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Big Ears Day 4: Art Ensemble of Chicago, Bill Frisell, Wadada Leo Smith close out festival with performances of their contributions to jazz history

Big Ears Day 4: Art Ensemble of Chicago, Bill Frisell, Wadada Leo Smith close out festival with performances of their contributions to jazz history

CIM Digital March 25, 2019

Big Ears Festival’s 10th annual musical celebration wrapped up its four-day run in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Sunday with anticipated performances from jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, trumpet player Wadada...

 Historic jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette playing at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, TN, March 23, 2019 (Photo by Hayden Goodridge / MTSU Sidelines)

Big Ears Day 3: Nils Frahm, Jack DeJohnette, Béla Fleck bring jazz, electronic, afro-beat to the stage

Sidelines March 25, 2019

Photos and story by Hayden Goodridge / Contributing Writer Big Ears Festival continued into the weekend with a jam-packed day of music Saturday, filling theaters, museums and bars alike across the city...

Photos: Spiritualized, Bill Frisell, Harold Budd among artists on Big Ears Festival’s second day

Photos: Spiritualized, Bill Frisell, Harold Budd among artists on Big Ears Festival’s second day

CIM Digital March 23, 2019

Story and photos by Hayden Goodridge / Contributing Writer Big Ears Festival in downtown Knoxville continued into its second day Friday with a variety of jazz, electronic and psychedelic performances...

Photos: Big Ears Festival kicks off first night with diverse collection of musical performances

Photos: Big Ears Festival kicks off first night with diverse collection of musical performances

CIM Digital March 23, 2019

The eclectic Big Ears Festival kicked off its four-day residence in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, Thursday night with a wide array of diverse musical talent on display. Among artists performing on Thursday...

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