Wednesday, August 5th at 8pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to welcome the Andy Baker Sextet for a livestream performance of Wayne Shorter's 1967 release, “Schizophrenia”. The night will also include an installation and live painting from visual artist Micah Rademacher!

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"Wayne Shorter was at the peak of his creative powers when he recorded Schizophrenia in the spring of 1967. ...Shorter found a band that was capable of conveying his musical "schizophrenia," which means that this is a band that can play straight just as well as they can stretch the limits of jazz... And "unpredictable" is the operative phrase for this set of edgy post-bop. Shorter's compositions (as well as James Spaulding's lone contribution, "Kryptonite") have strong themes, but they lead into uncharted territory, constantly challenging the musicians and the listener. This music exists at the border between post-bop and free jazz -- it's grounded in post-bop, but it knows what is happening across the border. " - Stephen Thomas Erlewine

PERFORMANCES BY:
Geof Bradfield - Tenor Alto
Greg Ward - Alto/Flute
Andy Baker - Trombone
Reggie Thomas - Piano
Clark Sommers - Bass
Dana Hall - Drums

LIVESTREAM ACCESS:
https://www.facebook.com/events/364853001164582/

Thursday July 16th at 7pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present Mardra & Reggie Thomas performing Billie Holiday's "Lady in Satin", released in 1958. The evening will also feature live painting from visual artist, Kristin Wenc!

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"Lady In Satin (1958) is Billie’s penultimate album completed in her lifetime. Produced by Irving Townsend, and engineered by Fred Plaut, its sound is sensuous, rich and swelling with emotion...(the album} consists of songs Holiday had never recorded before, including the transcendent “You’ve Changed” and “I’m A Fool To Want You”, with arrangements by bandleader Ray Ellis. Holiday had loved his “Ellis in Wonderland” album and specifically asked to work with him. Soloists on the album included Mel Davis, Urbie Green, and bebop trombone pioneer J.J. Johnson."
~billieholiday.com

LIVESTREAM ACCESS:
https://www.facebook.com/events/744756266352900/ 

Wednesday July 8th at 7pm:
This month we continue our Facebook livestream performances with the Shultz/McCullough Quartet performing Larry Young's “Unity”, released in 1966. The evening will also feature a live art showcase by John Ross Wilson!

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"Recorded in 1965, The title was chosen by Young because "although everybody on the date was very much an individualist, they were all in the same frame of mood. It was evident from the start that everything was fitting together." The album was Young's second for Blue Note, following on from Into Somethin'....Scott Yanow states that Unity "is considered Larry Young's finest recording." Billboard Magazine called the album "a sureshot for jazz fans". The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded it a rare crown and four-star rating, describing it as "Quite simply a masterpiece." Also, saxophonist Michael Brecker referred to the album as a favorite of his."
~Wikipedia

PERFORMANCES BY:
Chad McCullough - Trumpet
Ryan Shultz - Bass Trumpet
Karl Montzka - Organ
Eric Montzka - Drums  

LIVESTREAM ACCESS:
https://www.facebook.com/events/198547778091473/

Wednesday July 1st at 7pm:
This month we continue our Facebook livestream performances with Alyssa Allgood and Mike Allemana performing Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass’ “Easy Living”, released in 1986! The evening will also feature live painting from visual artist Alex Puryear.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
“Easy Living was the fourth and final release Pass and Fitzgerald offered, putting to rest one of the best guitar/vocalist combinations in jazz music history. The original set of songs here continues to stand gloriously as the chemistry between both Pass and Fitzgerald remains as palpable today as it did in the '70s or '80s… Easy Living is a captivating example of an artist's ability to adapt with age, maturity, time and obstacles all while still hanging on to an identity that is most certainly unparalleled”
~Colin McGuire

LIVESTREAM ACCESS:
https://www.facebook.com/events/599223384034375/

Thursday, June 11th at 7pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present Mike Allemana performing Derek Bailey's "Ballads", released in 2002. The night will also include live painting by visual artist, Karol Hilker.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"Ballads is stunningly gorgeous, lovely melodies like "Laura" being passionately stroked even as they abut against Bailey's questioning angularities and brusque, impolite commentary. The pure sound he elicits from his acoustic guitar is mouthwatering, so reverberant and alive. When he absolutely wrenches the melody of "Stella By Starlight" from the poor body of his instrument, it's enough to leave one gasping. And longtime Bailey fans might simply shake their heads in disbelief when he strums with schmaltz -- as well as beauty -- the sentimental theme from "My Buddy" before taking it on a circuitous walk. Whether one is glad or distressed that he chose to dip his toes into these waters, Ballads is a singularly lovely recording, one that certainly stands out in Bailey's oeuvre and one that is nigh impossible not to smile about and linger over. "
~Brian Olewnick

Performance Access Link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/682800652290858/

Thursday, June 18th at 6pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present Petra Van Nuis, Andy Brown and Joe Policastro performing Julie London's "Julie Is Her Name", released in 1955. The night will also include live painting by visual artist, Kristin Wenc.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"For a time, Julie London was as famous for her sexy album covers as for her singing. Her debut is her best, a set of fairly basic interpretations of standards in which she is accompanied tastefully by guitarist Barney Kessel and bassist Ray Leatherwood. "Cry Me a River" from this album, was her biggest hit, and her breathy versions of such numbers as "I Should Care," "Say It Isn't So," "Easy Street," and "Gone with the Wind" are quite haunting."
~Scott Yanow

Performance Access Link:
​https://www.facebook.com/events/1067665410281936/

Wednesday, June 24th at 7pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present Carl Kennedy performing Mary Lou Williams' "Zodiac Suite", released in 1945. The evening will also feature live painting from visual artist Abena Motaboli.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"Mary Lou Williams' Zodiac Suite, a 12-piece work with a different theme made for each of the signs of the zodiac (and keeping in mind the personalities of a few jazz musicians born during each period), was composed and first recorded in 1945. With the assistance of bassist Al Lucas and drummer Jack "The Bear" Parker, pianist Williams performs these moody and often introspective (but occasionally playful) sketches in a forward-looking swing style. Six alternate takes have been added to the original program on this CD reissue which, although not quite essential, has its interesting moments. "
~Scott Yanow


Performance Access Link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1335215600006984/

Wednesday, March 11th at 9pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present the Eric Binder Quartet performing Pete La Roca’s 1965 release "Basra".

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
“It is strange to realize that drummer Pete La Roca only led two albums during the prime years of his career, for this CD reissue of his initial date is a classic. La Roca's three originals ("Basra," which holds one's interest despite staying on one chord throughout, the blues "Candu," and the complex "Tears Come From Heaven") are stimulating but it is the other three songs that really bring out the best playing in the quartet (which is comprised of tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, pianist Steve Kuhn, and bassist Steve Swallow in addition to La Roca). "Malaguena" is given a great deal of passion, Swallow's "Eiderdown" (heard in its initial recording) receives definitive treatment, and the ballad "Lazy Afternoon" is both haunting and very memorable; Henderson's tone perfectly fits that piece.”
~Scott Yanow

PERFORMANCES BY:
Eric Binder - Drums
Matthew Muneses - Tenor
Lara Driscoll - Piano
Sam Peters - Bass

ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.

The Fulton Street Collective
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481

Wednesday, February 19th at 9pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is excited to present the Madsen/Bradfield Quintet performing Eddie Davis & Johnny Griffin’s "Lookin' at Monk!", released in 1961.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
“Originally recorded in 1961, this tribute program features two of the best tenor saxophonists of the period along with pianist Junior Mance and a rhythm section composed of bassist Larry Gales and drummer Ben Riley (both of whom would later work as Thelonious Monk sidemen). If the program seems a bit obvious ("'Round Midnight," "Epistrophy," "Well, You Needn't," etc.), bear in mind that this was only the second all-Monk program anyone had recorded and several of these numbers had yet to attain standard status. The playing is uniformly inventive and witty (both required attributes when approaching this repertoire), and Mance is particularly to be commended for maintaining a graceful and elegant attack and not trying to praise Monk by imitation.” -Rick Anderson

PERFORMANCES BY:
Chris Madsen - Tenor
Geof Bradfield - Alto
Reggie Thomas - Piano
Dennis Carrol - Bass
George Fludas - Drums

Featured Artist - Lewis Achenbach 

ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.

The Fulton Street Collective
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481

Wednesday, February 5th at 9pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present the Chris Greene Quintet performing Stan Getz' "Captain Marvel", released in 1974.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
“One of the more remarkable aspects of Stan Getz's (1974) masterpiece is just how organic he was able to keep the sound. The band surrounding Getz on this Columbia date was led by Chick Corea with his Return to Forever (electric) bassist Stanley Clarke, drummer Tony Williams, and Brazilian master percussionist Airto Moreira. This band, combining as it did the restlessness of electric jazz with Getz's trademark stubbornness in adhering to those principles that made modern jazz so great, made for a tension that came pouring out of the speakers with great mutual respect shining forth from every cut -- especially the steamy Latin-drenched title track. Captain Marvel is arguably the finest recording Getz made during the 1970s.”
~Thom Jurek

PERFORMANCES BY:
Chris Greene - Saxophones
Damian Espinosa - Piano/Keyboards
Marc Piane - Electric Bass
Steve Corley - Drums
TBA - Percussion​

ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.

The Fulton Street Collective
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481

Wednesday, December 18th at 9pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present the return of the Michael Nearpass Large Ensemble performing Duke Ellington’s jazz interpretation of "The Nutcracker Suite" by Tchaikovsky.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"The Nutcracker Suite was recorded for the Columbia label in 1960 with arrangements by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Although the album was created directly from Tchaikovsky's work, the two composers didn't lean on Tchaikovsky for anything beyond the strength of a melody. 

In "Dance of the Reed-Pipes," considerations had to be made because there were no flutes in the Ellington band so the composition was rescored for two clarinets, written into a thicket of poking, overlapping brass lines. In the ''Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," rather than adapting  Tchaikovsky's celeste theme to Ellington's piano, the jazz composers wrote it for baritone and tenor saxophone. In the ''Waltz of The Flowers'' they let the stiffness out of the ''March'' in exchange for a loose, uptempo swing." - Ben Ratliff, New York Times.

PERFORMANCES BY:
Reeds: Brent Griffin, Artie Black, Hunter Diamond, Dustin Laurenzi, Alex Blomarz
Trumpets:  John Moore, Drew Hansen, Chad McCullough 
Trombones:  Luke Malewicz, Josh Torrey, Michael Nearpass 
Piano: Carl Kennedy
Bass: Katie Ernst
Drums: Clif Wallace

ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8:30pm. Show starts at 9pm.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.

The Fulton Street Collective
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481

Friday, December 6th at 9pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present the Andrew Distel Quartet performing the soundtrack to Chet Baker’s documentary, "Let's Get Lost" from 1988.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"Even though time and substances have given Baker the visage of a man twice his age, those inimitable pipes and velvet tone have worn surprisingly well. The track list is quite literally replete with something old, new, borrowed, and blue, well "Almost Blue," that is. He lifts the Elvis Costello composition, which is possibly a nod to their previous collaboration on Costello's Punch the Clock (1984), where Baker supplied a solo to "Shipbuilding." Among the old favorites are "Imagination," "You're My Thrill," "Every Time We Say Goodbye," "Daydream," and "Everything Happens to Me," each being entries from Baker's extensive repertoire.” ~ Lindsay Planer

PERFORMANCES BY:
Andrew Distel - Trumpet/Vocals
Tom Vaitsas - Piano
Ashley Summer - Bass
Chris Baker - Drums
​
ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.

The Fulton Street Collective
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481

Wednesday, November 20th at 9pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present the  Artie Black Quintet performing Eddie Harris' "The In Sound", released in 1965.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"This is one of Eddie Harris' great records. The underrated but popular tenor saxophonist introduces his standard "Freedom Jazz Dance," plays one of the earlier versions of "The Shadow of Your Smile," romps on "Love for Sale" and "'S Wonderful," and also performs "Born to Be Blue" and his own "Cryin' Blues." Harris is heard in prime form in a quartet/quintet with pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Billy Higgins, and part-time trumpeter Ray Codrington. A gem."
-Scott Yanow

PERFORMANCES BY:
Artie Black - Tenor 
Victor Garcia - Trumpet
Stu Mindeman - Piano
Matt Ulery - Bass
George Fludas - Drums 
​
ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.

The Fulton Street Collective
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481

Thursday, November 14th at 9pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present the Heisenberg Uncertainty Players performing Led Zeppelin's "Houses of The Holy", released in 1973.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"Arguably Led Zeppelin's most divisive album, Houses of the Holy is simultaneously one of the band's most popular and misunderstood albums. Holy has sold more than 11 million copies in the United States since its release in 1973, but it was panned by critics (Rolling Stone's review claimed it was "one of the dullest and most confusing album [they] heard this year") and disappointed much of their fanbase upon its release. The blues-infused epic rock of their first four albums had been replaced by a more eclectic and progressive sound with influences ranging from prog metal to funk to reggae."

PERFORMANCES BY:
John Dorhauer - director, arranger
Natalie Lande - soprano/alto sax, clarinet
Kelley Dorhauer - alto sax
Dan Burke - tenor sax
Matt Beck - tenor sax, clarinet, flute
James Baum - baritone sax, bass clarinet
Michael Nearpass - trombone
Josh Torrey - trombone
Andrew Meyer - trombone
Dan DiCesare - bass trombone
Adam Roebuck - trumpet
Jon Rarick - trumpet
Bennett Heinz - trumpet
Emily Kuhn - trumpet
Chris Parsons - guitar
Stu Seale - piano
Dan Parker - bass
Jon Wenzel - drums

Visual artist - Adam Dorhauer
​
ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.

The Fulton Street Collective
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481

Thursday, November 7th at 9pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present the Mike Smith Quintet performing Cannonball Adderley’s 1960 release of "Cannonball Adderley and The Poll-Winners".

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
“The "Poll-Winners" at the time of this recording were Adderley, guitarist Wes Montgomery and bassist Ray Brown; together with Victor Feldman doubling on piano and vibes and drummer Louis Hayes they cut this excellent quintet date. This was the only meeting on records by Adderley and Montgomery and, although not quite a classic encounter, the music (highlighted by "The Chant," "Never Will I Marry" and two takes of "Au Privave") swings hard and is quite enjoyable.”
~Scott Yanow

PERFORMANCES BY:
Mike Smith - Alto
Andy Brown - Guitar
Jordan Baskin - Piano
Jeff Hamann - Bass
Mike Schlick - Drums

​Featured Artist - Lewis Achenbach
​
ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.

The Fulton Street Collective
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481

Wednesday, October 23rd at 9pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present the Luke Malewicz Orchestra performing Count Basie's "Basie Straight Ahead", released in 1968.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
From 1968 to 1983 Sammy Nestico arranged ten albums for Basie. This date, his first for the band, demonstrates Nestico's talent for bringing a welcomed freshness to the familiar Basie idiom. As lead trombonist Grover Mitchell proudly declared at the time, "Best damn album we've made in five years!"

PERFORMANCES BY:
​Trumpet: Roger Ingram, James Davis, Chad McCullough, Nick Sednew
Saxophones: Rich Moore, Neil Carson, Bill Overton, Doug Rosenberg, Ted Hogarth
Trombone :Luke Malewicz, Raphael Crawford, Andrew Zelm, Ryan Miller 
Kevin Fort - Piano
Kyle Asche - Guitar
Brian Courage - Bass
Jon Deitemyer -  Drums 
​
ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.

The Fulton Street Collective
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481

Wednesday, October 16th at 9pm:
The Jazz Record Art Collective is proud to present the Greg Artry Quartet performing Art Blakey’s "Caravan", released in 1963. 

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
“By the time that jazz icon/bandleader/percussionist Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers began recording for Riverside in the fall of 1962, Blakey had already been the spiritual center of the group for nearly 15 years. The unprecedented caliber of performers who had already passed through the revolving-door personnel reads like a who's who of 20th century jazz.

On Caravan he is joined by a quintet of concurrent and future all-stars. Likewise, it could be argued that each has never again been presented in such a fresh or inspired setting as on these recordings. In order to establish with any authority just how heavy (even for purveyors of hard bop) the players in this band are…Curtis Fuller (trombone), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Wayne Shorter (tenor sax), Cedar Walton (piano), and Reggie Workman (bass). With Blakey (drums) firmly at the helm, these Jazz Messengers deliver a scintillating synergy that doesn't sacrifice intensity for the sake of cadence. ”
~Lindsay Planer

PERFORMANCES BY:
Greg Artry - Drums
Victor Garcia - Trumpet
Julius Ticker - Piano
John Tate - Bass​
​
ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.

The Fulton Street Collective
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481

Wednesday September 4th at 9pm:
Geof Bradfield will kick off his month long series with Paul Bley's "Turning Point", released in 1975!

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
“Recorded in the 1960s and released on Paul Bley’s own Improvising Artists label in 1975, Turning Point captures tenor saxophonist John Gilmore in a rare performance away from his long time employer Sun Ra. Carla Bley and Annette Peacock contribute the bulk of the compositions, including Carla Bley’s lyrical tribute to female film pioneer Ida Lupino.” 
~Geof Bradfield

PERFORMANCES BY:
Geof Bradfield - Tenor Sax
Paul Mutzabaugh - Piano
Matt Ulery - Bass
Jon Deitemeyer - Drums

Wednesday September 11th at 9pm:
Geof Bradfield continues his month long series with Randy Weston's "Little Niles", released in 1958.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
"Little Niles (1958) was the first collaboration in a stunningly prolific four-decade partnership between Weston and trombonist/arranger Melba Liston. In his liner notes, Langston Hughes writes of the music that “all in three-quarter time, these charming little vignettes escape rigidity of beat by a fluid flow of counter-rhythms and melodies, one against another, that brings continuous delight."
~Geof Bradfield

PERFORMANCES BY:
Geof Bradfield - Tenor
Tito Carrillo - Trumpet
Joel Adams - Trombone
Ryan Cohan - Piano
Dennis Carroll - Bass
George Fludas - Drums

Wednesday September 18th at 9pm:
For the third installment in Geof Bradfield's month long series he'll showcase the music of Thelonious Monk with Steve Lacy and Roswell Rudd's "School Days", released in 1963.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
“Steve Lacy was not only an innovator on the soprano saxophone, but also led the first Thelonious Monk cover band. School Days (1963) languished for years out of print, but became a cult favorite among musicians nonetheless. Lacy, trombonist Roswell Rudd and company up the ante on Monk’s challenging harmonies by eschewing chordal instruments; drummer Dennis Charles and bassist Henry Grimes fill out the quartet.” ~Geof Bradfield

PERFORMANCES BY:
Geof Bradfield - Tenor
Tom Garling - Trombone
Matt Ulery - Bass
Dana Hall - Drums

Wednesday September 25th at 9pm:
Geof Bradfield will conclude his month long series with Ornette Coleman's "Science Fiction", released in 1971.

ALBUM BACKGROUND:
“Science Fiction (1971) brings several longtime Ornette Coleman associates to the table: drummers Billy Higgins and Ed Blackwell, trumpeters Don Cherry and Bobby Bradford, tenor Dewey Redman, bassist Charlie Haden. They are joined by poet David Henderson and Indian vocalist Asha Puthli to create a record that dramatically extends and expands Coleman’s soundscape.” -Geof Bradfield

PERFORMANCES BY:
Geof Bradfield - Tenor
Nick Mazzarella- Alto
Russ Johnson - Trumpet
Joshua Abrams - Bass
Mike Reed - Drums
Dana Hall - Recitation/Percussion/Electronics
Dee Alexander - Vocals

​
​ADMISSION & LOCATION:
$10 admission. Cash only.
Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
All ages. 21+ for alcoholic beverages.
This music series is supported by Candid Wines.

The Fulton Street Collective
Located in the Hubbart Street Lofts
1821 W. Hubbard St. (3rd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 852 2481​