Legendary jazz trombonist/composer (and Chicago native!) Julian Priester has played and recorded with a who's who of Jazz Artists including Lionel Hampton, Dinah Washington, Philly Joe Jones, and Herbie Hancock.
The Julian Priester Trio will perform at famous Chicago jazz joint Velvet Lounge from 9:00 pm to midnight on Thursday, July 5 and Friday 6. (Velvet Lounge, 67 East Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616. Telephone 312-791-9050.)
Priester will joined by Chicago drummer Jimmy Bennington (left) of Rogers Park, Chicago, and bassist Eric Warren of Kansas City. Performing original and improvised music, expect explorations in pure sound as well as a selection or two from the great American jazz canon.
For this special occasion, a new recording will be introduced, "Jimmy Bennington/Julian Priester-Portraits and Silhouettes" (TSP1005, available at CD Baby). Come be a part of this historic and welcome return of a true American Master.
Born June 29, 1935 in Chicago, Priester attended DuSable High School along with Richard Davis, Gene Ammons, Benny Green, Charles Davis, and a host of others. His early Chicago career included extensive work with Sun Ra, sitting in with the blues bands of the day, and collaborating with artists like Muhal Richard Abrams of the AACM.
Officially settling in New York in 1958, Priester's first recording as a leader, "Keep Swingin" was released in 1960 on Riverside Records and featured all stars Tommy Flanagan, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Heath, and Sam Jones. Julian Priester performs internationally and is currently a professor at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA.
For information about Jimmy Bennington's upcoming release:
ThatSwanProductions
6970 N. Sheridan Rd. #1A
Chicago, IL 60626
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