Made in Chicago - World Class Jazz: Chicago Piano Showcase: Willie Pickens and Ron Perrillo August 27, 2009

Hear two pianists whose contributions to Chicago’s modern piano tradition unfold at each end of a generation.  Willie Pickens’ powerful hands propelled one of the world’s greatest drummers, Elvin Jones.  For this evening he will be joined by Chicago favorite, tenor saxman Donald Harrison.  Pickens’ classic hard-bop style is contrasted by the younger hands of Ron Perrillo who will premiere a new composition "The River" that explores the tension between urban and natural landscapes. 

 

Every Made in Chicago

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