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Willie Pickens at Gathering on the Green
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Thu, July 8, 2010
5pm-10pm
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Willie Pickens
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From the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in Milwaukee, to the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago; Willie Pickens sticks to his Midwestern roots both as a performer and teacher. Said to be Chicago's most in-demand jazz pianist, Willie Pickens has performed with a wide variety of internationally recognized jazz artists. Lately, he's matured as both a soloist and bandleader, letting the space between the notes speak.
"Chicago's own Willie Pickens is a true phenomenon.... a truly humble, kind, honest andspiritual person with incredible talent, we here in Chicago are fortunate to have a beautifulsoul such as Willie Pickens to appreciate. " Brad Walseth - Jazz Chicago.net...
