Trumpeter, bandleader, educator, and composer, Fred Cantu is one of the busiest trumpet players on the music scene today. Lead trumpet with the Buddy Rich Big band, Fred also performs as a regular member of Grammy-nominated Cuban jazz pianist Chuchito Valdes’ Ensemble, performing at major jazz festivals around the country. He also tours worldwide with the Elvis Tribute Tour for Elvis Presley Enterprises. Fred’s trumpet playing can be heard and seen every Sunday on WGN’s TV show Singsation, which reaches over a million viewers each week. His trumpet can also be heard on many recordings from Chicago, New York, and Las Vegas. In addition, Fred leads his own 13-piece Big Band (The Fred Cantu Big Band), which performs regularly around the Chicagoland area. Fred continues to perform a vigorous schedule that includes guest artist appearances, clinics, recording sessions, touring, and shows around his native Chicagoland area. As a trumpeter and vocalist, Fred has been a featured artist at the Chicago Jazz Fest, Viva Chicago, Telluride Jazz Fest, Aspen Snow Mass Fest, Detroit Jazz Fest, and Sangria Fest. Fred released his second album, M.F.G., in 2021. Learn more: Facebook --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Food & Drink: We have food and a selection of beverages (sodas, beer, and wine) for sale onsite at Colvin House! Guests can order from a limited menu each week. Please note that we do not allow outside food or drinks at Colvin Concerts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parking Info: The first 15 cars can park FREE at George B. Swift Elementary school, just two blocks west of Colvin House (as space allows). Please come to Colvin House's back door (off Thorndale Ave) first to receive a parking permit from staff who will provide further instruction. We also recommend The Malibu Condominiums (6007 N Sheridan) public garage, just across the street, north of Colvin House. This parking can be validated by Colvin House for $2.00 off. Those valet rates are as follows: · 1 Hour: $6 · 2 Hours: $10 · 3 Hours: $11 · 4 Hours: $13 We recommend arriving early if you need to park. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Please only register / RSVP if you can attend. If plans change, please cancel your reservation or email us at support@creativecoworking.com + We recommend registering tickets as a group (under one name) so our staff can plan to seat your party together. +Keep an eye on this link and your inbox (once you register) for any announcements in the case of a postponement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you enter Colvin House or any Creative Coworking event, you enter an area where photography may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to photography and its release, publication, or reproduction to be used for news, promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Creative Coworking. You release Creative Coworking, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, digitizing, or publication and use of photographs and/or computer images. By entering the premises during an event, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Creative Coworking or the person or entity designated to do so. By purchasing a ticket with this notice provided, you have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event. If you predict this being personally problematic for you but you still wish to attend the event, please reach out to our staff in advance of the event to let us know, so we can take steps to protect your privacy.