Jeff Parker

Four jazz guitarists will perform in a free concert to open the 2008 Jazz City conecert series on Friday, February 8th at Austin Town Hall Park - 5610 W. Lake St in Chicago. The Jazz Institue of Chicago has assembled an array of guitarists who each represents an aspect of the jazz guitar legacy to present their original music along with favorite jazz standards. Four guitar-slingers will grace the stage: Curtis Robinson, a versatile guitarist who has played with Ira Sullivan, Freddy Cole and Ramsey Lewis; John Moulder, a musician and composer who has roots an many forms of music and has worked with Kurt Elling, Eddie Harris and Paul Wertico; Jeff Parker, whose singular approach defies categories, is a member of the Chicago Underground Trio, Isotope 217 and Tortoise, as well as working with Ken Vandermark, Lin Halladay and Fred Anderson; and Buddy Fambro, who leads his own trio and has worked with Ramsey Lewis, Gladys Knight, the Staple Singers and Otis Clay. Ernie Adams and Josh Abrams will provide further rhythmic support on drums and bass.

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