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Central Illinois Jazz Society
The Central Illinois Jazz Society is open to anyone who enjoys jazz with purpose to further the appreciation of jazz among residents of Central Illinois.
Group discussion > July 18, 2010 - Glenn Wilson and The Jazzmaniacs

July 18, 2010 - Glenn Wilson and The Jazzmaniacs

Ron Wallace
698 days ago

The Central Illinois Jazz Society
Serving Central Illinois Since 1978
presents

CIJS House Band 6:00 p.m.

Featuring Guest Group
Glenn Wilson and The Jazzmaniacs 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, July 18, 2010
The Starting Gate Banquet Room, located in Landmark Recreation Center
3225 N. Dries Lane, Peoria
(Parking is available in Landmark lot and across Dries Lane)

Glenn Wilson is considered one of the top baritone saxophonists in jazz today. He has recorded 6 solo albums and has appeared on scores of others as a sideman. Glenn has been awarded a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts and his CDs are featured in the Grammaphone Guide to Good Jazz and The Penguin Guide to Jazz. Glenn has also recorded and toured with rock pianist Bruce Hornsby. During his years in New York City (1977-1991), Glenn toured and recorded with Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Machito, Tito Puente, The Bill Kirchner Nonet, Mel Lewis, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and The Bob Belden Ensemble. From 1991-2001, Glenn lived in Richmond, Virginia. He is currently a resident of Central Illinois. He continues to record for Sunnyside and tours regularly with his group, The Jazzmaniacs. Glenn is a Visiting Lecturer in Jazz at the University of Illinois - Urbana. Visit Glenn at www.jazzmaniac.com.

Glenn will be joined by the other Jazzmaniacs - Chip Stephens - piano, Richard Drexler - bass, and Brent Jotdan - drums. Chip is professor of jazz piano at the University of Illinois and has a very busy recording and performing career. Richard is a bassist and pianist, who has been in Florida since 1985. He is an adjunct faculty member in the jazz department of the University of Central Florida in Orlando and has his own private teaching studio. Brent is a recent DMA graduate from the U of I.

The Central Illinois Jazz Society (CIJS) House Band will play during the first set, under the leadership of Larry Harms. The CIJS House Band features outstanding jazz musicians from the area. They will entertain you with a mixture of jazz styles. This talented group is the heart of our monthly jazz program for the jazz fans of Central Illinois. They will present a variety of live jazz offerings. Please come out and support them.

Admission:  $5.00 Members     $7.00 Non-Members
Children 14 years and under are free with an adult

Coming Concerts

Sunday, August 15, 2010: Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band at 6:00 p.m. and John Miller and the Romaniacs, at 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, September 19, 2010: Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band at 6:00 p.m. and Illinois Central Jazz Train, at 7:15 p.m.