Chicago Saxophone Legend Fred Anderson Dies at 81

Jazz musician and AACM (Assn. for the Advancement of Creative Musicians) founder Fred Anderson passed away this week, leaving Chicago and the world deeply saddened, but ultimately a much better place through his music, and even more importantly, his tireless promotion of jazz music by mentoring young players and his legendary South Loop club, the Velvet Lounge, which has fostered contemporary jazz for nearly 30 years. Anderson remained a vital voice of jazz up until his death, reflecting the vibrant and challenging spirit of his club. The clip below is from 2006, and Anderson was still burning a hot swath across vanguard landscape. He is survived by his two sons, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Chicago Tribune Obituary: Click Here

R.I.P. Guru (Gang Starr)

Hip-Hop/Jazz artist Guru (July 17, 1966 – April 19, 2010) passed away last night, but his music still lives on! February 28th, 2010 Guru suffered a cardiac arrest and following surgery, days later fell into a coma. He woke from the coma but died on April 19, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. I expect DJ Timbuck2 & guest DJ; Radamas will show love to Guru's memory and play tonz (of gunz) of Gang Starr tonight!

Do remember on June 2nd, 2010 The Shrine has DJ Premier in the house!



And now some classic Gang Starr videos!




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April 21st, Chicago: JAZZ-Funk presents Peven Everett & Silhouette Brown (with DJ Ron Trent)

Silhouette Brown promo video from The Shrine on Vimeo.

PEVEN EVERETT JUST ADDED TO THE BILL, MORE DETAILS SOON!

Dance, Pop, R&B, Jazz, Hip-hop and House are just a few of the genre's used to describe Harvey, Illinois' own Peven Everett.

Peven grew up listening to Gospel, Jazz, Soul, and African rhythms, which greatly shaped his musical style. The now 27 year old solo artist is now an established musician performing world wide from London to Miami/WMC. Expect great tunes such as "Stuck"..."Gabriel" and some new hits!

Emerging from West London comes the soulful group Silhouette Brown, the pulse of the band is manufactured by Dego x Bembe Segue, while legendary avant-garde jazz songstress Deborah Jordan, and the unmistakable vocal sounds of Philadelphia’s Lady Alma provide the vocals for the band. Silhouette Brown guides us towards a new dimension for modern soul music with a distinctively London-esque flair. Silhouette Brown tours across the globe and has performed at world famous events such as the N. Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Roma Jazz Festival (Italy), Paradiso (Amsterdam) and Cargo (London) and NOW The Shrine (Chicago).

Pre-Sale tickets are $10, $15 at the door.


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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Constant Questions” (Original)
2. “Constant Questions” (Instrumental)
3. “Constant Questions” (2 Banks of 4 40 Degree Rinse)
4. “Constant Questions” (2 Banks of 4 40 Degree Rinse Instrumental)
5. “Leave A Note” (Original)
6. “Leave A Note” (Instrumental)

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