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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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.
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.
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.