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Bungleton Green by L.Rodger Newspaper clipping of the Chicago Defender from 1927. This was drawn by Leslie rodgers who was the first of seven illustrators to illustrate the comic strip in the Chicago Defender.
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Billie Holiday - "Strange Fruit" Live 1959 [Reelin' In The Years Archives] A live performance of Billie Holiday's most iconic and arguably emotive song "Strange Fruit". The title of the song refers to victims of lynching and the horrifying racial violence Black Americans have endured for centuries. Although the song was heavily controversial at the time, it resonated with the Black American community and is still performed today.
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Josephine Baker with Swan Posed against a light blue background, a portrait of Josephine Baker is pictured with her donning a bright smile and sporting her signature, curly hairstyle. She is likely wearing a costume decorated with a white swan blanketed over her chest.
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Au 7è me Trophée de l'Elegance féminine, Joséphine Baker présentait une magnifique voiture. The title translates to "At the seventh annual Women's Elegance Trophy, Josephine Baker presented a magnificent car". Clad in a fashionable dress and gloves, Josephine Baker poses next to her Delage D8-85, a French luxury car. Women's stylish, comfortable clothing (which complements the color design of the car) was influential to car companies hoping to market their cars towards women.
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About Page of Hungry Brain Website Screenshot of the "About" page from the Hungry Brain website, featuring a brief history of its jazz and improvised music programming. It includes a Google Maps location and a summary of its 20+ year contribution to the local and international jazz scene, listing artists such as Mike Reed, Fred Anderson, and Ken Vandermark.
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Finding Collage featuring herbal plants, cloves, and human arms on a beige background.
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Haitian folkloric dance workshop Daniel Desir, owner and chef at Kizin Creole Haitian Restaurant, leads a workshop on Haitian folkloric dance at the Dorchester Art & Housing Collective.
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Haitian percussion workshop with Kreyol Roots Chicago-based Haitian bad, "Kreyol Roots," lead a workshop on Haitian percussion and dance at Knox College, Galesburg, IL.
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Handmade tin lamp, painted A makeshift lamp made out of an old tin can, painted bright colors.
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Woman with a basket Wooden figure of a woman carrying a basket on her head.
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Fantasy landscape Millevoix’s seaside landscape paints Haiti as idyllic and mythical. Villagers fish and enjoy the bright day with each other. The landscape is depicted as horses, which may or may not be moving out into the ocean.
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Rural village scene with people working. A pair of huts sit in the background as a vibrant forest dominates the foreground, several individuals with tools can be seen walking.
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Nicole Smith talks about the emphasis of art in Haiti Nicole Smith interview where she discusses the emphasis of art in Haiti, including motivations and context.
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Haitian discussion Two women speak with each other outdoors in Haiti, possibly in a rural location. One is carrying a baby, the other has a basket on her head.
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Edition Redux @ Hungry Brain — October 10, 2024 (Residency Night 2) Live performance video of Edition Redux during their October 2024 residency at the Hungry Brain in Chicago. The set includes original compositions and improvisational sections featuring Ken Vandermark, Beth McDonald, Erez Dessel, and Lily Glick Finnegan.
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Nolatet – Live at Hungry Brain, September 1, 2018
Full-length live set from jazz quartet Nolatet, recorded at the Hungry Brain in Chicago. Features extended improvisation and groove-driven interplay. Released freely via Internet Archive.
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Chicago Jazz String Summit – 10th Anniversary Poster (May 19, 2024, Hungry Brain) Official graphic for the 10-year Chicago Jazz String Summit improv session at the Brain; marks the venue’s ongoing support for festival-scale experimental events.
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Mike Reed on Stage at the Hungry Brain (2023 portrait) Club owner, drummer, and curator Mike Reed seated on the Brain’s stage set—drum kit in background—underscoring his dual role as artist and venue steward.
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Wednesday Night Fellowship, Poster – Hosted by Ted Sirota (Nov 20, 2019) Amber-hued flyer advertising drummer Ted Sirota’s mid-week jam series. Emphasises the Brain’s role as a musicians’ clubhouse and workshop space.
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Luke Stewart / Josh Berman / Mike Reed / A.R. – Hungry Brain Poster (June 8, 2019) Description Teal-tinted promo image for a Saturday, June 8, 9 PM quartet date. Highlights the Brain’s tradition of mixing national figures (Luke Stewart) with resident creatives (Berman, Reed).
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Gerrit Hatcher, Lia Kohl, Sam Wagster Poster (August 4, 2018) Event poster featuring experimental jazz series at the Hungry Brain—teal-and-black design characteristic of the venue's aesthetic.
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Live Performance at the Hungry Brain Stage Musicians performing under warm lights at The Brain—demonstrates the setup and artistic atmosphere of the venue during a jazz night.
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Hungry Brain Exterior (Night, circa 2016) Nighttime shot of the Hungry Brain storefront at 2319 W. Belmont, shortly after its 2016 reopening under Mike Reed.
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The Hungry Brain Interior (circa 2010) Cozy interior during a jazz night, with bar counter, jukebox, and stage visible—exemplifies the Brain’s welcoming, DIY energy.
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Comments on masking A collection of interactions had in passing from a member of the Atlanta masking community. The practice of masking is a visible act of resistance and can invite individuals to make comments both positive and negative in reaction. It is typical for members of the Atlanta masking community to casually share these experiences, but this community member decided to document these interactions.