Jazz in Chicago

[B. Goren.]

Dear friends,

I'm going to be in Chicago for 3 days in October (14-17). On October 14 I plan to go to Andy's Jazz Club to see and listen to Von Freeman and his quintet. Last time I saw Mr. Freeman was app 15 years ago in Tel-Aviv and I have very good memories from this concert. Any idea who are the members of his quintet??? And do you know what's going on in the Velvet Lounge? When Fred Anderson closed his iconic Velvet Lounge jazz club last April, he vowed it would return somewhere, sometime. Is it still closed or it was opened in another location??? Anyway, I hope someone might have some recommendations for interesting local jazz clubs or artists playing in Chicago on October 15 & 16.

Thank you in advance.

Edited September 8, 2006 by B. Goren.

[sheldonm]

HotHouse http://www.hothouse.net/ ), Green Mill (http://www.greenmilljazz.com/phpBB2/cal_view_month.php?month=10&year=2006&category=&sid=f682f21dc23972c8690170dacc5974a9), Jazz Showcase http://www.jazzshowcase.com/shows.html )and the Velvet Lounge ( http://www.velvetlounge.net/ ) (open just around the corner from the old Velvet) to name a few; I'll touch base with you later (I'm on my way to the airport in 30 seconds); I'll see if I can get into Chicago that week; maybe we can meet!

Mark~

[B. Goren.]

Thank you Mark. I really appreciate it.

[sal]

Bentsy, right now, the schedules aren't all up for shows that far in advance. Unfortunately, you'll be missing Tomasz Stanko, who plays at the Hot House on the 18th.

You should be able to catch a show at the Jazz Showcase that Sunday, the 15th. Not sure whose playing yet.

PM me closer to your trip and I'll try to meet up with you as well, particularly if you plan on going to the showcase on Sunday.

[jasonguthartz]

In addition to the above, check these calendars:

http://www.savagesound.com/

http://www.umbrellamusic.org/

and for any late-breaking announcements:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/chi-improv/messages

[B. Goren.]

Thank you all.

Sal, Sunday evening sounds good. I'll PM you 4-5 days prior to my trip.