His style influenced many younger Chicago musicians, most famously Benny Goodman.
It covers "pivotal Chicago musicians that somehow have not gotten their just dues," and is a semimonthly feature in the newspaper.
A project of various Chicago musicians, they have released three albums, Fight Back!
Leaving Saunders' band in 1963, he became an official at the Chicago musicians' union.
Mr. Lester, the Chicago musician, said his committee knew it was setting a "dangerous precedent."
However, he left after giving only two concerts because the Chicago musicians intrigued against him.
Later in the 1930s Cohn led the Chicago musicians' union, and continued to play locally.
Over the years, the sessions have been hosted by various prominent Chicago musicians.
The Chicago musicians play them with impressive skill and palpable involvement.
Harvey chose Chicago musician and sound engineer Steve Albini to record the album.