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Chris Potter: A Jazz Journey from Chicago to the World Stage
Born on New Year’s Day 1971 in Chicago, Illinois, Chris Potter discovered his musical calling early in life. Though he spent his formative years in Columbia, South Carolina, his extraordinary talent knew no boundaries. A natural prodigy, young Chris explored multiple instruments—mastering both guitar and piano—before finding his true voice in the saxophone.
By age 13, Potter was already holding his own on professional jazz stages, captivating local audiences with his precocious gifts. His passion for the music led him to New York City, where he honed his craft at two prestigious institutions: the New School and the Manhattan School of Music.
A Distinguished Career
As a bandleader, Potter has released more than a dozen critically acclaimed albums, earning recognition from the most discerning voices in jazz. His work has landed in the top ten lists of Jazziz and Slate magazines, as well as The New York Times—a testament to his artistic vision and technical brilliance.
Equally impressive is his work as a collaborator. Potter has shared stages and recording studios with an extraordinary roster of jazz legends, including Patricia Barber, Kenny Werner, Marian McPartland, Red Rodney, Paul Motian, Adam Rogers, the Mingus Big Band, Ray Brown, Dave Holland, James Moody, and Joanne Brackeen—just to name a few.
Today, Chris Potter continues to enchant audiences worldwide as a saxophonist (both alto and tenor), multi-instrumentalist, and composer, constantly touring, performing, and recording new music that pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz.
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Patt Casion was born Patt Spears on December 31, 1963 in the Monterey Peninsula, California and grew up in Marina where she learned to play music while at church. It was there she started building her musical chops that led to her attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where one of her classmates was Lalah Hathaway, daughter of Donny Hathaway.
Opportunity gave way to her playing local gigs and recording two albums and took her to many places around the world, one was as a member of the Church of God Christ International Orchestra based in Memphis, Tennessee.
Soprano saxophonist Patt Casion, who after a two year battle with cancer, died on December 31, 2017 at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula at the age of 55.
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Thore Ehrling was born December 29, 1912 in Stockholm, Sweden and played with the Frank Vernon Ensemble from 1930 to 1934. At the same time he studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Music.
From 1935 to 1938 he played under Håkan von Eichwald and did arrangement and composition work on the side. He started his own ensemble in 1938, which grew into a big band in the nineteen years it was active. This group played popular music and jazz, recorded frequently, and played often on Swedish radio.
The group featured many sidemen who went on to become prominent on the Swedish jazz scene, such as Uffe Baadh and Carl-Henrik Norin, and accompanied popular Swedish singers such as Inger Berggren and Lily Berglund.
Trumpeter, composer and bandleader Thore Ehrling, who led jazz and popular music ensembles, died in Stockholm, Sweden on October 21, 1994.
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DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER & BILL CHRLAP
Two of the most highly respected figures in the world of Jazz — Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap — document their critically acclaimed, sold out live concerts on their first collaborative album, Elemental. Bridgewater and Charlap curate a repetoire that only they can present: exploring the deep understanding of Jazz Tradition alongside impecable phrasing and a once-in-a-generation dynamic range, brining a level of sophistication that is sure to be considered a masterpiece for generations to come.
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MARIO ABNEY QUINTET
Trumpeter, composer and bandleader Mario Abney’s musical career began at age 7 when he was introduced to the piano by his uncle Arthur. Influenced by both his uncle’s playing and the musical background of his church, Abney developed a love and fascination for music that grew throughout his years in high school. It was during this time that his interest turned from piano and drums to wind instruments; however, he continued to hone his percussion skills by playing drums for church services.
Mario’s first encounter with jazz was when he heard the sounds of trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. This sparked a fascination and soon Mario began to explore music by Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and other great trumpet players who established this genre.
Fast forwarding to 2024, Mario Abney is once again gracing the stages of his beloved hometown Chicago. From iconic venues to up-and-coming spots, he’s become a regular feature with fans eagerly anticipating each and every performance.
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