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I. Concerts

A. Community Symphony Orchestra concerts [Franz Jackson, bassoon]

Concert program: "Community Symphony Orchestra; Leon Stein, conductor; Dolores Hecht, soloist; Concert; Friday, December 2, 1949 8:15 p.m.; Lakeview High School Auditorium, Irving Park Boulevard and Ashland Avenue" Program and list of the performers

Concert program: "Fifth Anniversary, 1946-1952; Community Symphony Orchestra; Dr. Leon Stein, musical director; Seventeenth concert; Sunday, April 29, 1951 3:30 p.m.; Thorne Hall, Superior at Lake Shore Drive, Chicago" Program and list of the performers

Concert program: "Twentieth Concert, Sixth Season, 1946-1952; Community Symphony Orchestra; Dr. Leon Stein, musical director; Sunday, May 25, 1952,3:30 p.m.; Thorne Hall Superior at Lake Shore Drive, Chicago" Program and list of the performers. 2 copies

Concert program: "Twenty-Third Concert, Seventh Season, 1946-1953; Community Symphony Orchestra; Dr. Leon Stein, musical director; Sunday, May 17, 1953 3:30 p.m.; Thorne Hall, Superior at Lake Shore Drive, Chicago" Program and list of the performers

Concert program: Twenty-fourth Concert, Eight Season; Leon Stein, musical director; Community Symphony Orchestra; Sunday afternoon 3:30 p.m., December 6th, 1953; Thorne Hall Superior at Lake Shore Drive, Chicago" Program and list of the performers

B. Concerts organized by the Jazz Institute of Chicago

"Presenting the swing era" by Harriet Choice. Article. No references

"In concert": two pictures from a newspaper. Legend: "The Norm Murphy Quintet and the No-Line Quintet will be featured tomorrow at Rick's Cafe Americain in shows sponsored by the Jazz Institute of Chicago at 9 and 11 p.m. Pictured are Norm Murphy, Chicago jazz trumpeter, and Franz Jackson." No reference

"Jazz Fair will warm up the midwinter music scene" by Chris Heim. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Friday, January 25, 1991.

"Diversity makes annual Jazz Fair a treasure trove" by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Wednesday, January 30, 1991.

"Tenors rule. Saxophone sets a city treat" by Lloyd Sachs. Article from the Chicago Sun-Times, Sunday, June 15, 1997, p. B17.

Concert program: "The Jazz Institute of Chicago and The DuSable Museum of African-American History present Tenor Madness, Chicago Style, June 22, July 20 & August 24 1997" Biographical information about the artists.

Flier:"Salute to Little Brother Montgomery. October 5. Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, IL" Posted to Franz Jackson on September 23 (prob. 1981)

C. Franz Jackson's 80th birthday

"Birthday reunion for Jackson" by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Thursday, October 29, 1992, section 5, p. 11B. 4 copies

"Franz Jackson's 80th birthday party" by Neil Tesser. Article from the Chicago Reader, Friday, October 30, 1992, vol. 22, No. 5. 10 copies

"Franz Jackson, turning 80, does the honors" by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, November 1, 1992, section 5, p. 5. 2 copies

D. Hodes Tribute

"Nightlife" about "Chicago Breakdown: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Art Hodes", author unknown Article from the Chicago Tribune, Sunday, September 12, 1993, section 13, p. 12.

"Music cannot mourn legacy left by Hodes" by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Tuesday, March 9, 1993, section 2, p. 3.

"Hot man at 87", by Mike Ervin. Article from the Chicago Reader, April 7, 1992, section 1, p. 8-9, 27.

"A Tribute to Art Hodes", author unknown. Article from Accents, January-May, 1993, p. 1

"Chicago's own two events to commemorate life, times of Art Hodes" by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Thursday, September 23, 1993, section 5, p. 6.

Jazzbeat, vol. 10, No. 1, summer 1998. Special issue about Art Hodes

Special issue of Notes to You, Sept. 1992. "A Tribute to Art Hodes, organized by the Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz. Sunday, Septenber 13, Glendora Ballroom, Chicago, IL." Musicians playing: Bob Havens, Franz Jackson, Joe Johnson, Bobby Lewis, Eddie DeHass, John Defauw, and Jim Herndon. 2 copies

Concert program: "Our Jazz Tribute to Art Hodes featuring Franz Jackson's 'Old' Gang. Sunday, Septenber 13, 1992 at the Glendora House, Chicago, IL." 8 copies

E. Special events

Music performance for the baptism of Leanne May Friedrich at the United Methodist Church, Deerfield, Illinois, on February 21, 1993. Program of the worship.

Worship program: "Christ United Methodist Church, February 14, 1999, Mardi Gras Sunday" Franz Jackson, Bob Leopold, Jim Beebe, Chris Stind, Jack Mailahn, Joan Reynolds and Judy K. performing.

Music performance for the dinner in honor of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. At the Chicago Cultural Center, Sidney R. Yates Gallery, Chicago. Monday, October 17, 1994. Menu and program of the dinner

Flier: "Michigan Radio presents the fourth annual New Year's Eve Jazz Revisited Concert. 8 p.m., Sunday, December 31, 1995. Power Center, Ann Arbor."

Concert program: "Michigan Radio presents the fourth annual New Year's Eve Jazz Revisited Concert. 8 p.m., Sunday, December 31, 1995. Power Center, Ann Arbor." 2 copies

Menu: "Welcome to the Cod Fish Ball. Sunday, December 31, 1995. Happy New Years Eve 'Jazz revisited'".

Brochure: "U.S. News & World Report 1981 Chicago Jazz Brunch at the Ritz Carlton Hotel." Biographical information about the musicians. 2 copies

Brochure: "U.S. News & World Report 1982 Chicago Jazz Brunch at the Ritz Carlton Hotel." Biographical information about the musicians

F. Circus

Envelope (24 x 32) from the Circus World Museum, WI to Franz Jackson. Posted on July 8, 1991. Enclosed:

- A letter from Paul R. Ingrassia, Director of the Great Circus Parade to Franz Jackson, written on June 25, 1991.
- The rules and advice for the wagon top riders (6 copies)
- The boarding pass for the wagon top riders (5 copies)
- A map of the showgrounds (5 copies)
- A map of the Great Circus Parade showgrounds (5 copies)
- A map of the Parade route (6 copies)
- An authorization to borrow clothes from the wardrobe department (5 copies)

G. Overseas concerts

1. USO Tour

"Lagniappe", author unknown. Article. Handwritten note: "Chicago Tribune, Aug. 13, 1967".

Concert program: "USO Shows presents the Franz Jackson Jazz Entertainers with Jeanne Carroll, Suzette Long, Leon Scott, Pappy Koch, David Melcher, Eugene Howell. USO Show #1713 Pacific. 20 Feb. 1970, 12 weeks." With biographical information

Pochette with: - A flier about Franz Jackson and the Original Jass All-Stars.
- 19 copies of a letter from the Department of the Army to the Original Jass All-Stars members.
- A black-and-white picture of Jeanne Carroll singing (9 x 13), photographer unknown.
On the front and the back of the pochette, two color stickers of the Rib Exchange

2. Europe

a. Switzerland

Flier: "Bar Dancing Castello, Brunnen, CH. Program für Dienstag 20.4.1982: Franz Jackson/Ron Wilson Trio."

b. Germany

Three letters from Dieter Nentwig Internationale Musikagentur, Jazz, Blues & Folklore, to Franz Jackson, concerning all the details for the German tour.

Flier: "Dieter Nentwig & BHJB präsentieren Barrelhouse Jazz Party 91. Mit den Stargästen aus den USA: La Vern Baker (voc), Billy Mitchell (ts), Spanky Davis (tp), Bill Campbell (p), Franz Jackson (ts), Butch Miles (dr) plus Fritz Hartschuh (vibes) und den Bands Oliver Franc Quintett Paris), Dr. Jazz Ambulanz (Bonn), Flip Gehring Trio und der Barrelhouse Jazzband. Samstag, 12.10.91. Alte Oper Frankfurt."

c. Netherlands

Flier: "Programma, Jazz in Pepijn" Program of the concerts: Franz Jackson Chicago Blues Quartet playing on April 18.

3. Israel

Two color copies of articles in Hebrew.
A dossier compiled by Franz Jackson with 20 articles in Hebrew and explanations about some of them. 3 copies of each article

"Fourth annual jazz series set to begin this month" by Helen Kaye. Article. Handwritten note: "Jerusalem Post, 12.11.92." 2 copies

Newspaper in Hebrew. Dated 24.11.92.

Invoice for the tour (in Hebrew and English).

Tourist guide: Israel, a visitor's companion

Brochure: "Tel Aviv Museum of Art, November 92"

Map of Jerusalem.

"Jazz at the Tel-Aviv Museum" by Marek Boym. Article from the Mississippi Rag, June 1993, p. 31.

Post card (10 x 15) with color picture of Franz Jackson. Written in Hebrew on the back. Date: 16.10.96.

Letter from Irv Zucker to Franz Jackson, concerning the contract from the Tel-Aviv Museum of Art Jazz Concert Series. Dated July 18, 1996.

4. Canada

Brochure: "University of Windsor School of Music. Soundstation 91/92" Inside: Guest Artist Concert #2, Chicago Jazz Cabaret featuring Franz Jackson tenor sax. Sunday, November 30, 1991

"Chicago Jazz", author unknown. Article from the Monitor, November 27, 1991, p.20.

Concert program: "Windsor Jazz Festival 3. July 8, 9, 10" Inside: "Saturday July 9, Franz Jackson & Marcus Belgrave"

Letter from Hugh Leal to Mr. Franz Jackson and Mr. Marcus Belgrave, concerning the Windsor Jazz Festival. Dated July 29, 1994.

"Saxophonist Franz Jackson. Blowing in from Chicago" by Piotr Michalowski. Article from the Ann Arbor Observer, April 1995, p. 58.

Concert program: "Windsor Jazz Festival 4. June 8-18 1995" Inside: "Sun. June 18, Franz Jackson & Morris Turney"

"Canadian jazz great set to make history in Windsor" by Craig Pearson. Article from the Express Magazine, June 15, 1995.

"Windsor Jazz Festival IV", photo and text by A. C. Stone. Article from the Mississippi Rag, November 1995, p. 8-9.

"South of the border" by Rick Sloboda Article from InfoCanadian, vol. 1, number 6. January/February, 1996. Page 10-11

H. Other concerts

Flier: "Jazz in concert at Kerrytown Concert House. Saturday, April 1, at 7 and at 9. Marcus Belgrave, trumpet; Franz Jackson, tenor sax and vocals; with a Premier Detroit Rhythm Section, Chuck Shermatero, pianist, Don Mayberry, bassist, Frank Isola, drums. A CD release celebration, Live at The Windsor Jazz Festival III, Parkwood Records."

Flier: "Kerrytown, Concert House. Jazz in Concert at KCH. Franz Jackson/Marcus Belgrave. Quintet with Marcus Belgrave, trumpet, Franz Jackson, saxophone, Chuck Shermetaro, piano, Don Mayberry, bass, Frank Isola, drums. A CD Release Celebration, 'Live at The Windsor Jazz Festival III”, Parkwood Records.'" Handwritten note: "I'll call shortly Franz about your AIR travel, Hugh."

"Young (at Heart) Lion. Expect a swinging evening when jazz man Franz Jackson teams his vast experience with trumpeter Marcus Belgrave's know how" by Michael G. Nastos. Article from the Ann Arbor News, Thursday, March 30, 1995.

"1st-hand views of evolution of jazz, blues" by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Wednesday, June 18, 1997, section 5, p. 2.

"Franz Jackson/Honeyboy Edwards set for traffic", author unknown. Article from the Chicago Defender, Monday, June 16, 1997, section People, p. 2.

Flier: "Assumption Christian Culture Series; Swing Jazz Cabaret; Chicago Swing Era Legend Franz Jackson sax and vocals with Hugh Leal's Motown Classic Swing Band with Carl Temple, gospel vocalist; Sun., Nov. 8, 1998; 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.; Freed Orman Conference Center."

"Prudential to Swing on Sunday" by Irene Powers. Article. No reference

"At the Old Town Gate", author unknown. Article. No reference

"Blues in the Night", author unknown. Article. No reference

Flier: "The Connecticut Traditional Jazz Club, Inc. and the New York Hot Jazz Society present Franz Jackson's Chicagoans; Sunday, December 8th, 4-8 p.m. at the Village Gate."

Flier: Chicago Historical Society; Going strong programs; Musical Performance, "All That Jazz: The Music of Franz Jackson; Sunday, December 6, 2:00 p.m."; Roundtable Discussion, "Still Working in Chicago: On the Job after Sixty-five; Sunday, December 13, 2:00 p.m." 2 copies

Brochure: "Bronzeville synonymous with Jazz. October 26 and 27, 1999" Information about musicians, mentors and scholars. 2 copies

Flier: "International Star Jazz Concert featuring Al Casey, Franz Jackson, Kenny Baker, Jack Parnell, Paul Sealey. At Cranbourne School on Wednesday, May 12, 1982." 2 copies

"Renowned jazz sax player to perform at East Bank." Author unknown. Article from the South Bend Tribune, Sunday, May 22, 1983. 8 copies

Invitation card for the concert "Battle of the Dixieland Jazz Bands" on Saturday, January 16, 1982 at Des Plaines. Organized by Southern Comfort and the Preservation Jazz Fest Society.

II. Festivals

A. Blues Festival

"Franz Jackson comes home" by Linda Cook. Article from Quad City Times, June 26 - July 2, 1997, p. 7. On the other side: cover of the newspaper.

"Jazz Great, & Rock Island Native, Franz Jackson, To Perform At Blues Fest" by Jimmie Jones. Article from the Catfish Jazz Society Newsletter, vol. IX, Number 5, May 1997, p. 1, 3.

"Q-C blues fans dig Franz", author unknown. Article. No reference

Concert program: "The Mississippi Valley Blues Society honors Franz Jackson with its RiverRoad Lifetime Achievement Award; July 5, 1997, 5:00 p.m., Tent Stage, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival." 11 copies

Concert program: "On the banks of the Mississippi, your complete Mississippi Valley Blues Society 1997 Blues Festival Guide; July 3rd, 4th & 5th, 1997; Thu. Fri. & Sat."

B. Chicago Jazz Festival

"Festival ends on a sweet note. New artists and masters revive the real spirit." by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Tuesday, September 8, 1992, section 1, page 26. Handwritten note: "Franz"

Festival program: "The Chicago Jazz Festival, 14th annual September 4-6, 1992; Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park; Free admission."

"Jim Beebe's Chicago Jazz featuring Franz Jackson", author unknown. Official Souvenir Program, the 14th annual Chicago Jazz Festival.

The 14th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival. Official Souvenir Program. City of Chicago. Richard M. Daley, Mayor. Produced by the Mayor's Office of Special Events.

C. Elkhart Jazz Festival

"The Sixth Elkhart Jazz Festival honors Franz Jackson", author unknown. Article from the Elkhart jazz festival (official program); June 18, 19 and 20, 1993 Elkhart, Indiana; page 3.

Brochure: The Elkhart jazz festival; June 18, 19 & 20, 1993"

"Strong Chicago Influence at Miles/Elkhart Jazz Festival" by Jack Bowers. Article from the Jazz Institute of Chicago, p.7.

Letter from Lowell E. Enslen to Franz Jackson, dated November 3, 1993. Enclosed, two black-and-white pictures (20 x 25) of Franz Jackson taken by Lowell E. Enslen at the Elkhart Jazz Festival, when Franz Jackson was guest playing with the Bill Allred's Jazz Band.

D. Jazz at Ravinia

Concert program: "Program sixth week Ravinia Festival 1959 Chicago Symphony Orchestra." 5 copies.

"New and old scores at Ravinia" by Don Miller. Article from Jazzgram, May 1992, p. 1-2.

"Sharing the bill. Ravinia cooks up an intriguing mix of jazz plus a mentoring program" by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Thursday, February 9, 1995, section 5, p. 6. Handwritten note: "Franz, Thurs Feb 9, 1995"

"United Airlines presents Jazz at Ravinia, America's Music on America's week-end; July 4-7" Concert program.

E. Jazz Jubilee

"Jubilee Time Again in Milwaukee", photo and text by Owen Coyle. Article from the Mississippi Rag, September 1990, p. 23.

"Franz Jackson & his Jazz Entertainers", author unknown. Article from the concert program: "Southeastern Wisconsin Jazz Jubilee and Leinenkugel's Beer welcome you to the 8th annual Jazz Jubilee." Souvenir program, June 13, 1993, p.6.

"Jim Beebe's Chicago Jazz", author unknown. Article from the concert program: "Souvenir program, June 12, 1994. Welcome to the 9th annual Jazz Jubillee. Sponsored by Southeastern Wisconsin Jazz Jubilee, Unlimited Jazz Ldt. And the generous support of our Corporate Sponsors." p.15.

F. Other festivals

"Dogwood Fine Arts Festival"by John Eby. Article from Dowagiac Daily News, vol. 96, number 67. Tuesday, May 11, 1993

"Jim Beebe's Chicago Jazz", author unknown. Article from concert program: "8th annual great river jazz fest. August 6, 7, 8, 1993. La Crosse, Wisconsin."

"FitzGerald's Music Festival Keeps the Tradition Alive" by Dave Hoekstra. Article from the Chicago Sun-Times, Friday, July 1, 1994, p. 6. 4 copies

Concert program:"On the water front. Labor Day week-end taking to the streets. August 30-September 1 / Downtown Rockford, Illinois"

"Jazz Man," photo from a newspaper. Taken at the Clock Tower Jazz Festival. No reference

Flier: "Welsh Jazz Festival 1982" Al Casey, Franz Jackson and Mike Carr Trio on Monday, May 3, 1982.

Program: "Welsh Jazz Festival" and "Jazz Wales: A guide to Jazz events in Wales, April-June 1982"

Brochure: "Mayor Byrne presents the Chicago Kool Jazz Festival. August 30 - September 5, 1982. Grant Park."

Jazz, Journal of the Preservation Jass Festival Society. Special issue: "Annual Festival of Traditional Jazz. November 7, 8 & 9, 1980. Rosemont, Illinois." 3 copies

Program of unknown festival. November 13, 14 & 15, 1981.

For the Windsor festival, see series "Canada."

III. Clubs

A. Andy's

Concert program: "Andy's Live Jazz". Franz Jackson performing on Fridays, May 6 and 20, and on Fridays, June 3 and 17.

Concert program:"'Snag it!' October is Franz Jackson month. 'Let's have a party'. Join us for Jazz at noon Friday, Oct. 30 to celebrate Franz's 80th birthday. Also, Franz Jackson performing on September 11 and 25, and on October 9."

Flier: "Andy's presents a tribute to Ikey Robinson. Sunday, June 23rd, 4:00-7:30 p.m. Featuring Chicago's finest players gather to salute 'Mr. Banjo' Ikey Robinson, Franz Jackson performing."

B. Bop Shop

Celebrating Life at the Bop Shop" by Kate Smith. Article from Jazzgram, September 1994, p. 1-2.

Concert program: "A Celebration of Life Through Jazz and the Arts. The Bop Shop's 5th Anniversary Gala Party. Saturday, October 1, 1994."

C. Dick's Last Resort

"Franz Jackson remains true to the traditional style jazz" by Dave Hoekstra. Article from the Chicago Sun-Times, Tuesday, December 19, 1989. 2 copies

" '20s standards fresh as ever" by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Thursday, February 27, 1992.

D. The Green Mill

Flier: "The Green Mill. A rare appearance by legendary saxophonist & vocalist Franz Jackson and the Jazz Entertainers. Sat., Jan. 15, 8pm-midnight."

"Debut appearance behind the bar at the Green Mill Cocktail Hour, Ben Rudolph at the Piano, immediately followed by one of the legends of traditional jazz, Franz Jackson and his Jazz Entertainers. Fri., Aug. 18, 9pm-1:30am." Advertisement from a newspaper. No reference

"Jazzy January" by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Thursday, January 13, 1994, section 5, p. 10.

E. Joe's Be Bop (Navy Pier)

"Nightspots" by Lloyd Sachs, about the opening of the club. No reference

F. Pop's for champagne

"Pops for Champagne uncorks celebration" by June Sawyers. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Friday, March 6, 1992, section 7, p. 2.

"Franz Jackson keeps getting better with age" by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Thursday, February 9, 1995, Arts Plus. 2 copies

G. Red Arrow

Brochure: "Red Arrow. Where Jazz is King. Berwyn, Illinois" Historical and biographical information. 2 copies

H. The Rib Exchange

Brochure about the Rib Exchange with menu prices. On the back: "Featuring Live Jazz every Friday and Saturday Evening and Sunday Brunch. Some of the performers that have and will be performing at the Rib Exchange." Six pictures, one representing Franz Jackson and Bobbi Lewis.

"Rib Exchange: A mix of meals, music, and mood" by Fran Zell. Article from the Chicago Tribune, November 30, 1980, section 6, p. 4.

I. Other clubs

"Tenorman Jackson next thing to Hawkins" by Bob Protzman. Article from St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, Sunday, January 21, 1990.

Flier: "Chicago Jazz Cabaret! Featuring Franz Jackson, appearing with Chuck Robinette Quintet. Saturday, November 30, 1991"

Flier: "Another legend- right here - Today! Listen, enjoy at the Glendora, the Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz. Sunday, September 13, 1992" With a copy of the article "A notable time" from the Chicago Tribune, Sunday, August 23, 1992. 15 copies

Brochure about the Flame of Countryside. Franz Jackson playing on Friday, July 21, 1995.

Flier: "Every Wed. Jazz Fest. Art Hodes, Franz Jackson Swingtet, Bobby Lewis, Wilbur Cambell. At Jazz Showcase"

Flier: "Early authentic New Orleans Jazz featuring Franz Jackson & Truck Parham in John Defauw's Original Velvet Pearl Jass Band. Sunday, Aug., 28th, 3:30-7:30. Carey's Cove at the Ramanda Inn."