Friday, August 7

JULIAN DAVIS REID'S CIRCLE OF TRUST

12-2:30 p.m.

Julian Davis Reid is a pianist, composer, producer, and bandleader from Chicago whose music blends jazz, gospel, and classical to contemplatively engage audiences. 

His Chicago-based ensemble Julian Davis Reid & Circle of Trust blends jazz and gospel into a powerful, spiritually rooted sound that speaks to hope, resistance, and collective healing. Their music channels the Black musical tradition while pushing toward something expansive, urgent, and deeply human.

Julian Davis Reid - Piano

Ethan Philion - Bass

James Russell Sims - Drums

Tramaine Parker - Vocals

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Friday, September 11

QUENTIN COAXUM QUINTET

12-2:30 p.m.

During his time in Chicago, Coaxum has been a featured performer at The Chicago Jazz Festival, The Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and the University of Chicago’s Logan Arts Jazz Series. As a performer, Coaxum has garnered praise for his ability to compose and perform with modern lyricism while also displaying a knowledge of many musical traditions. His voice as a trumpeter reaches across genres in a way that captivates listeners and fellow musicians alike, giving him the opportunity to perform with many world class musicians including Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, Dustin Laurenzi’s “Snaketime," Jeff Swanson’s “Case-Fitter," Christopher McBride’s “Quatuor De Force," Solange Knowles, the Willerm Delisfort Project, and many more. 

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