Musicians As Audiophiles: Jed Levy

Tenor saxophonist, composer and hi-fi enthusiast Jed Levy is a perceptive musician and devoted music listener. Over the years, he’s upgraded his hi-fi as funds have allowed, typically preceded by intense study of equipment reviews and equally persistent ear-twisting of audiophile friends, some in the industry, some not. But long before his hi-fi took shape,…

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Recording of June 2019: Carnival: The Sound of a People, Vol 1

Etienne Charles: Carnival: The Sound of a People, Vol 1 Etienne Charles, trumpet, percussion; Brian Hogans, Godwin Louis, alto saxophone; David Sánchez, tenor saxophone; Sullivan Fortner, James Francies, piano, Fender Rhodes; Alex Wintz, guitar; Luques Curtis, Russell Hall, Ben Williams, bass; Obed Calvaire, drums; D’Achee, congas. With: Claxton Bay Tamboo Bamboo, Laventille Rhythm Section, other…

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Dockers Remains Closed Following Shooting

FOX LAKE, IL — A waterfront restaurant in Fox Lake will remain closed through the weekend following a shooting Tuesday. Meanwhile, the condition of the owner of Dockers, who was shot by his brother, is improving, authorities said Friday. Dockers, which is located at 33 West Grand Avenue, has been closed since Tuesday when Marciano…

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