Wednesday, January 18th @ 9pm
The George Freeman Quartet will be featuring George's own "Birth Sign" album from 1972.
ALBUM BACKGROUND:
Chicago electric guitarist George Freeman was a quintessential sideman when backing bands led by Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Gene Ammons, and Shirley Scott. This is his debut recording, done in the height of the soul-jazz era circa 1969, featuring his famed brother Von Freeman on tenor sax for four tracks, drummer Billy Mitchell throughout, and either Sonny Burke or Robert Pierce on the Hammond B-3 organ. At times Freeman's sound traces to no single individual source, though it is steeped in Chi-Town blues and a progressive stance that is apart from the Wes Montgomery/George Benson school of the day.
"This album was ahead, behind and of its time. It has the southside bluesy feel, shadows of bop, soul jazz, and hints of the coming Art Ensemble. It's a tough, visionary set of grooves that will make you grin and wince in pleasure when you need something real."
- John Kahle
LISTEN:
"Mama, Papa, Brother"
"My Ship"
"Birth Sign"
"My Scenery"
PERFORMANCES BY:
George Freeman - guitar
Mike Allemana - guitar
Pete Benson - keys
Mike Schlick - drums
Featured Visual Artist - Arthur Wright
ADMISSION & LOCATION:
Doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9pm.
Suggested $10 donation or $5 w/ valid student ID*
Cash only, Smaller bills appreciated.
All ages. 21+ for alcoholic beverages.
Beverages 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
The George Freeman Quartet will be featuring George's own "Birth Sign" album from 1972.
ALBUM BACKGROUND:
Chicago electric guitarist George Freeman was a quintessential sideman when backing bands led by Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Gene Ammons, and Shirley Scott. This is his debut recording, done in the height of the soul-jazz era circa 1969, featuring his famed brother Von Freeman on tenor sax for four tracks, drummer Billy Mitchell throughout, and either Sonny Burke or Robert Pierce on the Hammond B-3 organ. At times Freeman's sound traces to no single individual source, though it is steeped in Chi-Town blues and a progressive stance that is apart from the Wes Montgomery/George Benson school of the day.
"This album was ahead, behind and of its time. It has the southside bluesy feel, shadows of bop, soul jazz, and hints of the coming Art Ensemble. It's a tough, visionary set of grooves that will make you grin and wince in pleasure when you need something real."
- John Kahle
LISTEN:
"Mama, Papa, Brother"
"My Ship"
"Birth Sign"
"My Scenery"
PERFORMANCES BY:
George Freeman - guitar
Mike Allemana - guitar
Pete Benson - keys
Mike Schlick - drums
Featured Visual Artist - Arthur Wright
ADMISSION & LOCATION:
Doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9pm.
Suggested $10 donation or $5 w/ valid student ID*
Cash only, Smaller bills appreciated.
All ages. 21+ for alcoholic beverages.
Beverages 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
