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Luigi’s Friends feat. Chico Freeman and Sandy Patton

25 November @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Chico Freeman Luigis friends Sandy Patton
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CHICAGO’S JAZZ FAMILY, THE FREEMANS, HONORED BY “THE LEGACY PROJECT”

Bruz, Von, Chico and George Chico Freeman premieres a new work celebrating his musical journey and his family The Legacy Project with The Chico Freeman Orchestra Thurs, June 23, 2022, 7pm Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th Street $35/$15 for 21 and under (Chicago) In honor of the legacy set by his legendary family, Chico Freeman has composed a new extended suite, “The Legacy Project,” orchestrated by John Kordalewski. Celebrating his grandmother Earle Kree Freeman, grandfather…
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Chico Freeman You Cant Just Smile It Away

In March 2020, I caught the last flight out of Moscow before the borders closed due to Covid-19 with no way of getting back to the U.S. Locked down in Europe and self-quarantined in isolation, I watched events around the world unfold. Wanting to contribute in some way, I reached out to my musical family online to do something to help heal and inspire. Bill Withers' song "You Just Can’t Smile It Away" seemed perfect. It is a compellingly simple version, recorded online using new…
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