by Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune “To guitarist Mike Allemana, who played in the quartet from 1997 until Freeman’s death in 2012, the elder jazzman’s husky sound wasn’t just singular: It … Read More
by Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune “..they’ve created an unusually atmospheric album built on gorgeous melodic phrases, shimmering tone colors and pervasive subtlety..” Read the full review here.
By Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune Savvy listeners already know that Chicago pianist-composer Cohan has a well-honed gift for writing long-form jazz compositions. It reaches a high point in “Originations,” Read … Read More
From Ravi Coltrane to Freddy Cole, 2019′s best jazz performances in Chicago by Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune Greg Ward and Rogue Parade, Jan. 11 at the Green Mill Jazz Club … Read More
by Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune The title evokes the rambunctious spirit of saxophonist Ward’s album, but there’s more to this music than just its high-level energy. Ward’s unusual instrumentation, unorthodox … Read More
Chicago’s Greg Ward leads a brilliant Rogue Parade art Green Mill; a farewell to Joseph Jarman by Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune Chicago saxophonist Greg Ward says he got the name … Read More
Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune Matt Ulery: “Sifting Stars” (Woolgathering Records). The mystical quality of Chicago bassist-composer Ulery’s music never fails to cast its spell, regardless of the size or character of … Read More
Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune Music always resonates in Hyde Park, but over the weekend it was practically ubiquitous. The 12th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival was the reason, musicians performing … Read More
Hannah Steinkopf-Frank, Chicago Tribune As her music explores classical, pop, jazz and hip-hop, harpist Brandee Younger classifies herself as simply a contemporary musician. Younger will perform at Lyon & Healy … Read More
Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune Generations of kids grew up watching “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” and its star — Fred Rogers — appears ascendant once again in our culture. A documentary of … Read More
