CHI-TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL TO HELP FEED HUNGRY MARCH 16 - 21
From March 16 to 21, a new jazz festival will draw crowds of music lovers to clubs in the city and suburbs in support of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and other charities, including the Greater Chicago Food Depository, the Northern Illinois Food Bank, and West Suburban P.A.D.S.
The Chi-Town Jazz Festival realizes a dream of John Moulder, a jazz guitarist and priest at St. Gregory the Great Parish’s Artist in Residence Program. He was inspired to combine his love of jazz with his love of neighbor. He also took a cue from a legendary jazz event in New York City that raises money for important causes each year.
“As a priest who is also involved in the jazz community, I wanted Chicago to have a jazz fest that would also benefit charities,” says Father John. “We’re hoping to raise awareness about hunger right in our backyard, while helping alleviate it. When I told my friends about the idea, everyone was on board right away.” Part of the festival’s proceeds will go to Catholic Charities’ 9 food pantries that provide food for families and children, seniors and individuals throughout Cook County. The demand at these food pantries has risen, on average, 46% in the last year. Catholic Charities collects donations to stock the shelves, and also purchases food from the Greater Chicago Food Depository with donations.
You won’t want to miss the top-shelf jazz entertainment at some of the Chicago area’s best-known clubs, including Evanston Space, Jazz Showcase, the Green Mill, Andy’s Jazz Club, Fitzgeralds, and the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest.
Support for the Chi-Town Jazz Series comes from the venues and the entertainers, all of whom seek a way to effectively aid those who are hungry and in need. Additionally patrons will be able to make a direct donation during the performances after learning more about the benefiting charities. Become a fan of the Chi-Town Jazz Festival on Facebook to receive updates on this exciting event.
About Father John Moulder
Moulder’s 2006 “Trinity” recording examines themes of faith and divinity through jazz, and was named one of the 10 best jazz CDs of 2006 by the Chicago Tribune. His critically acclaimed body of work and live performance work have been described as full of ‘sensitivity’ and ‘grace.’ On his most recent release entitled Bifrost (Origin 2009), John collaborates with Arild Andersen and Bendik Hofseth, along with his long time musical companions, Paul Wertico and Brian Peters. John has been a member of the Paul Wertico Trio for fifteen years. For more information please visit www.johnmoulder.com.
About Catholic Charities
Founded in 1917, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is one of the largest private, not-for-profit social service agencies in the Midwest, annually assisting more than 1 million persons in Cook and Lake counties without regard to religious, ethnic or economic background. Catholic Charities fulfills the Church’s role in the mission of charity by providing compassionate, competent, professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities. Catholic Charities operates 10 food pantries in Cook and Lake counties, four in the City of Chicago; and one in Cicero, Des Plaines, Worth, South Holland, Summit, and Waukegan. For more information, visit www.catholiccharities.net.
Schedule for Chi-Town Jazz Series, March 16 – 21
Tuesday March 16th
8 PM to 11 PM (minimum donation required) $12 tickets in advance, $15 at concert, $20 for reserved table
Evanston Space - www.evanstonspace.com
1245 Chicago Ave.
Evanston, IL
847 492 8860
Don Stiernberg Quartet - www.donstiernberg.com
Kick the Cat - www.kickthecatmusic.com
Wednesday March 17th
8 PM to Midnight ($15 minimum donation required)
Jazz Showcase: - www.jazzshowcase.com
806 S. Plymouth Ct.
Chicago, IL
312 360 0234
Ryan Cohan Quartet (with Geof Bradfield) - www.ryancohan.com
Corey Wilkes Quartet
Chicago Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble (with Victor Garcia and Darwin Noguera) - www.calje.org
Thursday, March 18th
5PM to Midnight ($10 minimum donation required)
Andy’s Jazz Club - www.andysjazzclub.com
11 E. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL
312 642 6805
Rich Corpolongo Group - www.richardcorpolongo.com
Jim Trompeter Trio - www.jimtrompeter.com
Bobby Lewis Quartet (Jeremy Kahn, Stew Miller and Mike Raynor) - www.bobbylewis.com
Ron Perrillo Quartet (with Scott Burns, Dennis Carroll, Greg Artry) - www.ronperrillo.com
Friday, March 19th
9 PM to 1 AM (minimum donation required is $12)
The Green Mill - www.greenmilljazz.com
4802 N. Broadway
773 878 5552
Josh Moshier Mike Lebrun Quintet (with John Deitemyer, John Tate and John Moulder) - www.mikelebrun.com
Grazyna Auguscik Quintet (with John McLean, Rob Clearfield, Matt Ulery and John Deitemyer) - www.grazynaauguscik.com
The Skinny (with Kyle Achte)
Friday, March 19th
8 PM ($25 donations requested for season tickets drawing)
Symphony Center - www.cso.org
220 S. Michigan Ave.
312 294 3000
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis - www.wyntonmarsalis.org
Saturday, March 20
9 PM to Midnight ($15 minimum donation required)
Fitzgeralds - www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
6615 Roosevelt Rd.
Berwyn, IL
708 788 2118
Marbin (with Dani Rabin and Danny Marcovich) - www.myspace.com/marbinmusic
John Moulder Quintet - www.johnmoulder.com
Paul Wertico’s Mid East Mid West Alliance - www.paulwertico.com
Sunday, March 21
4 PM (tickets are $25 with a $5 minimum donation requested)
Gorton Community Center - www.gortoncenter.org
400 E. Illinois Rd
Lake Forest, IL
847 234 6060
Chevere - www.cheveredechicago.com
Proceeds go to the Greater Food Depository, Catholic Charities, West Suburban P.A.D.S. and Northern Illinois Food Bank