Book launch for The City Was Yellow: Jazz & Improvised Music 1980-2010

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

The University of Chicago, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Sunday, June 30, 5:30PM - 6:30PM, Screening room on the 2nd floor at the Logan

 A release event for the “real book” anthology compiled by drummer, composer, and presenter Mike Reed. Containing fifty transcribed compositions, newly contributed bios, and insightful candid photography, the collection is “a soundtrack for a city that was yellow, illuminated by the hue of high-pressure sodium street lamps.” To celebrate Reed is joined by writer John Corbett and guitarist Mike Allemana to play music, video and discuss music in (and not in) the book, as well as music made in (and about) Chicago.

 In cooperation with the Jazz Institute of Chicago, all proceeds from the sale of the new book will benefit the ongoing educational programs of the Institute.  

 “A collection like this is surely destined to stir debate as to who is and who is not included, and if it does, then the premise for this book will have been successful. It is in the attempt to create new music—while representing past songs and stories—that we find each other; Ancient to the Future. This book is hopefully a catalyst for new stories and the re-telling of old songs.”

  —Mike Reed, March 2019