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The Birth of the Cool at North Park University

Courtesy of Krystal Miranda | Posted on September 18, 2025

Where

North Park University
5159 N. Spaulding Ave.
Chicago, IL
Map

When

Fri, March 20, 2026
2:30 pm

Musicians

Dan Nicholson
saxophone, alto
Ryan Schulz
trumpet
Ted Hogarth
saxophone, baritone
Joe Policastro
bass, acoustic

About

Join the Mulligan Mosaics Nonet as they celebrate the centennial of Miles Davis' birth with a complete performance of his landmark album, The Birth of Cool. Culled from many source materials, the nonet will perform the actual arrangements as orchestrated by Gil Evans, John Lewis, Gerry Mulligan, and others.

Generously sponsored by North Park University and the Music Performance Trust Fund.

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