Lazaro Vega Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainmen...0,4803997.story Edited March 16, 2009 by Lazaro Vega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 i'm leaving for chicago friday morning to join in on the celebration. i have tickets for friday through sunday night at the velvet, for a total of 11 sets. hopefully i'll see one or two of you there. are you coming, chuck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Skid Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 You were able to buy tickets in advance for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 whattaya want him to do - buy 'em after it's over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Skid Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) yeah! I asked because all of the times I've been to the Velvet, it was always $20 at the door, first come, first served. When Roscoe Mitchell played there, I believe people were being turned away -- standing room only. Edited March 16, 2009 by Uncle Skid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) advance tickets are available at the velvet. someone kindly agreed to go there and purchase tickets for me. Fred Anderson’s 80th Birthday Tribute Festival a.k.a. The Velvet Lounge “Bail-Out” Festival (all proceeds to benefit the Velvet) Velvet Lounge—67 E. Cermak—312) 791-9050—www.velvetlounge.net Welcomed by WDCB Public Radio 90.9FM Sunday, March 15, 7pm-9pm ($15/note new time): AACM Great Black Music Ensemble with artistic director Mwata Bowden featuring original compositions dedicated to Fred Anderson and special guest appearance by Fred Anderson Wednesday, March 18, 8:30pm ($20): Wednesday Masters Series Tribute SET I—Richard Davis & Willie Pickens SET II (10pm)—Edwin Daugherty/Ari Brown/Dawi Williams/Dushun Mosley with special guests Douglas R. Ewart & Henry Grimes Thursday, March 19, 8:30pm ($20): Justin Dillard Tribute SET I—Justin Dillard & the D-O-3-O Organ Trio (Dave Miller & Cliff Wallace) with special guest Mike Moynihan SET II (10pm)—Kahil El’ Zabar Trio (Justin Dillard & Junius Paul) with special guest Ernest Dawkins Friday, March 20, 9:00pm ($30 in advance/note special time): Asian Improv Records Tribute SET I—Chicago Clarinet Quartet featuring Jeff Chan, Mwata Bowden, Ed Wilkerson and special guest Jimmy Ellis SET II (10:30pm)—Tatsu Aoki & Miyumi Project “Big Band Edition” with special guests Jeff Chan, Ed Wilkerson, Jimmy Ellis, Jeff Parker & Avreeayl Ra SET III (12am)—Fred Anderson, Jeff Parker, Tatsu Aoki & Chad Taylor Saturday, March 21, 8:00pm ($35 in advance/note special time): “Blackout Festival” Tribute* SET I—Ernest Dawkins & the New Horizons Ensemble (Steve Berry, Darius Savage, Isaiah Spencer) with special guest Corey Wilkes SET II (9:30pm)—Dee Alexander Quartet (Miguel de la Cerna, Harrison Bankhead, Ernie Adams) with special guest Nicole Mitchell SET III (11pm)—Ari Brown Quartet (Kirk Brown, Yosef ben Israel, Avreeayl Ra) with special guest Pharez Whitted SET IV (12:30am)—“Jam for Fred” with special guests Hamiet Bluiett, Henry Grimes, Kidd Jordan, Avreeayl Ra & more *Presenting the First Annual Chicago Creative Excellence in Music Awards. Nominations @ http://chi-creates.tv Sunday, March 22, 7:00pm ($35 in advance/note special time): Fred Anderson’s 80th Birthday Party! SET I—Fred Anderson, Jeff Parker, Harrison Bankhead & Hamid Drake with special guest Kidd Jordan SET II (8:30pm)—same as above w/ special guests Billy Brimfield, Henry Grimes & Chad Taylor SET III (10pm)—“Free Jazz Jam” with all above plus surprise special guests SET IV (11:30pm….)—Isaiah Spencer & the Velvet Jam All-Stars featuring Kevin Nabors, Chris McBride & Junius Paul followed by the Velvet Lounge Jazz Jam…. ---Advance Tickets Available at the Velvet Lounge-- Encore Bonus Gig Wednesday, March 25, 9:30pm: Immediate Sound Series Tribute @ the Hideout 1354 W. Wabansia Ave Chicago—773) 227-4433 TWO SETS—Fred Anderson, Harrison Bankhead & Tim Daisy Edited March 16, 2009 by robviti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Found out about it too late to get tickets. Just wished Fred the best on the phone. Sorry we can't be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 i'm really sorry to hear that. we'll be sure to say something obnoxious about you in a toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 New I cud cnt on u. My face on toast is the sign of 666. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 .....going as well....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 .....going as well....! oh, swell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 .....going as well....! oh, swell. ....solid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 SOLID GOLD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 ...here are a few photos in living color.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) ...another of the birthday boy. Edited March 24, 2009 by sheldonm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) ...Dee Alexander. Edited March 24, 2009 by sheldonm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) ...Hamiet Bluiett..! Edited March 24, 2009 by sheldonm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) ...Fred on the left....Kidd Jordan on the right. Edited March 24, 2009 by sheldonm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) ..and Henry Grimes. Edited March 24, 2009 by sheldonm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Fine shots, as always, Mark! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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