Visual Jazz: Chad Kouri’s Freedom Principle Series
Saxophone or graphic design? That was a question artist Chad Kouri had to ask himself when deciding what type of career to pursue. Although, in the end, he chose art and design, music—and jazz in...
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Jazz Movement Study: Victor Garcia
We invited artist Chad Kouri to share his thoughts, drawings, experiences, and investigations related to the events and performances surrounding The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music,...
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Jazz Movement Study: Opening Day
Artist Chad Kouri continued his Jazz Movement Studies at the MCA during The Freedom Principle opening day. To kick off the exhibition, the museum was free to Illinois residents, open late, and hosted a...
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Jazz Movement Study: Ari Brown Quintet
Chad Kouri continues his Jazz Movement Studies with a visual and poetic interpretation of Ari Brown’s performance last Tuesday. Tuesdays on the Terrace with the Ari Brown Quintet was a real treat. More...
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Jazz Movement Study: Human Rhythm Project
The idea of dance as a musical instrument is very close to my heart. I took dance classes between the ages of 6 to about 14 and, although I didn’t take tap classes, I guarantee I would have loved them....
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Jazz Movement Study: John Preus
September 12 marked the performance of John Preus, a musician and artist who’s work exists in various overlapping realms including sculpture, music performance, public engagement, performance art, and...
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