemble Mobius Midicus
with guest Dorothy Martirano (violin), performing music by
Sal Martirano, Bob Falesch, Louise Cloutier, Arman Schwartz,
and Christian Lauba
Mon 6/23/97 7:00 Logan Beach Cafe
Jazz
Ron Dewar (tenor sax, bass clarinet), Robert Barry
(drums), Josh Abrams (bass) trio
Mon 6/23/97 7:30 Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Jeb Bishop (trombone) solo
Tue 6/24/97 8:00 Urbus Orbis
(Classical?)
Mitar Mitch Covic (bass) solo, performing original
compositions
Thu 6/26/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
Jazz
- Witches and Devils (Mars Williams (reeds), Ken
Vandermark (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jim Baker (piano), Harrison Bankhead
(bass), Steve Hunt (drums)) with guest Mats Gustafsson (reeds)
- Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Leslie Ross (bassoon) duo
Fri 6/27/97 8:00 Lunar Cabaret
Improv/jazz/rock
- Odradek (Josh Abrams (bass), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ben
Vida (guitar, electronics), Matt Weston (drums, electronics))
- Broken Wire (Daniel Scanlan (violin,
cornet, guitar), Michael Zerang (percussion), Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer),
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello, bass))
- Rob Mazurek's Underground Orchestra
Sat 6/28/97 9:00 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
Rock
- Temple of Bon Matin
- Black Hill Ltd.
- Lake of Dracula
- Hit by Flying Glass
Sat 6/28/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret
Potpourri
"Lunar Family Final Blowout" with:
- Hidden Chronicles
- Jack the Dog
- Vernon Tongues and the Inepti
and guests Colm O'Reilly, Jenny Magnus, Kate O'Reilly, Paul Leisen
Sat 6/28/97 2:00 FREE Chicago Cultural Center (77 E. Randolph)
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax), Ken Vandermark (reeds),
Kent Kessler, ??? (drums) quartet; includes Q&A session with audience
Sat 6/28/97 3:30-6:30 on WNUR 89.3 FM
Rock
Temple of Bon Matin, possibly but not definitely with guest
Arthur Doyle (saxophone), plus several other acts
Sun 6/29/97 9:00-11:00 Chopin Theater (1541 W. Division)
Jazz
Chicago Underground Orchestra
Tue 7/1/97 11:00am live on WNUR 89.3 FM
Improv
John Butcher (saxes), Michael Zerang (percussion)
duo, performance and interview
Tue 7/1/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop (see below) with Jeb Bishop
(trombone), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums) trio
Tue 7/1/97 8:00 Unity Temple
Jazz
Bill Frisell Quartet (Bill Frisell (guitar), Curtis Fowlkes
(trombone), Ron Miles (trumpet), Eyvind Kang (violin, tuba))
Tue 7/1/97 8:00 Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 773/761-2230)
Experimental/classical
- Jack the Dog
- Lou Mallozzi
Wed 7/2/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv
John Butcher (reeds) with Jeb Bishop (trombone), Terri
Kapsalis (violin), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello)
Sat 7/5/97 Ravinia Festival
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (featuring Ed Wilkerson (tenor sax)); for
complete festival schedule see http://www.ravinia.org/
Sat 7/5/97 9:30 Salon Zwerge
Improv/experimental
- Ensemble Mobius Midicus (Rod Echols (bass guitar), Fred
Lonberg-Holm (cello), Bob Falesch and Don Malone (live electronics),
Carol Genetti (vocals),
Jeremy Ruthrauff (saxophone), others)
- Eric Leonardson (invented instruments)
- Monad (Don Malone (live electronics)) with Bob Falesch
(live electronics, "morphed cornet")
Sat 7/5/97 Empty Bottle
Experimental/noise/rock
- Nihilist Spasm Band
- Candy Machine
Sat 7/5/97 Martyr's (3855 N. Lincoln, 773/404-9494)
Jazz
Ray Anderson's Pocket Brass (featuring Ray Anderson (trombone))
Mon 7/7/97 7:30 Logan Beach Cafe
Jazz
Ron Dewar (tenor sax, bass clarinet), Robert Barry
(drums), Josh Abrams (bass) trio
Tue 7/8/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop (see below) with Jeb Bishop
(trombone), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums) trio
Wed 7/9/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz
Rich Corpolongo (reeds), Brian Sandstrom (bass),
Michael Raynor (drums) trio
Thu 7/10/97 7:00 Harold Washington Community College (30 E. Lake,
800/266-6328)
Jazz
Vandy Harris & the Front Burners
Fri-Sat 7/11-12/97 Rituals (537 S. Dearborn)
Jazz
Malachi Thompson Trio
Sat 7/12/97 noon FREE Reckless Records (3157 N. Broadway)
Rock
U.S. Maple in-store performance
Sat 7/12/97 9:30 Urbus Orbis
Improv
Jeb Bishop (trombone), John Corbett (guitar),
Terri Kapsalis (violin, voice) trio
Sat 7/12/97 Lounge Ax
Rock
- Storm & Stress
- David Grubbs
Sat 7/12/97 Fireside Bowl
Jazz/rock
Fully Celebrated Orchestra (and three other bands of
unknown genre: Ice Burn, Volume Dealers, Kirohito)
Sat 7/12/97 8:00-10:00 Bop Shop
Jazz
Power Trio (Mwata Bowden (reeds), Afifi Phillard (drums),
Tatsu Aoki (bass))
Sun 7/13/97 9:30 Urbus Orbis
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass),
Tim Mulvenna (drums) trio
Sun 7/13/97 8:00 Bop Shop
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki Trio; also on bill: Chicago Comedy Workshop
Tue 7/15/97 9:00 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop (see below) with In
Zenith (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar),
Michael Zerang (percussion))
Wed 7/16/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz
David Boykin Trio (David Boykin (tenor sax), Josh Abrams
(bass), Johnny Herndon (drums))
Fri 7/18/97 Bop Shop (5419 N. Clark)
Jazz
Tony Mujica (trumpet), Jodie Christian (piano),
Willie Garcia, Ed Wilkerson (tenor sax), Harrison
Bankhead (bass), Robert Shy sextet
Fri 7/18/97 7:00 Gary Marks (1528 N. Milwaukee)
Experimental/ambient
David Marine (theremin), Eric Pounder (e-bow
guitar) duo, performing at art opening (which runs 5:00-8:00)
Fri 7/18/97 8:00 Reynolds Club (University of Chicago, 5706
S. University, 773-702-7300)
Jazz
- Vandy Harris & the Front Burners
- Jesse Scinto & the Dignitaries
- Bill Simms Quintet
Sat 7/19/97 7:00-10:00 Gary Marks (1528 N. Milwaukee)
Jazz/rock/improv/experimental
- Broken Wire (Daniel Scanlan (violin,
cornet, guitar), Michael Zerang (percussion), Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer),
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello, bass))
- Communication Model #1 (Steve Barsotti (invented
instruments), Dan Burke (electronics), Carol Genetti (voice), Eric
Leonardson (invented instruments))
Sat 7/19/97 Lounge Ax
Rock
- U.S. Maple
- Strangulated Beatoffs
- Miss Murgatroid
Sat 7/19/97 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
Experimental/rock
- Wrong
- Grandpa and the Girls
- Hit by Flying Glass
Sun 7/20/97 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
Experimental/rock
- Miss Murgatroid
- ZZZZZ
- The Browns
Sun 7/20/97 1:00 DuSable Museum (740 E. 56th Pl.)
Jazz
Tenor Madness: Chicago Style with Von Freeman (tenor sax)
& Ira Sullivan (tenor sax)
Sun 7/20/97 9:30 Urbus Orbis
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Josh Abrams (bass),
Tim Mulvenna (drums) trio
Mon 7/21/97 7:30 Logan Beach Cafe
Jazz
Ron Dewar (tenor sax, bass clarinet), Robert Barry
(drums), Josh Abrams (bass) trio
Tue 7/22/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop (see below) with Jeb
Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Tim
Mulvenna (drums) trio
Fri 7/25/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds)), joined by Fred Anderson (tenor sax)
for 2nd set
Sat 7/26/97 9:30 Bop Shop (5419 N. Clark)
Jazz
Grismore-Scea Group (Steve Grismore (guitar), Paul Scea
(reeds), John Turner (bass), Ryan Shultz (bass trumpet), Damon
Short (drums))
Fri 7/26/97 Double Door
Rock
- Bobby Conn
- Edith Frost
- others, details to follow
Sat 7/27/97 9:00 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
Experimental
Tue 7/22/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop (see below) with Jeb
Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Tim
Mulvenna (drums) trio
Fri 7/25/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds)), joined by Fred Anderson (tenor sax)
for 2nd set
Sat 7/26/97 9:30 Bop Shop (5419 N. Clark)
Jazz
Grismore-Scea Group (Steve Grismore (guitar), Paul Scea
(reeds), John Turner (bass), Ryan Shultz (bass trumpet), Damon
Short (drums))
Fri 7/26/97 Double Door
Rock
- Bobby Conn
- Edith Frost
- others, details to follow
Sat 7/27/97 9:00 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
Experimental
Tue 7/29/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv
Jazz Workshop (see below) with Odradek
(Josh Abrams (bass), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ben Vida (guitar,
electronics), Matt Weston (drums, electronics))
Wed 7/30/97 8:00 Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 2nd floor)
Improv/dance
Bob Eisen (movement), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo;
2nd set TBA
Wed 7/30/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
The Moers Five (Jim Baker (synthesizer), Hamid Drake
(drums), Kent Kessler (bass), Jim O'Rourke (guitar, etc.), Ken
Vandermark (reeds))
Sat 8/2/97 9:30pm Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Hopkins Trio (Fred Hopkins (bass), ??? (alto sax),
??? (drums))
Sat-Sun 8/2-3/97 noon-8:00pm FREE South Shore Cultural Center
Jazz/???
- Clark Terry
- Gloria Lynne
- Les McCann
- Odean Pope
- Regina Carter
- Kurt Elling
- Fred Anderson Trio
- Howard Levy Quartet
- Mr. Lendell Jones
- Government Cheese Band
- Stephanie Know Quartet
- Havana
- Strate Ahead Jazz Ensemble
Sat 8/2/97 3:30-6:30 live on WNUR 89.3 FM's Airplay
Jazz/rock
- Fred Anderson
- June of 44
- The Eternals
See http://lynch.lscorp.com/Airplay/ScheduleBody.html for complete Airplay schedule.
Mon 8/4/97 7:30 Logan Beach Cafe
Jazz
Josh Abrams (bass), Ron Dewar (tenor sax, bass
clarinet), Robert Barry (drums) trio
Mon 8/4/97 7:00 Bop Shop (1146 S. Wabash)
Jazz
Kelan Phil Cohran
Wed 8/6/97 8:00 Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 2nd floor)
Improv/dance
Bob Eisen (movement), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo;
2nd set TBA
Wed 8/6/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Peter Van Bergen (reeds) with Ken Vandermark
(reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Hamid Drake (drums)
Thu 8/7/97 9:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Tony Mujica Sextet (Tony Mujica (trumpet),
Ed Wilkerson (tenor sax), Vincent Davis (drums), Jim Baker (piano),
Willie Garcia (tenor sax), Josh Abrams (bass))
Thu 8/7/97 9:30 Bop Shop (1146 S. Wabash)
Jazz/improv
Georg Graewe/Ken Vandermark Large Band
(Georg Graewe (piano), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Robbie Hunsinger (oboe, English horn), Kent
Kessler (bass), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Tim Mulvenna (percussion),
Julie Pomerleau (violin))
Fri 8/8/97 9:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Time Zone Express (Yapree Howell (piano), Boaz McGee
("space bari sax"), Ben Montgomery (drums), Shelton Saleem Salley
(guitar))
Fred Hopkins Trio (Fred Hopkins (bass), Dennis Winslett (alto
sax), Toby W??? (drums))
Sun 8/10/97 8:00 Bop Shop (1146 S. Wabash)
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki Trio; also on bill: Chicago Comedy Workshop
Sat 8/9/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Mon 8/11/97 Empty Bottle
Rock
Tue 8/12/97 7:30 FREE Dawes Park (Church & Sheridan, Evanston)
Classical
Klang with guest Fareed Haque (guitar) perform works by
Reich, Ishii, Ligeti, Stockhausen, Boznos
Tue 8/12/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop (see below) with
the Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds),
Mars Williams (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler
(bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Wed 8/13/97 8:00 Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 2nd floor)
Improv/dance
Bob Eisen (movement), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo;
2nd set TBA
Wed 8/13/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz
Tim McNamara (reeds, flute) with Ken Vandermark (reeds),
Ryan ??? (bass), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)
Thu 8/14/97 9:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Tony Mujica Sextet (Tony Mujica (trumpet),
Ed Wilkerson (tenor sax), Vincent Davis (drums), Jim Baker (piano),
Willie Garcia (tenor sax), Josh Abrams (bass))
Thu 8/14/97 Lounge Ax
Rock/experimental
- Legendary Pink Dots
- Silverman
- Twilight Circus Dub Sound System
- Illusion of Safety
Thu 8/14/97 Empty Bottle
Noise
- Haters
- Emil Beaulieau
- Skin Crime
- Crank Sturgeon
- Cock ESP
Thu 8/14/97 9:30 Bop Shop (1146 S. Wabash)
Jazz/improv
Georg Graewe/Ken Vandermark Large Band
(Georg Graewe (piano), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Robbie Hunsinger (oboe, English horn), Kent
Kessler (bass), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Tim Mulvenna (percussion),
Julie Pomerleau (violin))
Fri 8/15/97 9:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Time Zone Express (Yapree Howell (piano), Boaz McGee
("space bari sax"), Ben Montgomery (drums), Shelton Saleem Salley
(guitar))
Fri 8/15/97 10:00-2:00 Bop Shop (1146 S. Wabash)
Jazz
Damon Short Quintet (Damon Short (drums)
Chuck Burdelik (reeds), Ryan Shultz (bass trumpet), John McLean (guitar),
Larry Kohut (bass))
Sat 8/16/97 10:00 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
Jazz/experimental
Chris Brown (keyboards) with Jim O'Rourke, Fred
Lonberg-Holm (cello)
Sat 8/16/97 10:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio with guest Fred Anderson (tenor sax)
Wed 8/20/97 8:00 Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 2nd floor)
Improv/dance
Bob Eisen (movement), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo;
2nd set TBA
Wed 8/20/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv
Hal Rammel (invented instruments), Matt Turner
(cello) duo
Mon 8/20/97 7:30 Logan Beach Cafe
Jazz
Josh Abrams (bass, Ron Dewar (tenor sax, bass
clarinet), Robert Barry (drums) trio
Thu 8/21/97 9:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Tony Mujica Sextet (Tony Mujica (trumpet),
Ed Wilkerson (tenor sax), Vincent Davis (drums), Jim Baker (piano),
Willie Garcia (tenor sax), Josh Abrams (bass))
Thu 8/21/97 9:30 Bop Shop (1146 S. Wabash)
Jazz/improv
Georg Graewe/Ken Vandermark Large Band
(Georg Graewe (piano), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Robbie Hunsinger (oboe, English horn), Kent
Kessler (bass), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Tim Mulvenna (percussion),
Julie Pomerleau (violin))
Fri 8/22/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
New Composers Ensemble (Paris Smith (vibes), Ben Montgomery
(percussion), Dawi Williams (bass), Shelton Salley (guitar), Yapree
Howell (piano), Carol Sawall (vocals, percussion))
Fri 8/22/97 10:00 Empty Bottle
Rock/jazz
- Pinetop Seven
- DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds))
- Euphone
- Heroic Doses
Sat 8/23/97 5:00 Boulevard Arts Cultural Center (6011 S. Justine)
Jazz
David Boykin Trio (David Boykin (tenor sax), Josh Abrams
(bass), Johnny Herndon (drums))
Sat 8/23/97 10:00 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
- Diatessaron (Carol Genetti (voice), Geoff Greenberg
(guitar), Dave Maddox (sax), Scott Marshall (computer))
- Eric Leonardson (invented instruments)
Sat 8/23/97 10:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio with guest Fred Anderson (tenor sax)
Sat 8/23/97 3:30-6:30 live on WNUR 89.3 FM's Airplay
Classical/improv?
- Gene Coleman (bass clarinet) with Steve Butters (percussion),
Guillermo Gregorio (reeds)
- other acts
See http://lynch.lscorp.com/Airplay/ScheduleBody.html for complete Airplay schedule.
Sat 8/23/97 Salon Zwerge (2537 N. Kedzie)
Experimental
- Diatessaron
- Eric Leonardson
Sat 8/23/97 2:00 FREE Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz
Joseph Jarman (alto sax), Malachi Favors (bass) duo,
performance and "dialogue"
Sat 8/23/97 8:00 Bop Shop (1146 S. Wabash)
Jazz
Power Trio (Mwata Bowden (reeds), Afifi Phillard (drums),
Tatsu Aoki (bass))
Sun 8/24/97 1:00 DuSable Museum (740 E. 56th)
Jazz
Tenor Madness: Chicago Style with Fred Anderson (tenor
sax), Joseph Jarman (saxes), Ed Wilkerson (tenor sax),
plus Fred Hopkins (bass), Hamid Drake (bass)
Mon 8/25/97 5:30 FREE Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/improv
Georg Graewe (piano), Mars Williams (reeds),
Hamid Drake (drums) trio: performance and discussion
Tue 8/26/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop (see below) with
the Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds),
Mars Williams (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler
(bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Wed 8/27/97 8:00-1:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
as part of the jazz fest "pub crawl" (see http://www.JazzInstituteOfChicago.org/jazzclubtour.html
for info:
Jeff Parker Trio (Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass),
Affifi Phillard (drums)) with guest Fred Anderson (tenor sax)
Wed 8/27/97 Rituals (537 S. Dearborn)
Jazz
as part of the jazz fest "pub crawl" (see http://www.JazzInstituteOfChicago.org/jazzclubtour.html
for info:
"All Star Jam Session" with Jodie Christian, Ari
Brown, Yosef Ben Israel, Ken Chaney, Duke
Payne, plus guests Malachi Favors (bass), Harrison Bankhead
(bass), Kahil El Zabar (percussion), Malachi Thompson (trumpet),
et al
Wed 8/27/97 8:00 Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 2nd floor)
Improv/dance
Bob Eisen (movement), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo;
2nd set TBA
Wed 8/27/97 Empty Bottle
Jazz
as part of the jazz fest "pub crawl" (see http://www.JazzInstituteOfChicago.org/jazzclubtour.html
for info:
- 7:00, two sets: Witches and Devils (Mars Williams
(reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jim Baker
(piano), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Steve Hunt (drums))
- 10:00, two sets: Broken Wire (Daniel Scanlan (violin,
cornet, guitar), Michael Zerang (percussion), Jim Baker (ARP
synthesizer), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello, bass))
Thu 8/28/97 Grant Park
Jazz
Chicago Jazz Festival, day 1 of 4 (see http://www.JazzInstituteOfChicago.org/festival.html):
- Billy Taylor
- Havana
- Joe Henderson
- Mingus Big Band
Thu 8/28/97 10:00-1:30 (3 sets) Bop Shop (1146 S. Wabash)
Jazz/improv
Georg Graewe/Ken Vandermark Large Band
(Georg Graewe (piano), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Robbie Hunsinger (oboe, English horn), Kent
Kessler (bass), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Tim Mulvenna (percussion),
Julie Pomerleau (violin))
Thu 8/28/97 11:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
David Boykin Trio (David Boykin (tenor sax),
Josh Abrams (bass), Johnny Herndon (drums))
Fri 8/29/97 Grant Park
Jazz
Chicago Jazz Festival, day 2 of 4 (see http://www.JazzInstituteOfChicago.org/festival.html):
- Juli Wood
- Myra Melford Quintet (Myra Melford (piano), Dave Douglas (trumpet), Erik Friedlander (cello), Chris Speed (reeds), Michael Sarin (drums))
- Jackie McLean
- Illinois Jacquet
Fri 8/29/97 11:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Vandy Harris (tenor sax) with Yapree Howell (electric
piano), Boaz McGee ("space bari sax"), Ben Montgomery (drums), Shelton
Saleem Salley (guitar), Malachi Favors (bass))
Fri-Sat 8/29-30/97 8:00 Blue Rider Theater (1822 S. Halsted)
Performance/classical/experimental/improv
- "Bosch tapped the gas pedal and the caprice moved forward...",
a performance-opera created and performed by Jeff Kowalkowski
and Marco Ciciliani
- Carol Genetti (voice), Eric Leonardson (springboard),
Scott Marshall (samplers, keyboards) trio
Sat 8/30/97 FREE 1:00-4:00 Jazz Record Mart
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Tatsu Aoki (bass),
Affifi Phillard (drums)
Sat 8/30/97 8:00 Bop Shop (1146 S. Wabash)
Jazz
Power Trio (Mwata Bowden (reeds), Afifi Phillard (drums),
Tatsu Aoki (bass))
Sat 8/30/97 Grant Park
Jazz
Chicago Jazz Festival, day 3 of 4 (see http://www.JazzInstituteOfChicago.org/festival.html):
- Ameen Muhammad Quintet
- Allen Batts
- Earma Thompson
- Rich Corpolongo Quartet
- Jackie Cain & Roy Kral
- Marshall Vente Project 9+
- Steve Turre Sextet
- Gatemouth Brown Big Band
- Nicholas Payton Quintet
- Von Freeman
Sat-Sun 8/30-31/97 11:00, 10:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Edward "Kidd" Jordan (tenor sax), Michael Mason
(flute), Ari Brown (tenor sax), Kirk Brown (piano),
Harrison Bankhead (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums), Fred
Anderson (tenor sax)
Sun 8/31/97 10:30-noon Jazz Record Mart
Jazz
"Breakfast Bash" with Malachi Thompson, Rob Mazurek,
Rich Corpolongo, Jodie Christian, others
Sun 8/31/97 Grant Park
Jazz
Chicago Jazz Festival, day 4 of 4 (see http://www.JazzInstituteOfChicago.org/festival.html):
- Samana
- Willie Pickens Quintet
- Roy Rubenstein's Hot Six
- Mark Murphy with Kurt Elling
- Rob Mazurek's Underground Orchestra
- Ruby Braff Quintet
- Bernie McGann Trio (Bernie McGann (alto sax), Lloyd Swanton (bass), John Pochee (drums))
- Betty Carter
- Salute to Motor City Jazz featuring Kenny Burrell, Tommy
Flanagan, Frank Foster, Marcus Belgrave, Charles
McPherson, etc.
Sun 8/31/97 Rituals (537 S. Dearborn)
Jazz
Ritual Trio (Kahil El'Zabar (percussion), Malachi Favors
(bass), Ari Brown (tenor sax, piano))
Mon 9/1/97 7:30 FREE Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Michael Colligan (reeds), Jim Dorling (harmonium),
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Ben Vida (guitar)
Wed 9/3/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Rock/jazz
Slam (Mars Williams (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Greg
Suran (guitar), David Suycott (drums))
Thu 9/4/97 11:00 live on WNUR 89.3 FM
Jazz
Bernie McGann (alto sax) performance and interview
Thu 9/4/97 5:30 FREE Harold Washington Library
Classical
lecture & concert featuring Frank Abbinanti; works by
Jerry Ruthrauff, Giacinto Scelsi, Christian Wolff Hespos
Thu 9/4/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
Bernie McGann Trio (Bernie McGann (alto sax), Lloyd Swanton
(bass), John Pochee (drums))
Sat 9/6/97 8:30 RX Gallery (1464 N. Milwaukee)
Classical
Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), Lisa Goethe-McGinn (flute),
each solo, playing works by Gene Coleman, Franco Donatoni, Giacinto
Scelsi, Gerhard Stabler, Salvatore Sciarrino
Mon 9/8/97 7:30 FREE Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Michael Colligan (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone)
Wed 9/10/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz
Gold Sparkle Band (Charles Waters (reeds), Roger Ruzow
(trumpet), Chris Riggenbach (bass), Andrew Barker (drums))
Wed 9/10/97 10:00 Lunar Cabaret (2827 N. Lincoln)
Improv
Eugene Chadbourne's "Insect and Western" with Carrie Shull
(oboe), Carrie Biolo (vibraphone), Brian Ritchie (bass)
Thu 9/11/97 5:30 FREE Harold Washington Library
Classical
lecture & concert featuring Frank Abbinanti; works by
Patricia Morehead, Stefan Wolpe, Harvey, Goehr
Thu 9/11/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv?
Michael Zerang (percussion) solo
Thu 9/11/97 Chopin Theatre
Jazz
- Ernest Dawkins (alto sax) with Jeffrey Parker (guitar),
Hamid Drake (drums), Rollo Radford
- Sauce
Thu 9/11/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Steam (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jim Baker (keyboards), Kent
Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)) and guests Tim McNamara (reeds),
Mars Williams (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone) perform music by Sun Ra
Fri 9/12/97 Smoke Daddy (1804 W. Division)
Jazz
Ron Dewar (reeds), Art Davis, Josh Abrams
(bass), Robert Barry (drums) quartet
Fri 9/12/97 8:00 Pete Miller's (Evanston)
Jazz
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (Kahil El'Zabar (percussion),
Joseph Bowie (trombone), Ernest Dawkins (alto sax))
Fri 9/12/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz/improv
Matthew Shipp String Trio (Matthew Shipp (piano), William
Parker (bass), Mat Maneri (violin))
Fri 9/12/97 Lounge Ax
Improv/rock/etc.
- William Hooker (drums) with Jim
O'Rourke, DJ Olive
- Storm & Stress
- Godspeed U Black Emperor
Fri-Sat 9/12-13/97 Chopin Theatre
Jazz/spoken word
John Tchicai with Yusef Komunyakaa (poetry), Fred Hopkins
(bass), Jeffrey Parker (guitar), Benita Haastrup, Aaron Getsug,
Margriet Naber-Tchicai
Sat 9/13/97 3:30-6:30 live on WNUR 89.3 FM's Airplay
Improv/jazz/rock
- William Hooker (drums) with DJ Olive
- The Mekons
- The Molemen
This broadcast may be pre-empted by Northwestern football; if so it
will be recorded for later broadcast. Call 847/866-WNUR on Saturday
atfernoon to inquire. See http://lynch.lscorp.com/Airplay/ScheduleBody.html
for a complete Airplay schedule.
Sat 9/13/97 2:00 Martin Luther King H.S. (4445 S. Drexel)
Jazz
Hyde Park/Kenwood Jaaz '97 Fest featuring:
- Malachi Thompson & Africa Brass Jaaz Orchestra
featuring Dee Alexander, Ernest Dawkins, and Sonny Seals
- Gary Bartz Quartet
- Joseph Jarman Trio (including Joseph Jarman (sax), Fred
Hopkins (drums))
- Kahil El Zabar
- scenes from "The Sutherland" play by Charles Smith and a jazz photo
exhibit by Ted Gray and Eric Werner
Sat 9/13/97 8:30 RX Gallery (1464 N. Milwaukee)
Improv
Ether Lift (Hal Rammel (invented instruments), Kevin Drumm
(prepared electric guitar), Shelley Weiss (viola), Gene Coleman (bass
clarinet), Steve Butters (percussion))
Sat 9/13/97 8:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
Edward Wilkerson (tenor sax), Jim Baker (piano),
Harrison Bankhead (bass), Vincent Davis (drums) quartet
Sun 9/14/97 6:00 Goodspeed Hall (University of Chicago)
Improv/jazz
- Joe McPhee (brass), Jeb Bishop (trombone) duo
- Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo
- Georg Graewe (piano), Joe McPhee (reeds, brass),
Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim
Mulvenna (drums) quintet
Sun 9/14/97 8:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
John Tchicai/Kidd Jordan Quartet (John Tchicai (reeds), Kidd Jordan (reeds), Margariet Naber Tchicai (piano), Benita Hastrup (drums))
Sun 9/14/97 8:00 Bop Shop (1146 S. Wabash)
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki Trio; also on bill: Chicago Comedy Workshop
Mon 9/15/97 7:30 FREE Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Colm O'Reilly (electronics), Liz Payne (bass)
Mon 9/15/97 10:00 Urbus Orbis
Jazz
Gold Sparkle Big Band (Charles Waters (reeds), Roger Ruzow
(trumpet), Chris Riggenbach (bass), Andrew Barker (drums)) and Chicago
guests
Wed 9/17/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Peter Brotzmann Tentet (Peter Brotzmann (reeds), Joe McPhee
(brass), Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Mars
Williams (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello),
Kent Kessler (bass), Michael Zerang (drums), Hamid Drake (drums))
Thu 9/18/97 5:30 FREE Harold Washington Library
Classical
lecture & concert featuring Frank Abbinanti; works for
guitar and tuba by Benati, Murail, Schl(long-f)ng and Marchetti
Thu 9/18/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Improv/jazz
Peter Brotzmann (reeds), Mats Gustafsson (reeds) duo
Thu 9/18/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv
Erik Bauer (trumpet), Ben Vida (guitar),
Matt Weston (percussion, electronics)
Sat 9/20/97 Lounge Ax
Rock
- Run On
- Grimble Grumble
- Shadow Ring
Sat 9/20/97 8:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Improv/jazz
Georg Graewe (piano) solo
Mon 9/22/97 7:30 FREE Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Chris Jenks (trombone), Matt Weston (percussion,
electronics)
Wed 9/24/97 FREE 12:30 Harold Washington Library
Classical/experimental
ISEA (Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts) presents works by
John Drever, Paul Fretwell, Pauli Laine,
Cathryn Lane, Yasuhiro Otani, Nye Parry, Pete
Stollery, Todor Todoroff
Wed 9/24/97 8:00 Museum of Contemporary Art
Classical/experimental
ISEA (Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts) presents works by
Kevin Atherton, Robin Barger, Insook Choi,
Benoit Maubrey, M.R. Petit, J.X. Halpern
Wed 9/24/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv
Wolfgang Fuchs (reeds) solo, quintet (with Jim Baker
(synthesizers), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello),
Ken Vandermark (reeds)), trio (with Kent Kessler (bass), Steve
Hunt (drums))
Tue-Sun 9/23-28/97 Jazz Showcase
Jazz
Pharoah Sanders
Thu 9/25/97 7:00 Museum of Contemporary Art
Classical/experimental
ISEA (Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts) presents works by
Jean-Claude Risset, Michael Century, Grahame
Weinbrau, Ricardo Dal Farra, Stephan Dunkelman,
Martin Gotfrit, Daniel Hosken, Joseph Koykkar,
Henry Gwiazda
Thu 9/25/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Zerang
(percussion) duo
Fri 9/26-27/97 Rituals (537 S. Dearborn)
Jazz
Rich Corpolongo Quartet
Fri 9/26/97 8:00 Museum of Contemporary Art
Classical/experimental
ISEA (Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts) presents works by
James Dashow, Draig Harris, Bruce Mahin,
Silvia Matheus, Mark Goldstein, Robert
Normandeau, David Rosenboom, Howard Sandroff
Fri 9/26/97 7:00-10:00 Artemesia Gallery (700 N. Carpenter, 3rd floor)
Experimental
Tatsu Aoki (bass), Steve Barsotti (invented
instruments), Carol Genetti (voice), Eric Leonardson
(invented instruments); also performing: Judith Artoux, Donald McGhie,
Andrea Polli, Toyvenus, Matthew Wilson
Sat 9/27/97 8:00 Bop Shop
Jazz
Power Trio (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Mwata Bowden (reeds),
Afifi Phillard (drums)) with unknown guest
Sat 9/27/97 10:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds)) with Fred Anderson (tenor sax)
Sat 9/27/97 10:00/12:00 (separate admission) Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division)
Jazz
ORELO (312/409-0099) presents:
John Patton Trio (John Patton (organ), George Freeman (guitar),
Bob Guthrie (drums))
Mon 9/29/97 7:30 FREE Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Bob Marsh (vocals),
Matt Weston (percussion, electronics)
Wed 10/1/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Jim Baker (synthesizers), Jeb Bishop (trombone) duo,
solos, and trio with Josh Abrams (bass)
Thu 10/2/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio (typically: Ernest Dawkins (alto sax),
Dushon Moseley (drums), Fred Hopkins (bass), and guests)
Thu 10/2/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Experimental?
Lone Nomad featuring Don Malone (computer)
Fri 10/3/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
Sam Rivers Trio (Sam Rivers (tenor sax, soprano sax, flute,
piano), Doug Matthews (bass, bass clarinet), Anthony Coles (drums,
tenor sax, piano))
Sat 10/4/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ajaramu (drums) and friends
Mon 10/6/97 The Note (1565 N. Milwaukee)
Jazz
Sun Ra Project (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jim Baker
(keyboards), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums), Tim
McNamara (reeds), Mars Williams (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone))
Mon 10/6/97 7:30 Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Big Band Theory of the Multiverse (Jack Wright (saxophones),
John Berndt, Bob Marsh, Kevin Drumm, Michael Colligan, Fred
Lonberg-Holm, Julie Pomerleau, Carrie Biolo, et al)
Tue 10/7/97 9:00 Empty Bottle
Improv
this show has either been cancelled or moved to earlier in the
evening; I don't know which yet:
Jack Wright (saxophones) with John Berndt (saxophones),
Bob Marsh (voice, piano), Michael Zerang (percussion)
Wed 10/8/97 11:00am live on WNUR 89.3 FM
Improv
Jack Wright (saxophones) with Bob Marsh (voice, cello),
Matt Weston (percussion, electronics)
Thu 10/9/97 9:30 Bop Shop
Jazz
Steam (Jim Baker (piano), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent
Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Thu 10/9/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio (typically: Ernest Dawkins (alto sax),
Dushon Moseley (drums), Fred Hopkins (bass)) with
guests Ari Brown (tenor sax, soprano sax), Fred Anderson (tenor sax),
Aaron Getsu (baritone sax)
Thu 10/9/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv
Jack Wright (reeds) with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeb Bishop
(trombone), Matt Weston (percussion, electronics)
Fri 10/10/97 10:00 Bop Shop
Jazz/improv
- NRG Ensemble (Mars Williams (reeds),
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Brian Sandstrom (trumpet, guitar, bass),
Kent Kessler (bass), Steve Hunt (drums, marimba))
- Cinghiale (Mars Williams (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds))
Fri 10/10/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar), Afifi
Phillard (drums) with Fred Anderson (tenor sax)
Fri-Sun 10/10-12/97 RX Gallery (1464 N. Milwaukee)
Experimental
sound installation by Heinz Weber
Fri-Tue 10/10-14 RX Gallery (1464 N. Milwaukee)
Experimental
"Tram S Atlantik", a "multi-channel sound installation" by
Heinz Weber; opening reception 10/10 5-8pm; also open
10/11-14 noon-5pm
Sat 10/11/97 4:00-7:00 live on WNUR 89.3 FM's Airplay
Noise/country
- TV Pow
- Flexible Products
- Robbie Fulks
Sat 10/11/97 1:00 FREE Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington)
Jazz
Malachi Thompson (trumpet), Fred Hopkins (bass)
duo birthday tribute to Lester Bowie
Sat 10/11/97 6:30 on WLUW 88.7 FM
Jazz
broadcast of previously recorded live concert by the Sun Ra
Project (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jim Baker (keyboards), Kent
Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums), Tim McNamara (reeds), Mars
Williams (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone))
Sat 10/11/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ajaramu (drums) and friends
Sat 10/11/97 8:30 RX Gallery (1464 N. Milwaukee)
Experimental
Heinz Weber ("sound artist") with Lou Mallozzi and others
Sat 10/11/97 8:00 Woodland Pattern (720 E. Locust, Milwaukee, 414/263-5001)
Guy Klucesvek (accordion) solo
Sun 10/12/97 11:00pm on WLUW 88.7 FM
Experimental
"Hamburg am Wasser, ich hoere Bruecken", a "soundscape composition"
by Heinz Weber; see also 10/14 listing
Sun 10/12/97 3:00pm-midnight Lounge Ax
Various
"Women's Avant Fest" with:
- 3:00 What Is It Like To Be a Bat?
- 3:30 Eunice Holland
- 4:00 Robbie Hunsinger & Corvus
- 4:30 Joan Wildman & Hans
- 5:00 Kelly Kessler
- 5:30 Marie McAuliffe & Gentle As
- 6:00 Janet Underhill
- 6:30 Zelda
- 7:00 Yoko Noge & Jazz Me Blues
- 7:30 Judy Dunaway
- 8:00 Rita Warford
- 8:30 Mary Nail
- 9:00 Jane Baxter Miller
- 9:30 Elizabeth Panzer
- 10:00 Claudia Perez Trio
- 10:30 Own
- 11:00 Olivia Block Ensemble
- 11:30 Sara Smith & Kalaka
Mon 10/13/97 9:30 The Note (1565 N. Milwaukee)
Jazz/improv
NRG Ensemble (Mars Williams (reeds),
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Brian Sandstrom (trumpet, guitar, bass),
Kent Kessler (bass), Steve Hunt (drums, marimba))
Tue 10/14/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop (see below) with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Mars Williams (reeds),
Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna
(drums))
Tue 10/14/97 9:00pm on WHPK 88.5 FM
Experimental
"Hamburg am Wasser, ich hoere Bruecken", a "soundscape composition"
by Heinz Weber; see also 10/12 listing
Wed 10/15/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv
Martin Blume (percussion), Marcio Mattos (bass, cello),
Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio
Thu 10/16/97 7:00-10:00 Architectural Artifacts (4325 N. Ravenswood, 773/508-0200)
Jazz/improv?
benefit for Center Theater Ensemble with Ken Vandermark
(reeds), David Suycott (drums), Kent Kessler
(bass) trio
Thu 10/16/97 7:30 Wilbur Wright College (North Theater) (4300 N. Narragannsett)
Jazz
Rich Corpolongo Quartet
Thu 10/16/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv?
Fred Lonberg-Holm's Combined Forces
Thu 10/16/97 9:30 Bop Shop
Improv/jazz
Georg Graewe (piano), Tim Mulvenna (drums),
Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio
Fri 10/17/97 Blue Rider Theater
Improv/experimental?
Tatsu Aoki (bass), Carol Genetti (vocals)
duo "w/Japanese XXXX rated video"
Fri-Sat 10/17-18/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz/improv
Robert Barry (drums), Tim Mulvenna (drums, percussion),
Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio
Sat 10/18/97 Empty Bottle
Rock
Sat 10/18/97 Green Mill
Jazz
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
Sat 10/18/97 10:00 Chopin Theater (1543 W. Division)
Improv
ORELO (312/409-0099) presents:
LaDonna Smith (violin), Davey Williams (guitar) duo
Note: they are no longer charging separate admission for the two sets.
Sat 10/18/97 10:00 Salon Zwerge
Improv/experimental/rock
- Fred Lonberg-Holm's String Orchestra
- Lozenge
Sat 10/18/97 8:30 RX Gallery (1464 N. Milwaukee)
Classical
Ensemble Noamnesia (featuring Gene Coleman (bass clarinet))
performing works by John Cage, Salvatore Sciarrino
Sun 10/19/97 8:00 Woodland Pattern (720 E. Locust, Milwaukee, 414/263-5001)
Improv
Davey Williams (guitar), LaDonna Smith (violin) duo
Mon 10/20/97 9:30 The Note (1565 N. Milwaukee)
Jazz/improv
Witches and Devils (Mars Williams (reeds), Ken Vandermark
(reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jim Baker (piano), Harrison
Bankhead (bass), Steve Hunt (drums))
Wed 10/22/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
NRG Ensemble (Mars Williams (reeds), Ken Vandermark
(reeds), Brian Sandstrom (trumpet, guitar, bass), Kent Kessler (bass),
Steve Hunt (drums, marimba)) plays the music of Hal Russell
Thu 10/23/97 11:00am live on WNUR 89.3 FM
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass),
Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Thu 10/23/97 9:30 Bop Shop
Jazz
Steam (Jim Baker (piano), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent
Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Thu 10/23/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio (typically: Ernest Dawkins (alto sax),
Dushon Moseley (drums), Fred Hopkins (bass)) with guests
Ameen Muhammad (trumpet), Fred Anderson (tenor sax), Aaron Getsu
(baritone sax)
Thu 10/23/97 5:30-7:00 FREE Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/world
as part of Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival (see http://kzy.com/caajf/):
- Anthony Brown (percussion), Afifi Phillard
(percussion) duo
- Hasu Patel
- Francis Wong (reeds), Dave Pavkovic (percussion)
duo
Thu 10/23/97 Fireside Bowl
Rock/improv
Flying Luttenbachers, other bands TBA
Thu 10/23/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Jazz
Damon Short (percussion) with Ryan Shultz (bass trumpet),
Kevin Tkacz (bass)
Fri 10/24/97 Sherwood Conservatory (1014 S. Michigan)
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Billy Brimfield
(trumpet), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Afifi Phillard (drums)
Fri 10/24/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Yapree Howell (piano), Ben Montgomery (drums),
Shelton Salley (guitar) trio
Fri 10/24/97 8:00 Skokie Centre Theatre (9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie)
Jazz/world/blues
as part of Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival (see http://kzy.com/caajf/):
- ILKWA NORI (Korean cultural troupe)
- Rudresh Mahanthappa's Indo-Pak Jazz Coalition
(including Fareed Haque (guitar), Hamid Drake (drums))
- Hasu Patel Trio
- Yoko Noge Big Band
Fri 10/24/97 8:30 RX Gallery (1464 N. Milwaukee)
Ensemble Noamnesia (featuring Gene Coleman (bass clarinet))
performing works by Helmut Lachenmann, John Cage, Gene Coleman
Fri 10/24/97 8:00 DePaul University Concert Hall (800 W. Belden)
Classical
Jack the Dog (Jeff Kowalkowski (piano), Carrie Biolo (percussion))
performing music by Biolo/Kowalkowski, de Machaut, Satie
Sat 10/25/97 2:00 FREE Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz
as part of Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival (see http://kzy.com/caajf/):
Jason Hwang (violin) duo, performance and "dialogue"
Sat 10/25/97 11:00 Salon Zwerge
Rock/improv
- Flying Luttenbachers
- Lozenge
Sat 10/25/97 8:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz/classical
Anthony Davis (piano) solo and with Cynthia Aronson Davis
(vocals)
Sat 10/25/97 8:00 Furama Restaurant (2828 S. Wentworth)
Jazz/world
as part of Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival (see http://kzy.com/caajf/):
- Steve Hashimoto Special Edition
- Power Trio (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Mwata Bowden (reeds),
Afifi Phillard (drums))
- Genny Lim & Francis Wong with Anthony Brown
Sat 10/25/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Michael Mason and the Exploratory Ensemble (Michael Mason
(flute), Vincent Davis (drums), Jim Baker (electric piano), Harrison
Bankhead (bass), Fred Hopkins (bass), Steve Berry (trombone)) with guest
Fred Anderson (tenor sax)
Sun 10/26/97 5:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz/world
as part of Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival (see http://kzy.com/caajf/):
- Jason Hwang's Far East Side Band (Jason Hwang (violin),
Joe Daley (tuba), Yukio Tsuji (shakuhachi, percussion), Sang-Won Park
(ajang, kayagum))
- Urban Reception (Francis Wong (tenor sax), Tatsu Aoki (bass),
Dave Pavkovic (percussion))
Sun 10/26/97 8:00 Tommy Guns Garage Dinner Theatre (1239 S. State)
Blues/jazz/world
as part of Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival (see http://kzy.com/caajf/):
- Hiroshi Eguchi Ensemble
- Yoko Noge & Jazz Me Blues
- Shun Kikuta & J. W. Williams
Mon 10/27/97 7:30 Steppenwolf (1650 N. Halsted)
Jazz
- Kahil El'Zabar Quartet
- Ernest Dawkins Trio
- Samana
Mon 10/27/97 9:30 The Note (1565 N. Milwaukee)
Rock/jazz
Slam (Mars Williams (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Greg
Suran (guitar), David Suycott (drums))
Tue 10/28/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop (see below) with
the Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler
(bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Wed 10/29/97 7:00 Empty Bottle
Jazz
Rudy Mahanthappa (alto sax) with Karl Montzka (organ),
Eric Montzka (drums)
Thu 10/30/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv
Matt Weston (percussion, electronics)
Thu 10/30/97 9:00 Bop Shop
Jazz/improv
Note: This show is believed to been moved to
Tommy Guns Garage, about a block south of the Bop Shop's normal
location at 1146 S. Wabash.
- Witches and Devils (Mars Williams (reeds), Ken Vandermark
(reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jim Baker (piano), Harrison
Bankhead (bass), Steve Hunt (drums)) with guest Jeb Bishop (trombone)
- Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone),
Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Thu 10/30/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Tony Mujica Sextet (Tony Mujica (trumpet), Ed Wilkerson
(tenor sax), Willie Garcia (tenor sax), Vincent Davis (drums), Harrison
Bankhead (bass), Jim Baker (electric piano))
Fri 10/31/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
New Composers Ensemble
Fri-Sun 10/31-11/2/97 Congress Theater
Noise/industrial/etc.
"Expo of the Extreme" featuring Boyd Rice/Non and many
others (info: http://www.avalon.net/~moon/extreme/)
Sat 11/1/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Yapree Howell Quartet (Yapree Howell (electric piano),
Shelton Salley (electric guitar), Boaz McGee (baritone sax),
Ben Montgomery (drums)) with guest Fred Hopkins (bass)
Sun 11/2/97 Green Mill
Classical/experimental
"New Music at the Green Mill", details TBA
Mon 11/3/97 The Note (1565 N. Milwaukee)
Jazz
Sun Ra Project (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jim Baker
(keyboards), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums), Tim
McNamara (reeds), Mars Williams (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone))
Wed 11/5/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz
Steve Lacy (soprano sax) with Jean-Jacques Avenel (bass),
John Betsch (drums)
Thu 11/6/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
Steve Lacy (soprano sax) solo
Thu 11/6/97 7:30 FREE Smart Museum of Art (5550 S. Greenwood)
Jazz
University of Chicago Jazz X-Tet directed by Mwata Bowden
Thu 11/6/97 7:30 Regenstein Recital Hall (Northwestern University, 847/491-5441)
Classical
music of Helmut Lachenmann and Gene Coleman,
performed by the Northwestern University Contemporary Music Ensemble
Thu 11/6/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio (Ernest Dawkins (alto sax), Vincent Davis
(drums), others) with guest Steve Berry (trombone)
Thu 11/6/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv
Daniel Scanlan (violin, cornet, guitar), Michael Zerang
(percussion) duo
Fri 11/7/97 Cubby Bear
Dub/reggae
Lee "Scratch" Perry with The Mad Professor
Fri 11/7/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz/improv/classical
ROVA (Larry Ochs (tenor sax, sopranino sax), Steve Adams
(alto sax, soprano sax), Jon Raskin (baritone sax, alto sax), Bruce
Ackley (soprano sax, tenor sax))
Sat 11/8/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Dushon Moseley's Detroit Connection (Dushon Moseley
(drums), Kenneth Green (keyboards), Skeeter Shelton (reeds))
Sun 11/9/97 6:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
Tiny Bell Trio (Dave Douglas (trumpet), Brad Shepik (guitar),
Jim Black (drums))
Mon 11/10/97 The Note
Rock/jazz
Slam (Mars Williams (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Greg
Suran (guitar), David Suycott (drums))
Tue 11/11/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop with
the Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler
(bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Wed 11/12/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz
Isotope 217 (Rob Mazurek (cornet), Jeff Parker (guitar),
Sara P. Smith (trombone), John Herndon (percussion), Dan Bitney (percussion))
Wed 11/12/97 6:30 Metro
Rock/techno
Thu 11/13/97 5:30 FREE Reckless Records (3157 N. Broadway)
Techno
Mouse on Mars
Thu 11/13/97 9:00 Metro
Rock/techno/experimental
- Stereolab
- Mouse on Mars
- David Grubbs
Thu 11/13/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio (Ernest Dawkins (alto sax), Vincent Davis
(drums), others) with guest Fred Anderson (tenor sax)
Thu 11/13/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv
Town and Country (Josh Abrams (bass), Ben Vida (guitar),
Liz Payne (bass), Jim Dorling (harmonium))
Thu 11/13/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz/improv
Joe Morris Trio (Joe Morris (guitar), Nate McBride (bass),
Jerry Deupree (drums))
Fri 11/14/97 6:00-9:00 FREE Eastwick Gallery (245 W. North)
Improv/classical
Corvus (Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), Kyle Bruckmann (oboes,
accordion), Tim McLoraine (bassoon))
Fri 11/14/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Yapree Howell Quartet (Yapree Howell (electric piano),
Shelton Salley (electric guitar), Boaz McGee (baritone sax),
Ben Montgomery (drums)) with guest Fred Hopkins (bass)
Fri 11/14/97 Elbo Room
Jazz/rock
- Zony Mash featuring Wayne Horvitz (organ)
- Chill'd Martinis
- DJ Soley Sole
Sat 11/15/97 4:00-7:00 live on WNUR 89.3 FM's Airplay
Jazz/rock/techno
- Zony Mash featuring Wayne Horvitz (organ)
- Mouse on Mars
- Bardo Pond
Sat 11/15/97 Green Mill
Jazz
Kahil El'Zabar Quartet (Kahil El'Zabar (percussion, etc.),
Fred Anderson (tenor sax), Jodie Christian (piano), James Willis (bass))
Sat 11/15/97 10:00 Chopin Theater (1543 W. Division)
Jazz
ORELO (312/409-0099) presents:
Makanda Ken McIntyre (reeds, flute) with Harrison Bankhead
(bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)
Note: they are no longer charging separate admission for the two sets.
Sat 11/15/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Yapree Howell Quartet (Yapree Howell (electric piano),
Shelton Salley (electric guitar), Boaz McGee (baritone sax),
Ben Montgomery (drums)) with guest Fred Hopkins (bass)
Sat 11/15/97 3:00 FREE I-Space Gallery (230 W. Superior)
Classical/experimental
Lisa Goethe (flute), Charles Lipp (bassoon) with the
University of Illinois Contemporary Chamber Singers in a program of
electro-acoustic and computer-generated music (composers: Fitz, Wyatt,
Wolman, Golden, Edgerton, Hamman, Holland, Dennehy, Hinkle-Turner,
Power, Preissing, Martirano)
Sun 11/16/97 3:00 FREE Arts Club (201 E. Ontario)
Classical
works of Helmut Lachenmann, including "Gran Torso",
"Pression", and works for piano performed by the composer;
admission is free but you must make a reservation by calling
312/787-3997
Sun 11/16/97 6:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
Charlie Kohlhase Quintet (Charlie Kohlhase (alto sax, baritone sax),
Matt Langley (tenor sax, soprano sax), John Carlson (trumpet), John
Turner (bass), Matt Wilson (drums))
Mon 11/17/97 7:30 Steppenwolf
Spoken word/jazz
"The Works of Leon Forrest": dramatic readings by Catherine
Slade, music by Joel Brandon and Ari Brown,
with guest Henry Threadgill
Mon 11/17/97 7:30 Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
??? (formerly Trio DPJ, but they had to cancel)
Tue 11/18/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop with
the Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler
(bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Tue 11/18/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv/classical
Corvus (Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), Kyle Bruckmann (oboes,
accordion), Tim McLoraine (bassoon))
Wed 11/19/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz
Josh Abrams (bass), Ron Dewar (reeds), Robert
Barry (drums) trio
Thu 11/20/97 7:30 Walker's Point Center for the Arts (911 West National,
Milwaukee)
Improv
Hal Rammel (invented instruments), Terri Kapsalis
(violin), John Corbett (acoustic guitar) trio
Thu 11/20/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv/rock
The Sheep Fiends
Thu 11/20/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Cameron Pfiffner (alto sax)
Fri 11/21/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
Damon Short Sextet (+) (Damon Short (percussion),
Paul Smoker (trumpet), Paul Scea (reeds), Ryan Shultz (bass trumpet), Chuck
Burdelik (reeds), Jim Yanda (guitar), Larry Kohut (bass))
Fri 11/21/97 8:00 Museum of Contemporary Art
Classical
works by Helmut Lachenmann and Jim O'Rourke
Fri 11/21/97 9:30 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Yapree Howell Quartet (Yapree Howell (electric piano),
Shelton Salley (electric guitar), Boaz McGee (baritone sax),
Ben Montgomery (drums)) with guest Fred Hopkins (bass)
Sat 11/22/97 8:00 Museum of Contemporary Art
Classical
works by Helmut Lachenmann including "Zwei Gefuehle" for
large ensemble performed by the composer and members of the Northwestern
University New Music Ensemble, Klang, and Ensemble Noamnesia
Sat 11/22/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ari Brown Trio (Ari Brown (reeds), Yosef Ben Israel (bass),
Avreeayl Ra (drums))
Sat 11/22/97 Lounge Ax
Rock
- The Ex
- Skull Orchard featuring Jon Langford
Sat 11/22/97 2:00 FREE Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz
Ari Brown (tenor sax), Kirk Brown (piano) duo,
performance and "dialogue"
Mon 11/24/97 9:00 The Note
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler
(bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Tue 11/25/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop with
the Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler
(bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Wed 11/26/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv/classical
Guillermo Gregorio (alto sax, clarinet) with Fred Lonberg-Holm
(cello), Carrie Biolo-Thompson (percussion)
Fri 11/28/97 Lounge Ax
Rock/improv/experimental
- Flying Luttenbachers
- Cheer Accident
- The Bells
Fri 11/28/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Tony Mujica Trio with probable guest Fred Hopkins (bass)
Sat 11/29/97 10:00 Logan Beach Cafe
Improv/experimental
Carol Genetti (voice), Steve Barsotti
(invented instruments), Eric Leonardson (invented instruments)
trio
Sat 11/29/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
David Boykin Out-Tet (David Boykin (tenor sax), Niki Mitchell (flute), Josh Abrams (bass), Chad Taylor (drums))
Sat 11/29/97 Empty Bottle
Rock
- Mr. Quintron with Miss Pussycat
- Dimensional Holographic Sound
- Bobby Conn
Sun 11/30/97 Lounge Ax
Rock
Ruins
Mon 12/1/97 9:30 The Note
Rock/jazz
Slam (Mars Williams (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Greg
Suran (guitar), David Suycott (drums))
Tue 12/2/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Mars Williams (reeds),
Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna
(drums))
Wed 12/3/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
- Alfred 23 Harth Trio (Alfred 23 Harth
(reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Hamid Drake (drums))
- Kaffe Matthews (violin, electronics) solo
Thu 12/4/97 1:00 FREE Randolph Cafe, Chicago Cultural Center
Classical
Ensemble Noamnesia birthday tribute to Wassily Kandinsky
Thu 12/4/97 7:30 Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University (847/491-5441)
Classical
chamber music of Henry Cowell including "Tides of Manaunaun", "Aeolian
Harp", "Three Anti-Modernist Songs"; concert preceded (at 7:00) by lecture
on Cowell's life
Thu 12/4/97 9:00 XoinX Tea House (2933 N. Lincoln)
Improv/experimental
Corvus (Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), Kyle Bruckmann (oboes,
accordion), Tim McLoraine (bassoon))
Thu 12/4/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Experimental
The Russell Mast Trio Featuring Misha Feigin (Russell
Mast (theremin), Misha Feigin (vocals, guitar, balalaika),
Dave Ladd (guitar), Phil Perez (drums))
Thu 12/4/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio
Fri 12/5/97 8:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
Frank Lowe Quartet (Frank Lowe (tenor sax), Donald Smith
(piano), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Vincent Davis (drums))
Fri-Sat 12/5-6/97 Rituals
Jazz
Malachi Thompson Quartet (including Malachi Thompson (trumpet),
Fred Hopkins (bass))
Fri-Sat 12/5-6/97 Green Dolphin Street
Jazz
Harold Haerter & Dewey Redman
Sat 12/6/97 10:00 Heartland Cafe (7000 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds))
Sat 12/6/97 7:30 Artemisia Gallery (700 N. Carpenter, 3rd floor, 312/226-7323)
Improv/experimental
Carol Genetti (voice), Steve Barsotti (invented instruments),
Tatsu Aoki (bass), Eric Leonardson (invented instruments)
quartet
Sat 12/6/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Mwata Bowden Trio
Sat 12/6/97 7:30 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Jazz
Burton Greene (piano) solo and with Roswell Rudd (trombone)
and other guests
Sun 12/7/97 8:00 Woodland Pattern (720 E. Locust, Milwaukee, 414/263-5001)
David Grubbs solo
Mon 12/8/97 9:30 The Note
Jazz/improv
NRG Ensemble (Mars Williams (reeds), Ken Vandermark
(reeds), Brian Sandstrom (trumpet, guitar, bass), Kent Kessler (bass),
Steve Hunt (drums, marimba))
Mon 12/8/97 7:00 FREE Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop Festival, night 1 of 5:
- Ernst Long (trumpet), Adam Vida (percussion),
Matt Weston (percussion, electronics)
- Steve Butters (percussion), Michael Colligan
(reeds, etc.), Kevin Drumm (guitar), Matt Weston
(percussion, electronics)
- Dave Stone (reeds), Weasel Walter (percussion, etc.), Matt Weston (percussion, electronics)
Tue 12/9/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Mars Williams (reeds),
Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna
(drums))
Tue 12/9/97 8:00 Unity Temple (Oak Park)
Improv
Fred Van Hove (piano) solo
Tue 12/9/97 7:00 FREE Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop Festival, night 2 of 5:
- Josh Abrams (bass), Ben Vida (guitar), Dave Stone (reeds)
- Carrie Biolo-Thompson (percussion), Michael Colligan (reeds, etc.)
- TBA
Wed 12/10/97 9:00 Empty Bottle
R&B/Jazz
Baxter (Jane Baxter Miller (vocals), Kent Kessler (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Tim Mulvenna (drums), Tom Kostanza (guitar))
Wed 12/10/97 7:00 FREE Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop Festival, night 3 of 5:
- Josh Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (synthesizers),
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Chad ??? (percussion)
- Kevin Drumm (guitar), Weasel Walter (percussion, etc.)
- Weasel Walter Octet
Thu 12/11/97 9:00 XoinX Tea House (2933 N. Lincoln)
Improv/experimental
Corvus (Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), Kyle Bruckmann
(oboes, accordion), Tim McLoraine (bassoon)) with guest Jim
Baker (keyboards)
Thu 12/11/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Jazz/improv
Tatsu Aoki Trio (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar),
Dave Pavkovic (drums))
Thu 12/11/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio (Ernest Dawkins (alto sax), Harrison
Bankhead (bass), Vincent Davis (drums))
Thu 12/11/97 7:00 FREE Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop Festival, night 4 of 5:
- Kyle Bruckmann (oboe), Jim Dorling (harmonium),
Kevin Drumm (guitar), Ernst Long (trumpet)
- Brent Gutzeit Ensemble
- TBA
Fri 12/12/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
R.J. Temple Ensemble
Fri 12/12/97 7:00 FREE Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop Festival, night 5 of 5: "OPEN TO ALL!"
Sat 12/13/97 4:00-7:00 live on WNUR 89.3 FM's Airplay
Jazz/rock
- Tatsu Aoki Trio
- David Boykin Trio
- precorded performances by: King Kong, Storm and Stress, Mountain Goats
Sat 12/13/97 8:30 RX Gallery (1464 N. Milwaukee)
Classical
Ensemble Noamnesia (featuring Gene Coleman (bass clarinet))
performs music by Coleman, John Cage, Gerhard Stabler, Werner Dafeldecker,
Karlheinz Essl, Burkhard Stangl, ??? Ronkin
Sat 12/13/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Michael Mason Exploratory Ensemble (Michael Mason (flute),
Fred Hopkins (bass), Yosef Ben-Israel (bass), Kirk Brown (piano),
Vincent Davis (drums), Ernest Dawkins (alto sax))
Sat 12/13/97 7:00 Boulevard Arts Center Theatre (1525 W. 60th St.)
Jazz
- Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Josh Abrams (bass),
Afiffi Phillard (drums)
- David Boykin Out-Tet (David Boykin (tenor sax), Niki Mitchell (flute), Josh Abrams (bass), Chad Taylor (drums))
- Dennis Winslett Trio
Sun 12/14/97 7:30 Athenaeum Theatre (2936 N. Southport, 312/409-2689)
Jazz
Benefit for Frump Tucker Theatre Company:
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (Kahil El'Zabar (percussion),
Joseph Bowie (trombone), Ernest Dawkins (alto sax))
- Kurt Elling & Fareed Haque
Mon 12/15/97 7:30 Steppenwolf
Jazz
Art Ensemble of Chicago (Roscoe Mitchell (reeds, etc.),
Lester Bowie (trumpet, etc.), Malachi Favors (bass, etc.), Don
Moye (percussion))
Mon 12/15/97 9:30 The Note
Jazz
Sun Ra Project (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jim Baker
(keyboards), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums), Tim
McNamara (reeds), Mars Williams (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone))
Tue 12/16/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Mars Williams (reeds),
Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna
(drums))
Wed 12/17/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Improv
The Bobinga Project (Bob Marsh (cello, voice, electronics),
Matt Weston (percussion)) with guest Michael Colligan (reeds)
Thu 12/18/97 10:00 Empty Bottle
Rock/improv/experimental?
- TV Pow
- Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Liz Payne (bass),
Ben Vida (guitar), Michael Colligan (reeds)
- Town and Country (Liz Payne (bass), Josh Abrams (bass),
Ben Vida (guitar), Jim Dorling (harmonium))
Thu 12/18/97 9:00 Urbus Orbis
Improv?
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) and guests
Thu-Sun 12/18-20/97 8:00, 12/21/97 3:00 Athenaeum Studio Theater (2936 N. Southport, 773/227-6487)
Theater/experimental
Plasticene Ensemble presents "Volume XII", sound/music
by Eric Leonardson (invented instruments)
Fri 12/19/97 8:00 Angeline Oremus Theater, NTU Performing Arts Gallery (1716 S. Michigan, 773/846-1001)
Jazz
- Atu Harold Murray & the Original Sundrummer
- Lester Bowie (trumpet) and Ritual Trio (Kahil El'Zabar (percussion), Malachi Favors (bass), Ari Brown (tenor sax, piano))
- New Horizons Ensemble
Fri-Sat 12/19-20/97 Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Yapree Howell and Space Bob Vanguard (Ben Montgomery (drums),
Boaz McGee (space baritone sax), Salim Salley (guitar), Yapree
Howell (piano), Fred Hopkins (bass))
Sat 12/20/97 8:00 Angeline Oremus Theater, NTU Performing Arts Gallery (1716 S. Michigan, 773/846-1001)
Jazz
- Kahil El'Zabar's Bright Moments (Kahil El'Zabar (percussion, etc.), Joseph Jarman (reeds), Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre (reeds),
Malachi Favors (bass), Adegoke Steve Colson)
- Samana
- Ari Brown Quartet
Sat 12/20/97 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Rock/improv
- Flying Luttenbachers
- 7000 Dying Rats
- Bloodyminded
Sat 12/20/97 10:00 Heartland Cafe (7000 N. Glenwood)
Jazz
Robert Barry (drums), Tim Mulvenna (drums, percussion),
Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio
Sat-Sun 12/20-21/97 Link's Hall (3435 N. Sheffield, 2nd floor)
Improv
Seventh Annual Winter Solstice Percussion Concerts with Hamid
Drake (percussion), Michael Zerang duo; advance tickets
(required!) from Bookworks, 3444 N. Clark, 773/871-5318; showtimes:
Sat 4:00pm & 8:00pm, Sun 6:30am (yes, that's AM) & 4:00pm; Saturday evening show will feature special guest Fred Anderson (tenor sax) and a pre-show performance by Mexican ceremonial dance troupe EHECATL
Mon 12/22/97 9:30 The Note
Jazz/improv
Witches and Devils (Mars Williams (reeds), Ken Vandermark
(reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jim Baker (piano), Harrison
Bankhead (bass), Steve Hunt (drums))
Tue 12/23/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop with
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass),
Tim Mulvenna (drums) trio
Fri-Sat 12/26-27/97 Rituals (537 S. Dearborn)
Jazz
Ritual Trio (Kahil El'Zabar (percussion), Malachi Favors
(bass), Ari Brown (tenor sax, piano))
Fri-Sat 12/26-27/97 10:00 Velvet Lounge
Jazz/improv
Hamid Drake (drums), Ken Vandermark (reeds) duo
Sat 12/27/97 Empty Bottle
Rock/country
Mon 12/29/97 9:30 The Note
Jazz/improv
Cinghiale (Mars Williams (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds))
Tue 12/30/97 12:15pm FREE Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington)
Jazz
Kelan Phil Cohran Trio
Tue 12/30/97 9:30 Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Jazz Workshop with
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass),
Tim Mulvenna (drums) trio
Wed 12/31/97 Fireside Bowl
Rock
- Cheer-Accident
- Apocalypse Hoboken
- Sidekick Kato
- 7000 Dying Rats
- Gooloo
Wed 12/31/97 Lounge Ax
Rock
- Shellac (Steve Albini (vocals, guitar), Bob Weston (bass),
Todd Trainer (drums))
- Scrawl