Friday, February 6, 2009 - 7:00pm
Trumpeter Pharez Whitted leads a tribute to his trumpet hero-Freddie
Hubbard, whose unmistakable and influential tone contributed to new
2009 JazzCity concert series
The JazzCity free concert series is a collaboration that we initiated with the Chicago Park District in 1997 that explores cultural connections in communities throughout Chicago.
The simple premise of the JazzCity series is to connect people of all ethnicities and generations to the legacy (both musical and spiritual) of jazz in Chicago. Make it accessible by presenting it free of charge, and located right in the neighborhood.
For the musicians, it's been a great opportunity for them to present and create new compositions. For the audiences, it's been an opportunity to bring families and friends to see world class musicians in their own backyard. It has also been a unique venue for artists to create and present major projects.
JazzCity fosters greater awareness of the continuing legacy of Chicago's vibrant jazz community and an unparalleled opportunity for musicians to reach audiences where they live.
