We may not think of it this way, but we hear in 3-D. Good thing, too. It’s how we know what direction to turn when we hear footsteps or where to look for our kid in a crowded playground. But this depth of field is almost impossible to capture on tape.
The Jazz Links Ensemble's mission is simple: it connects young, aspiring musicians to some master jazz types. The program is sponsored by the Jazz Institute of Chicago.
Chicago-style jazz is bold and innovative. Nobody represents that better than the legendary tenor sax player Von Freeman, known to his many friends, fans and fellow musicians as "Vonski."
Along with summer rains, one thing Chicagoans can count on is a steady stream of jazz. Eight Forty-Eight discussed the launch of the Made in Chicago jazz series, which begins Thursday night!
On this week’s Global Notes, Jerome and Radio M host Tony Sarabia listen to the new album, Mumtastic, by the eclectic New York outfit Tareq Abboushi & Shusmo.
“Sit back, relax, and let’s swing together.” With those words Larry Smith would open his nightly jazz show on WBEZ. Smith passed away last weekend. He had a long-standing and close relationship with WBEZ, spending more than 20 years at the station, but his passion was jazz.
Asha Puthli, a successful Indian vocalist, has been dubbed the original Indian diva of jazz, soul and funk. Born and raised in Mumbai, she trained in Indian classical singing before moving to the U.S.
