http://calje.org/rss en-us info@calje.org Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:21:24 -0500 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:05:23 -0500 http://calje.org 11.01.06
Yolanda Perdomo interviews Victor Garcia and Darwin Noguera, founders of CALJE.

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Brad Walseth reviews CALJE performance at the Hot House on February 23, 2007.

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Jennifer Pons, of LATV interviewed Darwin Noguera and Victor Garcia, founders of CALJE for an exclusive broadcast entitled "American Latino Presents".

From their site: "This quarterly series of one-hour specials pays homage to American Latinos who have and are making an impact in the United States and beyond. Beautifully told, touching and moving real stories inspire ANYONE who has ever had a dream. The specials air at different dates and times all over the U.S., so be sure and check your local listings for dates, times and channel in your hometown."

Visit www.latination.tv for more shows, listings and times in your local area.

Don't miss CALJE, including footage of the band and the exclusive interview where Darwin and Victor talk about the experience of being young Latino jazz musicians, how that impacts them and the world surrounding them. It's sure to be inspiring and captivating to audiences of all ages!



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Howard Reich gives a brief description of the bands performing at Millennium Park this summer, including dates and times. Be sure to check out CALJE on July 31st, 2008 at 6:30 PM!

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More on CALJE from the Jazz Institute of Chicago promoting the Made in Chicago summer series at Millennium Park. Don't miss it!

July 31, 2008
6:30 pm
FREE EVENT!
Millennium Park, Chicago
(Michigan & Washington)

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The group delves into both old and new Latin-jazz traditions, emerging as one of Chicago's powerhouse groups. The soloists are ferocious, the rhythm section is intense, and the original grooves are irresistible

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The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Millennium Park and the Jazz Institute of Chicago present the savory sounds of Chicago jazz during six free concerts at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion this summer. Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz highlights jazz from Chicago, Central America, the Middle East and beyond. For more information, call 312.742.1168 or visit www.millenniumpark.org.

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James Walker reviews the Millennium Park concert on July 31, 2008.

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PLEASE VISIT LINK FOR FULL ARTICLE

Following an afternoon of turbulent weather throughout the Chicago area, the "Gods" were kind and the cloud rolled back to make room for sunshine as the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble (CALJE) put on a spectacular performance before an estimated 8,000 delighted jazz fans.

Led by CALJE founders, trumpeter/composer Victor Garcia and pianist/composer Darwin Noguera, with special guests world class trombonist Steve Turre, Grammy award winner trumpeter Brian Lynch (2006- "Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project- Simpatico"), Paoli Meijas and Chicago harmonica whiz extraodinare Howard Levy, this program had something for every Afro-Latin jazz fan. With the backdrop of the beautiful Millennium Park and Downtown Chicago, this project may have been the absolute best Chicago Concert this summer; comparable to the "Hope" Concert the previous week headed by trumpeter Orbert Davis in his tribute to South Africa's Nelson Mandela.

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Excerpt: "Chicago should count itself lucky - not only do they host a completely Latin Jazz focused festival, they serve as a home to a large ensemble dedicated to the art of Latin Jazz. The creative big band experience belongs to colleges for the most part these days, and very few academic institutions house both a swing and a Latin Jazz big band. Look on the professional scene, and the pickings are even slimmer. The Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble offers a big band experience that most cities can’t afford, but most likely, musicians and listeners across the country would love to own. There are very few groups like this around the country - Arturo O’Farrill’s Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra in New York and Jose Rizo’s Jazz On The Latin Side All-Stars in Los Angeles are a couple of rare examples." - Chip Boaz, Latin Jazz Corner

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Excerpt: "From the group’s [Jazz Institute of Chicago] early concert presentations to the modern day, the Jazz Institute has kept a strong connection to both the established preferences of their community and the need to challenge their public with new and innovative music. This insight has kept the Jazz Institute programming the now strongly established Chicago Jazz Festival with a variety of interesting music. In addition, the Jazz Institute expanded their offerings through a partnership with the city’s parks, allowing them to promote the local Chicago music scene in the parks. This led to the creation of the yearly Latin Jazz Festival, now in its third year; a special event showcasing Chicago’s growing Latin Jazz community. Add a strong educational component into the mix and the Jazz Institute holds all the ingredients to maintain a thriving jazz scene." - Chip Boaz, Latin Jazz Corner

Launch Related Site]]> info@calje.org Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:36:56 -0500 http://calje.org Hyde Park Jazz Festival
09.25.10 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Chicago, IL
CALJE - featuring Darwin Noguera and Victor Garcia
Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Rocky Yera - Tenor Sax
Greg Ward - Alto Sax
Joshua Ramos - Bass
Ernie Adams - Drums
Victor Gonzalez - Percussion


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]]> info@calje.org Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:00:20 -0500 http://calje.org Andy's Jazz Club
09.07.10 to 12.28.10

Every Tuesday, September through December 2010, 9 PM - 1:00 AM
Chicago, IL
Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard
Chicago, IL
60611

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]]> info@calje.org Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:24:46 -0500 http://calje.org Guitarras de España & CALJE at Logan Square Auditorium
08.20.10 | 9 PM Show | 8 PM Door
Chicago, IL
$15 Advanced | $20 Day of Show
Logan Square Auditorium | 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd.
Buy tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/121194

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]]> info@calje.org Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:17:04 -0500 http://calje.org Salsa @ Humboldt Park Boathouse
08.11.10 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Chicago, IL
CALJE plays Salsa at Humboldt Park


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]]> info@calje.org Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:19:45 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE Quintet at Room 43
07.25.10 | 7:30 PM
Chicago, IL
CALJE Quintet featuring Victor Garcia & Darwin Noguera


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]]> info@calje.org Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:00:54 -0500 http://calje.org Latin Jazz Festival
Darwin Noguera plays with
Lise Gilly's Grupo Cha Cha
07.09.10 | 7 PM
Chicago, IL
Lise Gilly - Flute & Leader
Darwin Noguera - Piano
Brett Benteler - Bass
Jean Leroy - Drums
and special guests!

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]]> info@calje.org Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:01:16 -0500 http://calje.org Noche de Poesia y Jazz with CALJE
04.30.10 | 7 PM - 10 PM
Chicago, IL

$10 advance tickets

Green Dolphin Street
2200 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614

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]]> info@calje.org Tue, 6 Apr 2010 12:29:49 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE at Northrbook Jr. High School
04.20.10 | 7 PM - 9 PM
Northbrook, IL

Northbrook Jr. High School
1475 Maple St
Northbrook, IL 60098

]]> info@calje.org Tue, 6 Apr 2010 12:29:34 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE Big Band at Andy's Jazz Club
04.13.10 | 9 PM - 1 AM
Chicago, IL

$10 at the door

Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60611

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]]> info@calje.org Tue, 6 Apr 2010 12:29:20 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE 15-piece Big Band @ Jazz Showcase
02.23.10 | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Chicago, IL
$10 at the door (**student discount may be available, please call for more info— see number below)

Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 670-2473

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]]> info@calje.org Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:55:59 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE 15-piece Big Band @ Jazz Showcase
02.16.10 | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Chicago, IL
$10 at the door (**student discount may be available, please call for more info— see number below)

Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 670-2473

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]]> info@calje.org Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:55:30 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE 15-piece Big Band @ Jazz Showcase
02.09.10 | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Chicago, IL
$10 at the door (**student discount may be available, please call for more info— see number below)

Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 670-2473

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]]> info@calje.org Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:55:03 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE 15-piece Big Band @ Jazz Showcase
02.02.10 | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Chicago, IL
$10 at the door (**student discount may be available, please call for more info— see number below)

Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 670-2473

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]]> info@calje.org Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:54:30 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE Quartet @ Jazz Showcase
01.26.10 | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Chicago, IL
$10 at the door (**student discount may be available, please call for more info— see number below)

Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 670-2473

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]]> info@calje.org Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:53:55 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE 15-Piece Big Band @ Jazz Showcase
01.19.10 | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Chicago, IL
$10 at the door (**student discount may be available, please call for more info— see number below)

Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 670-2473

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]]> info@calje.org Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:53:13 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE Fundraiser @ Jazz Showcase
12.01.09 | 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Chicago, IL
CALJE will be hosting an event to raise funds for their debut album. The evening is sponsored by Arte y Vida Chicago, SoundCulture, Aguzate, e-Hispanics, Macondo Music, and Cuatro Restaurant. $15 cover.

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]]> info@calje.org Sun, 1 Nov 2009 07:52:36 -0500 http://calje.org Las Tablas Restaurant
10.31.09 | 9:00 PM
Chicago, IL, IL
Come out and dance the night away with CALJE @ Las Tablas on October 31! $10 cover after 9 PM.

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]]> info@calje.org Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:11:07 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE AT THE CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL
09.05.09 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Chicago, IL
CALJE will be performing as a 15 piece big band at this year's Chicago Jazz Festival on September 5, 2009.

The performance will take place on the Jackson Stage.

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]]> info@calje.org Fri, 5 Jun 2009 14:51:34 -0500 http://calje.org Andy's Jazz Club
08.20.09 | 9 PM - 1 AM
Chicago, IL
CALJE's 15-piece big band will be performing in the heart of downtown Chicago, at Andy's Jazz Club from 9 PM - 1 AM on August 20, 2009.

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]]> info@calje.org Fri, 5 Jun 2009 14:50:11 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE AT CHICAGO'S SUMMERDANCE SERIES
07.18.09 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Chicago, IL
CALJE Salsa 9net will perform at Grant Park for
Chicago's Summerdance Series from 7:30 - 8:30 PM

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]]> info@calje.org Fri, 5 Jun 2009 14:51:44 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE AT THE CHICAGO LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL
07.17.09 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Chicago, IL, IL
CALJE will perform as a 15-piece band for the Chicago Latin Jazz Festival.

This performance will take place in Humboldt Park, Chicago. Humboldt Park is located between California and Kedzie, bordered by North Ave. and Division St.
CLICK ON THE URL BELOW FOR A MAP

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]]> info@calje.org Fri, 5 Jun 2009 14:51:52 -0500 http://calje.org CALJE 7tet Live at Hot House - Event hosted at Fizz
05.01.09 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Chicago, IL, USA
Location:
Fizz
3220 N Lincoln Ave, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60657
www.hothouse.net

Featuring: CALJE
Victor Garcia- Trumpet/Composer
Rocky Yera- Tenor Sax
John Mose- Trombone
Darwin Noguera- Piano/Composer
Joshua Ramos- Bass
Juan Picorelli- Timbales
Danny Felinciano- Congas

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]]> info@calje.org Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:54:30 -0500 http://calje.org BACALAR JAZZ FESTIVAL
01.26.09 | 7:00 pm
Bacalar - Quintana Roo, Mexico

]]> info@calje.org Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:31:44 -0500 http://calje.org Northeastern Illinois University
09.08.08 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Chicago, IL
Open to the public

]]> info@calje.org Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:09:44 -0500 http://calje.org Navy Pier Beer Garden - Noche Latina
08.21.08 | 7:00 - 11:00 PM
Chicago, IL
CALJE 8tet

Come get your dance on! Featuring Lina Marie & Renier Rosario on vocals..

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]]> info@calje.org Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:40:35 -0500 http://calje.org Millenium Park - Jay Pritzker Pavillion
07.31.08
Chicago, IL
With special guests Steve Turre, Brian Lynch, Howard Levy and Paoli Mejías

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]]> info@calje.org Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:03:52 -0500 http://calje.org Hancock Center
07.19.08 | 7:30 PM
Chicago, IL

]]> info@calje.org Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:06:35 -0500 http://calje.org Daley Plaza
06.26.08 | 7:00 PM
Chicago, IL, United States

]]> info@calje.org Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:06:06 -0500 http://calje.org Isthmust Jazz Fest on the Terrace
06.06.08 | TBA
Madison, WI, USA
CALJE with Richie Cole at Memorial Union Terrace, Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin

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]]> info@calje.org Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:20:50 -0500 http://calje.org Meyer's Castle Jazz Club
04.25.08 | 8:00 pm
Dyer, IN, United States


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