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Stu Hirsh Orchestra, Chicago
Distance: 1.2 Mi450 Susan Ln
60015-3949 Deerfield -
Glen Traeger
Distance: 1.1 Mi707 Lake Cook Rd
60015-5613 Deerfield -
Christopher Laughlin School of Music
Distance: 2.9 Mi1955 Raymond Drive
60062 Northbrook -
Artra
Distance: 4.8 Mi1440 Harlan Ln
60045-3895 Lake Forest -
Chicago Jazz
Distance: 9.3 MiPO Box 737
60068-0737 Park Ridge
Description
But, it was his association with the late Johnny Christian that really changed things for him. "Big James" says, "Little Milton gave me my start, but Johnny really turned me loose. He was such a great singer and a major influence on me that I will always be grateful to him. In 1996, along with fellow sidekick, Charlie Kimble on saxophone "Big James" joined the Buddy Guy's Blues Band. They performed all over the world with the master bluesman, with the highlight being the "House of Blues Barnburner Tour" and a performance on the "Tonight Show" featuring Jay Leno. Also in 1996, The Chicago Playboys rocked the main stage of the Chicago Blues Festival featuring the dazzling Nellie Travis and Phil Guy. Big James has also shared a stage with such performers as; Eric Clapton, George Clinton, & Parliament Funkadelic, Public Announcement, Dan Ackroyd, Larry Coryell & Lou Rawls.