Wednesday, June 15th at 9pm
The Nate Lepine 5 will be performing Clifford Jordan & John Gilmore's Blowing in From Chicago, released on Blue Note in 1957.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"Clifford Jordan & John Gilmore's "Blowing In From Chicago" is a classic hard bop session by two windy city greats. This session from March 1957 features the one time rhythm section of the Jazz Messengers -- Horace Silver, Curly Russell and Art Blakey - joining the two tenor saxophonists, Jordan and Gilmore. Despite the fact that these two gentlemen play the same instrument, their sounds are quite different and distinct. While Gilmore's hard sound is almost alto-like, Jordan's tone is mellower and his pitch lower.

"Blowing In From Chicago" begins with the hard swinging "Status Quo" followed by "Bo-Till", which is marked by Blakey's latin-flavored opening flourishes. Gigi Gryce's "Blue Lights" is highlighted by a fantastic rhythm trio interplay during Silver's piano solo, while "Billie's Bounce" is plenty bouncy thanks to Art's drumming. The album's last two tracks, "Evil Eye" and "Everywhere," are smooth, easy-going numbers, and a perfect conclusion to this fine recording." - Michael Brad Richman

TO BE PERFORMED BY:
Nate Lepine – Tenor Sax
Dustin Laurenzi - Tenor Sax 
Stu Mindemin - Piano
Katie Ernst - Bass
Marcus Evans - Drums

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ADMISSION & LOCATION
Suggested $10 donation or $5 w/ valid student ID*
Cash only, smaller bills appreciated!
All ages. 21+ with I.D. for alcoholic beverages.
Spirits generously provided by Candid Wines.

All JRAC events take place at The Fulton Street Collective:
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481
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*All proceeds directly support the artists to perform in the event along with the volunteers who help make it all come together.

Marlene Rosenberg - Bass
Wednesday, May 25th at 9pm
The Fareed Haque Quartet will be performing Chick Corea's Touchstone album from 1982.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
Chick’s love of Flamenco music has been a huge influence throughout his career, and it reached one of its peaks on the album Touchstone. Featuring acoustic and electric music intertwining beautifully throughout, the album features the legendary guitarist Paco de Lucia, along with leading lights of Latin music Carles Benavent, Don Alias and Alex Acuña. The writing is some of Chick’s most diverse and inspired, providing a perfect template for the epic flights of these virtuosos. For the aptly titled “Compadres,” Chick reunites the classic lineup of Return to Forever: Chick, Al di Meola, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White. - chickcorea.com

TO BE PERFORMED BY:
Fareed Haque - Guitars
Reggie Thomas - Piano/Keys
Juan Pastor - Cajon/Percussion
Rodrigo Villanueva - Drums
Marlene Rosenberg - Bass

Visual Artist - Harvey Tillis

https://www.facebook.com/events/629780540506432/

ADMISSION & LOCATION
Suggested $10 donation or $5 w/ valid student ID*
Cash only, smaller bills appreciated!
All ages. 21+ with I.D. for alcoholic beverages.
Spirits generously provided by Candid Wines.

All JRAC events take place at The Fulton Street Collective:
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481
​
*All proceeds directly support the artists to perform in the event along with the volunteers who help make it all come together.