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The saxophonist continues to explore the inner workings of the sax and rhythm line-up
2018-10-26 23:50:00
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: You're invited: preconcert conversation with Reginald R. Robinson Nov. 2
Chicago Symphony Orchestra'sAfrican American Network On Friday, November 2, the Symphony Center Presents Jazz series presents a concert featuring the Branford Marsalis Quartet with special guest Roy Hargrove, as well as a world-premiere SCP commission written and performed by AAN member and pianist Reginald R. Robinson.The CSO African American Network invites you to join us for a special preconcert conversation with Reginald R. Robinson in Grainger Ballroom at 7:00 p.m. Moderated by Columbia College Chicago professor Stan West, this conversation will explore Robinson's commission, which celebrates James Reese Europe, a jazz pioneer whose WWI "Harlem Hellfighters” regiment first brought black American music to France during the Great War.This preconcert event is open to all ticketholders.
2018-10-06 23:36:00
Fall concerts with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's African American Network
Join us for fall concerts and events! Celebrate the Symphony Center Presents Jazz series' 25th anniversary with specially-priced tickets reserved only for AAN members! The SCP Jazz season opens October 12 with legendary pianist Ahmad Jamal. October 18, join us prior to the evening's CSO concert for a free educational seminar and celebration of African American war veterans, featuring Columbia College Chicago professor Stan West. This event is part of the CSO's season-long commemoration of the 1918 WWI Armistice. Tickets are free but required. November 2, the Branford Marsalis Quartet comes to Symphony Center with special guest Roy Hargrove. The concert also features the world premiere of AAN member Reginald R. Robinson's tribute to the great James Reese Europe. Postconcert, join Robinson in the Green Room for a special meet-and-greet for AAN members. November 16, […]
2018-09-22 00:55:00
Start the season with the CSO's African American Network
[…] official partner for its annual Black Harvest Film Festival. On June 11, 2018, AAN members co-sponsored the League of the CSOA’s annual Corporate Night, which featured Gregory Porter in concert with the CSO. I eagerly anticipate another season of uplifting events! Here are just a few of the AAN programs scheduled for 2018/2019: On Friday, November 2, 2018, the Symphony Center Presents Jazz series presents a concert featuring the Branford Marsalis Quartet with special guest Roy Hargrove, as well as a world-premiere SCP commission showcasing AAN member and contemporary ragtime pianist Reginald R. Robinson. This commission celebrates James Reese Europe, whose “Hellfighters” regiment first brought black American music to France during the Great War. Join us before the concert for a Q&A with Robinson in Grainger Ballroom! The AAN’s third annual Black History Month celebration will take place […]