Chicago Creative Arts Online

[mke]

http://www.chi-creates.tv

I got a little flier for this at a Fred Anderson concert. It looks like a very interesting initiative, for those of us who enjoy swinging post-bop/free jazz. From their FAQ:

What is CCAO?
Chicago Creative Arts On Line, Inc. (CCAO) is the first artist-owned and operated video streaming company, featuring the best in Chicago's creative, improvising arts.

What kind of content will CCAO feature?
CCAO's programming will focus on legendary and young creative improvisers, performances, and exhibitions. The presentations will be of live performances, with an emphasis on creative music. As we grow, programming will include poetry, dance and theater productions as well. CCAO's programs will serve to foster and promote the development of talented young artists, and increase awareness of and celebrate those legendary artists who have been innovators in the field.

What artists can I download?
You can preview and download performances by musicians who are contributing to the continued vibrancy and authenticity of creative music. This includes internationally known artists, such as, Fred Anderson and Hamid Drake; mid-career improvisers, Nicole Mitchell, David Boykin and up and coming performers Corey Wilkes, Maurice Brown, Greg Ward, Aaron Getsug and many more.

What kinds of files can I download?
Quicktime, MP3, and .3GP video films and RealTone Ring Tonesfor mobile phones and Multimedia capable PDAs. (To use our .3GP mobile video files simply download and
use bluetooth to transfer to your phone or PDA)

[Mike Schwartz]

Nicole Mitchell on my program today...see Jazz News

[Uli]

Now Playing, Mike.

[Tom Storer]

Fred Anderson/Hamid Drake ringtones... we really are in the 21st century.

[Mike Schwartz]

Originally Posted by Uli

Now Playing, Mike.

Nicole was a delightful guest, and we got to cover 5 tracks from her new CD after our Q&A conversation!

She was very concerned [in conversation before we went to air] about the estimated $100,000 funding need to move Fred Anderson's Velvet Lounge to it's proposed new location nearby.

Any feedback Uli?

[Uli]

Mike, not much more to say about the Velvet than what Nikki sed (see Velvet thread which I will "up."

Heard the interview part of your set today. Thanks for spreading the good word and the music!

[mke]

Originally Posted by Mike Schwartz

She was very concerned [in conversation before we went to air] about the estimated $100,000 funding need to move Fred Anderson's Velvet Lounge to it's proposed new location nearby.

Donations can be made at http://www.velvetlounge.net