Jazz Institute of Chicago

Edgar Crilly served as a board member of the Jazz Institute of Chicago.

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago Edgar Crilly collection, 1954-1992 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607347403

From the guide to the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Crilly, Edgar. Collection, 1954-1992, (Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.)

The Jazz Institute of Chicago is a non-profit organization founded in 1969 to help preserve the history of jazz in Chicago and continues to preserve that history but to also bring jazz and other types of music to new audiences through events and educational programs. Prince Shell was born in Lott, Texas, on December 31, 1928, and his family later moved to Chicago. He later attended Tennessee State University and played with the Tennessee State Collegians band. In the 1950s, he joined the Air Force and was the head arranger for its dance band. After touring in countries across the world in the 1960s, he returned to Chicago and became the house pianist for the Regal Theatre. Shell moved to Phoenix in 1971 and continued to write and perform. Prince Shell died in 2007.

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago sheet music collection, 20th-21st century. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607376788

The Jazz Institute of Chicago was founded in 1969 by a small group of jazz fans, writers, and musicians, including Art Hodes, Muhal Richard Abrams, Harriet Choice, Joe Segal, Bob Koester, Don DeMicheal, and Penny Tyler. With its many endeavors, the Jazz Institute of Chicago is committed to supporting the great legacy of jazz in Chicago.

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago artwork and posters collection, 1966-2006 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607347319

The Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC) was founded in 1969 by members of the jazz community to help preserve the history of jazz in Chicago. Founding members include Art Hodes, Muhal Richard Abrams, Harriett Choice, Joe Segal, Bob Koester, Don DeMicheal, Penny Tyler, and John Steiner. As part of the effort to preserve the history of Chicago jazz, the Jazz Institute of Chicago helped found the Chicago Jazz Archive, located at the University of Chicago. The Jazz Institute of Chicago created numerous ongoing events and festivals. Over time, the scope of the JIC has broadened to not only preserve that history but to also bring jazz and other types of music to new audiences.

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago records, 1959-2008 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607377719

Harriet Choice, journalist, editor and publishing executive, worked as a jazz critic for the Chicago Tribune. She was also a founding member of the Jazz Institute of Chicago.

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago Harriet Choice collection, 1972-2002 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607347373

Don DeMicheal was born in Louisville, KY in 1928. DeMicheal was co-leader of the Don DeMicheal-Chuck Hedges Swingtet and drummer in the Hot Three. From 1961-1967, DeMicheal was the editor-in-chief of Down Beat magazine. DeMicheal also was president of the Jazz Institute of Chicago from 1974-1978. DeMicheal also wrote about jazz, including coauthoring a book, A Manual for the Modern Drummer and editing several trade magazines. Until his death, he was the editor of Plate World magazine. DeMicheal died in 1982 at the age of 53.

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago Don DeMicheal papers, 1962-1997 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607365828

Terry Martin is a professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Cellular Biology and The Cancer Research Center at the University of Chicago. He earned a Bachelor of Science at the University of Adelaide in 1961 and a Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge in 1966. Martin is the chair of the Don DeMicheal Archives Committee, which helped create and grow the Chicago Jazz Archive at the University of Chicago Library. Martin remains involved in the Jazz Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Jazz Festival.

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago Terry Martin papers, 1967-2005 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607365539

James "Jimmy" Granato was born on September 25, 1901 in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. His family moved to Rochester, New York in 1915 where he earned an electrical engineering degree at the University of Rochester. Granato moved to Chicago in 1943. He was a well-known clarinetist of his era, and he preferred to play Dixieland. Granato wrote numerous works for the clarinet. Jimmy Granato died on May 31, 1981.

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago Jimmy Granato collection, 1925-1980 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607365475

Frank Gillis was a pianist, jazz historian, and archivist. As a musician he played traditional-style jazz in the 1930s and 1940s. Gillis served as the Associate Director of the Archives of Traditional Music at Indiana University from 1964-1977 and Director from 1977-1981. He was a member of the Society for Ethnomusicology and served as editor of its journal, Ethnomusicology. Gillis co-authored several books. He also wrote a thesis at the University of Minnesota. Frank Gillis died in 1999 in Grand Marais, MN.

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago Frank Gillis collection, 1920-1941 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607367377

Starting in the late 1970s, the Jazz Institute of Chicago began a series of interviews with musicians and other individuals involved in the jazz community. The objective was to "compile a thorough history of jazz music in Chicago."

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago oral histories, 1977-1997 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607365578

From the guide to the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Oral Histories, 1977-1997, (Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.)

Robert Peck was a jazz collector, radio host and writer. Peck's radio show, "One Foot in the Groove," was broadcasted on WTAQ stationed in La Grange, Illinois.

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago Robert Peck collection, 1912-1992 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607375627

Jamil Figi, an American jazz critic, was born May 22, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. Figi wrote the Chicago modern jazz column for Coda magazine and liner notes for record companies, mostly notably Chicago's Delmark label. Figi also wrote for John and Leni Sinclair's Change, as well as the popular weekly Chicago Reader. In 1969, Figi wrote his first Downbeat article. During the 1980's, Figi became one of Downbeat's staff record reviewers. Figi was highly involved with the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians. Figi was also a board member of the Jazz Institute of Chicago and a programming committee member for the Chicago Jazz Festival. Figi died in Chicago on May 30, 1999.

From the description of Jazz Institute of Chicago Jamil Figi papers, 1964-1983 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607366646

The Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC) was founded in 1969 by members of the jazz community to help preserve the history of jazz in Chicago. Founding members include Art Hodes, Muhal Richard Abrams, Harriett Choice, Joe Segal, Bob Koester, Don DeMicheal, Penny Tyler, and John Steiner. As part of the effort to preserve the history of Chicago jazz, the Jazz Institute of Chicago helped found the Chicago Jazz Archive, located at the University of Chicago.

The Jazz Institute of Chicago created numerous ongoing events and festivals, including the Annual Jazz Fair, Chicago Jazz Festival, and Jazz Club Tour, as well as many individual concerts and performances. In 1997, the Jazz Institute of Chicago partnered with the Chicago Park District to promote the JazzCity concert series and also partnered with the American Composers Forum in 1999 to create the Chicago Composers Project.

Though the original focus of the Jazz Institute of Chicago was to preserve the history of jazz in Chicago, over time the scope has broadened to not only preserve that history but to also bring jazz and other types of music to new audiences. One program is Jazz Links, a forum for young musicians to play. The Jazz Institute of Chicago also works with the Chicago public schools and other organizations for educational programming.

From the guide to the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Records, 1959-2008, (Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.)

Founded in 1969 by a small group of jazz fans, writers, and musicians, the Jazz Institute of Chicago was initially established as a way of preserving the historical roots of Chicago’s music in the rock and popular music economy of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Founding members included Art Hodes, Muhal Richard Abrams, Harriet Choice, Joe Segal, Bob Koester, Don DeMicheal, and Penny Tyler.

The Jazz Institute of Chicago represents all forms of music and is involved in various festivals and concerts, including the Chicago Jazz Festival, the Annual Jazz Fair, and JazzCity, a concert series that works jointly with the Chicago Park District. With its many endeavors, the Jazz Institute of Chicago is committed to supporting the great legacy of jazz in Chicago.

From the guide to the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Artwork and Posters. Collection, 1966-2006, (Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.)

The Jazz Institute of Chicago is a non-profit organization founded in 1969 to help preserve the history of jazz in Chicago and continues to preserve that history but to also bring jazz and other types of music to new audiences through events and educational programs.

Born Lott, Texas, on December 31, 1928, Prince Shell learned how to play piano mostly by listening to records and the radio. His family moved to Chicago and he attended DuSable High School and studied trumpet, alto sax, and valve trombone. He later attended Tennessee State University and played with the Tennessee State Collegians band.

After college, he returned to Chicago and played and toured with Gene Ammons. In the 1950s, he joined the Air Force and was the head arranger for its dance band. After touring in countries across the world in the 1960s, he returned to Chicago and became the house pianist for the Regal Theatre, where he played with artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and James Brown. In 1970, Shell arranged and recorded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's "Operation Breadbasket Orchestra and Choir" for Chess Records. Shell moved to Phoenix in 1971 and continued to write and perform.

Prince Shell died in 2007.

From the guide to the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Sheet Music. Collection, 20th-21st century, (Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.)

Don DeMicheal was born in Louisville, KY in 1928. DeMicheal was co-leader of the Don DeMicheal-Chuck Hedges Swingtet in which he played vibraphone, and a drummer in the Hot Three with pianist Art Hodes and clarinetist Kenny Davern. DeMicheal helped to bring Chicago jazz to New York City when he played with Hodes and Wild Bill Davison at the Goin' to Chicago Kool (Newport) Jazz Festival which took place at Carnegie Hall in 1981.

From 1961-1967, DeMicheal was the editor-in-chief of Down Beat magazine, where as a journalist interviewed prominent jazz figures such as Miles Davis and John Coltrane. DeMicheal also was president of the Jazz Institute of Chicago from 1974-1978 and as program chair in 1979, he spear-headed the first free Chicago Jazz Festival in Grant Park.

DeMicheal also wrote about jazz, including coauthoring a book, A Manual for the Modern Drummer and editing several trade magazines. Until his death, he was the editor of Plate World magazine.

DeMicheal died in 1982 at the age of 53.

From the guide to the Jazz Institute of Chicago. DeMicheal, Don. Papers, 1962-1997, (Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.)