Homeroom's Picks for Jazz Fest

Today, 9/3, marks the beginning of the Chicago Jazz Fest. Chicago’s Jazz Fest isn’t like New Orleans Jazz Fest that will feature Dave Mathews Band or Ben Harper. Instead, Chicago’s has a much more narrow scope of jazz. Basically, nearly everything will swing and none of it will be found on pop radio.

Here are a few of Homeroom’s recommended picks:
AACM Experimental Ensemble: Friday, 1:45 at Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington.)

Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Orchestra: Friday, 7:10 at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.

Dana Hall Quintet w/ Nicolas Payton: Saturday, 3:30 at Jazz on Jackson Stage.

Nicole Mitchell’s Sonic Projections: Saturday, 3:30 at the Jazz and Heritage Stage.

Henry Threadgill’s Zooid: Sunday, 7:20pm at the Petrillo Music Shell.

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Jun

2012

8:00 PM, $12 suggested

The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia

Physics for Listeners: a Composers' Concert

Homeroom is excited to debut a new concert of commissioned music composed by some of Chicago’s best and most exciting musicians and composers. The idea behind the concert is to bring together composers from across Chicago’s jazz/improv and contemporary classical scenes to write for a single ensemble. It is an opportunity for audiences to hear new work by a broad range of composers. The concert not only pays composers to write a new piece, but also introduces them to other composers working in Chicago. Homeroom believes in the importance of supporting Chicago composers who write new and innovative music.

The composers include The composers include Matthew Dotson: guitar; Tim Daisy: drums and percussion; Jason Raynovich: cello; Katherine Young: bassoon; Tobin Summerfield: bass and guitar; and Dan Mohr: piano & voice.

Jun

2012

8:00 PM, $10 suggested

Strobe Studios
2631 W Division

Physics for Listeners Recording Session

After debuting the concert at the Hideout on June 3rd, Homeroom will be recording Physics for Listeners at Strobe Studios as part of their Strobe Sessions series. We invite you to join the session. Please RSVP to strobesessions@gmail.com. The event is BYOB and is a great chance to get an intimate look at some of Chicago’s best composers and musicians in the recording studio.

The composers include Matthew Dotson: guitar; Tim Daisy: drums and percussion; Jason Raynovich: cello; Katherine Young: bassoon; Tobin Summerfield: bass and guitar; and Dan Mohr: piano & voice.

Photo by Krzysztof Penarski.

Jun

2012