Saxophonist and composer Greg Ward will lead a trio of some of the best musicians in Chicago through an evening of sonic exploration of Ward's compositions and some jazz standards. He'll be joined by bassist Dennis Carroll and drummer Greg Artry. Tickets $10 in advance at http://gregwardtrio.bpt.me and $12 at the door.
Greg Ward Trio
Greg Ward is a saxophonist and composer who was born in Peoria, IL. Currently based in Chicago, Ward has had the opportunity to perform and record with a varied group of artists like Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Makaya McCraven, Linda Oh, and Mike Reed. As a bandleader, Ward has produced 4 recordings including Fitted Shards: South Side Story, Phonic Juggernaut, Touch My Beloved’s Thought, and Rogue Parade. As a composer, he has also received commissions from the Jazz Gallery in NYC, the Chicago Jazz Institute, the City of Chicago’s Made In Chicago: World Class Jazz Series, and the Peoria Ballet Company. He has also been awarded the New Music USA Van Lier Fellowship in 2012 and a DCASE IAP grant in 2017.
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