Rodrigo Villanueva Avant-Jazz Quartet

4/8:  RODRIGO VILLANUEVA AVANT-JAZZ QUARTET, FEATURING MARK FELDMAN, FAREED HAQUE & JOHN CHRISTENSEN.  A Full Professor of Jazz Studies at Northern Illinois University, Rodrigo teaches Jazz Drum Set, Jazz Arranging I and II and directs the award-winning NIU Jazz Ensemble. Chicago’s Fareed Haque is a modern guitar virtuoso, steeped in classical and jazz traditions, his unique command of the guitar and different styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation.  The quartet will also feature Chicago’s violin virtuoso Mark Feldman and Madison’s bassist John Christensen.  Presented by Blue Stem Jazz.  North Street Cabaret, 610 North St. 8pm.  Tickets $20.