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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
Start: 1:57 pm
more info
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Thursday, January 10, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Friday, January 11, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Saturday, January 12, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Sunday, January 13, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
(event)
AACM Tribute to Sparkx Martin Alexaander
Start: 1:36 pm
AACM Chicago Events

Sparx Higher Rez

more info
Monday, January 14, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Thursday, January 17, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Friday, January 18, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Saturday, January 19, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Sunday, January 20, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Monday, January 21, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Thursday, January 24, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Friday, January 25, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Saturday, January 26, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Sunday, January 27, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Monday, January 28, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Chicago 12 premier new work UN-TILL Emmett Till at the New Velvet Lounge Januray 28, 2008.
Start: 9:00 pm

ERNEST DAWKINS’ CHICAGO 12 TO PREMIER “UN-TILL EMMETT TILL”WITH SPECIAL GUEST, 2008 CHICAGOAN OF THE YEAR, DEE ALEXANDER, Monday, January 28, 2008 at The New Velvet Lounge, 67 East Cermak Road.

Composer Ernest Dawkins has completed the third composition of his Chicago Trilogy of Tragedy Series in honor of the memory of Emmett Till. The Series documents the history and significant world events that happen in and of Chicagoans. Till’s death was one of the catalysts of the civil rights movement and was inspirational in the Rosa Parks case.

Previous compositions in the Series include “Misconceptions of a Delusion Shades of a Charade: Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Chicago Seven Trial”, and “A Black Op’ era” dedicated to Chairman Fred Hampton.

more info
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Thursday, January 31, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Friday, February 1, 2008
(event)
Chicago 12 at Sons d hiver Festival, Paris.
Start: 8:00 pm

The Chicago 12 will debut a composition February 1, 2008.

Written by Ernest Dawkins in memory of Emmett Till.

 

Look for further info.

more info
Saturday, March 1, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Sunday, March 2, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Monday, March 3, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
The Art of Improvising: An Creative Open Jam Session at Velvet lounge Monday, March 3, 2008.
Start: 11:40 am

Live the Spirit Residency in conjunction w the Velvet Lounge presents:

The Art of Improvising, an open Creative Jam Session followed by a discussion on Free

Improvisation hosted by Ernest Dawkins

Featuring:

The New Horizons Quartet;

Ernest Dawkins, Saxes, percussion

Steve Berry, Trombone

Darius Savage, Bass

Isaiah Spencer, Drums and percussion.

 

This event is the first in a series by Live the Spirit Residency other futer topics include;

The Business of Music, The aesthics of Jazz, Stright Ahead Jazz Etc. Each event will feature some

more info
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
Save the Date for the BlackOut Festival at the Velvet Lounge March 5 thru March 7, 2009
End: 10:20 am
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 10:20am
End: Mar 7 2008 - 10:20am

Save the date!
The Blackout Festival
Thursday thru Saturday, March 5th—7th
@ The New Velvet Lounge
67 E Cermak
featuring
Fred Anderson
Ernest Dawkins
Kahil El Zabar
Dee Alexander
Isaiah Spencer
... and many more

more info
Thursday, March 6, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
Save the Date for the BlackOut Festival at the Velvet Lounge March 5 thru March 7, 2009
End: 10:20 am
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 10:20am
End: Mar 7 2008 - 10:20am

Save the date!
The Blackout Festival
Thursday thru Saturday, March 5th—7th
@ The New Velvet Lounge
67 E Cermak
featuring
Fred Anderson
Ernest Dawkins
Kahil El Zabar
Dee Alexander
Isaiah Spencer
... and many more

more info
Friday, March 7, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
Save the Date for the BlackOut Festival at the Velvet Lounge March 5 thru March 7, 2009
End: 10:20 am
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 10:20am
End: Mar 7 2008 - 10:20am

Save the date!
The Blackout Festival
Thursday thru Saturday, March 5th—7th
@ The New Velvet Lounge
67 E Cermak
featuring
Fred Anderson
Ernest Dawkins
Kahil El Zabar
Dee Alexander
Isaiah Spencer
... and many more

more info
(event)
The Ernest Dawkins Quartet at Pete Millers Evanston, March 7-8, 2008.
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Mar 7 2008 - 9:00pm
End: Mar 8 2008 - 9:00pm

Featuring:

Ernest Dawkins, Saxes

Darius savage, Bass

Justin Dillard, Piano

Isaiah Spencer, Drums 

more info
Saturday, March 8, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
The Ernest Dawkins Quartet at Pete Millers Evanston, March 7-8, 2008.
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Mar 7 2008 - 9:00pm
End: Mar 8 2008 - 9:00pm

Featuring:

Ernest Dawkins, Saxes

Darius savage, Bass

Justin Dillard, Piano

Isaiah Spencer, Drums 

more info
Sunday, March 9, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Monday, March 10, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Thursday, March 13, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Friday, March 14, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Saturday, March 15, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Sunday, March 16, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Monday, March 17, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Thursday, March 20, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Friday, March 21, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Quartet at Pete Miller Schaumberg, March 21-22, 2008.
End: 9:05 pm
Start: Mar 21 2008 - 9:05pm
End: Mar 22 2008 - 9:05pm

Featuring:

Ernest Dawkins, Saxes

Darius Savage, Bass

Willern Delisfort, Piano

Avreeayl Ra, Drums

more info
Saturday, March 22, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Quartet at Pete Miller Schaumberg, March 21-22, 2008.
End: 9:05 pm
Start: Mar 21 2008 - 9:05pm
End: Mar 22 2008 - 9:05pm

Featuring:

Ernest Dawkins, Saxes

Darius Savage, Bass

Willern Delisfort, Piano

Avreeayl Ra, Drums

more info
Sunday, March 23, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Monday, March 24, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Thursday, March 27, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Friday, March 28, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Saturday, March 29, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Sunday, March 30, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Monday, March 31, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Thursday, April 3, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Friday, April 4, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Saturday, April 5, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Sunday, April 6, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Monday, April 7, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Thursday, April 10, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Friday, April 11, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Saturday, April 12, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Sunday, April 13, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Monday, April 14, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Thursday, April 17, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Friday, April 18, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Saturday, April 19, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Duo W Sebastian Saturday, April 19, 2008. at Atilier Tampon Paris
Start: 8:30 pm

Ernest Dawkins Saxes

Sebastian Drums

more info
Sunday, April 20, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Monday, April 21, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Thursday, April 24, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Friday, April 25, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Saturday, April 26, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Sunday, April 27, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Monday, April 28, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Thursday, May 1, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
End: 3:11 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
Saturday, May 10, 2008
(event)
Creative Music Association presents in concert Clichy Spirit of Creation
Start: 8:30 pm
more info
Friday, May 16, 2008
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Trio Bordeaux Jazz Festival May 16, 2008.
Start: 7:20 am

Ernest Dawkins Sax

Phillipe Gaubert Drums

Organ 

more info
Sunday, May 18, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:

more info
Monday, May 19, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:

more info
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:

more info
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
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Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

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(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

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Thursday, May 22, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

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Friday, May 23, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

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Saturday, May 24, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:

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Sunday, May 25, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

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(event)
Ernest Dawkins Chicago 12 perform Un-Till Emmett Till at the Goodman Sunday, May 25, 2008.
Start: 2:14 am
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Monday, May 26, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:

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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:

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Thursday, May 29, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:

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Friday, May 30, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:

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Saturday, May 31, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes May 2008 events
End: 9:39 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:39am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:39am
ijkk
Corey Wilkes Events
May 2008

Photo Credit: Brandon Wu

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

I've been xtra bizzy at home in tha CHI gigging and recording...now it's back to my jet setting ways for a few.

Hope to see some familiar faces (and of course meet new ones as well) while on the road!!

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge May 2008 Calendar
End: 9:45 am
Start: May 18 2008 - 9:45am
End: May 31 2008 - 9:45am

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Monday, June 2, 2008
(event)
Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble at Velvet Lounge June 2, 2008.
Start: 8:00 pm
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes events
End: 8:53 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:53pm
End: Jul 13 2008 - 8:53pm


cd
Corey Wilkes Events
July 2008

Photo Credit: Bob Coscarelli

Just a reminder...my debut CD is in stores now!

You can also purchase it from my website

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(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

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Friday, July 11, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes events
End: 8:53 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:53pm
End: Jul 13 2008 - 8:53pm


cd
Corey Wilkes Events
July 2008

Photo Credit: Bob Coscarelli

Just a reminder...my debut CD is in stores now!

You can also purchase it from my website

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
(event)
Chicago Trio w Special guest Fred Anderson at Velvet Lounger July 11 and 12, 2008.
End: 8:46 pm
Start: Jul 11 2008 - 8:46pm
End: Jul 12 2008 - 8:46pm

Chicago trio features:

Ernest Dawkins Reeds

Harrison Bankhead Bass

Isaiah Spencer Drums

With Secial Guest Tenor saxophonist Fred Anderson

more info
Saturday, July 12, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes events
End: 8:53 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:53pm
End: Jul 13 2008 - 8:53pm


cd
Corey Wilkes Events
July 2008

Photo Credit: Bob Coscarelli

Just a reminder...my debut CD is in stores now!

You can also purchase it from my website

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
(event)
Chicago Trio w Special guest Fred Anderson at Velvet Lounger July 11 and 12, 2008.
End: 8:46 pm
Start: Jul 11 2008 - 8:46pm
End: Jul 12 2008 - 8:46pm

Chicago trio features:

Ernest Dawkins Reeds

Harrison Bankhead Bass

Isaiah Spencer Drums

With Secial Guest Tenor saxophonist Fred Anderson

more info
Sunday, July 13, 2008
(event)
Corey Wilkes events
End: 8:53 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:53pm
End: Jul 13 2008 - 8:53pm


cd
Corey Wilkes Events
July 2008

Photo Credit: Bob Coscarelli

Just a reminder...my debut CD is in stores now!

You can also purchase it from my website

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

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AACM Great Black Music Ensemble thie Sunday at the Velvet Lounge
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Monday, July 14, 2008
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Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Thursday, July 17, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Friday, July 18, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Saturday, July 19, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Sunday, July 20, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Monday, July 21, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Thursday, July 24, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Friday, July 25, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Saturday, July 26, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Sunday, July 27, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Monday, July 28, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

more info
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

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Velvet Lounge July Schedule
End: 8:57 pm
Start: Jul 10 2008 - 8:57pm
End: Jul 31 2008 - 8:57pm

Velvet Lounge July 2008
All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm: AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
All Tuesdays – CLOSED
Wed July 2nd – David Boykin Microcosmic Sound Orchestra, David Boykin – drums; Alex Wing-bass, guitar, oud; Ben Boye-keyboard, harmonium; Karl E. H. Seigfried-bass; Joel Wanek-bass; Dan Godston-trumpet; Rob Pleshar-tuba; Nicole Mitchell, flute;
Thurs July 3rd – Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds/percussion)

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Ernest Dawkins Quartet at Pete Millers Schaumburg. Saturday, August 2, 2008
Start: 9:02 pm

featuring:

Ernest Dawkins Reeds

Darius Savage Bass

Avreealy Ra Drums

Justin Dillard Piano

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Original Chicago Trio w. Hanid Drake live recording at Velvet Lounge August 11 and 12, 2008.
End: 9:05 pm
Start: Aug 11 2008 - 9:05pm
End: Aug 12 2008 - 9:05pm

Chicago trio:

Ernest Dawkins, Reeds

Harrison Bankhead Bass

Hamid Drake, Drums

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Original Chicago Trio w. Hanid Drake live recording at Velvet Lounge August 11 and 12, 2008.
End: 9:05 pm
Start: Aug 11 2008 - 9:05pm
End: Aug 12 2008 - 9:05pm

Chicago trio:

Ernest Dawkins, Reeds

Harrison Bankhead Bass

Hamid Drake, Drums

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Ernest Dawkins Stright Ahead Quartet w Special Guest Willie Pickens, Sunday, August 17, 2008
Start: 9:10 pm

Ernest Dawkins Sraight Ahead Quartet with special Guest Master pianist Willie Pickens will be performing at the Redstone Room Davenport Iowa as part of the Third Sunday series. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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Ernest Dawkins duet w Sebastion at Atillier Tampon August 22, 2008.
Start: 9:35 pm
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Ernest Dawkins perfoms with the K aty Roberts Quintet in Paris August 23, 2008
Start: 9:33 pm
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Hamid Drake Bindu at saint Anna festival Sicily August 28, 2008
Start: 9:18 pm

Hamid Drake;s Bindu features;

Hamid Drake Percussion 

Ernest Dawkins Reeds

Greg Waed Alto Saxophone 

Daniel Carter Reeds

Sabir Marteen Reeds 

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Kahil El Zabar El Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble at Saint Anna Festival September 5, 2008
Start: 9:26 pm

Kahil Ez Zabar Percussion and vocals

Ernest Dawkins Reeds and percussion

'Corey Wilkes Trumpet 

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Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Quartet w special guest Willie Piickens at the Green Mill September 12- 13, 2008.
End: 9:39 pm
Start: Sep 12 2008 - 9:39pm
End: Sep 13 2008 - 9:39pm
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Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Quartet w special guest Willie Piickens at the Green Mill September 12- 13, 2008.
End: 9:39 pm
Start: Sep 12 2008 - 9:39pm
End: Sep 13 2008 - 9:39pm
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9th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival Saturday, September 13, 2008.
Start: 9:36 pm

This fest, held in historic Hamilton Park, brings together an eclectic mix of internationally acclaimed artists (including Englewood residents) to fill the park with one-of-a-kind compositions, creative improvisation and unique musical collaboration. The Festival was founded by Ernest "Khabeer" Dawkins to celebrate the living legacy of Jazz in Englewood and Chicago's South Side.This year's headliners include the Isaiah Spencer Quintet, Dee Alexander, the Kahlil El Zabar Quartet and Ernest Dawkins' New Horizons Straight Ahead project with special guests Orbert Davis and Willie Pickens.

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Ernest Dawkins Chicago 12 CD release Party "A Black Op-era" at Velvet Lounge October 23, 2008, 2008.
Start: 12:15 pm
The Chicago 12 will have a CD release party October 23, 2008 at 9:30pm at the Velvet Lounge 36 East Cermak Road. The CD was recorded live at the premier performance of "A Black Op-era" at the Sons d'hiver festival in Paris, France January 2006. The following day, the Chicago 12 will depart for Milan where they will perform "A Black Opera" on October 26, 2008 at Teatro Manzoni as part of their 2008-2009 Aperitivo in Concerto series.
 
 
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Ernest Dawkins Chicago 12 perform "A Black Op-era" in Milan October 26, 2008.
Start: 9:31 pm
The Chicago 12 will have a CD release party October 23, 2008 at 9:30pm at the Velvet Lounge 36 East Cermak Road. The CD was recorded live at the premier performance of "A Black Op-era" at the Sons d'hiver festival in Paris, France January 2006. The following day, the Chicago 12 will depart for Milan where they will perform "A Black Opera" on October 26, 2008 at Teatro Manzoni as part of their 2008-2009 Aperitivo in Concerto series.
 
 
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Douglas Ewart Inventions at Umbrella Festival Saturday November 8, 2008. at the Hideout
End: 1:00 am
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End: Nov 9 2008 - 1:00am

Date:   Thu, 6 Nov 2008 8:37 pm
Saturday, 8 November 2008
  The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave
773.227.4433
hideoutchicago.com

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2008 UMBRELLA FESTIVAL NIGHT 4
9:00PM | Trzaska/O'Reilly/Weber/Fujiwara
Mikolaj Trzaska - reeds
Evan O'Reilly - guitar
Christian Weber - bass
Tomas Fujiwara - drums

10:00PM | 2008 Featured Artist Pt 2 : Tchicai/Drake Duo
John Tchicai - reeds
Hamid Drake - drums

11:00PM | Douglas R. Ewart And Inventions
Douglas R. Ewart - reeds
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Date:   Thu, 6 Nov 2008 8:37 pm
Saturday, 8 November 2008
  The Hideout
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773.227.4433
hideoutchicago.com

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2008 UMBRELLA FESTIVAL NIGHT 4
9:00PM | Trzaska/O'Reilly/Weber/Fujiwara
Mikolaj Trzaska - reeds
Evan O'Reilly - guitar
Christian Weber - bass
Tomas Fujiwara - drums

10:00PM | 2008 Featured Artist Pt 2 : Tchicai/Drake Duo
John Tchicai - reeds
Hamid Drake - drums

11:00PM | Douglas R. Ewart And Inventions
Douglas R. Ewart - reeds
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Kevin Nabors
www.kevinnabors.com
  November 18th-27th, 2008

Breaking News

****Kevin Nabors New's****
 

Vh1  Soul on the 18th (Tomorrow Night)
"YAW and BlackSlang"
(Check your Local Listing)
 


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Upcoming Gigs
11/18/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                                 Kevin Nabors Quartet
                                 Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                                 Scott Hesse-Guitar
                                  Junius Paul-  Bass
                                 Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/18/08****************** Vh1 Soul "Yaw and BlackSlang"***********************

11/19/08, Calumet,Il Geno's 7pm -11pm
                               Isaiah Spenser Organ Dynasty
                               Kevin Nabors-Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
     &nbs p;                         Zaid  McKie Krisburg-Trumpet
                               Ben Paterson- Organ
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/21/08 , Oak Brook, Il Junuis Paul Trio  7pm-10pm                  

                               Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Will Kurk-Piano
                               Junuis Paul- Bass

11/21/08, Chicago,Il Cafe Lura 3184 n.Milwaukee 10pm-12pm
                              Kevin Nabors and "PUMP THAT FUNK"
                              Kevin Nabors -Tenor Saxophone
                              Zaid Mckie Krisburg -Trumpet
                              Will Kurk-Piano
                              Big Ced- Bass
                              Kevin Smith- Drums
                              DJ Ahlab and DJ Obie 1's & 2's(live recording) 
11/22/08, Chicago,Il, Pink Monkey/ Dino=2 0V/ Dark Eyes-Kevin Nabors 8-10
11/22/08, Chicago,Il  SilverRoom 10-12pm
11/23/08  Chicago,Il, Velvet Lounge 67 e. Cermak 9:30pm-1:30pm
                                 Isaiah Spenser Sextet
                                Christoher Mcbride- Alto Saxophone
                                Zaid Mckie Krisburg - Trumpet
                                Kevin Nabors-Tenor
                                Scott Hesse - Guitar
                                Junuis Paul -Bass
                                Isaiah Spenser-Drms
11/25/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                          & nbsp;    Kevin Nabors Quintet
                               Kevin Nabors- Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Corey Wilkes-Trumpet
                               Scott Heese-Guitar
                               Junuis Paul -Bass
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
 11/27/08, Chicago,Il Velvet Lounge 8pm-11pm

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Live @ Andys Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm
Photo Credit: Maria Jose
 

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Upcoming Gigs
11/18/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                                 Kevin Nabors Quartet
                                 Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                                 Scott Hesse-Guitar
                                  Junius Paul-  Bass
                                 Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/18/08****************** Vh1 Soul "Yaw and BlackSlang"***********************

11/19/08, Calumet,Il Geno's 7pm -11pm
                               Isaiah Spenser Organ Dynasty
                               Kevin Nabors-Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
     &nbs p;                         Zaid  McKie Krisburg-Trumpet
                               Ben Paterson- Organ
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/21/08 , Oak Brook, Il Junuis Paul Trio  7pm-10pm                  

                               Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Will Kurk-Piano
                               Junuis Paul- Bass

11/21/08, Chicago,Il Cafe Lura 3184 n.Milwaukee 10pm-12pm
                              Kevin Nabors and "PUMP THAT FUNK"
                              Kevin Nabors -Tenor Saxophone
                              Zaid Mckie Krisburg -Trumpet
                              Will Kurk-Piano
                              Big Ced- Bass
                              Kevin Smith- Drums
                              DJ Ahlab and DJ Obie 1's & 2's(live recording) 
11/22/08, Chicago,Il, Pink Monkey/ Dino=2 0V/ Dark Eyes-Kevin Nabors 8-10
11/22/08, Chicago,Il  SilverRoom 10-12pm
11/23/08  Chicago,Il, Velvet Lounge 67 e. Cermak 9:30pm-1:30pm
                                 Isaiah Spenser Sextet
                                Christoher Mcbride- Alto Saxophone
                                Zaid Mckie Krisburg - Trumpet
                                Kevin Nabors-Tenor
                                Scott Hesse - Guitar
                                Junuis Paul -Bass
                                Isaiah Spenser-Drms
11/25/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                          & nbsp;    Kevin Nabors Quintet
                               Kevin Nabors- Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Corey Wilkes-Trumpet
                               Scott Heese-Guitar
                               Junuis Paul -Bass
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
 11/27/08, Chicago,Il Velvet Lounge 8pm-11pm

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From: Kevin Nabors <thareason4@msn.com>
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Kevin Nabors
www.kevinnabors.com
  November 18th-27th, 2008

Breaking News

****Kevin Nabors New's****
 

Vh1  Soul on the 18th (Tomorrow Night)
"YAW and BlackSlang"
(Check your Local Listing)
 


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Photo Credit: Maria Jose
Upcoming Gigs
11/18/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                                 Kevin Nabors Quartet
                                 Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                                 Scott Hesse-Guitar
                                  Junius Paul-  Bass
                                 Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/18/08****************** Vh1 Soul "Yaw and BlackSlang"***********************

11/19/08, Calumet,Il Geno's 7pm -11pm
                               Isaiah Spenser Organ Dynasty
                               Kevin Nabors-Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
     &nbs p;                         Zaid  McKie Krisburg-Trumpet
                               Ben Paterson- Organ
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/21/08 , Oak Brook, Il Junuis Paul Trio  7pm-10pm                  

                               Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Will Kurk-Piano
                               Junuis Paul- Bass

11/21/08, Chicago,Il Cafe Lura 3184 n.Milwaukee 10pm-12pm
                              Kevin Nabors and "PUMP THAT FUNK"
                              Kevin Nabors -Tenor Saxophone
                              Zaid Mckie Krisburg -Trumpet
                              Will Kurk-Piano
                              Big Ced- Bass
                              Kevin Smith- Drums
                              DJ Ahlab and DJ Obie 1's & 2's(live recording) 
11/22/08, Chicago,Il, Pink Monkey/ Dino=2 0V/ Dark Eyes-Kevin Nabors 8-10
11/22/08, Chicago,Il  SilverRoom 10-12pm
11/23/08  Chicago,Il, Velvet Lounge 67 e. Cermak 9:30pm-1:30pm
                                 Isaiah Spenser Sextet
                                Christoher Mcbride- Alto Saxophone
                                Zaid Mckie Krisburg - Trumpet
                                Kevin Nabors-Tenor
                                Scott Hesse - Guitar
                                Junuis Paul -Bass
                                Isaiah Spenser-Drms
11/25/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                          & nbsp;    Kevin Nabors Quintet
                               Kevin Nabors- Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Corey Wilkes-Trumpet
                               Scott Heese-Guitar
                               Junuis Paul -Bass
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
 11/27/08, Chicago,Il Velvet Lounge 8pm-11pm

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The Kevin Nabors Quartet (Tuesday's)
Live @ Andys Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm
Photo Credit: Maria Jose
 

Come out and enjoy a week with Kevin Nabors. FYI Vh1 Soul Tomorrow Night (11/18/08) and "Tune in"! Live Recordings this week Kevin Nabors Quintet and Kevin Nabors and "PUMP TH AT FUNK"

 

I am Kevin Nabors, and I approve this message! lol
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End: 5:06 pm
Start: Nov 18 2008 - 5:06pm
End: Nov 27 2008 - 5:06pm

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Nabors <thareason4@msn.com>
To: edawk78913@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 9:10 pm
Subject: Kevin Nabors Newsletter

 
Kevin Nabors
www.kevinnabors.com
  November 18th-27th, 2008

Breaking News

****Kevin Nabors New's****
 

Vh1  Soul on the 18th (Tomorrow Night)
"YAW and BlackSlang"
(Check your Local Listing)
 


Info
www.kevinnabors.com
Myspace.com/kevinnabors


Newsletter Signup

Photo Credit: Maria Jose
Upcoming Gigs
11/18/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                                 Kevin Nabors Quartet
                                 Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                                 Scott Hesse-Guitar
                                  Junius Paul-  Bass
                                 Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/18/08****************** Vh1 Soul "Yaw and BlackSlang"***********************

11/19/08, Calumet,Il Geno's 7pm -11pm
                               Isaiah Spenser Organ Dynasty
                               Kevin Nabors-Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
     &nbs p;                         Zaid  McKie Krisburg-Trumpet
                               Ben Paterson- Organ
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/21/08 , Oak Brook, Il Junuis Paul Trio  7pm-10pm                  

                               Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Will Kurk-Piano
                               Junuis Paul- Bass

11/21/08, Chicago,Il Cafe Lura 3184 n.Milwaukee 10pm-12pm
                              Kevin Nabors and "PUMP THAT FUNK"
                              Kevin Nabors -Tenor Saxophone
                              Zaid Mckie Krisburg -Trumpet
                              Will Kurk-Piano
                              Big Ced- Bass
                              Kevin Smith- Drums
                              DJ Ahlab and DJ Obie 1's & 2's(live recording) 
11/22/08, Chicago,Il, Pink Monkey/ Dino=2 0V/ Dark Eyes-Kevin Nabors 8-10
11/22/08, Chicago,Il  SilverRoom 10-12pm
11/23/08  Chicago,Il, Velvet Lounge 67 e. Cermak 9:30pm-1:30pm
                                 Isaiah Spenser Sextet
                                Christoher Mcbride- Alto Saxophone
                                Zaid Mckie Krisburg - Trumpet
                                Kevin Nabors-Tenor
                                Scott Hesse - Guitar
                                Junuis Paul -Bass
                                Isaiah Spenser-Drms
11/25/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                          & nbsp;    Kevin Nabors Quintet
                               Kevin Nabors- Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Corey Wilkes-Trumpet
                               Scott Heese-Guitar
                               Junuis Paul -Bass
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
 11/27/08, Chicago,Il Velvet Lounge 8pm-11pm

Article Headline
The Kevin Nabors Quartet (Tuesday's)
Live @ Andys Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm
Photo Credit: Maria Jose
 

Come out and enjoy a week with Kevin Nabors. FYI Vh1 Soul Tomorrow Night (11/18/08) and "Tune in"! Live Recordings this week Kevin Nabors Quintet and Kevin Nabors and "PUMP TH AT FUNK"

 

I am Kevin Nabors, and I approve this message! lol
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Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble Reunioun band, CD release party, at Velvet Lounge Friday, November 21, 2008.
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Start: Nov 21 2008 - 9:30pm
End: Nov 22 2008 - 1:00am

Come celebrate the Re issue of New Horizon Ensembleʼs first CDAfter the Dawn Has Risen on Dawk Records

Friday November 21, 2008

Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Reunion band

Ernest Dawkins saxes, percussion

Steve Berry trombone

Jeff Parker guitar

Aveeayl Ra drums

Yosef Ben Israel bass

 

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End: 5:06 pm
Start: Nov 18 2008 - 5:06pm
End: Nov 27 2008 - 5:06pm

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Nabors <thareason4@msn.com>
To: edawk78913@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 9:10 pm
Subject: Kevin Nabors Newsletter

 
Kevin Nabors
www.kevinnabors.com
  November 18th-27th, 2008

Breaking News

****Kevin Nabors New's****
 

Vh1  Soul on the 18th (Tomorrow Night)
"YAW and BlackSlang"
(Check your Local Listing)
 


Info
www.kevinnabors.com
Myspace.com/kevinnabors


Newsletter Signup

Photo Credit: Maria Jose
Upcoming Gigs
11/18/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                                 Kevin Nabors Quartet
                                 Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                                 Scott Hesse-Guitar
                                  Junius Paul-  Bass
                                 Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/18/08****************** Vh1 Soul "Yaw and BlackSlang"***********************

11/19/08, Calumet,Il Geno's 7pm -11pm
                               Isaiah Spenser Organ Dynasty
                               Kevin Nabors-Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
     &nbs p;                         Zaid  McKie Krisburg-Trumpet
                               Ben Paterson- Organ
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/21/08 , Oak Brook, Il Junuis Paul Trio  7pm-10pm                  

                               Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Will Kurk-Piano
                               Junuis Paul- Bass

11/21/08, Chicago,Il Cafe Lura 3184 n.Milwaukee 10pm-12pm
                              Kevin Nabors and "PUMP THAT FUNK"
                              Kevin Nabors -Tenor Saxophone
                              Zaid Mckie Krisburg -Trumpet
                              Will Kurk-Piano
                              Big Ced- Bass
                              Kevin Smith- Drums
                              DJ Ahlab and DJ Obie 1's & 2's(live recording) 
11/22/08, Chicago,Il, Pink Monkey/ Dino=2 0V/ Dark Eyes-Kevin Nabors 8-10
11/22/08, Chicago,Il  SilverRoom 10-12pm
11/23/08  Chicago,Il, Velvet Lounge 67 e. Cermak 9:30pm-1:30pm
                                 Isaiah Spenser Sextet
                                Christoher Mcbride- Alto Saxophone
                                Zaid Mckie Krisburg - Trumpet
                                Kevin Nabors-Tenor
                                Scott Hesse - Guitar
                                Junuis Paul -Bass
                                Isaiah Spenser-Drms
11/25/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                          & nbsp;    Kevin Nabors Quintet
                               Kevin Nabors- Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Corey Wilkes-Trumpet
                               Scott Heese-Guitar
                               Junuis Paul -Bass
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
 11/27/08, Chicago,Il Velvet Lounge 8pm-11pm

Article Headline
The Kevin Nabors Quartet (Tuesday's)
Live @ Andys Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm
Photo Credit: Maria Jose
 

Come out and enjoy a week with Kevin Nabors. FYI Vh1 Soul Tomorrow Night (11/18/08) and "Tune in"! Live Recordings this week Kevin Nabors Quintet and Kevin Nabors and "PUMP TH AT FUNK"

 

I am Kevin Nabors, and I approve this message! lol
Peace
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Start: Nov 21 2008 - 9:30pm
End: Nov 22 2008 - 1:00am

Come celebrate the Re issue of New Horizon Ensembleʼs first CDAfter the Dawn Has Risen on Dawk Records

Friday November 21, 2008

Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Reunion band

Ernest Dawkins saxes, percussion

Steve Berry trombone

Jeff Parker guitar

Aveeayl Ra drums

Yosef Ben Israel bass

 

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Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble CD release party at the New Velvet Lounge , November 22, 2008.
End: 1:00 am
Start: Nov 22 2008 - 9:30pm
End: Nov 23 2008 - 1:00am

Come celebrate the Re Issue of New Horizons Ensemble first CD After aThe Dawn has Risen on

Dawk Records. Saturday November 22, 2008 at the New Velvet Lounge 67 E. Cermack.

Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble

Ernest Dawkins Saxes percussion

Steve Berry trombone

Jeff Parker guitar

Isaiah Spencer drums

Darius Savage Bass

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Kevin Nabors Events November 18-27, 2008.2008
End: 5:06 pm
Start: Nov 18 2008 - 5:06pm
End: Nov 27 2008 - 5:06pm

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Nabors <thareason4@msn.com>
To: edawk78913@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 9:10 pm
Subject: Kevin Nabors Newsletter

 
Kevin Nabors
www.kevinnabors.com
  November 18th-27th, 2008

Breaking News

****Kevin Nabors New's****
 

Vh1  Soul on the 18th (Tomorrow Night)
"YAW and BlackSlang"
(Check your Local Listing)
 


Info
www.kevinnabors.com
Myspace.com/kevinnabors


Newsletter Signup

Photo Credit: Maria Jose
Upcoming Gigs
11/18/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                                 Kevin Nabors Quartet
                                 Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                                 Scott Hesse-Guitar
                                  Junius Paul-  Bass
                                 Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/18/08****************** Vh1 Soul "Yaw and BlackSlang"***********************

11/19/08, Calumet,Il Geno's 7pm -11pm
                               Isaiah Spenser Organ Dynasty
                               Kevin Nabors-Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
     &nbs p;                         Zaid  McKie Krisburg-Trumpet
                               Ben Paterson- Organ
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/21/08 , Oak Brook, Il Junuis Paul Trio  7pm-10pm                  

                               Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Will Kurk-Piano
                               Junuis Paul- Bass

11/21/08, Chicago,Il Cafe Lura 3184 n.Milwaukee 10pm-12pm
                              Kevin Nabors and "PUMP THAT FUNK"
                              Kevin Nabors -Tenor Saxophone
                              Zaid Mckie Krisburg -Trumpet
                              Will Kurk-Piano
                              Big Ced- Bass
                              Kevin Smith- Drums
                              DJ Ahlab and DJ Obie 1's & 2's(live recording) 
11/22/08, Chicago,Il, Pink Monkey/ Dino=2 0V/ Dark Eyes-Kevin Nabors 8-10
11/22/08, Chicago,Il  SilverRoom 10-12pm
11/23/08  Chicago,Il, Velvet Lounge 67 e. Cermak 9:30pm-1:30pm
                                 Isaiah Spenser Sextet
                                Christoher Mcbride- Alto Saxophone
                                Zaid Mckie Krisburg - Trumpet
                                Kevin Nabors-Tenor
                                Scott Hesse - Guitar
                                Junuis Paul -Bass
                                Isaiah Spenser-Drms
11/25/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                          & nbsp;    Kevin Nabors Quintet
                               Kevin Nabors- Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Corey Wilkes-Trumpet
                               Scott Heese-Guitar
                               Junuis Paul -Bass
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
 11/27/08, Chicago,Il Velvet Lounge 8pm-11pm

Article Headline
The Kevin Nabors Quartet (Tuesday's)
Live @ Andys Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm
Photo Credit: Maria Jose
 

Come out and enjoy a week with Kevin Nabors. FYI Vh1 Soul Tomorrow Night (11/18/08) and "Tune in"! Live Recordings this week Kevin Nabors Quintet and Kevin Nabors and "PUMP TH AT FUNK"

 

I am Kevin Nabors, and I approve this message! lol
Peace
K . Nabors

 
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Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble CD release party at the New Velvet Lounge , November 22, 2008.
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Come celebrate the Re Issue of New Horizons Ensemble first CD After aThe Dawn has Risen on

Dawk Records. Saturday November 22, 2008 at the New Velvet Lounge 67 E. Cermack.

Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble

Ernest Dawkins Saxes percussion

Steve Berry trombone

Jeff Parker guitar

Isaiah Spencer drums

Darius Savage Bass

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-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Nabors <thareason4@msn.com>
To: edawk78913@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 9:10 pm
Subject: Kevin Nabors Newsletter

 
Kevin Nabors
www.kevinnabors.com
  November 18th-27th, 2008

Breaking News

****Kevin Nabors New's****
 

Vh1  Soul on the 18th (Tomorrow Night)
"YAW and BlackSlang"
(Check your Local Listing)
 


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Upcoming Gigs
11/18/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                                 Kevin Nabors Quartet
                                 Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                                 Scott Hesse-Guitar
                                  Junius Paul-  Bass
                                 Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/18/08****************** Vh1 Soul "Yaw and BlackSlang"***********************

11/19/08, Calumet,Il Geno's 7pm -11pm
                               Isaiah Spenser Organ Dynasty
                               Kevin Nabors-Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
     &nbs p;                         Zaid  McKie Krisburg-Trumpet
                               Ben Paterson- Organ
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/21/08 , Oak Brook, Il Junuis Paul Trio  7pm-10pm                  

                               Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Will Kurk-Piano
                               Junuis Paul- Bass

11/21/08, Chicago,Il Cafe Lura 3184 n.Milwaukee 10pm-12pm
                              Kevin Nabors and "PUMP THAT FUNK"
                              Kevin Nabors -Tenor Saxophone
                              Zaid Mckie Krisburg -Trumpet
                              Will Kurk-Piano
                              Big Ced- Bass
                              Kevin Smith- Drums
                              DJ Ahlab and DJ Obie 1's & 2's(live recording) 
11/22/08, Chicago,Il, Pink Monkey/ Dino=2 0V/ Dark Eyes-Kevin Nabors 8-10
11/22/08, Chicago,Il  SilverRoom 10-12pm
11/23/08  Chicago,Il, Velvet Lounge 67 e. Cermak 9:30pm-1:30pm
                                 Isaiah Spenser Sextet
                                Christoher Mcbride- Alto Saxophone
                                Zaid Mckie Krisburg - Trumpet
                                Kevin Nabors-Tenor
                                Scott Hesse - Guitar
                                Junuis Paul -Bass
                                Isaiah Spenser-Drms
11/25/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                          & nbsp;    Kevin Nabors Quintet
                               Kevin Nabors- Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Corey Wilkes-Trumpet
                               Scott Heese-Guitar
                               Junuis Paul -Bass
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
 11/27/08, Chicago,Il Velvet Lounge 8pm-11pm

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Live @ Andys Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm
Photo Credit: Maria Jose
 

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From: Kevin Nabors <thareason4@msn.com>
To: edawk78913@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 9:10 pm
Subject: Kevin Nabors Newsletter

 
Kevin Nabors
www.kevinnabors.com
  November 18th-27th, 2008

Breaking News

****Kevin Nabors New's****
 

Vh1  Soul on the 18th (Tomorrow Night)
"YAW and BlackSlang"
(Check your Local Listing)
 


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Upcoming Gigs
11/18/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                                 Kevin Nabors Quartet
                                 Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                                 Scott Hesse-Guitar
                                  Junius Paul-  Bass
                                 Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/18/08****************** Vh1 Soul "Yaw and BlackSlang"***********************

11/19/08, Calumet,Il Geno's 7pm -11pm
                               Isaiah Spenser Organ Dynasty
                               Kevin Nabors-Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
     &nbs p;                         Zaid  McKie Krisburg-Trumpet
                               Ben Paterson- Organ
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/21/08 , Oak Brook, Il Junuis Paul Trio  7pm-10pm                  

                               Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Will Kurk-Piano
                               Junuis Paul- Bass

11/21/08, Chicago,Il Cafe Lura 3184 n.Milwaukee 10pm-12pm
                              Kevin Nabors and "PUMP THAT FUNK"
                              Kevin Nabors -Tenor Saxophone
                              Zaid Mckie Krisburg -Trumpet
                              Will Kurk-Piano
                              Big Ced- Bass
                              Kevin Smith- Drums
                              DJ Ahlab and DJ Obie 1's & 2's(live recording) 
11/22/08, Chicago,Il, Pink Monkey/ Dino=2 0V/ Dark Eyes-Kevin Nabors 8-10
11/22/08, Chicago,Il  SilverRoom 10-12pm
11/23/08  Chicago,Il, Velvet Lounge 67 e. Cermak 9:30pm-1:30pm
                                 Isaiah Spenser Sextet
                                Christoher Mcbride- Alto Saxophone
                                Zaid Mckie Krisburg - Trumpet
                                Kevin Nabors-Tenor
                                Scott Hesse - Guitar
                                Junuis Paul -Bass
                                Isaiah Spenser-Drms
11/25/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                          & nbsp;    Kevin Nabors Quintet
                               Kevin Nabors- Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Corey Wilkes-Trumpet
                               Scott Heese-Guitar
                               Junuis Paul -Bass
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
 11/27/08, Chicago,Il Velvet Lounge 8pm-11pm

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The Kevin Nabors Quartet (Tuesday's)
Live @ Andys Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm
Photo Credit: Maria Jose
 

Come out and enjoy a week with Kevin Nabors. FYI Vh1 Soul Tomorrow Night (11/18/08) and "Tune in"! Live Recordings this week Kevin Nabors Quintet and Kevin Nabors and "PUMP TH AT FUNK"

 

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From: Kevin Nabors <thareason4@msn.com>
To: edawk78913@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 9:10 pm
Subject: Kevin Nabors Newsletter

 
Kevin Nabors
www.kevinnabors.com
  November 18th-27th, 2008

Breaking News

****Kevin Nabors New's****
 

Vh1  Soul on the 18th (Tomorrow Night)
"YAW and BlackSlang"
(Check your Local Listing)
 


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Upcoming Gigs
11/18/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                                 Kevin Nabors Quartet
                                 Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                                 Scott Hesse-Guitar
                                  Junius Paul-  Bass
                                 Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/18/08****************** Vh1 Soul "Yaw and BlackSlang"***********************

11/19/08, Calumet,Il Geno's 7pm -11pm
                               Isaiah Spenser Organ Dynasty
                               Kevin Nabors-Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
     &nbs p;                         Zaid  McKie Krisburg-Trumpet
                               Ben Paterson- Organ
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/21/08 , Oak Brook, Il Junuis Paul Trio  7pm-10pm                  

                               Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Will Kurk-Piano
                               Junuis Paul- Bass

11/21/08, Chicago,Il Cafe Lura 3184 n.Milwaukee 10pm-12pm
                              Kevin Nabors and "PUMP THAT FUNK"
                              Kevin Nabors -Tenor Saxophone
                              Zaid Mckie Krisburg -Trumpet
                              Will Kurk-Piano
                              Big Ced- Bass
                              Kevin Smith- Drums
                              DJ Ahlab and DJ Obie 1's & 2's(live recording) 
11/22/08, Chicago,Il, Pink Monkey/ Dino=2 0V/ Dark Eyes-Kevin Nabors 8-10
11/22/08, Chicago,Il  SilverRoom 10-12pm
11/23/08  Chicago,Il, Velvet Lounge 67 e. Cermak 9:30pm-1:30pm
                                 Isaiah Spenser Sextet
                                Christoher Mcbride- Alto Saxophone
                                Zaid Mckie Krisburg - Trumpet
                                Kevin Nabors-Tenor
                                Scott Hesse - Guitar
                                Junuis Paul -Bass
                                Isaiah Spenser-Drms
11/25/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                          & nbsp;    Kevin Nabors Quintet
                               Kevin Nabors- Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Corey Wilkes-Trumpet
                               Scott Heese-Guitar
                               Junuis Paul -Bass
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
 11/27/08, Chicago,Il Velvet Lounge 8pm-11pm

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The Kevin Nabors Quartet (Tuesday's)
Live @ Andys Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm
Photo Credit: Maria Jose
 

Come out and enjoy a week with Kevin Nabors. FYI Vh1 Soul Tomorrow Night (11/18/08) and "Tune in"! Live Recordings this week Kevin Nabors Quintet and Kevin Nabors and "PUMP TH AT FUNK"

 

I am Kevin Nabors, and I approve this message! lol
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End: Nov 27 2008 - 5:06pm

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Nabors <thareason4@msn.com>
To: edawk78913@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 9:10 pm
Subject: Kevin Nabors Newsletter

 
Kevin Nabors
www.kevinnabors.com
  November 18th-27th, 2008

Breaking News

****Kevin Nabors New's****
 

Vh1  Soul on the 18th (Tomorrow Night)
"YAW and BlackSlang"
(Check your Local Listing)
 


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www.kevinnabors.com
Myspace.com/kevinnabors


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Photo Credit: Maria Jose
Upcoming Gigs
11/18/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                                 Kevin Nabors Quartet
                                 Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                                 Scott Hesse-Guitar
                                  Junius Paul-  Bass
                                 Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/18/08****************** Vh1 Soul "Yaw and BlackSlang"***********************

11/19/08, Calumet,Il Geno's 7pm -11pm
                               Isaiah Spenser Organ Dynasty
                               Kevin Nabors-Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
     &nbs p;                         Zaid  McKie Krisburg-Trumpet
                               Ben Paterson- Organ
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
11/21/08 , Oak Brook, Il Junuis Paul Trio  7pm-10pm                  

                               Kevin Nabors -Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Will Kurk-Piano
                               Junuis Paul- Bass

11/21/08, Chicago,Il Cafe Lura 3184 n.Milwaukee 10pm-12pm
                              Kevin Nabors and "PUMP THAT FUNK"
                              Kevin Nabors -Tenor Saxophone
                              Zaid Mckie Krisburg -Trumpet
                              Will Kurk-Piano
                              Big Ced- Bass
                              Kevin Smith- Drums
                              DJ Ahlab and DJ Obie 1's & 2's(live recording) 
11/22/08, Chicago,Il, Pink Monkey/ Dino=2 0V/ Dark Eyes-Kevin Nabors 8-10
11/22/08, Chicago,Il  SilverRoom 10-12pm
11/23/08  Chicago,Il, Velvet Lounge 67 e. Cermak 9:30pm-1:30pm
                                 Isaiah Spenser Sextet
                                Christoher Mcbride- Alto Saxophone
                                Zaid Mckie Krisburg - Trumpet
                                Kevin Nabors-Tenor
                                Scott Hesse - Guitar
                                Junuis Paul -Bass
                                Isaiah Spenser-Drms
11/25/08,Chicago,Il Andy's Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm State and Hubbard(11e.state)
                          & nbsp;    Kevin Nabors Quintet
                               Kevin Nabors- Tenor/ Soprano Saxophones
                               Corey Wilkes-Trumpet
                               Scott Heese-Guitar
                               Junuis Paul -Bass
                               Isaiah Spenser-Drums
 11/27/08, Chicago,Il Velvet Lounge 8pm-11pm

Article Headline
The Kevin Nabors Quartet (Tuesday's)
Live @ Andys Jazz Club 5pm-8:30pm
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Alliance Francaise, 54 W. Chicago Ave.
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Velvet Lounge December calendar
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Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
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Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
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Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
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Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Velvet Lounge December calendar
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Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Saturday, December 6, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Sunday, December 7, 2008
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Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Monday, December 8, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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WE Three w special Guest Jeff Parker at Monday masters series Velvet Lounge Monday, December 8, 2008.
Start: 8:30 pm
End: 11:30 pm

WE Three w special Guest Jeff Parker at Monday masters series, Velvet Lounge 67. E. Cermack Monday, December 8, 2008. 8: 30 PM.

featuring Ernest Dawkins, Reeds and percussion

Aaron Getsug Reeds.

Kevin Nabors Reeds

 

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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Thursday, December 11, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Friday, December 12, 2008
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Velvet Lounge December calendar
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Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Saturday, December 13, 2008
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Velvet Lounge December calendar
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Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
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Velvet Lounge December calendar
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Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
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Monday, December 15, 2008
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Velvet Lounge December calendar
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Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Thursday, December 18, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Friday, December 19, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Saturday, December 20, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Sunday, December 21, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Monday, December 22, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Thursday, December 25, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Friday, December 26, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Saturday, December 27, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Sunday, December 28, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Monday, December 29, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
(all day)
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Thursday, January 1, 2009
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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Friday, January 2, 2009
(event)
Velvet Lounge December calendar
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Dec 1 2008 - 8:15pm
End: Jan 2 2009 - 11:30pm
¨ Mwata Bowden presents the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble concert series from 6-8pm on the first Sunday of every month (Dec 7), and continues with the AACM Small Ensemble on the second Sunday (Dec 14) from 6pm to 8pm.
¨ Our Monday Masters Series continues at 8:30pm with the following December lineup:
o 1: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius savage-bass) with special guest Mwata Bowden (woodwinds/percussion)
o 8: Wee Three, Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion) with special guest Jeff Parker (guitar), plus Kevin Nabors (saxes/percussion), and Aaron Gettsug (saxes/bass/percussion). The intermission discussion topic (appropriately) will be “playing without a traditional rhythm section”
o 15: Fred Anderson Quintet with Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello), Josh Abrams (bass), and Marcus Evans (drums)
o 22 AND (special night) Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party: Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse (trumpet/flugelhorn/percussion) with Kevin Nabors (saxes), Scott Hesse (guitar), Junius Paul (bass), Isaiah Spencer (drums), and Jumaane Taylor (tap dance)
o 29: Isaiah Spencer & the Originals (Kevin Nabors-sax; Scott Hesse-guitar; Darius Savage-bass) with special guest Ernest Dawkins (woodwinds/percussion)
o Tuesday 30: Series Finale (special night): Kwanzaa Celebration with Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir featuring Janis Lane-Ewart, Mankwe Ndosi, Ann Ward, Aquilla Sadalla, Keith Eric, Paul Cotton & Clifton Robinson
o Catch these very special Monday shows while you can. This month’s offerings will conclude this special Monday night series as the Velvet will be closed on Mondays for at least the winter months.
¨ Out of town performers this month include:
o Friday, December 19th multi-instrumentalist woodwind player Salim Washington brings his entire touring group from New York City for a rare Chicago performance featuring Melanie Dyer (viola), Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone), Pamela Wise (keyboards), Hakim Jami (bass/tuba), Sean Dobbins (drums); check out these links for sample streaming audio:
http://www.salimwashington.com/
http://www.ujamrecords.com/salimwashington.html
http://www.ujamrecords.com/discography.html
http://www.myspace.com/harlemhomecoming
o Saturday, December 20th, Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project “Holiday Edition” features special guest from Tokyo, saxophonist Chinatsu Nakano
o Friday and Saturday, December 5th–6th Francis Wong (woodwinds--San Francisco) and Chad Taylor (drums—New York city) plus Tatsu Aoki (bass/shamisen) will join our esteemed founder and fearless leader Fred Anderson’s record release party for The Fred Anderson Quartet: Live at the Velvet Lounge—Volume III on Asian Improv Records, recorded at the Velvet during the 12th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in October 2007, and featuring the exact same quartet
¨ Don’t forget the Velvet Lounge will be open on Tuesday, December 23 for the Velvet Lounge Christmas Party featuring Corey Wilkes & Abstrakt Pulse, and Tuesday, December 30 for the Velvet Lounge Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Douglas Ewart & the Nyahbingi Drum Choir (see Monday Masters above)!
¨ We cordially invite you to ring in the New Year with vocalist Saalik Ziyad & the 5 After 7 Project with special guests. Our low New Year’s cover charge of only $20 includes a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight!
¨ The Velvet Lounge will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th—25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy holidays to all!
¨ We are pleased to announce that Chef Luciano, our neighbor 2 doors to the West, is now open late (until around midnight) Monday through Saturday for those of you who need to grab some delicious food right in the neighborhood. If you are in a hurry, remember that you are always welcome to bring your food to the Velvet, although we request that you purchase your drinks (pop included) at the bar.
¨ Please note that parking is no longer allowed at the muffler shop across Cermak from the Velvet
¨ Visit our website at www.velvetlounge.net for updates and links to performers’ websites and streaming/downloadable audio/video
Remember as always to let me know if you need a PDF version of this calendar.


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A Tribute Fred Anderson
8:00pm, Sat. 03.21.2009
Velvet Lounge, 67 East Cermak


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