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Chuck Hedges

Chuck Hedges built his reputation in his hometown Chicago in the early 50's along with George Brun, Danny Alvin and Muggsy Spanier.

During the 60's Chuck was part of the great Dick Ruedebusch Band that recorded many records and performed on the Ed Sullivan Show.

Chuck has made his home in the Milwaukee area and has been playing at The Grove Restaurant on Thursday nights.

He also travels worldwide for jazz festivals. Chuck played with the late Wild Bill Davison all over Europe. Chuck continues to get requests to play in Europe as well as throughout the United States.

Chuck also continues to play with Tommy Saunders' Wild Bill Legacy Band. Chuck has recorded many times with Delmark Records and more recently with Arbor Records.

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Doug MacDonald: Just for Fun

Read "Just for Fun" reviewed by Jack Bowers


While there are no household names on guitarist Doug MacDonald's new 2-CD set, Just for Fun (alto saxophonist Lanny Morgan or perhaps drummer Roy McCurdy may come closest), the sidemen he has chosen for a lively concert date billed as a “jazz marathon" are more than likely among the more accomplished jazz musicians you've seldom or never heard. To bolster that appraisal, one need look no farther than tenor Rickey Woodard whose solos are models of perception and coherence, or ...

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Chuck Hedges and The Milwaukee Connection: Just Jammin

Read "Just Jammin" reviewed by J. Robert Bragonier


Chuck Hedges would agree that he is a nut who didn’t fall far from the tree. Chicago born and bred, the talented clarinetist settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after touring with Wild Bill Davison, and he still commutes to the Windy City for a regular gig at Andy’s. But he also appreciates jamming with his Wisconsin neighbors, and for some time he has wanted to record with them. (Some of Hedges’ Milwaukee neighbors are commuters, such as Bucky Buchwalter, who returned ...

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Chuck Hedges: Just for Fun

Read "Just for Fun" reviewed by J. Robert Bragonier


Some elitists persist in thinking that, despite the history of the art form, legitimate jazz today is only made in New York City. Others will agree in concept only if the West Coast is included as well. For those who disagree with both groups, Arbors Records has been a boon. Many releases on this label feature solid, swinging jazz that originates in the great heartland, played by musicians who are less well known but have talent and chops to burn. ...

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Just for Fun

Arbors Records
2016

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Just Jammin

Arbors Records
2002

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Just for Fun

Arbors Records
2001

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