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Nicole Mitchell Rob Mazurek Ari Brown Geof Bradfield Jeff Parker Mike Reed

A release event for the “real book” anthology compiled by drummer, composer, and presenter Mike Reed. Containing fifty transcribed compositions, newly contributed bios, and insightful candid photography, the collection is “a soundtrack for a city that was yellow, illuminated by the hue of high-pressure sodium street lamps.”

In cooperation with the Jazz Institute of Chicago, all proceeds from the sale of the new book will benefit the ongoing educational programs of the Institute. To celebrate, Reed and colleagues play music and video to discuss compositions in (and not in) the book, as well as music made in (and about) Chicago.

Douglas R. Ewart and Bamboo Constellations ​Tribute to Joseph Jarman Douglas R. Ewart - woodwinds Mankwe Ndosi - vocals Reggie Nicholson - vibraphone Mike Reed - drums Brandon Ross - guitar Sara Schoenbeck - bassoon Luke Stewart - bass Germaul Barnes - dance Djassi DaCosta Johnson - dance