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Some of you might already know that this year's Jazz Fest has been moved from Grant Park to Millennium Park, a decision said to have been made to "inject new life" into the 35-year-old institution. Here's the lineup announced last month:

Thursday, AUG. 29


Chicago Cultural Center: Randolph Cafe — Corylus, noon; Fat Babies, 1:30 p.m. Claudia Cassidy Theater — Larry Gray Trio, 12:15 p.m.; Harrison Bankhead Sextet, 1:45 p.m. Preston Bradley Hall — Hinda Hoffman Trio, 12:30 p.m.; TBA, 2 p.m.
Roosevelt University's Ganz Hall: Hamid Drake's Chicago Trio, 5 p.m.
Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park: Jack DeJohnette: Special Legends Edition with Muhal Richard Abrams, Larry Gray, Roscoe Mitchell and Henry Threadgill; 6:30 p.m.

Friday, AUG. 30


Von Freeman Pavilion in Millennium Park: Christopher McBride Quartet, 2:20 p.m. Ben Paterson Organ Quartet, 3:30 p.m. Miguel de la Cerna Quartet, 4:40 p.m.
Jazz and Heritage Pavilion in Millennium Park: Mike Smith Quartet, 2 p.m.; Hamid Drake with Michael Zerang, Eigen Aoki and Tsukasa Taiko drummers directed by Tatsu Aoki, 3:30 p.m. “A Tribute to Ken Chaney,” 5 p.m.
Pritzker Pavilion: Geof Bradfield's “Melba!” at 6:30 p.m. Excerpt from Wadada Leo Smith's “Ten Freedom Summers,” 7:40 p.m. Charles Lloyd Quartet with Bill Frisell, 9 p.m.

Saturday, AUG. 31


Von Freeman Pavilion: Frank Russell Band, noon. Hamid Drake Quartet with Kidd Jordan, William Parker and Cooper Moore, 1:10 p.m. Ernie Krivda Quartet, 2:20 p.m. Satoko Fujii's Orchestra Chicago, 3:30 p.m.
Jazz and Heritage Pavilion: Nick Mazzarella Trio, 12:30 p.m. Erin McDougald Quartet, 2 p.m. Chevere de Chicago, 3:30 p.m.
Pritzker Pavilion: Stafford James String and Percussion Ensemble featuring M'BOOM, 5 p.m. Gregory Porter, 6:10 p.m. Rudresh Mahanthappa's Gamak, 7:25 p.m. Jason Moran's “Fats Waller Dance Party,” 8:45 p.m.

Sunday, SEPT. 1


Von Freeman Pavilion: Fast Citizens, noon. Juli Wood Quintet, 1:10 p.m. Evan Christopher, 2:20 p.m. Atomic, 3:30 p.m.
Jazz and Heritage Pavilion: The Engines, 12:30 p.m. Fareed Haque and Tony Monaco, 2 p.m. Papo Vazquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours, 3:30 p.m.
Pritzker Pavilion: Jimmy Heath Quartet with Jeb Patton, 5 p.m. Hamid Drake & Bindu: Reggaeology, 6:10 p.m. Robert Glasper Trio, 7:25 p.m. Donald Harrison and the Congo Square Nation with Willie Pickens, 8:45 p.m.

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It's been a few years since I've been in town during Jazz Fest, but I will likely be there this year. Now that the Velvet is gone, where are those after-fest jam sessions taking place? Are they still taking place?

Definitely will be something at Jazz Showcase in the South Loop. Probably some other events elsewhere -- Green Mill perhaps?

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Thanks for the replies. The Umbrella musicians are pretty easy to keep track of via websites and social media. The AACM musicians and others who were Velvet regulars (I'm not sure if, for one example, Isaiah Spencer is AACM) seem to be much more difficult for an out-of-towner to keep track of...the AACM site is never current and related musician sites either don't exist or also are not current. Any direction as to where to keep an eye out would be appreciated.

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Loved this version of Ten Freedom Summers, too. The blend of strings with the quartet worked beautifully, and the visual art element was arresting. The Ann Arbor concert was able to include a finale blow out for Smith that he seemed building towards in Chicago, but the time got away from him. So he played more trumpet at the Edge Fest, though the trade out of hearing the more complete work was worth it in Chi. What a great way to memorialize the anniversary of King's "Dream" speech.

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Hey, y'all. Long time, no post. I think this year's Fest was pretty much the best one I've ever been to. Moving from Grant Park to Millennium Park improved the experience in every possible way (better sound, better seats, better food, better bathrooms).

The highlights for me were, roughly in order of enjoyment:

Rudresh Mahanthappa

Atomic

Hamid Drake/Harrison Bankhead/Ernest Dawkins Chicago Trio

Jack DeJohnette and all those great AACM guys

Hamid Drake's Bindu Reggaeology

The taiko drumming set with Hamid and Michael Zerang

Ernie Krivda

I was a little disappointed in the Hamid/Kidd Jordan/William Parker/Cooper-Moore set, though it had its moments (I may have been defeated by having high expectations for this one). I also wasn't really feeling the Wadada Leo Smith set. Most of the rest that I saw was enjoyable, but probably not all that memorable.

Still, I had a great four days at the festival. I hadn't been listening to much jazz lately. I've spent a lot more time with rock music in the past couple of years than with jazz. But this weekend really re-energized me about jazz. I've been listening to it non-stop for the past few days.

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Well I have posted some shots on facebook and will share them here.

Talking to Henry.

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Talking with Randy Weston after an amazing solo recital.

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My old friend Alvin Fielder with his old friend London Branch.

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Wadada had a video artist working the jumbo tron during his performance and this is a "capture".

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Wadada Leo Smith's crew taking a curtain call after performing some sections of his Ten Freedom Summers.

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Maybe more later.

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After seeing Roscoe Mitchell, Muhal Richard Abrams, Henry Threadgill, Wadada Leo Smith, Hamid Drake, Mars Williams, Ira Sullivan, Pheeroan akLaff, Brian Sandstrom, Alvin Fielder and Randy Weston this week in Chicago, all I can do is echo what my old friend Lloyd Sachs said on Thursday night - "you were really lucky". Lucky indeed.

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Some pix that I posted on Facebook from this year's CJF:

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The Engines (McBride, Rempis, Bishop, and [hidden] Daisy 1175083_680506195311763_867796293_n.jpg

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Ten Freedom Summers: Wadada Leo Smith's Golden Quartet and Pacific Red Coral 1235949_680502818645434_813684180_n.jpg

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Mike Reed, Alvin Fielder, Avreeayl Ra 1240630_680498668645849_739357909_n.jpg

Chuck Nessa, Ann Nessa, Lazaro Vega 1175104_680497998645916_1011911732_n.jpg

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