- Music, Music Feature, Dec 19, 2012
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People Issue 2012:
Dee Alexander, the singer"There was a freedom in jazz and all of the different chances you could take."
- Music, Music Feature, Oct 16, 2012
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Caroline Davis, a saxophonist 20 years in the making
And now that she's playing full-time, it's spectacular
- Blogs, Bleader, Oct 4, 2012
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Outsider musicians, an unsung soul-jazz genius, and a cool T-shirt on the B Side
David Liebe Hart, crusty black metal, and a nice Bulls/Rick Ross mashup
- Blogs, Bleader, Sep 14, 2012
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Monday: celebrating Von Freeman
On Monday the Jazz Showcase hosts a tribute to the late Von Freeman that features his band from the New Apartment Lounge
- Music, Music Sidebar, Aug 28, 2012
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African Festival of the Arts 2012
George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, the Chosen Few DJs, and more
- Blogs, Bleader, Aug 13, 2012
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Legendary tenor saxophonist Von Freeman dead at 88
Chicago loses an internationally renowned pillar of its jazz community
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 10, 2012
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Vonski honored as an NEA Jazz Master tonight in NYC
Chicago tenor sax great Von Freeman gets his NEA Jazz Master award online tonight
- Blogs, Bleader, Oct 13, 2011
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This week on the B Side
Looking back at 40 years of the Reader's music writing, plus gossip and live music must-sees
- Music, Three Beats, Jul 7, 2011
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Three Beats: George Freeman reflects on seven decades in jazz
Plus: The Slayer magazine book comes to Chicago, and Cloud Mouth plays a round robin
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 20, 2010
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Vonski Speaks With His Tenor Saxophone
I review Von Freeman's latest album Vonski Speaks for NPR's All Things Considered.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 5, 2010
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Dinner & a Show: Tuesday, 1/5
Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 2, 2010
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Dinner & a Show: Saturday 1/2
Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants
- Music, Soundboard, Dec 31, 2009
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The List: December 31-January 6
Critics' Choices and other notable concerts: Black Keys, Girl Talk, Prefuse 73, Von Freeman, and more
- Blogs, Bleader, Sep 30, 2009
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Von Freeman and Barry Harris Take It to the Parks
Jazz greats Von Freeman and Barry Harris play a free concert in La Follette Park on Friday.
- Music, Music Sidebar, Sep 24, 2009
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Hyde Park Jazz Festival
Spotlighting the south-side jazz scene with free jazz performances at 13 venues all day Saturday
- Blogs, Bleader, Sep 1, 2009
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Chicago Jazz Festival Preview Podcast
Plus: you can now subscribe to Peter Margasak's podcast via iTunes.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 17, 2008
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The JVC Jazz Festival: no longer a Chicago embarrassment
Pitchfork isn't this weekend's only worthwhile music fest: this year the JVC Jazz Festival makes a strong showing.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 29, 2006
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Top 40 of 2006, part 2
Albums 21-30 of my favorite music of 2006.
- Blogs, Bleader, Oct 3, 2006
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Overlooked, part 2
Steve Reich turns 70.
