THE PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON THE RE-CREATION OF LOST AND,OR MISSING BIG BAND MASTERPIECES FROM THE 1940S AND 1950'S.
THE PROGRAM WILL FEATURE CLASSIC JAZZ STANDARDS AND THE ORIGINAL JAZZ COMPOSITIONS OF RON SURACE
THE PROGRAM WILL HIGHLIGHT THE TRANSITION FROM DANCE TO CONCERT JAZZ MUSIC.
The concert will feature major works from: 1. the "Tonight Show" TV series, Doc Severenson 2. arrangers Tommy Newsome "It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing." 3. also Gordon Goodwin arrangements from 2010 "High Maintenance" and "Shake Your Bones." 4. Stan Kenton arrangements for female vocalist "You Came A Long Way From St Louis."
The Skokie Library has a beautiful auditorium which seats 500 plus, with cloth covered seats. A very rewarding acoustic stage area with ample parking.
The event is free to the public.
A LIVE CONCERT AT THE RIVER FOREST LIBRARY, Located at 735 Lathrop Ave. River Forest IL Phone: 708-366-5205. ----- The program will feature the music of Ellington, Basie, Goodwin, Miller, Kenton, etc. Remember -- we are all acoustic. No digital gadgets added to the mix. No loops, or sequencers -- no pre-recorded music tracks of enhanced electronics to prop-up the final sound. Genuine real-time, authentic music, produced by seventeen fine live musicians.
THE "IFS" JAZZ BAND WILL PERFORM BENNY GOODMANS GREATEST HITS TO INCLUDE "SING, SING, SING" AND SELECTIONS FROM HELEN WARDS VOCAL FEATURES. THE ADDRESS OF THE PATTY TURNER CENTER IS: 375 ELM STREET, DEERFIELD IL, 60015. PHONE IS 847-940-4010-
THE CONCERT, WHICH TAKES PLACE AT THE NORTHBROOK LIBRARY, WILL FEATURE THE INFLUENCE OF CLASSICAL WESTERN MUSIC ON AMERICAN JAZZ. FROM MAURICE RAVEL AND IGOR STRAVINSKY WOODY HERMAN AND COUNT BASIE.
THE "IFS" BIG BAND WILL PRESENT A CONCERT OF THIRD STREAM MASTERPIECES FOR JAZZ ORCHESTRA.
Presbyterian Homes Valentine's Day Celebration
LIVE AT THE EVANSTON LIBRARY, "ALL THAT JAZZ". A LOOK AT THE EVOLUTION FROM DANCE TO JAZZ ELEMENTS IN THE AMERICAN BIG BAND TRADITION.
SWING, SWING, SWING -- THE BIG BAND ARRANGMENTS OF ARTIE SHAW, BENNY CARTER, CHARLIE BARNET, BENNY GOODMAN, COUNT BASIE, ETC
"IN FULL SWING" BIG BAND CONCERT WITH VOCALIST FEATURING RECORD SETTING TOP HITS FROM THE HISTORY OF BIG BAND PERFORMANCES. ADDRESS: 1020 GROVE STREET, EVANSTON IL, 60201
THE MUSIC OF BASIE, ELLINGTON, ARTIE SHAW, BENNY CARTER, BENNY GOODMAN AND GORDON GOODWIN. ADDRESS: 100 E. OLD MILL ROAD, LAKE FOREST IL. PHONE: 8476153526
IFS JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH RON SURACE DIRECTOR, BIG BAND HITS FROM 1925 TO 1945 -- CHARLIE BARNETT, GLEN MILLER, ARTIE SHAW, HARRY JAMES, TOMMIE DORSEY, BENNY GOODMEN, ETC
AUTHENTIC BIG JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCES FROM THE 20' s TO THE PRESENT. ADDRESS: 161 NORTHFIELD ROAD, NORTHFIELD IL, 60093-3389.
MORTON GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morgon Grove, Il 60053-2989
IN FULL SWING JAZZ CONCERT, "THE BEST OF BIG BAND JAZZ." Location: Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park IL
WESTMINSTER PLACE AUDITORIUM, PRESBYTERIAN HOMES BIG BAND CONCERT/DANCE
ALL BENNY GOODMAN/GLEN MILLER CONCERT WITH THE IN FULL SWING JAZZ ORCHESTRA AT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, Il., 60077; phone 847-324-3126
THE VERY BEST OF FAMOUS BIG BAND MUSIC FROM ARMSTRONG TO GOODWIN. Address: 40 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, Il 60045.
MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO AT LAKE FOREST IL. Address: 40 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Ph 847-295-1341
MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT CONCERT AT NICHOLS CONCERT HALL, 1490 CHICAGO AVENUE. PHONE # IS 847-905-1500. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE (SINCE THERE WILL BE 31 OTHER PERFORMERS ON THE SAME PROGRAM) EXACT TIME OF HIS APPEARANCE.
ALL "GLEN MILLER" BIG BAND HITS CONCERT WITH THE 17 PIECE "IFS" BIG BAND.
Adderss: 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL. 60015. Phone: 847-940-4001.
JAZZ ORCHESTRA
AMERICAN BIG BAND JAZZ CLASSICS FROM 1915 TO 1950. FROM THE ODJB TO FUSION. PERFORMANCE SITE IS THE EVANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY.
THE 17 MEMBER "IFS" JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH RON SURACE DIRECTOR, WILL BE IN CONCERT AT THE MORTON GROVE LIBRARY. THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
BIG BAND CONCERT PRESENTED AT THE PRESBYTERIAN HOME WESTMINSTER PLACE AUDITORIUM
THE 17 PIECE "INF" JAZZ ORCHESTRA PLUS VOCALIST WILL PERFORM FOR DANCING AND LISTENING
A place to dance or just listen or both. The address: 8743 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles Il 60714.
A concert of big band classics from 1928 to the present. Address: King Home, 1555 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. Phone: 847-866-2125.
JAZZ CONCERT OF BIG BAND JAZZ CLASSICS FROM 1930 - 2007. BENNY GOODMAN, GORDON GOODWIN, STAN KENTON, LENNIE NIEHAUSE, COUNT BASIE, ELLINGTON, ETC. CONCERT TO TAKE PLACE AT THE ROLLING MEADOWS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR FRIENDS AND PARTONS OF THE LIBRARY.
AN AFTERNOON OF BIG BAND HITS FROM 1928 TO THE PRESENT. JUST OFF TELEGRAPH ROAD IN BANNOCKBURN IL.
1557 SHERMAN AVE. 60201
PETE MILLER'S SEAFOOD & PRIME STEAK RESTAURANT
1557 SHERMAN AVE. 60201
It will be the full entourage of 17 musicians plus vocalist Angie Lyons on hand for the concert. Address: Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Center, 100 E. Old Mill Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
The band has performed an annual concert at the MGPL for over a decade. The location is: 6140 Lincoln Ave. Morton Grove Il 60053.
A concert featuring the 17 piece "IFS" jazz band. The concert will take place at the recently renovated Skokie Theatre in Skokie IL. Location: 7924 N. Lincoln Ave. Skokie, IL 60077. For more information log on to: www.skokietheatre.com. Plenty of free parking.
SKOKIE THEATRE PERFORMANCE , at the famous, recently completely renovated Skokie Theatre. A historic landmark. 7924 N. Lincoln Avel, Skokie IL 60077. Get more details at www. skokietheatre.com. Plenty of free parking.
PETE MILLER'S SEAFOOD & PRIME STEAK RESTAURANT
1383 N. Meacham Road
Piano: Ron Surace, piano/acoustic bass, TBA/drums, John Smiley; Daniel Thatcher acoustic bass. Northshore Senior Center161 Northfield Road, Northfield, iL 60093
American Legion Hall
6140 Dempster Street
Morton Grove, IL 60053
PH: 847-663-6127