Live at Studio5! METROPOLITAN JAZZ OCTET: Jazz Unearthed

METROPOLITAN JAZZ OCTET
JAZZ UNEARTHED

Bill Overton - alto sax
Jim Gailloreto - tenor sax
Peter Brusen - baritone sax
Doug Scharf - trumpet
Russ Phillips - trombone
Bob Sutter - piano
Douglas Bistrow - bass
Bob Rummage - drums

The Metropolitan Jazz Octet has performed at Studio5 several times, and each time they bring a new and exciting project to our stage. Here is a bit of background: The original MJO was founded back in the 1950s by saxophonist/arranger/composer Tom Hilliard. Tom went on to become a noted educator whose music and mentorship inspired many jazz musicians in Chicago. One of his mentees was another extraordinary saxophonist/arranger/composer, Jim Gailloreto, who now leads the group, keeping Hilliard's vision alive. In fact, the current MJO contains several former Hilliard students. The MJO builds on Hilliard's legacy by creating exciting new works which we have heard on the Studio5 stage, including projects with vocalists Dee Alexander and Paul Marinaro. For this project, however, the MJO goes back to the source. Their newest album, Jazz Unearthed engages in musical archeology, presenting a set of Hilliard's miniature masterpieces that shine light on long-lost styles of jazz from the 1950s. Each composition embodies playful elegance, brilliant craftsmanship, and authentic personality. This is going to be so cool. Join us for an exciting evening of musical time traveling with a masterful group! –SR

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LIVESTREAM: For those unable to attend this event in person, we now offer online streaming. Online viewers can watch live or up to seven days following the event, broadcast in high resolution audio and video, using multiple cameras. Tickets to watch this event online are available HERE.

Live taping for CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE on WDCB!
Our syndicated radio program, CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE, is now in its eleventh season! Be part of the studio audience and behind the scenes for an exciting live recording of this performance. CJL airs locally on WDCB (90.9FM or WDCB.org), Tuesdays 7-8PM. Come to the taping ... and then tune in!

Many thanks to our media sponsor, WDCB!