In Memoriam: Chick Corea 1941-2021
Click here for a review of Chick Corea at the Genesee Theatre. For additional information on Chick Corea, visit ChickCorea.com. [Show [More…]
Jazz
“The Healing” pulses over pop, hip-hop, R&B, fashion, business groundbreaker Jody Watley
Her body of work as a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter with dozens of chart-topping pop, hip-hop, R&B and dance singles, alongside being the first artist to ever combine [More…]
Take a trip to “Penny Lane” with The Quarrymen, the band that started The Beatles
If it hadn’t been for The Quarrymen and the voluntary departure of banjo player Rod Davis, it’s extremely possible there may have never been The Beatles. That’s because [More…]
Legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis turns 85, starts “Saturday Salon” performance series
Prior to the pandemic, legendary pianist Ramsey Lewis already retired from the rigors of the road and was exploring the idea of performing from home right here in Chicago. [More…]
“#Family,” faith, tide Grammy and Dove nominee Ayiesha Woods over until “Full Circle”
New York-born/Bermuda-raised artist Ayiesha Woods first made a national splash when she signed to TobyMac’s Gotee Records, releasing a trio of projects throughout the 2000s [More…]
A “Solid” step ahead for jazzy sax frontrunner Boney James
Like so many at the moment, Boney James’ plans to release a new project were pushed back a bit, but that didn’t stop its title track, “Solid,” from already topping [More…]
Take the Train to Ravinia for another Legend-loaded summer under the stars
Milestones, memories and moving forward are just a few of the themes that jump out on the kaleidoscope of a calendar for the 2020 installment of Ravinia Festival, America’s [More…]
Standards and surprises of all stripes from The Manhattan Transfer gratify City Winery
Throughout nearly five decades, The Manhattan Transfer covered extensive musical terrain, including seasons of jazz, a cappella, vocalese, swing, standards, R&B and pop. [More…]
The Manhattan Transfer: “The Junction” Tour at City Winery
Click here for a review of The Manhattan Transfer at City Winery. For additional information on The Manhattan Transfer, visit ManhattanTransfer.net. Upcoming concert [More…]
Hiromi: “Spectrum” Tour at City Winery
For additional information on Hiromi, visit HiromiUehara.com. Upcoming concert highlights at City Winery include Tyrone Wells (Oct. 16); Teedra Moses (Oct. 17); Robbie [More…]