RYAN NYTHER at Logan Center for the Arts’ Café Logan
Valentine’s Day! Friday, February 14 from 6PM-7PM
Admission is free!
As part of Logan Center for the Arts Chicago Stages, Jazz Links alum drummer Chase Wilkins will perform a free one-hour set at Café Logan. This is a free pre-show concert before the University of Chicago Presents concert for Gerald Clayton – "White Cities," A Musical Tribute to Charles White. No tickets or reservations are needed to see the free show at Café Logan with Ryan Nyther.
Ryan Nyther at Café Logan inside Logan Center for the Arts. Friday, February 14, 6-7PM. Free admission. Opening for Melanie Charles from the University of Chicago Presents Jazz at Logan series.
featuring:
TBD
Gerald Clayton – "White Cities," A Musical Tribute to Charles White at LOGAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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Illustrious jazz pianist, composer, and 6-time GRAMMY nominee Gerald Clayton searches for honest expression in every note. From his acclaimed debut to his leadership at the Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour, Clayton's work reflects a commitment to artistic exploration. Rooted in the legacy of his father, bass player John Clayton, Gerald honors his musical ancestors while pushing boundaries. Clayton has performed and recorded side-by-side with distinctive artists like Diana Krall, Roy Hargrove, Dianne Reeves, Terence Blanchard, Ben Wendel, and saxophone legend Charles Lloyd.
Through his original jazz masterwork, "White Cities," Clayton honors the legacy of American painter and muralist Charles White and draws attention to the racism and oppression Black people experience in major cities. This remarkable performance incorporates Charles White's mural, "5 Great American Negroes," with a unique melody for each figure, reflecting his own artistic journey and personal growth..
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Jazz Institute of Chicago is proud to receive generous support from the following organizations
The Allstate Foundation; The Alphawood Foundation; a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events; Crown Family Philanthropies; Chicago's Cultural Treasures; The Darling Family Foundation; The Field Foundation; The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation; The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation; The Glossberg Foundation; The Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency; The National Endowment for the Arts, The Polk Bros. Foundation; The Oppenheimer Family Foundation; The Walder Foundation; and The Wang Family.