A few upcoming concerts to post in this frenzied week of a release…

First, Nicole Mitchell is playing a free concert at Gallery 37 as part of the Umbrella Festival. It is a large ensemble playing music dedicated to Nicole’s father Michael. With a lineup like this, it is sure to be an incredible performance.

“QUALITIES OF MY FATHER:A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL E. MITCHELL”
Monday, November 19th
7 pm @ Gallery 37’s Storefront Theater
66 E. Randolph St. – 312-742-8497

Nicole Mitchell – flutes, composition / Kegdrick Pollum – flutes / Jennifer Swansen – flute / Renee Baker viola – viola / Todd Mathews – violin / James Sanders – violin / David Boykin – bass clarinet / Jeb Bishop – trombone / Jason Adasiewicz – vibes / Tyler Nelson – vibes / Anton Hatwich – bass

Also coming to Gallery 37 as part of the Downtown Sound Gallery series later next month is Jaimie Branch’s Panomic Syndicate. Jaimie recently played the FONT Festival with her group Princess, Princess. Catch her in her home town on December 3rd.

Jaimie Branch – trumpet
Matt Bauder – reeds
Jason Roebke – bass
Frank Rosaly – drums

Another Greenleaf friend playing this venue this month is the Gerald Cleaver Group. Great band. Surely won’t disappoint.

DECEMBER 17TH: GERALD CLEAVER GROUP

Pharez Witted – trumpet
Greg Ward – alto saxophone
Andrew Bishop – tenor saxophone
Josh Abrams – bass
Gerald Cleaver – drums

There’s always good music going on. Go out and support it! See you there!