Chris Greene Quartet
Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 492-8860
The phrase “Space is the place” has long had multiple meanings for Chris Greene. These are, of course, the immortal words of jazz visionary Sun Ra, whose expansive influence shines bright on the tenor saxophonist. Space as a musical concept figures into Greene’s uncluttered playing and arranging as well. And SPACE is the name of the Evanston, Illinois club that is Greene’s home away from home. In fact, the Evanston native lives only five minutes away. Having it so close has been a great comfort during the stressful days of the pandemic. “It’s a great place to play,” he says. For him, the state of the art venue is also a great place to record. Though much of “PlaySPACE 2: Play Harder,” his latest stellar effort with his longstanding quartet, was recorded there before the coronavirus struck, the high spirits and vibrancy of the performance – and the interaction with his devoted fans – speaks volumes on how important live shows are for artist and audience alike.
Admission Fee $15 – $25.
