Bass & Guitar in Chicago

Feeling down? Here's Arvell Shaw playing some real bass to cheer you up.

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Someone in Finland just ordered a physical CD of my 2010 album "Portrait of Jack Johnson" (featuring "The Boxing Bassist Suite") from Bandcamp.

I'm very happy to learn I'm not the only one who still buys CDs!

https://imaginarychicago.bandcamp.com/album/portrait-of-jack-johnson

This Saturday in Chicago, I'm playing the Cadillac of electric basses – my Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex 5 – for a show celebrating the release of the new album "Gratitude" by Rob Ryndak + Tom Lockwood (Pacific Coast Jazz) at PianoForte Studios on Michigan Ave. Come by and dig the groovy sounds! Details: tinyurl.com/groovybass

I'm recording again today on big and little basses at Steve Albini's Electrical Audio in Chicago. The upright originally belonged to jazz legends Earl May + Richard Davis. The electric is an Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex 5.

THE SEIGFRIED TRIO
Tuesday, July 18
Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago

Sets at 8pm and 10pm
Cover: $10 general / $5 students & musicians

It's time for our annual summer show at the Jazz Showcase! Come on by for some swinging jazz music with award-winning musicians.

Karl E. H. Seigfried (bass)
Chris Greene (saxophone)
Steve Corley (drums)

Check out the music at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/karl

* PLEASE SHARE *
Only a few seats left, so register now! Class starts Wednesday.

JAZZ: A LISTENER'S GUIDE
Newberry Library, Chicago
Wednesdays, June 8 – July 27
5:45 - 7:45 PM

Discount registration now open for this public class! Gain a deeper understanding of America’s original music from a listener’s perspective. Learn about the great musicians of the jazz tradition, explore the music’s fascinating social history, and discover Chicago’s unique contributions to the art form.

We will study the development of early jazz in New Orleans, the swing era, bebop, fusion, and more. No previous familiarity with the idiom is necessary. Eight sessions.

Dr. Karl E. H. Seigfried has appeared on 26 recordings as bassist and guitarist, including on award-winning jazz albums of his own compositions. He has played with Fred Anderson, Bobby McFerrin, John Medeski, Roscoe Mitchell, and many other jazz greats.

Registration information: go.newberry.org/pages/seminars/S16Jazz

* PLEASE SHARE *
Thursday is last day for early bird discount registration!

JAZZ: A LISTENER'S GUIDE
Newberry Library, Chicago
Wednesdays, June 8 – July 27
5:45 - 7:45 PM

Discount registration now open for this public class! Gain a deeper understanding of America’s original music from a listener’s perspective. Learn about the great musicians of the jazz tradition, explore the music’s fascinating social history, and discover Chicago’s unique contributions to the art form.

We will study the development of early jazz in New Orleans, the swing era, bebop, fusion, and more. No previous familiarity with the idiom is necessary. Eight sessions.

Dr. Karl E. H. Seigfried has appeared on 26 recordings as bassist and guitarist, including on award-winning jazz albums of his own compositions. He has played with Fred Anderson, Bobby McFerrin, John Medeski, Roscoe Mitchell, and many other jazz greats.

Registration information: go.newberry.org/pages/seminars/S16Jazz

Just recorded string bass parts for new tracks by Don Falcone's Spirits Burning featuring Steve Hillage (Gong) & Cyrille Verdeaux (Clearlight). I played the bass formerly owned by Earl May (Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, Billy Taylor) & Richard Davis (Eric Dolphy, Sarah Vaughan, Joe Henderson). It's nice to be a teensy tiny footnote to history.

JAZZ: A LISTENER'S GUIDE
Newberry Library, Chicago
Wednesdays, June 8 – July 27
5:45 - 7:45 PM

Discount registration now open for this public class! Gain a deeper understanding of America’s original music from a listener’s perspective. Learn about the great musicians of the jazz tradition, explore the music’s fascinating social history, and discover Chicago’s unique contributions to the art form.

We will study the development of early jazz in New Orleans, the swing era, bebop, fusion, and more. No previous familiarity with the idiom is necessary. Eight sessions.

Dr. Karl E. H. Seigfried has appeared on 26 recordings as bassist and guitarist, including on award-winning jazz albums of his own compositions. He has played with Fred Anderson, Bobby McFerrin, John Medeski, Roscoe Mitchell, and many other jazz greats.

Registration information: go.newberry.org/pages/seminars/S16Jazz

JAZZ: A LISTENER'S GUIDE
Newberry Library, Chicago
Wednesdays, June 8 – July 27
5:45 - 7:45 PM

Gain a deeper understanding of America’s original music from a listener’s perspective. Learn about the great musicians of the jazz tradition, explore the music’s fascinating social history, and discover Chicago’s unique contributions to the art form. We will study the development of early jazz in New Orleans, the swing era, bebop, fusion, and more. No previous familiarity with the idiom is necessary. Eight sessions.

Dr. Karl E. H. Seigfried has appeared on 26 recordings as bassist and guitarist, including on award-winning jazz albums of his own compositions. He has played with Fred Anderson, Bobby McFerrin, John Medeski, Roscoe Mitchell, and many other jazz greats.

Registration information: go.newberry.org/pages/seminars/S16Jazz

Tonight my jazz trio (with Damian Espinosa & Steve Corley) plays a jazz concerto with Heartland Festival Orchestra & Maestro David Commanday.