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| Lucky 7s to perform in Chicago New Orleans-based trombonist and composer Jeff Albert will be in Chicago for a series of concerts from Monday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 5, 2006 with a new ensemble called Lucky 7s, featuring Jason Adasiewicz - vibraphone, Jeff Albert - trombone & tuba, Josh Berman - cornet, Jeb Bishop - trombone, Matthew Golombisky - bass, Keefe Jackson - tenor sax & bass clarinet and Quin Kirchner - drums. Lucky 7s is the brainchild of Jeb Bishop and Jeff Albert. In September 2005, shortly after Hurricane Katrina blew through Jeff's hometown of New Orleans, Jeb and Jeff were discussing the future. Jeff wanted to try to book some gigs for his group in the Chicago area, since it seemed that the regular New Orleans creative scene would be out of operation for some time. Jeb suggested a cooperative project involving Chicago musicians and players from the New Orleans scene. Wish lists were made and emails were sent, and a band was born. Lucky 7s will be presenting original material contributed by various members of the ensemble. Bishop, Adasiewicz, Berman, and Jackson were regulars on the Chicago scene before September 2005, while Albert, Golombisky, and Kirchner were fixtures on the New Orleans Frenchmen St. scene. After the New Orleans musicians' diaspora resulting from the hurricane, Quin and Matthew eventually landed on the musically fertile ground of Chicago. Jeff Albert is still living in the New Orleans area, making as much music as possible. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |