Chico Freeman Comes Home to the Village Vanguard October 17-22, Including Tribute to Arthur Blythe
Freeman Also Set to Perform at AACM NYC, Scullers & The Side Door in October
New York, NY, September 18, 2017 – Never one to be typecast to a particular style of jazz, saxophonist and composer Chico Freeman presents an eclectic and diverse program of dates in October, including the Village Vanguard and the AACM in New York, The Side Door in Old Lyme, CT and Scullers in Boston.
On Friday, October 6, Chico Freeman reunites with old friend and music companion, vibraphonist Jay Hoggard (Kings of Mali, No Time Left, Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit) along with Kenny Davis on bass and Reggie Nicholson on drums for the opening season concert of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. “I’m honored to be performing this date, especially because my teacher and mentor, NEA Jazz Master Muhal Richard Abrams invited me.”
On Friday, October 6, Chico Freeman reunites with old friend and music companion, vibraphonist Jay Hoggard (Kings of Mali, No Time Left, Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit) along with Kenny Davis on bass and Reggie Nicholson on drums for the opening season concert of the AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. “I’m honored to be performing this date, especially because my teacher and mentor, NEA Jazz Master Muhal Richard Abrams invited me.”
October 6, 2017 – 8:00 PM
AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
The Community Church of New York
40 E 35th St. (between Park and Madison Avenues)
New York, New York 10016
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2vP84rZ
Chico Freeman Quartet
Chico Freeman: saxophones
Jay Hoggard: vibes
Kenny Davis: bass
Reggie Nicholson: drums
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On Friday, October 13, Chico Freeman Plus+tet makes its debut at The Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme, CT
October 13, 2017 - 8:30 PM
The Side Door
Old Lyme Inn
85 Lyme St
Old Lyme, CT 06371
860 434-2600
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2gWUKiI
Chico Freeman Plus+tet
Chico Freeman: saxophones
Anthony Wonsey: piano
Kenny Davis: bass
Rudy Royston: drums
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AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
The Community Church of New York
40 E 35th St. (between Park and Madison Avenues)
New York, New York 10016
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2vP84rZ
Chico Freeman Quartet
Chico Freeman: saxophones
Jay Hoggard: vibes
Kenny Davis: bass
Reggie Nicholson: drums
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On Friday, October 13, Chico Freeman Plus+tet makes its debut at The Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme, CT
October 13, 2017 - 8:30 PM
The Side Door
Old Lyme Inn
85 Lyme St
Old Lyme, CT 06371
860 434-2600
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2gWUKiI
Chico Freeman Plus+tet
Chico Freeman: saxophones
Anthony Wonsey: piano
Kenny Davis: bass
Rudy Royston: drums
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It’s been quite a few years since Chico has played in Boston, but he returns with his Plus+tet on Saturday, October 14, at Scullers Jazz Club. “Boston has always been a great jazz town for me so I look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones,” says Chico. WGBH has chosen the Chico Freeman Plus+tet to be part of GBH’s 24/7 recorded live series, hosted by Eric Jackson. Chico also will be interviewed by Jackson to air in the next few weeks on WGBH.
October 14, 2017 – 8:00 PM
Scullers Jazz Club
Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston Cambridge
400 Soldiers Field Rd
Boston, MA 02134
(866) 777-8932
Tickets: www.scullersjazz.com
Chico Freeman Plus+tet
Chico Freeman: saxophones
Anthony Wonsey: piano
Kenny Davis: bass
Rudy Royston: drums
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“Any musician who has headlined the Village Vanguard will attest there is no other venue like it in the world,” says Freeman. “I certainly have always felt that, and while it’s been a very long time since I played there (I think the last time was with my father Von Freeman), I’m coming home Tuesday, October 17, through Sunday, October 22, 2017.” Tuesday through Thursday, the Chico Freeman Plus+tet will include Anthony Wonsey on piano, Kenny Davis on bass and Billy Hart on drums. Friday through Sunday, Terri Lyne Carrington will take over the drum chair.
On Thursday, October 19, and Friday, October 20, only, the evenings will be dedicated to the late Arthur Blythe, who died in March of this year. Blythe and Freeman recorded and performed together countless times. Freeman said, “Arthur was not only one of the most distinct and distinguished voices on the alto saxophone, but in music in general. He spoke the truth of whom he knew himself to be. He was as kind as he was generous with his knowledge and the gifts that were given to him. He spoke on his horn and in his music with heart, humor and truth, always looking for new ways to do old things and old ways to do new things. He was one of the giants in music and in his humanity.”
Chico will be playing Arthur’s alto saxophone and for those two nights, Gust Tsilis (who was a long-time friend and musical partner of Blythe) will join the Plus+tet on vibes.
“Even though I’ve been back from Europe and living in New York for more than a year, playing the Village Vanguard truly feels like my homecoming. I hope you’ll join us and we’ll raise a toast together, to the music, to each other and to the Village Vanguard,” Chico added.
October 17-22, 2017 - 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Chico Freeman Plus+tet
Village Vanguard
178 7th Ave S,
New York, NY 10014
212 255-4037
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2fhKAWl
Chico Freeman: saxophones
Anthony Wonsey: piano
Kenny Davis: bass
Billy Hart: drums (Tues - Thurs)
Terri Lyne Carrington: drums (Fri – Sun)
Tribute to Arthur Blythe: Thurs and Fri only Plus+tet with Gust Tsilis: vibes and Chico Freeman playing Arthur Blythe’s alto saxophone
October 14, 2017 – 8:00 PM
Scullers Jazz Club
Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston Cambridge
400 Soldiers Field Rd
Boston, MA 02134
(866) 777-8932
Tickets: www.scullersjazz.com
Chico Freeman Plus+tet
Chico Freeman: saxophones
Anthony Wonsey: piano
Kenny Davis: bass
Rudy Royston: drums
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“Any musician who has headlined the Village Vanguard will attest there is no other venue like it in the world,” says Freeman. “I certainly have always felt that, and while it’s been a very long time since I played there (I think the last time was with my father Von Freeman), I’m coming home Tuesday, October 17, through Sunday, October 22, 2017.” Tuesday through Thursday, the Chico Freeman Plus+tet will include Anthony Wonsey on piano, Kenny Davis on bass and Billy Hart on drums. Friday through Sunday, Terri Lyne Carrington will take over the drum chair.
On Thursday, October 19, and Friday, October 20, only, the evenings will be dedicated to the late Arthur Blythe, who died in March of this year. Blythe and Freeman recorded and performed together countless times. Freeman said, “Arthur was not only one of the most distinct and distinguished voices on the alto saxophone, but in music in general. He spoke the truth of whom he knew himself to be. He was as kind as he was generous with his knowledge and the gifts that were given to him. He spoke on his horn and in his music with heart, humor and truth, always looking for new ways to do old things and old ways to do new things. He was one of the giants in music and in his humanity.”
Chico will be playing Arthur’s alto saxophone and for those two nights, Gust Tsilis (who was a long-time friend and musical partner of Blythe) will join the Plus+tet on vibes.
“Even though I’ve been back from Europe and living in New York for more than a year, playing the Village Vanguard truly feels like my homecoming. I hope you’ll join us and we’ll raise a toast together, to the music, to each other and to the Village Vanguard,” Chico added.
October 17-22, 2017 - 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Chico Freeman Plus+tet
Village Vanguard
178 7th Ave S,
New York, NY 10014
212 255-4037
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2fhKAWl
Chico Freeman: saxophones
Anthony Wonsey: piano
Kenny Davis: bass
Billy Hart: drums (Tues - Thurs)
Terri Lyne Carrington: drums (Fri – Sun)
Tribute to Arthur Blythe: Thurs and Fri only Plus+tet with Gust Tsilis: vibes and Chico Freeman playing Arthur Blythe’s alto saxophone
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