Stefon Harris © Andea Canter

Vibraphonist-composer Stefon Harris is heralded as “one of the most important young artists in jazz” (The Los Angeles Times), he is unquestionably developing what will be a long and extraordinary career. Vibraphonist, composer and bandleader Stefon Harris is touring in support of his new disc, Urbanus, his 7th CD as a leader.  Blackout displays a deeper group rapport as well as a more expansive sonic palette as Marc Cary complements the acoustic piano with Fender Rhodes and alto saxophonist Casey Benjamin lends his captivating vocoder work to the proceeding. The group also features Terreon Gully on drums and Ben Williams on bass.  Stefon Harris' "Blackout" quintet appears at the Jazz Showcase at Dearborn Station in Chicago on Thursday, November 5th through Sunday, November 8th

Curtis Fuller Curtis Fuller and Brad Goode

The Brad Goode / Curtis Fuller quintet features Brad Goode on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Adrean Farrugia on piano, Dennis Carroll on bass, and Dana Hall on drums. Curtis Fuller gained noteriety founding member of The Jazztet with Benny Golson and Art Farmer and a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messaengers. He is also well known for playing with John Coltrane on the immensely popular hard-bop album Blue Trane album, which can be considered Coltrane's first solo album, as it is the first he recorded featuring musicians and songs entirely of his choosing. Curtis Fuller was awarded a Jazz Master Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts in 2007. The Brad Goode / Curtis Fuller Quintet will perform at the Green Mill in Chicago on Friday, October 30th at 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 31st at 8 p.m. with a $12 cover each night.