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Chicago Jazz Ensemble: Kenton a la Russo-Live at the Jazz Showcase
by Dave Nathan
William (he used to be called Bill") Russo, with his Chicago Jazz Ensemble as his medium, is the unabashed keeper of the flame for Stan Kenton's music. Despite his detractors, Kenton's organization was the breeding ground for a host of white jazz musicians who went on to greater glory. Kenton also fostered and demanded imaginative and innovative charts. His stable of arrangers was unmatched by most orchestras in the number he carried at any one time or the quality of ...
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by Jack Bowers
William Russo, who used to be just plain Bill when he was playing trombone and writing for the Stan Kenton Orchestra nearly half a century ago, is now a professor of music at Chicago’s Columbia College and conductor of the splendid Chicago Jazz Ensemble which recorded Kenton a la Russo in concert last February at Joe Segal’s Jazz Showcase. The program combines a quartet of Russo’s compositions for Kenton’s ear–shattering ensemble (“Frank Speaking,” “230 North, 820 West,” “Portrait of a ...
read moreVocalist Stephanie Jordan performs with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble at Harris Theater Millennium Park
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Sylvain Music Notes
The Chicago Jazz Ensemble with Music Director Dana Hall welcome guest vocalist Stephanie Jordan, replacing Ledisi, who, due to a scheduling conflict, has canceled her February 18 appearance. The previously announced musical program, An Evening of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, remains unchanged for this concert. A member of New Orleans' renowned Jordan Family of Jazz, Stephanie Jordan is consistently praised for her poise, elegance, and soulful articulation. She draws frequent comparisons to her mentorthe legendary jazz chanteuse Shirley Hornas ...
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Chicago Jazz Ensemble Presents Music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman, December 10
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
The Chicago Jazz Ensemble, with artistic director Jon Faddis, continues the 11th American Heritage Jazz Series with honoring 1959: The Music of John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman and Miles Davis featuring special guests David Sanchez and Steve Wilson at Harris Theater on Thursday, December 10, 7:30 PM Pre-Show Conversation with Jon Faddis and Neil Tesser at 6:30 pm The CJE Introduces Listening Sessions on Saturday, December 5, 4:00 pm at the Jazz Showcase with Dana Hall, Peter Margasak and Leonard Brown ...
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Jon Faddis and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble Celebrate the 10th American Heritage Jazz Series
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
Featuring THE ART OF THE COMPOSER: MUSIC BY WILLIAM RUSSO & FRANK FOSTER with Special Guest VON FREEMAN FRIDAY, MARCH 20, at 8:00 pm at HARRIS THEATER CHICAGO, March 6, 2009 - Artistic Director Jon Faddis and The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (The CJE) continue the celebration of the 10th American Heritage Jazz Series with The Art of the Composer: Music by William Russo and Frank Foster featuring Special Guest Von Freeman on Friday, March 20, at 8:00 pm at the ...
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Paquito D'Rivera Joins the Chicago Jazz Ensemble in Benny Goodman Celebration
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
THE CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE, AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JON FADDIS, CELEBRATE THE 10th AMERICAN HERITAGE JAZZ SERIES WITH PAQUITO DRIVERA & THE CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE: COMMEMORATING GOODMAN, CELEBRATING SWING & LATIN JAZZ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 8 PM, HARRIS THEATER PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION WITH FADDIS & NEIL TESSER, 7:20 PM CHICAGO, November, 25, 2008 Whenever multi-Grammy Award winner and NEA Jazz Master Paquito D'Rivera hits the stage, you can be sure you're hearing the best in Swing and Latin Jazz! Celebrate the holiday ...
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Chicago Jazz Ensemble Names New Music and Education Directors
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All About Jazz
The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (CJE), under the artistic direction of Jon Faddis, has named Dana Hall as its music director and Darius Hampton as education director. The news was announced by CJE Executive Director J. Richard Dunscomb. In addition to their new roles, Hall will maintain his seat as drummer for the CJE and Hampton will continue as music librarian. We are pleased to celebrate the expanded roles of these two exceptional jazz aficionados. Dana is as talented on the ...
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The Chicago Jazz Ensemble Announces Staff Promotions
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All About Jazz
The Chicago Jazz Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Jon Faddis, named Dana Hall as its Music Director and Darius Hampton as Education Director, it was announced by J. Richard Dunscomb, CJE Executive Director. In addition to their new roles, Hall will maintain his seat as drummer for the CJE and Hampton will continue as Music Librarian. We are pleased to celebrate the expanded roles of these two exceptional jazz aficionados, said Dunscomb. Dana is as talented on the ...
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The Chicago Jazz Ensemble Announces Staff Promotions
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
Dana Hall Named Music Director and Darius Hampton Tapped as Education Director CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (CJE), under the artistic direction of Jon Faddis, named Dana Hall as its Music Director and Darius Hampton as Education Director, it was announced by J. Richard Dunscomb, CJE Executive Director. In addition to their new roles, Hall will maintain his seat as drummer for the CJE and Hampton will continue as Music Librarian. We are pleased to celebrate the expanded ...
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The Chicago Jazz Ensemble and Artistic Director Jon Faddis Proudly Announce the 10th American Heritage Jazz Series
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
THE CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE, WITH ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JON FADDIS, ANNOUNCES 10th AMERICAN HERITAGE JAZZ SERIES CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (CJE) and Artistic Director Jon Faddis proudly announce the 10th American Heritage Jazz Series, which features four concerts at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance and one concert at Symphony Center as part of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Echoes of Nations: Dvok Festival. Pre-concert discussions with Faddis and guest artists will continue to be a part of ...
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The Chicago Jazz Ensemble Presents The Louis Armstrong Legacy Program And Celebration
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All About Jazz
MAY 20, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, AT THE CONCERT HALL OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO MUSIC CENTER Nine Chicago Area Public Schools Participated in Program CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (CJE), with a grant and support from the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation and the Polk Bros. Foundation, presents the 2008 Louis Armstrong Legacy Program and Celebration (LALPC), which includes a Master Class with CJE Artistic Director Jon Faddis and members of the CJE on Tuesday, May ...
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The Chicago Jazz Ensemble Presents the 2008 Louis Armstrong Legacy Program and Celebration
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
THE CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE PRESENTS THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG LEGACY PROGRAM AND CELEBRATION MAY 20, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, AT THE CONCERT HALL OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO MUSIC CENTER Nine Chicago Area Public Schools Participated in Program CHICAGO, May 8, 2008 - The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (CJE), with a grant and support from the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation and the Polk Bros. Foundation, presents the 2008 Louis Armstrong Legacy Program and Celebration (LALPC), which ...
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