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r RECOMMENDED LISTENING: Joe jackson’s the duke, drew davidsen’s true drew r news: dexter gordon’s 90th birthday celebrations, Jazz Hall of fame opens voting to fans, the Ravinia festival, Gerald Clayon new release, kennedy center 2013-14 Jazz Season, joshua redman new release r NEW RELEASES: WEEK OF 3/12/13 r The Open Door Theatre, Chicagoland’s Newest Stage for Jazz Talent r Special events, clubs, & musician calendars

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Continues In Madison, Philadelphia, Paris & Cop As part of the Dexter Gordon worldwide 90th birthday celebration, “Dexter @ 90,” The Dexter Gordon Society in partnership with All About Jazz and Jazz Bridge is presenting uncut screenings of the iconic jazz film Round Midnight with an in-person appearance by Dexter Gordon’s widow, Maxine, an active jazz scholar and director of the Dexter Gordon Foundation. At various screenings, Maxine will introduce the film and lead a discussion after the screening. Round Midnight (dir. Bertrand Tavernier, France/US, 1986) stars legendary jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon as an expatriate jazz musician living in Paris in the 1950s. Director Bernard Tavernier creates a moving tale of an unlikely friendship and life in post-WWII Paris and New York, backed with a musical soundtrack featuring Herbie Hancock, who received an Oscar for the score. Dexter Gordon was nominated for an Academy Award as best leading actor for his portrayal of Dale Turner, whose life story was based on legendary jazz artists Lester Young and Bud Powell.

exter Gordon’s 90th Birthday

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Celebrations commemorating Dexter’s 90th birthday are scheduled for Paris, Copenhagen, New York, and many other cities. Here are some screening dates in our area and abroad.

March 11-14, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin March 24, 2013 at International House, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia May 26, 2013 in Paris, France May 30, 2013 in Copenhagen, Denmark Visit www.dextergordon.com for complete details. Other celebrations are planned for Gothenburg, Sweden and in the fall, there are celebrations at the University of Kansas and in Baltimore, Maryland and other locations in the U.S. For further information on the Dexter Gordon Celebrations or The Dexter Gordon Society, contact maxinegordon[at]dextergordon.com

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nesuhi ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame Opens Voting to Fans For the first time, Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) offers jazz fans around the world the opportunity to participate in the Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame (NEJHF) induction process. Beginning March 6, 2013, the public can cast their votes online for the legendary artists or members of the jazz community who have been nominated based on his singular dedication and outstanding contribution to jazz.

Voting will close on March 31, 2013 at 11:59 PM ET. The 2013 NEJHF nominees are Art Blakey, Jimmie Blanton, Kenny Clarke, Lionel Hampton, Roy Haynes, James P. Johnson, Don Redman, Clark Terry, Ben Webster and Teddy Wilson.

The 2013 nominees were selected by a JALC-appointed panel which includes Ed Berger, Bill Charlap, Connie Crothers, Stanley Crouch, Jon Faddis, Vince Giordano, Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Phil Schaap, Loren Schoenberg, and Spike Wilner.

A maximum of four nominees gaining 75% of the popular vote will be inducted as part of the 2013 NEJHF class. In the event no nominees receive 75% of the vote, the single top vote getter will be inducted.

Jazz at Lincoln Center will announce the 2013 NEJHF class on April 2nd, 2013. This new class will be celebrated on June 4, 2013 in a private induction ceremony at JALC’s Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola.

Viewers can tune in via live webcast at jalc.org/live.

For more information on voting guidelines click here.

Ravinia Festival Announces its 2013 Season Ravinia Festival has announced it’s 2013 series with an outstanding line-up of international superstars including Sting, Anita Baker, Tony Bennett, Willie Nelson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gipsy Kings, John Hiatt, Sheryl Crow, Don McLean and Chicago among a slew more.

To kick off the jazz programming, Ravinia echoes with jazz sounds throughout the summer including a June 14 tribute to Benny Goodman, celebrating the 75th anniversary of his Ravinia debut. Artistic Director Jeff Lindberg has assembled the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, singers Sylvia McNair and Cyrille Aimée and clarinetists Anat Cohen, Larry Combs and Eric Schneider to honor the jazz legend who performed at Ravinia 12 times between 1938 and 1982.

Multi-award winning Jazz pianist and composer Aaron Diehl makes his Ravinia debut on the festival’s $10 BGH Series on Aug. 27. Chicago native and legendary pianist Ramsey Lewis, Ravinia’s artistic director of jazz, performs on Aug. 28 with jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater. Tony Bennett returns to the festival on Aug. 22. With millions of records sold and platinum and gold albums to his credit, Bennett has received 17 Grammy Awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award and two Grammys for his 2011 album Duets II. For the complete schedule of performances, visit www.ravinia.org

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GERALD CLAYTON readies DEBUT ALBUM WITH CONCORD JAZZ Pianist Gerald Clayton will release his debut recording with Concord Jazz, Life Forum, on April 2, 2013 (international release dates may vary). This 12-song set combines Clayton’s highly skilled trio members, bassist Joe Sanders and drummer Justin Brown with saxophonists Logan Richardson and Dayna Stephens and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire. Vocalists Gretchen Parlato and Sachal Vasandani and poet Carl Hancock Rux complete the ensemble. As Clayton states, “From everyone’s high level of musicality, open ears, creativity and love for one another has emerged a product that is so much more than the sum of its parts.” He adds, “This record is about gathering my favorite musicians and giving them the best platform to explore and openly express themselves. I take the same concepts and values that lead to creative expression as a credo to live by, hence Life Forum.”

Clayton is an artist who does not work in a vacuum and is recognized by peers and public alike to hungrily seek opportunities which allow for creative musical exchanges with other artists. And he understands that any successful artistic venture requires listening as much as expressing, openmindedness as well as respect for the input of others. It requires leadership and, most importantly, demands a shared love for the art form and each other. Clayton understands that these are the conditions that create a forum for something truly magical to emerge. Visit www.geraldclayton.com for more information and dates where you can him and his band live.

JFK Center for the performing arts 2013-14 JAzz Season The Kennedy Center’s 2013–2014 Jazz season, under the leadership of Artistic Advisor Jason Moran, will host more than 70 performances and feature artists such as Geri Allen, Terence Blanchard, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ann Hampton Callaway, NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis, Kevin Mahagony, Oscar Peñas, John Pizzarelli, Dorado Schmitt, Esperanza Spalding, and NEA Jazz Master Cecil Taylor.

The Center celebrates the 75th anniversary of the world’s most prestigious jazz label with Blue Note at 75, a weeklong series of performances that includes Norah Jones, Jason Moran, and Cassandra Wilson. Trumpet master Arturo Sandoval celebrates his long career in a one-time-only concert titled 50 Years: The Life, Passion, and Music of Arturo Sandoval with NEA Jazz Master Chick Corea, Bill Cosby, Doc Severinsen, Andy Garcia, and more. Soprano Kathleen Battle will perform Something to Sing About, a program of songs by Gershwin, Ellington, and Joplin with pianist Cyrus Chestnut. Hiphop jazz pianist Robert Glasper and Roy Hargrove’s RH Factor bring performances to the Supersized Jazz Club, a jazz-specific venue in the Kennedy Center Atrium which features a dance floor, expansive standing room, sofas and chairs, and drinks available for purchase. Annual events such as NPR’s A Jazz Piano Christmas, the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival, and A Jazz New Year’s Eve complete the season. For more info and the complete schedule of jazz events visit www.kennedy-center.org.

NEW RELEASES 3/12/2013 AVAILABLE AT YOUR FAVORITE RETAIL AND ONLINE OUTLETS

BRUCE TORFF

CORY WEEDS/BILL COON QRT

DAVID CHESKY

ENRICO PIERANUNZI

MODERN JAZZ QUARTET

PHIL PERRY SAY YES

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PHILIP CATHERINE CÔTÉ JARDIN LABEL: CHALLENGE

WITH BENEFITS LABEL: CELLAR LIVE

1963 MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL LABEL: DOUGLAS RECORDS

SPENCER DAY

THE MYSTERY OF YOU LABEL: CONCORD

THE NEW YORK RAGS LABEL: CHESKY

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VARIOUS ARTISTS

SMOOTH JAZZ TRIBUTE TO EARTH WIND & FIRE LABEL: CC ENT/COPYCATS

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FIRST EVER ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE RECORDED WITH ROBBEN FORD! The New Morning club in Paris presents the incredible – and long awaited – pairing of two guitar giants for their first Unplugged show. Imagine: Larry Carlton and Special Guest Robben Ford, two legendary guitarists… one stage unplugged… a guitar lover’s dream! This unique pairing of two all-time great guitar legends delivers an unforgettable evening of dueling guitar solos and an uncompromising evening of The Blues performed the way it was meant to be.

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new release sneakpeek NONESUCH RECORDS RELEASES SAXOPHONIST JOSHUA REDMAN’S “WALKING SHADOWS” ON MAY 7, 2013. The album, comprising 12 ballads, is Redman’s first recording to include an orchestral ensemble, which plays on many of the tracks. It was produced by Redman’s friend and frequent collaborator Brad Mehldau. The record’s core ensemble is a quartet featuring Mehldau, Larry Grenadier, and Brian Blade—all frequent collaborators of Redman’s over the years. Dan Coleman conducts on the orchestral tracks. Walking Shadows includes original tunes from both Redman and Mehldau along with works by a wide range of composers such as John Mayer and Pino Palladino, Kern and Hammerstein, and Lennon and McCartney. Orchestral arrangements are by Mehldau, Coleman, and composer Patrick Zimmerli.

Walking Shadows is now available to pre-order in the Nonesuch Store with an instant download of the Redman-penned album track “Final Hour,” which you can preview at the site, and a download of the complete album available starting release day.

Redman first worked with Mehldau and Blade in Redman’s mid-1990s quartet and they have been friends and frequent collaborators ever since. Redman was a featured soloist on Mehldau’s Jon Brion – produced 2010 orchestral album, Highway Rider.

Walking Shadows is the first of Redman’s records to be produced

by Mehldau. Redman says: “I couldn’t be more delighted to have the opportunity to do a ballads record with strings, with Brad producing, and my other great friends and collaborators all involved. I’ve wanted to do this for a long time.”

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JOE JACKSON THE DUKE

The Duke finds Joe Jackson interpreting 15 Ellington classics over the course of ten tracks, interspersing melodic and rhythmic elements of various compositions in a manner that’s consistent with Ellington’s own freewheeling approach. Rather than emulating the songs’ original big-band settings, Jackson filters the material through his own musical imagination while exploring an assortment of unexpected grooves and textures. The resulting album is a seamless fusion of sounds and styles, whose abundant sense of playfulness is consistent with Ellington’s boundary-breaking attitude.

Jackson’s distinctive voice is featured on I’m Beginning To See The Light, Mood Indigo, and I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good), while It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) finds him trading vocals with punk icon Iggy Pop. R&B diva Sharon Jones, meanwhile, shines with a soulful I Ain’t Got Nothin’ But The Blues. In keeping with Ellington’s multiculturalism, Jackson also encouraged Iranian singer Sussan Deyhim to perform a soaring Caravan in Farsi, and Lilian Vieira, of the Brazilian/Dutch collective Zuco 103, to create a sunny, sexy Portuguese version of Perdido.

The album’s striking mix of electronic and organic textures is especially evident on instrumentals like Isfahan featuring Steve Vai and Berlin electronic musician Kris Ingram Lanzaro, Rockin’ In Rhythm, The Mooche, and Black and Tan Fantasy. The musicians include two contemporary jazz stars, violinist Regina Carter and bassist Christian McBride; rock guitar hero Steve Vai; drummer Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson and other members of The Roots; and two of Jackson’s old associates, guitarist Vinnie Zummo and percussionist Sue Hadjopoulos. Two album tracks (PERDIDO and IT DON’T MEAN A THING) were recorded in collaboration with Zuco 103 at their studio in Amsterdam. The remaining tracks were recorded, and the whole album mixed, in New York by legendary producer/engineer Elliot Scheiner.

Though The Duke is a tribute album, it’s also very much a Joe Jackson album, consistent with his long-standing sense of musical adventure.

The Duke is a decidedly unconventional salute to Ellington, demonstrating the timeless brilliance of his classic compositions while showcasing Joe Jackson’s sublime skills as an arranger, instrumentalist and vocal interpreter. Although it’s only the second time he’s recorded an album not comprised of his own compositions, The Duke is nonetheless a deeply personal project for Jackson, whose longstanding affinity for Ellington’s pioneering spirit has served as a key inspiration throughout his own three-decades-plus career.

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DREW DAVIDSEN TRUE DREW

A slick, cosmopolitan showcase of a dozen contemporary jazz instrumentals, cool-toned guitarist Drew Davidsen elevates his technical prowess and creative muse while contemplatively chronicling his journey through life on “True Drew,” his fifth album that will be released March 5th on Oznot Records. In addition to his impassioned, fanciful fretwork on electric, acoustic and nylon-stringed guitars, Davidsen wrote or co-wrote seven original tunes for the disc that he produced with Eric Copeland, Preston Glass and Norman Connors. Setting the stage at radio is “Hi5,” which adeptly bridges the sensibilities of a hip L.A. rooftop hang and sultry songo rhythms.

The material that makes up “True Drew” mirrors the mission of the man. Beginning with the infectious “My Guitar” that is ignited by a spirit-raising guitar and celestial vocal hook, Davidsen ventures onto “95 South” in search of an energetic exploration, brazenly allowing the music – jazz, R&B, blues and adult pop - to be his guide. Riffing adventurously throughout, he gives a “Hi5” to his traveling companions on the album, an accomplished lot that boasts Bobby Lyle, Eric Marienthal, Bob Baldwin, Gerald Veasley, and the Temptations’ Ron Tyson.

When life forces him to take risks (“Double or Nothin’”), he pauses for reflection (“All Night and Forever” and a brooding, New Age-y take on the classic hymnal “All Creatures”) before arriving at the “Sweet Spot” where he encounters love (“I’m Into You,” “I Can’t Help It” and “Give Me Your Heart”). “When one of my New York City fans dubbed me ‘Six String King’ it had a serious impact. I looked around and realized I really do see my life through my guitar.

This album reflects that journey. Stringing together my passion for the guitar, excellence and innovation while combining ingredients and flavors from New York City, Los Angeles and Nashville, I was blessed to work with marvelously talented musicians, producers and engineers that helped bring ‘True Drew’ to life,” said Davidsen, who was named one of the 10 Hottest New Guitarists by Guitar Player magazine.

Davidsen’s radio-friendly recordings have consistently generated abundant airplay and enjoyed lengthy stays in the Top 10 on the Billboard and SiriusXM charts, the latter on which he went #1 in 2011 for the “Spin Cycle” album. Born, raised and still residing in Towson, MD, he was a classically trained cellist who studied at Baltimore’s Peabody Institute. Since releasing his debut album, “The Journey,” in 2008, he has been warmly embraced by fans of his records and live shows. Davidsen won the Momentum Award in 2008 as Jazz Artist of the Year and has been nominated as Best New Artist by both the American Smooth Jazz Awards and the Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards. “True Drew” depicts a driven artist equipped with the skills, sound and songs to propel him closer to the guitar greats that influence him the most: Pat Metheny, George Benson, Earl Klugh, Larry Carlton and Robben Ford.

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Rhythm, Rhyme & the Refrain...

The Open Door Theatre, Chicagoland’s Newest Stage for Jazz Talent

Written by Jim Page Question: If you want to go hear jazz, where do you go? Most people would answer, “a club,” and would add, “late.” And what would that mean, to “go hear jazz”? If you were consulting the New Yorker, and happened to be in New York, you would find a section in Nightlife called “Jazz and Standards.” That’s where the Open Door Theater’s brand new Jazz Concert Series, Rhythm, Rhyme & the Refrain comes in. It’s not in New York; it’s right here in Chicago—an interesting neighborhood in Oak Park, to be exact. It’s not in a club late at night, but in a small, extremely comfortable and well-designed new theatre space, located in Oak Park’s Art District at Ridgeland and Harrison. This new jazz concert series, sponsored in part by 90.9fm WDCB and Chicago Jazz Magazine, begins by featuring the varied and imaginative interpretations of standards, with each evening in the series devoted to a composer or lyricist, chosen by local jazz artists for that show.

Curated by Linda Solotaire, the Spring season’s artists open the pages of the “Great American Songbook” to present the words and music of some of America’s most celebrated composers and lyricists. The first two concerts at the Open Door Theater featured Abigail Riccards, celebrating the work of Richard Rodgers with an interesting view of his very different collaborations with lyricists Hart & Hammerstein, and just this past Saturday, Elaine Dame’s presentation of the Billy Strayhorn / Duke Ellington 29 year long symbiotic collaboration. The remaining four concerts in the series focus on the works of Johnny Mercer, George Gershwin and Harold Arlen, with performances by vocalists Ms. Solotaire, Spider Saloff, Jeannie Tanner, Dee Alexander and their respective ensembles.

Do you know the song “Moon River”? When you listen to the song, the words, the music, you will find what a rich, wistful thing it is. On Saturday, March 23, The Linda Solotaire Quartet embraces the dreamy world of one of America’s finest lyricists (who some refer to as Pop Poet Laureate,) Johnny Mercer. In her program called Dreams of You, the Sun, the Moon and Johnny Mercer, Ms. Solotaire, is joined by guitarist Stu Greenspan, Michael Levin on woodwinds, and John William Lauler on upright bass.

The assumption of jazz as a late-night club experience is balanced by the fact that concerts other than by huge-name artists have also been a part of the landscape, particularly as jazz has moved outward to interact with other forms, particularly contemporary. In this case, the series looks at the contributions of the writers of the music. The Open Door Theater provides an experience where everyone can see the performers, where you can order something in the lobby if you want to, and where you can gather with friendly and interesting people before, after, and during intermission.

L to R: Mary Pat Schieck, Lindar Solotarire, Barry Winograd

Beyond venue and setting, though, the series brings together Chicago based jazz artists performing music they love, whether their original works, or interpretations of creations by other artists they truly revere. The series creates a bridge to those artist for established jazz lovers and those newer to the genre.

A full house this past Saturday makes clear a revival of interest in these melodies and lyrics, whose beauty all the performers in the series recognize. This revival of interest is evidenced by appearances of the songs in contemporary culture:, for example words from “It’s Only a Paper Moon” appear as the epigraph to Murakami’s 1Q84. The series continues Saturday, June 1 at 8pm with Spider Saloff’s The Memory of All That: A Gershwin Celebration, with pianist Jeremy Kahn. One of the rare officially sanctioned acts of the Gershwin Centennial, Saloff’s Gershwin Celebration has been touring since 1996, and headlined the St. Petersburg Gershwin Centennial Festival Celebration in Russia. The New York Times says she has “A wicked way with a lyric and a glint of well-controlled mischief.”

Jeannie Tanner Dee Alexander

The Open Door Theater is located at 902 South Ridgeland in Oak Park, IL 60304. You can reach the box office at 708.342.0810 and find them online at http://www.opendoorrep.org.

Spider Saloff

The Jazz Concert Series will return this November, exploring the intricate syncopations and rhythms that emerge in jazz from the African diaspora, and then next Spring a look at women written out of jazz history. Those line-ups are not firm yet - but based on what we’ve seen so far, they’re sure to be winners.

Linda Solotaire

Mary Pat Sieck, the Open Door’s Artistic Director, has more to say about all this: “While our Open Door Repertory Company has been a vibrant force in the community for over 10 years, our theatre space is brand new. The series is a natural fit for us, as we strive to recognize and respect local audiences and artists by offering a collaborative venue for individual growth.” She continues “We are committed to (among other things) innovation and experimentation in presenting a wide range of subjects and performance styles, and celebrating the diversity we serve. With the ongoing Jazz Concert Series, we hope to address all this and more; introducing new audiences to lesser known local artists (and an art form they may know little about,) and providing a platform from which those artists can express themselves in best light.”

Abigail Riccards

The Spring Season will close as Dee Alexander revisits The Rhythm & Rhyme Makers on Saturday, June 15 at 8pm. Bringing it all together, lauded Chicago jazz vocalist Dee Alexander is joined by vocalist Ben Farnandis, to share with us great duets from each of the Jazz Concert Series’ American composers and lyricists. What inspired the series?

According to Ms. Solotaire, it is the sense that many people would enjoy various forms of jazz if they knew what to look for. “I believe that the challenges before us are there to be solved. As contemporary artists creating and working in this high-tech, economically depressed time when the arts and arts education are shoved to the back burner, WE need to create new opportunities for ourselves, and grow new audiences, if we are to survive.” In the concert series, Ms. Solotaire and the Open Door Theater have provided a context for the music, this Spring with their focus on composers and lyricists, as well as an extremely comfortable situation for viewing and listening.

Elaine Dame

On Saturday, June 8, audiences can enjoy an evening with acclaimed vocalist/composer and trumpeter Jeannie Tanner, with Lisa McQueen on piano, bassist Cory Biggerstaff, and Darren Scorza on drums. The evening’s theme is Visions from Over the Rainbow, in which Ms. Tanner reveals the works of the great Harold Arlen. Arlen, in case you didn’t know, along with lyricist E. Y., or Yip Harburg, wrote the song that gives the evening’s program its title.

Photography by BRYAN THOMPSON

Jazz Jam Sessions

Chicago

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oCafe Mestizo Jam Session 6pm Chicago, IL (312) 942-0095 oAndy’s Jazz Jam Session 7pm - 11pm 11 E. Hubbard Chicago, IL (312) 642-6805

oSerbian Village Tom Muellner Trio Pro Jam Session 8:30pm - 12:30am 3144 W. Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (773) 478-2900

o(Every 3rd Tue) Joplin’s Java at Family Piano Jim Jacob’s Jazz Jam 14 Genessee, Waukegan, IL. o(Every 4th Tue) Elbo Room Linda’s Monthly Jazz Jam 2871 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 60657 (773) 549.5549 oCafe Zalute 7pm 9501 Devon Ave., Rosemont, IL (847) 685.0206 oJazz Institute of Chicago , Jazz Links Jam Session 5pm - 7pm 2nd Wed of each month at Randolf St. Cafe 78 E. Washington, St., Chicago, IL (312) 427-1676

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oChambers John Bany Trio Jazz Jam Sessions 6881 N. Milwaukee, Niles, IL (847) 647-8282

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oThe Green Mill Quartet Jazz Jam 1am - 4am 4802 N Broadway St Chicago, IL (773) 878-5552

30th Annual Frank Mantooth Jazz Festival 46th Annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival 10th Annual Evanston Jazz Festival Chi-Town Jazz Festival 23rd Annual Tribute to Bix Fest (Bix Biederbecke) 25th Annual Capital City Jazz Festival 2nd Annual Deer Park Jazz & Wine Festival 10th Annual Harbor Park Jazz & Blues Festival South Bend Jazz Festival 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL HYDE park jazz festival 34th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival 14th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival

jazz festivals

2013

chicagoland

We see a trend developing: the Chicago area has an ever-growing number of jazz festivals! The jazz fest plays an important role during this era of specialized media, in that it is perhaps the single best way to expose the general public to jazz music. That’s why we wanted to compile a list of a few local & regional festivals with in driving distance to Chicagoland so you can start marking your calendars and planning ahead. There are a few milestones on the festival list this year, of course the 35th annual Chicago Jazz Festival and the 46th annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival are the oldest on the list, but the Englewood Jazz Festival is moving into its 14th year and the Frank Mantooth Jazz Festival at New Trier turns 30 this year! At a time when the economy is struggling, it is good to know that the determination to present jazz in a festival atmosphere is still alive and well.

Photography by BRYAN THOMPSON

SUMMER

JAZZ2013 CAMPS

A selection of Chicagoland area & National Jazz Camps with nationally known jazz musicians and instructors providing educational programs for all ages and levels.

Please visit the represented Jazz Camps websites for detailed information & registration.

BIRCH CREEK MUSIC CENTER EGG HARBOR, WI SESSION 1 JULY 22-AUGUST 3, 2013 SESSION 2 AUGUST 5-17, 2013 920.868.3763 www.birchcreek.org JANICE BORLA VOCAL JAZZ CAMP NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE NAPERVILLE, IL JULY 22-27, 2013 630.416.3911 www.janiceborlavocaljazzcamp.org WISCONSIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 19TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ CAMP

MILWAUKEE, WI JUNE 17-28, 2013 920.868.3763 www.wcmusic.org

MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO EVANSTON, IL & WINNETKA, IL SESSION 1 JUNE 17-21, 2013 SESSION 2 JUNE 24-28, 2013 847.905.1500 ext. 576 www.musicinst.org/jazz_camp

JAMEY AEBERSOLD SUMMER JAZZ CAMP LOUISVILLE, KY SESSION 1 JUNE 30-JULY 5, 2013 SESSION 2 JULY 7-12, 2013 800.456.1388 ext.5 www.summerjazzworkshops.com

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS @ CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL SESSION 1 JULY 15-20, 2013 SESSION 2 JULY 23-26, 2013 312.966.6068 www.theatreandmusic.aa.uic.edu/

SHELL LAKE ARTS CENTER SHELL LAKE, WI SESSION 1 JUNE 16-21, 2013 SESSION 2 JUNE 23-28, 2013 SESSION 3 JUNE 30-JULY 5, 2013 715.468.2414 www.shelllakeartscenter.org

ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUMMER JAZZ CAMP ELGIN, IL JULY 22-JULY 25, 2013 847.214.7188 www.elgin.edu

JAZZ FEST JAZZ CAMP 2013 SIOUX FALLS, SD JULY 16-20, 2013 605.274.5458 www.siouxfallsjazzfest.com/jazzcamp

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Old town school of folk music 4544 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 773.728.6000 www.oldtownschool.org

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Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall

brian blade the fellowship band

www.brianblade.com

Drummer and composer Brian Blade has played alongside musical luminaries from Joni Mitchell and Emmylou Harris to Chick Corea and Daniel Lanois. His group, The Fellowship Band, is considered by many critics to be the most important contemporary jazz band on the planet today.

The Fellowship Band is Jon Cowherd (Piano), Christopher Thomas (bass), Melvin Butler (tenor sax), Myron Walden (alto sax), and Brian Blade (drums).

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BAR UmBRIAGO 6 West Hubbard St Chicago, IL www.barumbriago.com

Led by Chef Michael Ponzio, Bar Umbriago provides an authentic atmosphere reminiscent of Italy’s enotecas (wine shops) featuring European family-style dining. Named after a character in Italian-American singer Jimmy Durante’s famous song, the new age Italian wine bar offers live entertainment, an affordable check average, and a large, reasonably-priced wine selection.

APPETIZERS entrees dessert

Cicchetti, Crostini, Salumi, Cheese

Lonza di Maidale, Luccio, Brasatto, Bistecca, Salsiccia, Capasante, Arrista di Polo

Cioccolato, Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, Gelato, Sorbetto

march 2013 TUESDAYS STEPHANIE BROWN TRIO 8PM-11PM THURSDAYS SPRIAL FUNK & JAZZ TRIO MIKE FROST (SAX), TOM VAISTSAS (KEYS) MIKE JEFFERS (DRUMS) 8PM-11PM

LIVE JAZZ WEEKLY TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 8PM-11PM

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CHICAGO CHICKEN & WAFFLES 543 Madison St Oak Park, IL (708) 524-3300 www.chicagoschickenandwaffles.com

Week of March 12- March 18, 2013

At Chicago’s, all of our food is prepared with the freshest ingredients. We offer a generous menu selection consisting of fried chicken, southern fried catfish and grits, omelletes, grilled salmon, lemon pepper grilled catfish, peach cobbler, sweet potato pie and of course, our famous waffles, just to name a few. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served all day and you can even BYOB (Oak Park location only) from 5pm to 9pm ($10 corking fee applies). Please join us for a truly unforgettable dining experience!

BYOB $5 CORKING FEE $10 Corking fee after 5PM

parties of 4 or less

parties of 5 or more

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LIVE JAZZ WEEKLY AT OAK PARK LOCATION ONLY THURSDAYS 6PM-8:3PM FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 7PM-10:30PM

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fitzgerald’s nightclub 6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, IL 60402 (708)788.2118 www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com

Week of March 12- March 18, 2013

FitzGerald’s has been a gathering spot since it was built in the early 1900’s. Up to 1925, the frame building at 6615 W. Roosevelt was a roadhouse used as a hunting lodge and sporting team headquarters. As more buildings rose along Roosevelt Road, the club was home to several nightclubs, the best-known being The Hunt Club, which flourished through the 1950’s and early 60’s--acts included Turk Murphy, Bob Scobey and Lill Armstrong. After the Hunt Club closed, the space became the Deer Lodge, complete with pool tables and a fortune teller.

AdmissIons Live Music Nightly. Cover Charge Applies. 21 & over. Valid ID required.

march 2013 March 13 , 2013 IN THE SIDEBAR CHRIS MADSEN GROUP 8PM $5 SUGGESTED DONATION March 17, 2013 JAZZ COMMUNITY BIG BAND 6PM $10 March 20 , 2013 IN THE SIDEBAR JAROD BUFE QUARTET FEATURING MARK COLBY 8PM $5 SUGGESTED DONATION March 20, 2013 IN FULL SWING BIG BAND PLUS EVANSTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND 7:30PM $10; $5 (17 & UNDER) March 21, 2013 SALTY DOGS; THE FAT BABIES 8PM $10 March 24 , 2013 JOHN BURNETT ORCHESTRA WITH FRIEDA LEE 6PM $10; $5 (17 & UNDER)

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the green mill 4802 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60605 www.greenmilljazz.com

JAZZ – traditional, bebop, contemporary, improvisational – played by such legendary figures as Von Freeman, Franz Jackson and Wilbur Campbell, as well as young lions Kurt Elling, Eric Alexander and Orbert Davis. All capture the broad spectrum of jazz from its root rhythms in New Orleans to New York avant-garde. Deep smoky jazz sounds fill the club in the early morning hours when soulful musicians continue to express their love of jazz by jamming ’til the early dawn.

AdmissIons Visit website for entrance and details

march 2013 March 12, 2013 9PM THE FAT BABIES March 13, 2013 9PM ALFONSO PONTICELLI & SWING GITAN 2AM LATE NIGHT INDUSTRY SET WITH THE FRANK CATALANO SEXTET March 14, 2013 9PM ALAN GRESIK SWING SHIFT ORCHESTRA

March 15, 2013 5PM THE FLIPSIDE SHOW WITH CHRIS FORMAN 9PM CHI-TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL AFTER HOURS GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION March 16, 2013 3PM THE PAPER MACHETE 8PM JOEL PATERSON TRIO WITH JULI WOOD 12AM AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY WITH SABERTOOTH ORGAN QUARTET March 17, 2013 7PM UPTOWN POETRY SLAM 11PM SUNDAY NIGHT SOUL PARTY WITH THE PATERSON TRIO March 18, 2013 9PM VICTOR GARCIA ORGAN QUINTET

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JAZZ SHOWCASE

806 S Plymouth Ct Chicago, IL (312) 360-0264 www.jazzshowcase.com

WHERE JAZZ LIVES IN CHICAGO The Second Oldest Jazz Club in The USA!!! ALL THE GREAT NAMES IN JAZZ SINCE 1947

march 2013 March 12, 2013 SAXOPHONIST MARK COLBY QUARTET 8PM/10PM MARCH 13, 2013 CHI-TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL 7PM-12AM March 14-17, 2013 COLUMBIA COLLEGE BIG BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST TRUMPETER JEREMY PELT 8PM/10PM /4PM March 18, 2013 BOB LARK ALUMNI BIG BAND 8PM/10PM March 20, 2013 WDCB PRESENTS JAZZ VIOLINIST JAMES SANDERS QUARTET CD RELEASE PARTY 8PM/10PM

March 21-24, 2013 TAMMY MCCANN & THE MIC JAZZ FACULTY 8PM/10PM /4PM March 25, 2013 VOCALIST JULIA HUFF JAM SESSION NIGHT 8PM/10PM

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katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, Il 773-348-7592 www.katerinas.com

It’s a cultural center showcasing the hippest jazz, funk, blues, boogie-woogie blues, R&B, classical and world music -from Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Greek, Flamenco and Japanese to all Gypsy Genres & then some! Travel the world of music in our intimate space as each night presents a musical odyssey born from a whispering solo of an upright bass to a foot-stomping rhythm of flamenco! It’s a meeting place for old friends and new friends. A place where romance blossoms and time stands still. And for those who like to travel alone, fasten your seatbelts...

PHOTO CB LINDSEY

AdmissIons Live Music Nightly. Cover Charge Applies. 21 & over. Valid ID required.

march 2013 March 12, 2013 8PM FOUR WOMEN MUSIC SERIES $10 COVER March 13, 2013 8:30PM TOM MUELLNER TRIO $10 COVER March 14, 2013 8PM GRAZYNA AUGISCIK & PAULINHO GARCIA $10 COVER March 15, 2013 6:30PM LAURY SHELLEY NO COVER 10PM RIO BAMBA $10 COVER March 16, 2013 6:30PM JULIA HUFF $10 COVER 10PM PAULINHO GARCIA $10 COVER March 18, 2013 8:30PM BARRELLHOUSE CHUCK “BLUE MONDAY” BLUES SERIES $10 COVER

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3661 North Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 www.littlebucharestbistro.com

Week of March 12- March 18, 2013

With a history spanning over three decades, Little Bucharest Bistro has opened with a new face in Chicago’s Old Irving Park area. Originally opened in 1970 and closed in 2004, the new Little Bucharest, which translates to “Little Paris of the East”, blends a touch of Romanian heritage with American contemporary fare in a vibrant and modern atmosphere.

APPETIZERS entrees dessert

Salads, Spreads, Smoked Salmon, Bruschetta, Calamari, Soups

Sausage Stuffed Chicken Thigh, Bucharest Signature Brased Short Rib Goulash

Warm Crepes, Apple Strudel, Romanian Buttercream Cake, Chocolate Ganache Torte

march 2013 SATURDAYS GYPSY MINSTRELS GUITAR & VIOLIN 6:30PM

MARCH 16, 2013 CHANTEUSE CLAUDIA HOMMEL WITH ACCORDIST PATRICIA SPAETH 6:30PM

MARCH 30, 2013 A FIERY NIGHT OF FLAMENCO WITH DAVID CHIRIBOGA & ALBERTO ALVAREZ 8:30PM

LIVE MUSIC WEEKLY FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 6:30PM

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M lounge

1520 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 447.0201 www.mloungechicago.com

Sit back and relax at this South Loop martini lounge. M Lounge features live music at least two days a week, to be enjoyed with an array of specialty martinis and fine spirits. M Lounge also offers a number of non-alcoholic cocktails and exquisite coffee drinks. You will immediately feel at home inside this intimate 1,400 sq ft oasis, whether you’re settling into one of the comfortable couches or low-slung chairs, or pulling up a seat at the 28foot long walnut bar.

cocktails

Martinis Mocktails Cognac Blended Scotch Single Malt Scotch Whiskey & Bourbon Canadian Whiskey Irish Whiskey Beer White Wine Red Wine Champagne Water Coffee Bottle Service

march 2013 March 12, 2013 STEPHEN LYNERD BAND

March 13, 2013 CLIF WALLACE TRIO

March 19, 2013 SARAH MARIE YOUNG

March 20, 2013 SAMUEL SAVOIR FAIRE WILLIAMS TRIO

March 26, 2013 JAZMIN SKY

March 27, 2013 DELIVERY POINT

LIVE MUSIC WEEKLY Tuesday - Thursday 6pm-1am

Friday 6pm-2am

Saturday 6pm-3am Sunday & Monday closed for private events

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viper alley

275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847.499.5000 www.viper-alley.com

Viper Alley is Chicagoland’s premier destination for live music, gourmet dinners, and private events!

DOORS OPEN AT 6PM RESTAURANT OPENS AT 5PM

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LIVE MUSIC WEEKLY Visit website for updated performance information.

special

events GUITARIST FRANK VIGNOLA AT ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARTS CENTER JEFF LINDBERG’S CHICAGO JAZZ ORCHESTRA W/T KURT ELLING AT PICK-STAIGER CONCERT HALL DAVID SANBORN TRIO AT NORTHSHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SAXOPHONIST JARRARD HARRIS AT ROOM 43 2013 JAZZ SEASON SCHEDULE AT CHICAGO SYMPHONY CENTER

For tickets, call the ECC Arts Center Box Office at 847-622-0300 or visit tickets.elgin.edu.

Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m. $22 Friday / $25 Saturday Location: Elgin Community College Arts Center, Building H 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123

An Evening with

FRANK VIGNOLA

World-renowned jazz guitarist Frank Vignola comes to Elgin!

Experience the stunning virtuosity that has made Vignola the guitarist of choice for musicians like Tommy Emmanuel, Wynton Marsalis, and the legendary Les Paul who named Vignola one of his five most admired guitarists.

April 3, 2013 Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston for a re

Grammy Award winner and 13-time DownBeat Critics Poll “Male Singer of the Year,” Kurt singer in jazz has been as daring, dynamic, or interesting,” adding that “he has come to embod greats as Dave Brubeck, Charlie Hunter, and Al Jarreau. He is accompanied by the highly accl

www.chicagojazzorchestra.com

Kurt Elling and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra: Celebrating Cole Porter Tickets are $26 for the general public and $10 for students. purchase tickets

emarkable evening of Cole Porter’s music with Kurt Elling.

t Elling is among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. The Washington Post declares that “no dy the creative spirit of jazz.” Elling has recorded 10 albums and has collaborated with such jazz laimed Chicago Jazz Orchestra in a program exploring the songbook of the iconic Cole Porter.

DAVID SANBORN TRIO THURSDAY APRIL 18, 2013 8PM

buy tickets

www.davidsanborn.com

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL. 60077 Box Office 847.673.6300 www.nothshorecenter.org

David Sanborn is one of the most influential and successful saxophonists who stretches musical genres from instrumental pop to R&B to straight forward jazz. He is joined by legendary Hammond B3 organist, Joey DeFrancesco and veteran drummer, Byron “Wookie�

Landham for a thrilling concert from this all-star organ trio.

“ROOM 43... ...is one of the hippest places to spend a Sunday night!” - Howard Reich (Chicago Tribune)

Special Sunday Evening Jazz Series march Schedule Sun. MARCH 10 2013 JULI WOOD, SAX Sun. MARCH 17 2013 JARRARD HARRIS, SAX sun. MARCH 24 2013 GEOF BRADFIELD, SAX sun. MARCH 31 2013 DENISE THIMES, VOCALS

Sunday MARCH 17, 2013 SAXOPHONIST Jarrard harris

Event 4 Sundays from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Room 43 - 1043 E. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL http://www.hydeparkjazzsociety.com/ ADMISSION: $10 adults/$5 for University students with ID or children with adults ROOM 43 offers bar and food service, including a tasty selection of “Jazz Bites.”

jazz at Symphony Center chicago

season 2013 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 294-3000 www.cso.org

January 18, 2013, 8 p.m.

Jazz Sing the Truth!

Dianne Reeves, vocals Angelique Kidjo, vocals Lizz Wright, vocals March 22, 2013, 8 p.m.

Jazz Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour—55th Anniversary Dee Dee Bridgewater, vocals Christian McBride, bass Benny Green, piano Lewis Nash, drums Chris Potter, saxophone Ambrose Akinmusiré, trumpet March 29, 2013, 8 p.m.

Sonny Rollins, saxophone April 19, 2013, 8 p.m.

Brad Mehldau, piano Chris Thile, mandolin May 24, 2013, 8 p.m.

Orbert Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Rivers: Nature, Power, Culture Orbert Davis, artistic director June 7, 2013, 8 p.m.

Wayne Shorter Quartet Wayne Shorter, saxophone Danilo Pérez, piano John Patitucci, bass Brian Blade, drums June 21, 2013, 8 p.m.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Wynton Marsalis, trumpet

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f e at uri ng C hi c a g o’s fin est jazz mu sic i ans

directory

click on artist name Pg 64

Abigail Riccards

Pg 83

James Bottoms

Pg 102

Mike Staron

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Andrew Distel

Pg 84

James Sanders

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Nanette Frank

Pg 66

Arlene Bardelle

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Jesse Charbonier

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Nick Schneider

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Ava Logan

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Jim Sellers

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Ray Bailey

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Bobby Lewis

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Kelly Brand

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Rhonda Browne

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Cécile Savage

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Laury Shelley

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Rita McConville

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Chris White

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Le Perolateur

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Robin Watson

Pg 71

Corky McClerkin

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Libby York

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Roger Harris

Pg 72

Dave Flippo

Pg 91

Linda Solotaire

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Rusty Jones

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Dave Shelton

Pg 92

Lindy Endres

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Sam Fazio

Pg 74

Don Stille

Pg 93

Loretta Lee

Pg 112

Shawn Maxwell

Pg 75

Elaine Dame

Pg 94

Los Perros Cubanos

Pg 113

Skinny Williams

Pg 76

Erin McDougald

Pg 95

Marc Pompe

Pg 114

Stacy McMichael

Pg 77

Frank D’Rone

Pg 96

Mark Moultrup

Pg 115

Stephanie Browning

Pg 78

Frank Portolese

Pg 97

Marlene Rosenberg

Pg 116

Steven Hashimoto

Pg 79

Gina Gibson

Pg 98

Michael Hutchins

Pg 117

The Harris Group

Pg 80

Greta Pope

Pg 99

Mick Archer

Pg 118

Tom Muellner

Pg 81

Heather Moran

Pg 100

Mike Frost

Pg 119

Ty Cooper

Pg 82

J. Beam Band

Pg 101

Mike Jeffers

Pg 120

Zvonimir Tot

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GIGS Tuesday March 12, 2013 6PM

Pete Miller’s Wheeling

412 Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 847.243.3700 www.petemillers.com ______________________________________ Wednesday March 13, 2013 6PM

Pete Miller’s Evanston

1557 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 847.328.0399 www.petemillers.com ______________________________________ Sunday March 17, 2013 5PM

Sullivan’s

Lincolnshire, IL ______________________________________ Monday March 18, 2013 7PM

Cellar Bistro

Wheaton, IL ______________________________________ Tuesday March 19, 2013 6PM

Pete Miller’s Wheeling Abigail Riccards has garnered much attention

from the jazz community for her effortless swing, heartbreaking tone, and personalized approach to lyrics. Abigail’s inimitable approach to the Great American Songbook has made her one of the most celebrated jazz vocalists of her generation. Over the past decade in New York, Abigail has repeatedly performed at many of the most treasured venues in NYC, including Birdland, Jazz Standard, Smoke, Smalls, Kitano Hotel, Sweet Rhythm, and 55Bar. Abigail has also collaborated with many of the best jazz musicians in the world including David Berkman, Mulgrew Miller, Spike Wilner, Neal Miner, Jay Leonhart, Tony Romano, and many more.

Abigail resides in Chicago, and frequently performs in Illinois and in New York City.

412 Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 847.243.3700 www.petemillers.com ______________________________________ Wednesday March 20, 2013 6PM

Pete Miller’s Evanston

1557 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 847.328.0399 www.petemillers.com ______________________________________

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Andrew Distel is a vocalist and trumpet player.

He was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio where he attended the prestigious College Conservatory of Music studying both trumpet and voice. He moved to Chicago to continue his education, receiving a graduate degree in jazz voice from Roosevelt University. He has played at such notable venues as: The Green Mill, The Pump Room, The Blue Wisp Jazz Club, Green Dolphin Street, and Pops For Champagne. His quartet plays regularly-every Friday and Saturday night at The Pump Room-featuring Pete Benson, Hyosub Kim, and George Fludas.

GIGS No performances scheduled at this time.

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ARLENE BARDELLE

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GIGS Saturday March 16, 2013 7PM-10PM

Eddie Merlot’s Restaurant

185 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847.276.2000 www.eddiemerlots.com ______________________________________ Saturday March 30, 2013 6:30PM-9PM

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 773.348.7592 www.katerinas.com ______________________________________

Arlene Bardelle has been dazzling audiences with

her tasteful vocal stylings for the past several years.

Chicago is her home base, where she works with some of the finest musicians in town. Arlene was a mainstay at the famed Coq D’or in the Drake hotel for many years. She has performed at many other top notch Chicago venues such as the Pump Room, Andy’s Jazz Club, Pops for Champagne, Fitzgerald’s, the Jazz Showcase, and the Green Mill. Arlene has also performed for political fundraiser cruises on Lake Michigan, private events at the Crystal Ballroom at Navy Pier, and corporate performances for top Chicago agents. She has performed at the Chicago Jazz Fest, Taste of Chicago, and the Plymouth Jazz Fest in Wisconsin as well as Smoke in New York.

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AVA LOGAN

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Ava Logan “Chicago Jazz Singer” and Chicago Jazz

Band leader is an award winning singer-actress from Washington, D.C., who now lives in the Chicago area.

A graduate of Yale and the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Logan, a Jazz Vocalist is a veterinarian by day and a jazz singer at night is available for Corporate Events.

The classically trained vocalist has performed jazz, pop, and rhythm and blues in the U.S. and abroad.

She has portrayed two of her idols, Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson, at the Black Ensemble Theater.

She has released “So Many Stars”, her first major CD! National airplay began in September, 2008. The CD has received rave reviews! It was produced by Henry Johnson, who played guitar for Joe Williams for many years.

GIGS No performances scheduled at this time.

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GIGS Thursday March 14, 2013 5:30PM

John Moulder’s Chi-Town Jazz Fest Andy’s Jazz Club

11 E. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL www.andysjazzclub.com ______________________________________ Sunday April 14, 2013

Bebop Brass Jazz Institute of Chicago Tuley Park

501 E. 90th Place, Chicago, IL ______________________________________

Bobby Lewis’ tasteful trumpet and flugelhorn

playing has made him a favorite among vocalists and earned him a spot as first trumpet with Tony Bennett for Chicago appearances for fifteen years, and conductor, musical director and featured soloist with Peggy Lee. The singers Lewis has accompanied provide enough grist for several resumes and, in addition to Bennett and Lee, include Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joe Williams, Lena Horne, Mel Torme, Judy Garland, Liza Minelli, Nancy Wilson, Harry Belafonte, Rosemary Clooney, Al Jarreau and even a gig with ‘Ol Blue Eyes.

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GIGS THURSDAYS IN MARCH 6PM-10PM

Cécile Savage Duo with Calvin “Koco” Brunson

Benny’s Chophouse

444 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 312.626.2444 www.bennyschopshouse.com ______________________________________

Cécile Savage is a French woman Jazz bassist/

vocalist leading a multi cultural/ multi-ethnic jazz trio or quartet. Cécile plays who she is: a blend of French Cabaret and American Jazz.

She performed with Blues and Jazz musicians such as Jimmy Dawkins, Von Freeman, Franz Jackson, Floyd McDaniel, George Freeman, Oscar Brown Jr., Maggie Brown, Redd Holt and many more.She plays and sings a vast array of American standards (jazz & Blues), some French songs (in French) and some Brazilians Bossa novas (in Portuguese). Her group has played for many affairs, weddings, in clubs,restaurants and festivals.

NEW CD soon to be released: “The Journey”

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GIGS Wednesday March 20, 2013 9PM

Performing w/t Paul Marinaro Trio Club 3160 3160 N.Clark St, Chicago, IL 312.527.2269 www.3160Chicago.com

_________________________________________ Thursday March 21, 2013 8:30PM

Performing w/t Ty Cooper Quartet Club 3160 3160 N.Clark St, Chicago, IL 312.527.2269 www.3160Chicago.com

_________________________________________ Friday March 22, 2013 9PM

Performing w/t Sam Fazio

The Drake Hotel, Coq d’Or 140 E. Walton Place, Chicago, IL. 312.932.4623 www.thedrakehotel.com

_________________________________________ Friday March 29, 2013 9PM

Chris White is an instructor of jazz piano and

theory at Lake Forest College and North Park University in Chicago. He is a busy freelance musician in the Chicago area, and has performed at The Jazz Showcase, Andy’s, The House of Blues, Navy Pier, The Peninsula Hotel, the Coq D’or at the Drake Hotel and many more. He is a member of the Paul Marinaro Trio. In 2010 he completed his Doctoral of Musical Arts in Jazz Performance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Performing w/t Sam Fazio

The Drake Hotel, Coq d’Or 140 E. Walton Place, Chicago, IL. 312.932.4623 www.thedrakehotel.com

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Performing w/t Linda Solotaire Pete Miller’s Evanston 1557 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 847.328.0399 www.petemillers.com

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CORKY McCLERKIN

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Corky McClerkin, a Chicago native grew up

hearing the sounds of Jazz and “down home” Blues.

Encouraged by his favorite uncle and jazz musician Lewis Ogletree, he studied piano for seven years before attending Northern Illinois University with a major in music. Although receiving a BA from Roosevelt University and a MA from Loyola University in other fields, Corky has always considered music to be his primary passion. “Irrespective of style or tempo, hard bop, Latin or soul Jazz, McClerkin brings his many years of experience into play as he crafts each tune, making a special and distinctive statement with each.”

GIGS No performances scheduled at this time.

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DAVE FLIPPO

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Dave Flippo has divided his musical efforts

into three areas - leading his Modern Jazz Quintet FLIPPOMUSIC, performing as a jazz/popular pianist/vocalist and leader at various private events and teaching piano at the College of Lake County and from his own studio - Dr. Flippo’s Eclectic Piano Studio. His emergence as a jazz vocalist brought about his third CD, “When the Heart is True, the Voice Rings True,” a duo recording with bassist Donn De Santo, released on his own Oppilf Records label.

GIGS No performances scheduled at this time.

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DAVE SHELTON

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David Shelton’s music draws from his classical and

jazz backgrounds, plus his work with R&B musicians.

His repertoire includes a wide range of jazz and Latin standards as well as jazz arrangements of pop songs, blues and funk. More specifically, the repertoire includes: Songbook and Modern Standards (e.g., A FoggyDay, Fly Me to the Moon, It Could Happen to You, A House is Not a Home, Moon River) Latin Standards (Jobim and others) Jazz Standards (from Wayne Shorter and Miles Davis to John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck and Horace Silver)Jazz Arrangements of pop/rock hits (from Motown and Elton John to Stevie Wonder, The Beatles and Michael Jackson) Blues and Funk (a la Ramsey Lewis, early Herbie Hancock, Les McCann and Gene Harris) and originals.

GIGS No performances scheduled at this time.

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DON STILLE

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Don Stille is a Chicago-based pianist and

accordionist Don Stille proves he is…an artist to be reckoned with…” says Howard Reich, “…The fluidity of his technique, the depth of his tone and the intellectual sophistication of his improvisations firmly established him as a polished and accomplished artist.” In listening to a Don Stille performace, be it live or recorded, one shares in a musical experience that is rich in stylistic diversity. He has performed throughout the country with a long list of acclaimed jazz artists, and can regularly be heard at Chicago’s greatest jazz clubs.

GIGS No performances scheduled at this time.

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ELAINE DAME

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GIGS Introducing Sundays at IT’S VEGAS BABY! 5:30PM-9PM

The Elaine Dame Trio

w/t Guitarist Kyle Asche & Jake Vinsel on Bass

Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa

777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, IN 219.879.7711

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Friday March 15, 2013 7:30PM-10:30PM

The Elaine Dame Duo Ciao! Cafe

939 W. Madison, Chicago, IL 312.850.2426 ______________________________________ Thursday March 28, 2013 7:30PM-10:30PM

The Elaine Dame Duo Salt Creek Wine Bar

8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513 708.387.2432 www.saltcreekwinebar.com ______________________________________

Elaine Dame is a Chicago Jazz Singer, flautist,

band leader and private vocal instructor, is a “Vocal dynamo...[and] continues to be a gem in the city’s vocal jazz scene” according to TimeOut Chicago.

For more than fifteen years, Ms. Dame has headlined the finest venues in Chicago, the Midwest and the nation, and has collaborated with some of Chicago’s most stellar musicians. She has enjoyed residencies at such notable music rooms as the Fairmont Hotel’s, Metropole Room, Pops for Champagne, Andy’s Jazz Club, The Drake Hotel, Pete Miller’s, Katerina’s, and New York City’s, Metropolitan Room.

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ERIN McDOUGALD

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GIGS Sunday March 17, 2013 8:45PM

The Crimson Lounge

Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday March 24, 2013 8:45PM

The Crimson Lounge

Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday March 31, 2013 8:45PM

The Crimson Lounge

Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday April 7, 2013 8:45PM

The Crimson Lounge

Erin McDougald is a savvy, rhythmically jazz-

rooted song-interpreter, who frequently records and performs with top instrumentalists among the jazzelite from Chicago to the East Coast. Her ensemblesize varies from a duo to a big band orchestra, depending on the venue, but most typically, she incorporates the use of a rhythm section and often features a horn player.

NEW WEBSITE ONLINE

“The two most often questions I am asked by interviewers and fans are: “What made you become a jazz singer?”, and “What’s with the Flapper Girl reference?” “Visit my website to find the answers... and much more! “ XOXO

Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ SundayApril 14, 2013 8:45PM

The Crimson Lounge

Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ SundayApril 21, 2013 8:45PM

The Crimson Lounge

Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________

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FRANK D’RONE

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“Frank D’Rone is one of the few finer singers and

performers around and creates great vibes with his audiences.” This quote, from Leonard Feather, one of the world’s foremost music critics, probably best describes Frank and his talents today. It takes a while to achieve words of this sort. Frank’s nique and rare gift has taken him before the spotlights of virtually every major nightclub in the United States. Frank was headlining the world famous “Copacabana” when Tony Bennett took over the microphone on opening night and told the audience, “A few years back, Nat “King” Cole said that Frank D’Rone was the finest singer around. Tonight he has proved that Nat was right!”

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FRANK PORTOLESE

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GIGS Wednesday March 13, 2013 7PM-11PM

Cafe Zalute

9500 W. Devon, Rosemont, IL ______________________________________ Thursday March 14, 2013 7PM-10PM

Performing w/t Zvonimir Tot Marion Street Cheese Market

100 South Marion St., Oak Park, IL ______________________________________ Sunday March 17, 2013 2PM-3PM

Performing w/t Rusty Jones & Brian Sandstrom Round Lake Public Library

906 Hart Road, Round Lake, IL ______________________________________

Frank Portolese has been active as a guitarist and

educator in the Chicago area for 30 years. He has performed with Eddie Harris, Les McCann, Bobby Shew, Ira Sullivan, Shelley Mann and others. His pop credits range from the Drifters to Clay Aiken.

He has been featured in Just Jazz Guitar, Jazz Times, Guitar Player, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and other publications. Frank plays straight-ahead bebop and hard bop jazz. He currently fronts his own trio (with Brian Sandstrom and Rusty Jones), plays solo jazz guitar shows and is a member of Rich Corpolongo’s ensemble, which performs ultracontemporary original compositions. He continues to perfect his own sound and concept in the hopes of expressing the beauty of life as he hears it.

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GINA GIBSON

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Gina Gibson, a cabaret-style entertainer with club

credits too numerous to name is second to none when it comes to playing for and hosting a wedding reception or any other event. Sinatra to Streisand, Billie Holiday to Beyoncé. Dance and have a good time, it’s all about YOU! She frequently appears as pre-game entertainment for the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, now entering her 10th season with them. She is featured in the WTTW special, ”Remembering Chicago-the Boomer Years” on Chicago Access Television, and on BIP, (Black Image Productions.)

GIGS EVERY FRIDAY

The Ramada Inn Lake Shore, Hyde Park

4900 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL ______________________________________

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GRETA POPE

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Greta Pope is an International entertainer. She

has delighted audiences throughout Europe, the Far East, South America and the Caribbean, as well as the United States and Canada. Ms. Pope has been touted as one of the great voices of our time, as she performs with ease all styles from Country to Opera, and from Rhythm and Blues to Broadway. Ms. Pope holds a Master of Music Degree and has performed all styles of music. and leads the Greta Pope Orchestra. Her performance credentials include sharing the stage with such well known performers as Wynonna Judd, Dick Van Dyke, Stanley Clarke, Carol Channing, Ramsey Louis, Rich Little, Penn & Teller and many others.

GIGS EVERY FRIDAY 7:30PM-11:30PM

Benny’s Chop House

444 North Wabash, Chicago, IL 312.626.2444 www.bennyschophouse.com ______________________________________

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HEATHER MORAN

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GIGS Sunday March 14, 2013 7PM-10PM

Heather Moran w/t Jeff Trudell Strawberry Moon

Wauconda, IL No Cover ______________________________________ Sunday March 21, 2013 7PM-10PM

Heather Moran w/t Jeff Trudell Strawberry Moon

Wauconda, IL No Cover ______________________________________ Tuesday March 23, 2013 7PM-11PM

Heather Moran JJ Twigs

Wauconda, IL ______________________________________ Sunday March 28, 2013 7PM-10PM

Heather Moran w/t Jeff Trudell Strawberry Moon Heather Moran, over the past several years, has

divided her time between her two loves: acting & singing. An alumnus of Second City and member of the Factory Theater, she is also an accomplished singer with a performance history nationwide. Ms. Morans newest sensational Rosemary Clooney hit show, Rosie! A Tribute... is currently touring regionally. She can also been seen singing in the critically acclaimed musical trio, 3Girls3, performing their newest hit Barry Manilow show.

Wauconda, IL No Cover ______________________________________

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J. BEAM BAND

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The J. Beam Band is made up of Jeff Mackevich on saxophones, Damian Espinosa on keyboards, Alex Feldman on bass, and Tyrone Blair on drums. This 1980’s style “fusion” jazz is a lot of fun, and the tunes are easily recognized. Come on out!

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JAMES BOTTOMS

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GIGS March 30, 2013 7PM-10PM

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant

6120 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 773.338.7562 www.ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com ______________________________________ April 13, 2013 7PM-10PM

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant

6120 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 773.338.7562 www.ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com ______________________________________ April 27, 2013 7PM-10PM

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant 6120 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 773.338.7562 www.ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com

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JAMES SANDERS

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GIGS LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 10PM

Performing w/t Conjunto Katerina’s

1920 W.Irving Park, Chicago IL www.katerinas.com ______________________________________ Saturday March 20, 2013 8PM & 10PM

CD RELEASE EVENT “Blue Violin” Jazz Showcase

806 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago IL 312.360.0234 www.jazzshowcase ______________________________________

James Sanders is a distinct voice tempered by

fruitful ongoing collaborations with the finest Jazz artists in Chicago and in Jazz today, including....

Dee Alexander, Nicole Mitchell, Alfonso Ponticelli, Larry Harlowe, Orbert Davis, Mwata Bowden, Doug Lofstrom, Steve Eisen, Ernie Adams, Donald Neale, Tomeka Reid, and the late Johny Frigo. He is the leader of the highly regarded Latin Jazz band Conjúnto and is a a currently a member of The Evolution Ensemble, Swing Gitan and The New Quartet, The Joeffrey Ballet Orchestra and the Chicago Sinfonietta. He has also been active as a teacher since 1993 and has developed a curriculum for the classically-trained violinist seeking to develop alternative styles of playing.

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JESSE CHARBONIER

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GIGS Saturday March 30, 2013 9PM-1AM

Coq d’Or

The Drake Hotel 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL. 312.787.2200 www.thedrakehotel.com

_________________________________________ Saturday April 6, 2013 9PM-1AM

Coq d’Or

The Drake Hotel 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL. 312.787.2200 www.thedrakehotel.com

_________________________________________ Saturday April 13, 2013 9PM-1AM

Coq d’Or

The Drake Hotel 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL. 312.787.2200 www.thedrakehotel.com

_________________________________________ Saturday April 20, 2013 9PM-1AM

Jesse Charbonier was born in Chicago. He always

had a love of the arts and began acting, singing, and songwriting at an early age, but became more involved as a more behind-the-scenes player— marketing, directing, producing, films and music artists. In music, Charbonier has developed and produced music and music videos for artists from various genres. In cinema, his involvement varies from the full-scale production of independent feature films to programming and organizing film festivals all over the United States.

Coq d’Or

The Drake Hotel 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL. 312.787.2200 www.thedrakehotel.com

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JIM SELLERS

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Jim Sellers is a Chicago based jazz pianist, having

been lucky enough to have performed with some great musicians, including Wynton Marsalis, Frank Catalano, Spider Saloff, Luba Mason, Ava Logan, Art Davis, Bill Yancey and many others. Jim’s interest in jazz began in grade school when he discovered Daddio Daley’s radio program on what was then WXFM. With a lot of tenacity and a little help from his older brother, Jim learned how to play the blues and to read music – having no formal lessons until he was in college. Still, by the time he was studying music as an undergraduate, he was proficient enough to be selected to perform in a trio with guest-artist Wynton Marsalis. He went on to earn a Master of Music degree from DePaul University in Chicago.

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KELLY BRAND

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Kelly Brand, composer and pianist, writes songs

which carry the listener to places simultaneously evident and quite unfamiliar. She effectively taps into essential elements of living and dreaming. Brand’s way of playing embraces a simple and selfless honesty.

She doesn’t throw her music at you, but rather extends it as an invitation. Kelly is an active performer on the Chicago jazz scene playing frequent club and concert dates. She performs at the Green Mill, the Jazz Showcase, Andy’s Jazz Club, Pete Miller’s and Katerina’s.

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LAURY SHELLEY

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GIGS Friday March 15, 2013 6:30PM

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 773.348.7592 www.katerinas.com ______________________________________ Tuesday May 19, 2013 4PM

Trinity United Methodist Church

605 West Golf Rd., Mount Prospect, IL 60056 www.trinitymp.org ______________________________________

Laury Shelley has been a performing artist ever

since she can remember. Laury was living her dream touring with composer, Michel Legrand, as Legrand’s vocal soloist.During these amazing years, Laury made her debut at the prestigious Carnegie Hall while also appearing at The Sahara Hotel in Vegas, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, Miami’s Stars Under The Stars Concert Series at Marine Stadium and The Westbury Theatre in New York. Laury has shared stages with Tony Bennett, Buddy Rich, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth while also performing and recording with Phil Woods, Ron Carter, Grady Tate, Randy Brecker, Marvin Stamm and Joe Beck.

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LE PERCOLATEUR

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GIGS Saturday March 30, 2013

CD RELEASE SHOW Mayne Stage

1328 W. Morse , Chicago, IL 60626 ______________________________________

lePercolateur Hipster Gypsy Jazz New Release Coming Soon

The coming March of 2013 finds lePercolateur slated to release their debut album as the latest band to join the Chicago Sessions record label. Between now and then, many more are sure to wake from a dreamlike daze wondering in which year they find themselves, and wishing it was what their senses told them. “a sly and surprising gypsy-jazz quintet who apply that idiom to modernistic pop tunes, as well as vintage jazz composition” - Neil Tesser, Chicago Examiner It’s time to get hip to lePercolateur!

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LIBBY YORK

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GIGS Every Sunday beginning December 2012 - 2pm Sunday Jazz Brunch Cafe Sole 1029 Southard Street Key West, FL 33040 Reservations (305) 292-0230 _________________________________________ Tuesday March 12, 2013 8PM

The Living Room Series w/t Libby York and Pianist Jeremy Kahn Harry S. Truman Little White House

111 Front St., Key West, FL 33040 305.294.9911 ______________________________________ Monday April 8, 2013 8PM

The Living Room Series w/t Libby York Harry S. Truman Little White House

111 Front St., Key West, FL 33040 305.294.9911 ______________________________________ Tuesday April 9, 2013 8PM

NOTE WORTHY NEWS

New album in the works joined by John diMartino on Piano, Peter Washington on Bass, Greg Sergo on Drums, Warren Vaché on Coronet and a vocal or two. We’ll top off our first fall recording session with an October 19, 9:30 set at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Room. Then it’s a happy return to Paris for the November 9th date at the lovely Café Laurent in the tres elegant four star Hotel D’Aubusson.

The Living Room Series w/t Libby York Harry S. Truman Little White House

111 Front St., Key West, FL 33040 305.294.9911 ______________________________________

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LINDA SOLOTAIRE

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GIGS EVERY 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 8:30PM-12AM

Linda’s Monthly Jazz Jam Elbo Room

2871 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 60657 773.549.5549 www.elboroomlive.com ______________________________________ Sunday March 21, 2013 8PM

Linda Solotaire Edgewater Beach Cafe

5545 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL. 60640 773.275.4141 www.edgewaterbeachcafe.com ______________________________________ Saturday March 23, 2013 8PM

Linda Solotaire Open Door Theater

902 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 ______________________________________ Tuesday March 26, 2013 8PM Linda Solotaire is a jazz vocalist and leader with The

Linda Solotaire Quartet. She also performs an eclectic jazz, rock & rock blues repertoire with her musical partner, arranger/ guitarist & bassist Stu Greenspan, Linda Solotaire & Friends. Linda is classically trained in music and theatre, and began her career as an actress in the late 1970’s. As a solo jazz vocalist, she is most deeply influenced by singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Abbey Lincoln, Sheila Jordan, and Judy Garland.

WORKSHOPS & COACHING Linda accepts private voice students interested in focusing

on acting / interpretation. She also holds workshops in acting for dancers and body-based artists, and do-ityourself arts marketing.

MORE INFO VISIT http://solorohm.net/coaching

Linda Solotaire Elbo Room

2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 773.549.5549 www.elboroomlive.com ______________________________________ Thursday March 28, 2013 12PM

Linda Solotaire Pete Miller’s Steakhouse

1557 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 www.petemillers.com ______________________________________

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LINDY ENDRES

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Endres, music played a bit of a different

role in the beginning. Finding the perfect song to choreograph and dance to was key, as Lindy dreamt of becoming a professional dancer one day. Her childhood was filled with an array of dance styles, recitals and show choir competitions, always being labeled the ‘dancer’, never the ‘singer’. Upon graduation from Sauk Prairie High School, Sauk City, WI, Lindy attended UW Stevens Point to receive her BA in dance. With her goal in sight, Lindy dove into the world of college dance, only to become sidetracked by the musical productions UWSP had to offer. These shows ignited Lindy’s flame for singing, a talent which she thought she would never desire. Being cast in multiple musicals paired with private voice lessons created a newfound goal; to become a professional singer.

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LORETTA LEE

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Loretta Lee for many years has been known as an

“up and coming,” sultry, smooth and sophisticated jazz vocalist who is progressively taking Chicago by storm. During the course of her musical career, Loretta became best known as “Lady Lee” for her impressionable, breath-taking performance and striking imitation of the Legendary singer, Billie Holiday. Additionally, she has performed in numerous capacities at jazz clubs and many other establishments throughout the Chicago-land area. She has also given remarkable performances as an R&B and Gospel soloist. In addition to singing, Loretta enjoys roller skating, stepping, and Latin dancing. With great passion and love, she continuously sings and performs from the bottom of her soul and is truly a phenomenal entertainer.

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LOS PERROS CUBANOS

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Los Perros Cubanos feature the music of Cuba’s

Golden Age of the 1940’s and 1950’s. Influences include Beny More, Compay Segundo, Arsenio Rodriguez, Eliades Ochoa, Buena Vista Social Club, Ibrahim Ferrer, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Willie Colon.

Prepare to dance the night away!

Music now available at iTunes and Amazon.

GIGS Saturday March 16, 2013

Rhode Theatre

Kenosha, WI ______________________________________

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MARC POMPE

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Marc Pompe began performing around Rush

Street as a solo piano/vocal in the mid fiftys and was influenced by the music of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk. Vocal influences include Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McCrae and Jon Hendricks. In 1965, Marc left Chicago to work out of New York and played at Jilly’s (NYC), Eddie’s Backstreet in St. Thomas, The Gaslight Club in Toronto and Mother’s Lounge in Pittsburgh. After 40 years of performing, 1997 saw the release of Marc’s first CD, Nobody Else But Me, on Kopaesthetics Records. Since then, Marc has released 4 additional albums.

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MARK MOULTRUP

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Mark Moultrup is a keyboardist, vocalist,

composer, arranger, and educator originally from Detroit and now residing in Chicago. Many of his compositions are featured on his cds, and have also been heard on promo spots, children’s CD’s and national television. Mark has been a full-time working musician for over 30 years. Venues include work in jazz clubs, festivals, musical theater, concert stages, churches, studios, dance clubs, private and corporate functions,and has performed throughout the United States, as well as Europe, South and Central America, and the Carribean.

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MARLENE ROSENBERG

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Marlene Rosenberg has emerged as one of the

most talented and multi-faceted bass players on the scene today. She has played professionally throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America and Japan, performing with innumerable jazz luminaries, such as Kenny Barron, Frank Foster, Stan Getz, Albert “Tootie” Health, Joe Henderson, Marian McPartland, Cedar Walton, Wallace Roney, David “Fathead” Newman, Monty Alexander, Kevin Mahogony, Frank Morgan Frank Wess, Joe Williams and Nancy Wilson.

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MICHAEL HUTCHINS

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GIGS Thursday March 28, 2013 6PM-8PM

Walk to Defeat ALS Kick-Off Dinner Le Jardin Restaurant Catigny

1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL ______________________________________ Saturday April 13, 2013 8PM-10PM

Gelato & Sinatra Via Gelato & Cafe

1853 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL 847.729.7088 www.viagelato.com ______________________________________

Michael Hutchins says Get ready to set sail Beyond The Sea with the smoothest voice to hit the stage since Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, singing the music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Dean Martin.

Whether you are young or Young At Heart you will enjoy every minute of Michael’s performance.

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MICK ARCHER

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GIGS MONDAYS - FRIDAYS 12PM-2PM

Beaudivan @ O’Hare

United Terminal 1 O’Hare Int’l Airport, Chicago IL

______________________________________ MONDAYS -FRIDAYS 12PM-5PM

Bubbles Wine Bar @ O’Hare

American Terminal,O’Hare Int’l Airport, Chicago IL

______________________________________ 3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH 8PM-12AM

Blues 88s

Chicago IL No Cover ______________________________________ EVERY MONDAY & TUESDAY 8PM-12PM

12 West Elm Nightclub 12 West Elm St., Chicago, IL 312.337.3200

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Mick Archer has toured the world as a solo act and

sideman, performing in hotels, clubs, concert venues, and cruise ships. He was the pianist in residence at The Tokyo Westin in the Summer of 2004, and since then has traveled to Holland, Germany, Ireland, England, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Finland and Norway to bring his unique act to worldwide audiences. Besides his career as a solo pianist/vocalist, Mick leads a trio, a Celtic Rock band (The Chicago Rovers), has one of the best dueling piano acts anywhere, and a specialty piano duo (The Blues 88s).

“Mick Archer is ... an impressive master of ceremonies. Whether it’s putting hecklers in their place or singing an original, the Southside native is a natural showman.”

The Chicago Tribune

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MIKE FROST

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GIGS THURSDAYS 8PM-11PM

Performing with Spiral Bar Umbriago

6 West Hubbard, Chicago IL 773.555.1212 www.barumbriago.com ______________________________________

Mike Frost has been a featured performer with

blues legend Otis Rush, and has been a member/ soloist with many prominent jazz bands in the city.

Mike has also played on various recordings with musicians from the bands of Miles Davis and David Sanborn and leads the Mike Frost Project, one of the most exciting jazz groups to be based in Chicago during the past few years. With three CD releases, MFP plays straight-ahead jazz, using great songs from the past plus contributing new originals in a complementary style. The group performs a modern day version of an earlier style but in their own way.

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MIKE JEFFERS

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GIGS TUESDAYS 8PM-11PM

Performing w/t the Stephanie Browning Trio

Bar Umbriago

6 West Hubbard, Chicago IL www.barumbriago.com ______________________________________ THURSDAYS 8PM-11PM

Performing with Spiral (Jazz & Funk) Bar Umbriago

6 West Hubbard, Chicago IL www.barumbriago.com ______________________________________

Mike Jeffers, drummer and president of Chicago

Jazz Magazine and ChicagoJazz.com has over 20 years of professional musical performance experience.

Jeffers has traveled extensively throughout college as a member of the University of North Texas percussion ensemble. He has performed with different jazz and rock groups at such venues as Carnegie Hall, the House of Blues, Taste of Chicago, Green Mill, Andy’s Jazz Club, The Metro, Schubas, Double Door and many other clubs, festivals and venues throughout the country. Currently he is a freelance musician who runs his own entertainment company, Chicago Jazz Entertainment, booking his variety of musical groups for private events, festivals and club dates throughout the country.

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MIKE STARON

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NOTEABLE QUOTES

“He’s a versatile, forward looking and accomplished performer.”

JazzTimes His bowing is some of the best I ever heard. He is a true rival of Mike Formanek, Dave Holland, and Paul Rogers.”

Beyond Coltrane / Fred Barrett “Mike to me has a lot of technique and he’s perfect for playing in a trio because he’s inspirational, he will follow my chords, whatever melody I play he will follow, he will change key with me; which is what I need.”

Hal Russell Hal An Oral History

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NANETTE FRANK

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Nanette Frank “One of Chicago’s jazz greats”named

by WGN Morning News. An Impeccable five octave vocal range, She’s the voice behind such major brands as Coca-Cola (Always Coca-Cola) national radio, TV spots originally released as a 12inch dance single. The ad became the longest running advertising campaign in the company’s history. Nanette also launched the Crest Multicare product line with her rendition of “If I Could.” Whether she’s performing at festivals, like The Taste Of Chicago, The African Arts Festival or any number of high profile charity and social events, Nanette’s unique and often magical blend of jazz, traditional, and R&B “Turns out the house” wherever she performs.

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NICK SCHNEIDER

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Nick Schneider is rated as one of the top bass

players in jazz today. He has performed with such greats as Randy Brecker, Eddie Higgins, Buddy Rich Big Band, Teddy Wilson, And The Tonight Show Band just to name a few. Nick currently teaches at Oakton Community College, The University of Wisconsin Indianhead Arts Center, and through his private studio.

Nick is also a member of The Bruce Oscar Trio which hosts several different jam sessions throughout Chicago.

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RAY BAILEY

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Ray Bailey is an accomplished musician and band

leader as well as an exciting performer of all jazz styles.

In the Chicago area he has performed at most major country clubs, hotels and in local jazz clubs such as Andy’s, The Back Room, Bella Vista, The Green Mill, Green Dolphin Street, Pop’s for Champaign, Joe’s Bebop Café and may others that have come and gone.

The Ray Bailey Jazz Quintet played to standing-roomonly crowds for 19 summers in the Garden Café of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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RHONDA BROWNE

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Rhonda High Browne has been a singer/

songwriter for a number of years in the Chicago area and elsewhere. After a successful career as a print model for Jewel Foods, Soft Sheen Hair Products, and several others, she returned to her first love of music, where she received her Associates Degree in Fine Arts from South Suburban College and her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Columbia College Chicago in Jazz Vocal Performance. Rhonda has worked with some of the finest musicians in Chicago such as Roger Harris, Chuck Webb, Curtis Robinson, (to name a few). Currently, Rhonda is the bandleader vocalist of her R&B, Jazz trio “Pieces.” She performs at weddings, corporate functions and various social events and describes her music as “Feel Good Music.”

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RITA McCONVILLE

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Rita McConville has been singing professionally

to the delight of Midwest audiences for over 10 years in venues ranging from legendary jazz clubs like The Green Mill to various dancehalls, roadhouses and churches. As testament to her rare versatility, Rita has been known to sing both legs of a wedding, nailing the ceremony and reception with equally soulful precision. If you haven’t heard about Rita McConville before, that’s understandable because she has been engaging her musical passion full time only recently…or as she likes to put it, as a recovering local television director, nearly three years clean.

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ROBIN WATSON

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GIGS Saturday March 23, 2013 8:30PM-11:30PM

Tapas 7232 Music on Madison

7232 West Madison, Forest Park, IL 60130 708.689.8077 www.tapas7232.com ______________________________________ Saturday April 13, 2013 8:30PM-11:30PM

Tapas 7232 Music on Madison

7232 West Madison, Forest Park, IL 60130 708.689.8077 www.tapas7232.com ______________________________________ Saturday April 20, 2013

John & Tony’s

27NW371 North Ave., West Chicago, IL 60185 630.520.0593 www.johnandtonys.com ______________________________________ Saturday April 27, 2013 7PM -12PM

Holy Family Jazz Extravaganza at Saint Ignatius Commons Robin Watson is Jazzlady Robin. A vocalist/leader,

her styling is described to be an appealing blend of Sarah, Dinah, Carmen and Nina, while her creativity is clearly influenced by that of her distant cousin, Ella. Robin’s performance career has spanned decades through Chicago’s premiere jazz venues, wooing audiences from large stages - Petrillo Bandshell, Garfield Park Conservatory, Pheasant Run, United Center, Odyssey Cruises, Showboat, Empress and Majestic Star Casinos- and more intimate music rooms at the Peninsula Hotel, Braxton’s, Tuscany’s, John & Tony’s, Metropolitan Club, Como Inn, Backroom and Cotton Clubs. Robin has a BA in vocal performance from Spelman College. Her humor, energy and authenticity make her performances compelling and engaging.

1018 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60603 312.822.1239 www.holyfamilychicago.org ______________________________________

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ROGER HARRIS

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Roger L. Harris is a pianist residing in Chicago,

IL. His musical talents were evident at an early age.

His father, Leo Harris, is the cellist that founded the South Side Family Chamber Orchestra and encouraged Roger to embrace his gift. Roger is currently the Conductor Emeritus of that orchestra.

After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Roger taught band, orchestra, choir, general music, and commercial music in various Illinois and Indiana school districts.

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RUSTY JONES

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GIGS Sunday March 17, 2013 2PM-3PM

Performing w/t Frank Portolese & Brian Sandstrom Round Lake Public Library

906 Hart Road, Round Lake, IL ______________________________________

Rusty Jones has been an integral part of the

Chicago music scene since he moved here in 1967.

His experience includes a broad range of musical styles, both jazz and commercial. Originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he comes from a very musical family, both parents having been in the music business before he was born. His great uncle, Isham Jones, was a famous songwriter and band leader in the 20’s and 30’s. To name only a few, his career includes three and a half years with Judy Roberts, six years with George Shearing, Marion McPartland, Buddy DeFranco, Chet Baker, Ira Sullivan, Mark Murphy, Anita O’Day, Frank D’Rone, Patricia Barber, Johnny Gabor, Frank Portolese, Marc Pompe, Zvonimir Tot, and many others too numerous to mention.

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SAM FAZIO

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GIGS Friday March 15, 2013 9PM

Sam Fazio Duo

The Drake Hotel 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL. 312.787.2200 www.thedrakehotel.com

_________________________________________ Thursday March 21, 2013 5:30PM-7PM

Sam Fazio Trio

Bulls Pre Game Show at United Center Chicago, IL.

_________________________________________ Friday March 22, 2013 9PM

Sam Fazio Duo

The Drake Hotel 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL. 312.787.2200 www.thedrakehotel.com

_________________________________________ Friday March 29, 2013 9PM

Sam Fazio Duo Sam Fazio made his return to the Chicago music scene

in 2009. Over the years, Sam has performed in nightclubs throughout Chicago and Las Vegas. Sam’s repertoire includes a unique mix of American standards, swing tunes and pop classics. His heartfelt interpretations bring new life to the standards and showcase his soulful, yet classic style.

Sam performs at a variety of venues and events around the Chicagoland area, including weekly performances at the Drake Hotel.

The Drake Hotel 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL. 312.787.2200 www.thedrakehotel.com

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SHAWN MAXWELL

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GIGS Friday March 15, 2013 7PM-11PM

Pete Miller’s

412 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling, IL ______________________________________ Saturday March 16, 2013 7PM-11PM

Pete Miller’s

412 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling, IL ______________________________________

Shawn Maxwell has the urge—a quality

fundamental to those who create improvised music on a nightly basis. In this way, it is not enough to simply create, but the need to innovate guides each note. His art lies in addressing the ordinary modalities of life in an extraordinary way, placing notes in their most complimentary places with precision and enthusiasm.

Each harmony he creates is purposeful in form as well as function. After starting his professional career touring Internationally, across the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, Maxwell returned home to conquer the Windy City. With equal parts genius and toil, Maxwell has become one the preeminent performers in the Chicago jazz landscape. His multi-instrumental talents have been lauded by fellow musicians and critics alike.

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SKINNY WILLIAMS

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GIGS Friday March 15, 2013 7:30PM

Pinstripe’s

South Barrington, IL ______________________________________ Saturday March 16, 2013 7:30PM

Pinstripes

South Barrington, IL ______________________________________ Sunday March 17, 2013 9:15PM

Backroom

Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Monday March 18, 2013 9:15PM

Backroom

Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Thursday March 21, 2013 9:15PM

Backroom

Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Friday March 22, 20139:15PM

Skinny Williams is an accomplished saxophonist

and instrumentalist, a savvy composer, and an electrifying performer who — since the release of his first solo album in 1999 — has created a series of recordings that have made him a distinctive talent in the realm of contemporary jazz. Through his noteworthy combination of earthy grooves and soulful improvisations, Williams has earned both critical acclaim and mainstream appreciation.

Williams is one of the industry’s most respected and in-demand players, with critics comparing him to such greats as Stanley Turrentine, Junior Walker, Grover Washington Jr. and Boney James.

Backroom

Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Saturday March 23, 2013 9:15PM

Backroom

Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Sunday March 24, 2013 9:15PM

Backroom

Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Monday March 25, 2013 9:15PM

Backroom

Chicago, IL ______________________________________

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STACY McMICHAEL

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GIGS Saturday March 30, 2013

lePercolateur CD RELEASE SHOW

Performing w/t lePercolateur Mayne Stage

1328 W. Morse , Chicago, IL 60626 ______________________________________

Stacy McMichael is one of the premier bassists

in Chicago today. Equally proficient on upright bass and electric bass, Stacy performs comfortably within a broad range of genres and styles. As an active professional bassist, Ms. McMichael has played with hundreds of artists in countless settings.

Ms. McMichael received her Masters degree (Jazz Bass performance & pedagogy) from the prestigious University of Miami Jazz School and her Bachelors degree (Double Bass performance) from the University of Nebraska - Omaha. Ms. McMichael currently holds a faculty position as Adjunct Professor of Bass at Olivet Nazarene University.

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STEPHANIE BROWNING

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GIGS TUESDAYS 8PM-11PM

Performing w/t Stephanie Browning Trio Bar Umbriago

6 West Hubbard, Chicago IL www.barumbriago.com ______________________________________

Stephanie Browning made a name for herself as

the Artist-in-residence at the world renowned Gold Star Sardine Bar, a listening room reminiscent of Paris in the ‘30s. The venue was an international gem and captivated audiences assisted Stephanie in honing her improvisational skills and soulful voice. During her two-year tenure she performed for celebrities and European royalty, as well as many a love struck couple out to make a memorable night. Since that time, Stephanie has been featured at the Chicago area’s most notable jazz clubs, including Andy’s, The Green Mill, Pete Millers, Pops for Champagne, as well as many others.

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STEVEN HASHIMOTO

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GIGS 3rd SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 9PM-11:30PM

Steven Hashimoto Quartet Simon’s Tavern

Chicago IL ______________________________________ 3rd MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8PM-10PM

Steven Hashimoto & Pat Fleming Kopi Café

Chicago IL 773.989.5674 ______________________________________ EVERY FRIDAY 1:30AM-3:45AM

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session Green Mill

Chicago IL 773.878.5552 ______________________________________

Steven Hashimoto has been a highly visible part of

Chicago’s jazz scene since 1976, when he founded the band Mothra (which is still in existence, with a CD on AsianImprov Records). He has also anchored the late-night jam sessions at The Green Mill on Fridays for almost 16 years. He has recorded with many local bands, and appeared at almost every jazz venue in Chicago. He has also appeared at The Chicago Jazz Festival, Taste of Chicago, ChicagoFest, Chicago’s Asian American Jazz Festival, as well as festivals and concert venues nationwide.

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THE HARRIS GROUP

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The Harris Group delivers an approach

to progressive jazz that focuses on more than improvisation. Influenced by Joe Beck and Steps Ahead, The Harris Group offers jazz that will no doubt stand the test of time. Although it is the basis of their repertoire, The Harris Group knows the audience for their music is broad, not defined by jazz alone. The Harris Group knows how to please an audience that is looking for meat and blood rather than fleeting hits.

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TOM MUELLNER

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GIGS EVERY MONDAY 9PM-1AM

Tommy’s Pro Jazz Party with Special Guests Serbian Village Restaurant

3144 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago IL 773.478.2900 ______________________________________ EVERY SATURDAY 8PM-11PM

Confetti’s

5101 Washington St., Chicago IL ______________________________________ Wednesday March 6, 2013 7PM-10PM

Performing w/t Stephanie Aaron El Cid Mexican Restaurant

2645 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 773.395.0505 ______________________________________ Wednesday March 13, 2013 8:30PM

Tom Muellner Trio Katerina’s

Tommy Muellner is a respected Chicagoland

jazz pianist and composer. He has received critical acclaim from aficionados and statesmen throughout the jazz world for his piano acumen and creativity.

He has an uncanny understanding of harmonic movement, improvisation and musical interplay and as such continues to dazzle audiences with his unique brand of swinging lyrical jazz piano. He receives rave reviews wherever he performs. Indeed, acclaim for the talent, taste and splendid style of this consummate professional is as resonant as the rich chords and silky lines with which Tommy Muellner creates his personal musical magic.

1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 773.348.7592 www.katerinas.com ______________________________________ Wednesday April 3, 2013 7PM-10PM

Performing w/t Stephanie Aaron El Cid Mexican Restaurant

2645 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 773.395.0505 ______________________________________ Saturday April 27, 2013 7PM-10PM

Performing with Spider Saloff Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 773.348.7592 www.katerinas.com ______________________________________

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TY COOPER

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GIGS Thursday March 21, 2013 8:30PM-11:30PM

Ty Cooper Quartet 3160 Chicago’s Piano & Cabaret

3160 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657 773.327.5969 www.3160chicago.com ______________________________________ Thursday April 18, 2013 8:30PM-11:30PM

Ty Cooper Quartet 3160 Chicago’s Piano & Cabaret

3160 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657 773.327.5969 www.3160chicago.com ______________________________________ Friday April 26, 2013 7:30PM -11:30PM

Ty Cooper Quartet John & Tony’s

27NW371 North Ave., West Chicago, IL 60185 630.520.0593 www.johnandtonys.com ______________________________________

Ty Cooper is a jazz vocalist. When she sings you

will find yourself dreaming of a different era where the greatest singers of all times will come alive just for you.

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ZVONIMIR TOT

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GIGS Thursday March 14, 2013 7PM-10PM

Performing w/t Frank Portolese Marion Street Cheese Market

100 South Marion St., Oak Park, IL ______________________________________

Zvonimir Tot (z-VON-e-mere TOTE) is a

Chicago-based jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger with a style deeply rooted in the jazz tradition but flavored by his European origin. Tot has performed in the United States, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Croatia.

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