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Tue, 12 Jan 1999 12:10:52 CST
LAMPO presents Heroes of the Hammond
Heroes of the Hammond -- the knock-out soul-jazz concert series that the
Chicago Tribune calls "more like a party than a formal concert...an
absolute blast!" -- returns to the Elbo Room (2871 N Lincoln Ave) with 3
spectacular concerts early in '99.
Killer line-up:
1/30 Hank Marr, Wilbert Longmire, Greg Rockingham
2/27 Red Holloway, Chris Foreman, George Freeman, Robert Shy
3/27 Big John Patton, Ken Vandermark, George Freeman, Robert Shy
all shows 10:00 p.m.
Hank Marr Trio $10; Red Holloway Quartet $12; John Patton Quartet $12
Advance tickets at all Reckless Records locations. Call Lampo for more
information at DELETED or e-mail information at DELETED or e-mail DELETED.
"Heroes of the Hammond" is co-sponsored by WBEZ 91.5 FM and the Smoke
Daddy.
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"more like a party than a formal concert…an absolute blast."
--Chicago Tribune
So raved the Chicago Tribune in its review of last year's wonderful
Reuben Wilson performance, one of the three spectacular (and sold-out)
Heroes of the Hammond concerts presented at the Elbo Room in 1998.
Chicago's groove starved hipsters can gorge themselves once again on the
greasy chunks of bosssy soul funk--
the knock-out soul-jazz series, Heroes of the Hammond, returns to the
Elbo Room this winter.
Bring your booty, bring a friend's booty, and celebrate the heavy sounds
of the Hammond B-3 organ.
Hank Marr on January 30
Marvelous Hank Marr makes an extremely rare Chicago appearance to kick
off the Series on January 30-and it's his birthday, too. At 71 years
young he's now a regular on the all-star organ jam circuit, touring the
world with other major figures from the history of jazz organ.
When Hank was a kid, he and his pal Ronnie Kirk (later Rahsaan Roland
Kirk) would jam together in a neighborhood garage. But it wasn't until
the late 1950s that Hank Marr first hit it big. After working for a
stretch with legendary saxophonist Rusty Bryant, Hank formed a trio
featuring Wilbert Longmire on guitar. In those days New Jersey was the
place to be for an organ player--Newark, Atlantic City. At Grace
Daniel's Little Belmont Club in Atlantic City, the Hank Marr Trio traded
sets with "Wild" Bill Davis and Jimmy Smith.
"Bill would be playing his theme song then I'd come on, pick it up and
it just went on and on."
Davis was an important influence, as was Smith. "I caught up with Jimmy
when I could because we sort of followed one another or preceded one
another on certain engagements."
Hank's career developed through the 60s. King Records wanted an organist
to follow in the vein of Bill Doggett, and they signed up Hank Marr. He
recorded several albums with the King label.
More recently, the distinctive Marr sound can be heard on three
wonderful albums recorded by Double-Time.
In their review of "It's 'Bout Time!" (Double-Time) from 1995 Jazz Times
wrote:
"As for the title, yes indeed, and AMEN! All hail the return of organist
Hank Marr! … We can all partake of Marr's soulful palette and savory
sounds, a combo recalling the best of Blue Note's great organ dates of
the 1960s."
For this 1999 version of the Hank Marr Trio, Hank brings his longtime
collaborator guitarist Wilbert Longmire to Chicago, adding an historic
element to the show. Longmire's resume includes a list of notables-key
figures like Idris Muhammad, Trudy Pitts, Rusty Bryant and Leon Spencer.
Drummer Greg Rockingham, known around town for his work with
CharlieEarland, rounds out the group.
Next Heroes:
Red Holloway with Chris Foreman on February 27
Certified this year as a "Legend of Acid Jazz" by the venerable Prestige
label, tenor man Red Holloway came to fame in the 60s touring with Jack
McDuff. Together they've recorded over a dozen loose and juicy records.
Of course Red plays bop and blues, as well as R&B, and he's magnificent
in any context, but his energetic, aggressive sound really, really cooks
in a B-3 group. Hear for yourself-grab some oven mitts and spin "The
Burner."
That's exactly how it will be when Red makes this unusual small-club
appearance at the Elbo Room. Stepping up to the bench we've got
hometown Hammond hero Chris Foreman. Red's old mate, George Freeman,
adds his extroverted guitar work. And drummer Robert Shy, who did duty
with the Three Souls and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, lends his impeccable
beats.
"Big" John Patton on March 27
It's hard to believe. In March 1999 it will have been a year and a half
since we brought JP here. The Sun-Times recognized that September 97
concert as "one of the most happily anticipated shows of the year." The
Reader gushed and the New City wrote an incredible "don't miss" spill.
John did not disappoint. His performance really provided the inspiration
for Heroes of the Hammond, so it's entirely appropriate that this time
around he'll be part of the Series.
One of the key figures in soul-jazz, John Patton recorded several albums
for Blue Note in the 60s, and he continues to release fresh new material
with John Zorn on DIW.
For Big John's triumphant return to Chicago, the call goes out to
George Freeman and his shotgun guitar work. On tenor, the versatile Ken
Vandermark will keep it greasy, and of course Ken can take it out when
John explores his adventurous side. Finally, on drums, official drummer
of the Series, Robert Shy.
Tickets
Don't miss these spectacular and rare Chicago appearances. Advance
tickets are on sale at all Reckless Records locations.
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