SEPT. 2024
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With over 40 years of experience in playing and singing, Bernad Crump is a veteran in the game when it comes the genres of Blues, Jazz, R&B and Gospel. Showing a strong musicianship since the age of 7, he started his career at the age of 17 playing with the legendary gospel group: The Pilgrim Jubiless. Other artists he's played with include James Brown, Albertina Walker, Fantasia Barrino, Willie Clayton, just to name a few.
Crump founded the Musicians Network Mecca, a program aimed at mentoring and continuing the education of young musicians and the economic empowerment of other talented musical artists in the Chicagoland area. Come enjoy the seventh installment of the Brown Derby Jazz Series. |
AUGUST 2024
The R&B styles of Yvonne Gage will captivate you.
A Chicago native who provided her vocals to well-known artists including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Ministry, Celine Dion, Kem, and Janelle Monáe, just to name a few. Get ready to groove to her smooth tunes and enjoy a relaxing evening filled with great music and good vibes. Come enjoy the sixth installment of the Brown Derby Jazz Series. |
51st Street Business Association invites you to the
12th Annual Bronzeville Jazz-Music Festival. The festival uses the power of music to end gun violence in throughout the community. The Kids' Corner opens at 10:AM where families can come to get essential items needed: clothes, books and etc while the festival begins at 12:PM showcasing our musical lineup with artist from the Bronzeville community and from the Brown Derby Jazz Series. Come out and join the festivities on Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
JUly 2024
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The combination of traditional and extended techniques is the best description of Mario Abney's trumpet playing. The Chicago native is known for his natural ability to create a clean musical conversation and hear music in a spiritual way to captivate your mind, body and soul.
Come enjoy the fifth installment of the Brown Derby Jazz Series. |
JUNE 2024
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The captivating styles of vocal trio NaDiMa: Nanette Frank, Diane Madison, and Mae Koen. After singing background for musical greats like Aretha Franklin, Vesta Williams, Otis Clay, Miki Howard, Linda Dixon, (just to name a few) the trio stepped out from the background to step into the spotlight to make a name of their own. Vocal ranges cover the styles of R&B, pop, and jazz.
Come enjoy the fourth installment of the Brown Derby Jazz Series. |
MAY 2024
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The best way to describe Bruce Henry is a "man of great musical imagination". Known internationally as a vocalist, composer, storyteller, recording artist and educator, he is a man of great musical knowledge. He teaches musical history, traditions and culture while he serenades the audience with his vocal range. Either at the top or bottom of his range, with a note or chord, Bruce Henry never ceases to amaze the crowd.
Come enjoy the third installment of the Brown Derby Jazz Series. |
apr. 2024
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The vocal styles of Margaret Murphy-Webb will captivate your mind, body and soul. Her vocal range in the alto style will move you and have you enthralled by her mesmerizing voice.
Come enjoy the second installment of the Brown Derby Jazz Series. |
Mar. 2024
Come enjoy the musical string styles of Windy Indie. Indie is a versatile violinist from Chicago's West Side. She'll be accompanied by Roger Weaver, on piano, Dexter Sims, on bass, and Micha'el Thompson, on drums.
Come be immersed in the first installment of the Brown Derby Jazz Series. |
March is recognized as Women's History Month, a time to celebrate and educate women's right.
This year, 51st Street Business Association is honoring and shining a light on two of our women partners to learn know more about them and get their perspective on what Women's History Month means to them. |
jan. 2024
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Be prepared to be taken on a journey that is the Brown Derby Jazz Series.
51st Street Business Association and Bronzeville Winery hosts annual jazz music monthly series to shine a spotlight on the historical aspects of music within the Bronzeville community. Learn more about the Brown Derby Jazz Series in our new After the Derby blog series. |
DEC. 2023
WASHINGTON PARK — The 51st Street Business Association is getting a grant from the city to assist in revitalizing the commercial corridor.
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