By Howard Reich, The Chicago Tribune Chicago bassist Clark Sommers made impact in 2013 with the debut recording of his band’s eponymous recording, “Ba(SH),” featuring fellow Chicagoans Geof Bradfield playing reeds and Dana Hall on drums. In March, the band will release its followup, “Peninsula,” featuring Sommers’ original compositions. Here’s an early chance to hear … Read More
Matt Ulery celebrates ‘Festival’ release with signature sound by Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune Some composers labor for years to find a voice of their own. Matt Ulery’s has been unmistakable for a long time, whether he’s writing for big band or various incarnations of his quintet Loom or you-name-it. His newest album, “Festival,” makes that … Read More
Matt Ulery celebrates chameleonic new album by Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune By now, anyone who follows Chicago jazz knows of the distinctive work bassist-composer Matt Ulery has produced. Ulery albums such as “By a Little Light” (2012) and “In the Ivory” (2014) won richly deserved national attention for the inherent lyricism and poetry of the … Read More
Dates: June 17-18, The Green Mill, Chicago June 20, Smalls Jazz Club, New York “Every second is executed with taste and balance – a kind of jazz feng shui.” Downbeat Magazine Internationally recognized pianist Dan Cray is proud to celebrate his new release for Origin Records “Outside In” at The Green Mill, located at 4802 … Read More
