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Director of Jazz Studies at UIC Michael Stryker previews the UIC Jazz Festival on Around Town
Michael Stryker, Director of Jazz Studies at UIC, chats with Chicago Jazz Magazine founder Mike Jeffers about the UIC Jazz Festival...
Apr 26, 2023
REVIEW |Ann Hampton Callaway "Fever: A Peggy Lee Celebration"
By Jeff Cebulski The singer Peggy Lee became an inspiration for chanteuses across America somewhat ironically; she decided to gain...
Apr 26, 2023
Tribute to Sonny Sharrock's "Ask the Ages" with Paul Abella on Around Town with Mike Jeffers
Paul Abella, the music director and on air personality at Chicago's Jazz Station, WDCB 90.9 FM, College of DuPage talks with Mike Jeffers...
Apr 26, 2023
REVIEW | Libby York "Dreamland"
By Jeff Cebulski Libby York has developed a gradually progressive following over a nearly 25-year career, with five albums spaced through...
Apr 26, 2023
Jazz Pianist Marcus Roberts - The Connection with his Trio, the Audience and Much More!
Episode 052 Around Town with Mike Jeffers Pianist Marcus Roberts talks with Mike Jeffers about his longtime connection with his jazz trio...
Apr 26, 2023
George Freeman Celebrates his 96th Birthday and Releases a New Recording on Around Town!
Guitarist George Freeman is part of Chicago Jazz Royalty and is still going strong as he releases a new recording, celebrates his...
Apr 26, 2023
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Apr 26, 2023
Jazz Recap: Jose Gobbo Quartet Performs Getz/Gilberto at the JRAC
All photos by Harvey Tillis March 22, 2023 the Jose Gobbo Quartet performed Stan Getz and João Gilberto’s 1964 release, Getz/Gilberto,...
Apr 26, 2023
REVIEW |Shawn Maxwell's "Story at Eleven"
By Jeff Cebulski The saxophonist Shawn Maxwell has earned a favorable reputation in the Chicago area as an excellent, inquisitive jazz...
Apr 26, 2023
A Passion for Composing and Recording - Shawn Maxwell "Story at Eleven"
Episode 051 of Around Town with Mike Jeffers features and interview with saxophonist Shawn Maxwell discussing his new release "Story at...
Apr 26, 2023
Jazz Recap: The Jim Buennig Trio at Fulton Street Collective
All photos by Harvey Tillis On March 21, 2023 The Jim Buennig Trio performed at Chris Anderson’s Fulton Street Collective, FSC, in...
Apr 26, 2023
Jimmy Johnson - Chicago Blues Legend previews his Performance at the 2019 Chicago Blues Fest
Around Town with Mike Jeffers and special guest Jimmy Johnson It was a pleasure to sit down with blues legend Jimmy Johnson ahead of his...
Apr 26, 2023
John Primer - From Muddy Waters to Touring the World on Around Town with Mike Jeffers
Around Town with Mike Jeffers talking with special guest John Primer about his career in music. Plus Dave Katzman give us a Blues in...
Apr 26, 2023
Johnny Iguana on Around Town with Mike Jeffers
Around Town with Mike Jeffers and Chicago Blues and Beyond co-host Dave Katzman for an interview with Delmark recording artist Johnny...
Apr 26, 2023
Ivy Ford - Talks about her Latest Release "Club 27"
Around Town with Mike Jeffers and special guest blues guitarist and vocalist Ivy Ford. Ivy talks about her new release "Club 27" and...
Apr 26, 2023
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