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    Josh Abrams – Cipher

    Josh Abrams – Cipher Delmark DG 546 (2003) Compact Disc Bassist Josh Abrams’ quartet embodies a devastating geographic cross section of today’s free music. Abrams started in Philly’s The Roots and went on to Chicago’s Town And Country and the David Boykin Expanse. Jeff Parker is well known for his work with Tortoise, Chicago Underground,…

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      DVD: Jazz O’Maniacs – Sunset Cafe Stomp

      DVD: Jazz O’Maniacs – Sunset Cafe Stomp Delmark DVD 1244 This traditional jazz group from Hamburg, Germany came to Meyers Ace Hardware on 35th Street in Chicago to perform at what was once the famous Sunset Cafe where Louis Armstrong played in the ’30s. The building is an official Chicago landmark and still contains some…

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        DVD: Fred Anderson – Timeless: Live at the Velvet Lounge

        DVD: Fred Anderson – Timeless: Live At The Velvet Lounge Delmark DVD 1568 (2006) Chicago tenor sax legend Fred Anderson has received significant press recently regarding the closing of the original location of his internationally-renowned club The Velvet Lounge. This Fred Anderson live recording is his third for Delmark, following the very successful On The…

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