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Bill McFarland and the Chicago Horns: Fire Horns

Read "Fire Horns" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Hard–hitting is the word that springs immediately to mind when listening to trombonist Bill McFarland’s Chicago Horns. Although McFarland and his companions aren’t mired in a time warp, their highly rhythmic, no–nonsense approach often recalls the dynamic hard–bopping groups led by Art Blakey, Horace Silver and others during the swinging ’50s, ’60s and beyond. They are carrying on the tradition, and that is good. What the Horns don’t have — and this is not meant to disparage their competence — ...

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Tuesdays on the Terrace: Bill McFarland and the Chicago Horns

Tuesdays on the Terrace: Bill McFarland and the Chicago Horns

Source: All About Jazz

Tuesdays on the Terrace presents another inspiring season of free evening jazz concerts on the MCA's Terrace and Sculpture Garden. Hosted by local radio personalities, visitors are invited to enjoy cocktails and appetizers with cheese, crackers, and fruit or full dinner while listening to Chicago's finest jazz musicians. Dinner reservations at Puck's are recommended, call 312.397.4034. In case of rain, the event takes place in Puck's. Tuesdays on the Terrace: Bill McFarland and the Chicago Horns Tuesday, August ...

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