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Collectively led by drummer and vocalist Guillermo E Brown, bassist Keith Witty and saxophonist Christophe Panzani, THIEFS is a grammatically incoherent jazz bastardization. Fully acoustic to fully electronic, THIEFS weaves elements of modern composition and improvisation into a boundary-less foundation of beats. Between them, Brown, Witty and Panzani have supported artists as varied as Amel Larrieux, Anthony Braxton, Carla Bley, David S. Ware, EL-P, Hocus Pocus, Jamie Lidell, Saul Williams, Somi and VIjay Iyer. As THIEFS, their experiences and influences make a hot mess in the melting pan. THIEFS has recently been named an FAJE (French American Jazz Exchange) grantee for 2012-2013, a joint program of FACE (French American Cultural Exchange) and Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, with generous funding from The Cultural Services of the French Embassy, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Société des Auteurs et Compositeurs de Musique (SACEM), Florence Gould Foundation, and InstitutFrançais.
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Chicagoan trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas is set to release Time Travel, the fo recording features saxophonist Jon Irabagon, pianist Matt Mitchell, bassist Linda Oh Douglas will be embarking on a national and international tour. Catch Dave and
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Initial Tour Dates 2/22: Elmhurst, IL - Elmhurst College 3/3: Manzoni, Italy - Teatro Manzoni 3/ 6: Rome, Italy - Auditorium Parco della Musica 3/28 - 3/31: New York, NY - Jazz Standard (50th Birthday Week) 4/4: Laramie, WY - University of Wyoming 4/5: Boulder, CO - University of Colorado at Boulder 4/11 - 4/12: Denver, CO - Dazzle Jazz Club 4/25: Reno, NV - Reno Jazz Festival 5/4: Cheltenham, UK - Cheltenham Jazz Festival 5/17: Chicago, IL - Jazz Showcase 5/30: Brooklyn, NY - Shapeshifter Lab 5/31: New Haven, CT - Firehouse 12 6/3: Burlington, VT - Flynn Center
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kyle eastwood The View From Here Album Release at The Blue Note NYC
Tuesday, March 26 through Sunday, March 31
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Bassist/composer Kyle Eastwood is set to perform at The Blue Note in New York from Tuesday, March 26 through Sunday, March 31, with sets at 8pm and 10:30pm. The performances will serve as an album release engagement for his new release, The View From Here (available March 12 on JazzVillage). Eastwood will be joined by trumpeter Alex Norris, saxophonist Jason Rigby, pianist Richard Germanson and drummer Joe Strasser.
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twinkle twinkle little rock star Label to release lullaby renditions of miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ tunes Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star releases lullaby interpretations of popluar music across several genres will release Lullaby Versions of Kind of Blue & Miles Davis on Tuesday February 19, 2013. The recording features instumental lullabies of songs from Miles Davis’ seminal masterpiece Kind of Blue and other Davis titles. TTLRS contributes to women and children charities such as the House of Ruth. They offer parents high quality products at an affordable price. TTLRS is the largest line of pop music lullabies in the world, with an incredibly diverse catalog of genres that include Pop, Rock, Soundtracks, Country, Alternative, Metal, New Wave, Indie, Reggae/Ska, and Singer Songwriter.
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NEW RELEASES 2/19/2013 AVAILABLE AT YOUR FAVORITE RETAIL AND ONLINE OUTLETS
BEN GOLDBERG
DAVID HAZELTINE
JONATHAN KREISBERG
CHAMPIAN FULTON
WOLFF & CLARK
BRAD GOODE
GARY WILLIS
JACK MOUSE GROUP
THE KAHIL EL’ZABAR QUARTET
SUBATOMIC PARTICLE HOMESICK BLUES LABEL: BAG PRODUCTIONS
SINGS AND SWINGS LABEL: SHARP NINE RECORDS
RETRO LABEL: ABSTRACT LOGIX
THE NEW CLASSIC TRIO LABEL: SHARP NINE RECORDS
EXPEDITION LABEL: BURNSIDE
RANGE OF MOTION LABEL: ORIGIN
ONE LABEL: NEW FOR NOW MUSIC
CHICAGO RED LABEL: ORIGIN
WHAT IT IS! LABEL: DELMARK
NEW RELEASE of the week KEVIN EUBANKS THE MESSENGER MACK AVENUE RECORDS
The Messenger is a project that reflects not only the guitarist’s virtuosity on his instrument, but also his impressive compositional skills—writing all but two tracks. Best described simply as a “Kevin Eubanks” recording—without specific categorization—as his intent with The Messenger is to communicate the breadth of his artistic influences. “I wanted to branch out a little bit more on this recording,” Eubanks states. “I didn’t want to be as concerned with the ‘jazz sound’ as much; I wanted to let out a little bit more of what I’ve been musically exposed to.”
Photography by RAJ NAIK
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Jazz Jam Sessions
Chicago Mondays 8:30pm - 12:30am Serbian Village Tom Muellner Trio Pro Jam Session 3144 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (773) 478-2900 Mondays 9:00pm - 11:00pm Velvet Lounge Jazz Jam Session 67 E Cermak Rd Chicago, IL (312) 794-5904 Thursdays Chambers John Bany Trio Jazz Jam Sessions 6881 N. Milwaukee, Niles, IL (847) 647-8282 Friday Night/Saturday Morning 1am - 4am The Green Mill Quartet Jazz Jam 4802 N Broadway St Chicago, IL (773) 878-5552 Sunday Nights 7pm - 11pm Andy’s Jazz Jam Session 11 E. Hubbard Chicago, IL (312) 642-6805
NEW SHOW Launching Premiere Episode features Orbert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chicago Jazz Magazine/ChicagoJazz.com is launching a new online TV show called “Chicago Music Revealed with Mike Jeffers” on February 20th but we wanted to post a preview of the first show to give you a taste of the show. Orbert discusses his upcoming performance of “DuSable to Obama Chicago’s Black Metropolis.” Click here to watch.
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MARK ADAMS LOVE & DANCE
Love and Dance emerges from one of the most profound losses in Adams’ life, the death of his father in the spring of 2011. “My dad was only 65 when I lost him to cancer,” says Adams. “I wasn’t interested in recording again, or even playing piano again. I was in such a depression, because part of me died when he died. But I worked my way out of it by making this record. Music is good for the soul, and this project helped me come out of a dark place. Somehow, out of all that, I made an upbeat, positive record about love and dance and making people smile. That was what I wanted to do.” But that required a leap of faith, which came in the form of guitarist and producer Gerrey Johnson, the first person to whom Adams ever handed over the job of producing a record. “This was the first time I let someone else take the reins,” he says. “Gerrey actually changed my approach to writing, my approach to soloing, my approach to music in general. Letting go was an adjustment, but I had worked with Gerrey in the past and he’s a good friend of mine, someone for whom I have a lot of respect. His presence on this project made it better than what it would have been otherwise.” The set opens with “Silk Dress,” a smoldering, sensual composition written by Johnson that derives its structure from a minimalist weave of melody and harmony. Johnson’s programming establishes a shimmering background on which piano and guitar maintain a seductive conversation from start to finish. Adams shifts to fender Rhodes for a funky rendition of John Coltrane’s classic “Giant Steps,” with help from Johnson, along with bassist Lamar Jones and drummer Quin Anderson. “If I had tried to record that song in a straightahead context, it would have been impossible to make it my own,” says Adams. “So the challenge was to try to make it new and fresh, and that’s what Quin did with his backbeat – the kind that younger listeners can identify with.” “Love Dance” is an intriguing piece that features Marquel Jordan on tenor sax in an arrangement that positions the piano as a percussive instrument as much as a melodic and harmonic instrument. “Goodbye” is Adams’ tribute to his late father, with a unique vocal delivery by Casey Benjamin on vocorder. Despite the song’s personal backstory, the song is more introspective than mournful. “I was originally going to sing it myself,” says Adams, “but when I got to the studio and saw that Casey Benjamin had this vocorder hooked up, I showed him how I wanted it to be sung, and he did an amazing job. I said, ‘I can’t top that. Let’s do it.’ That’s probably my favorite song on the entire record.” In addition to Benjamin, Adams brings in a couple other guest vocalists, including Jonathan Quash on “Nica’s Dream” (a Horace Silver standard for which Adams wrote some lyrics about a love affair coming to a close) and Cassandra Thompson on the wounded but defiant “Never a Fool.” “Jonathan sang on my previous record, Emebellishment: The Q&A Project, which turned out to be a great mixture of vocal jazz and instrumental jazz,” says Adams. “Cassandra is someone whom I used to take on the road to perform with my band. I’ve been working with her for a long time, and she’s a great vocalist.” Through it all, accessibility was always a priority for Adams in the making of Love and Dance. Making a 20th century art form relevant to 21st century audience was imperative.
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JAMES SANDERS
BLUE VIOLIN: A JAZZ LEGACY
James Sanders’ “Blue Violin – A Jazz Legacy” is not only the latest milestone on the jazz odyssey the Chicago-based violinist and bandleader embarked on after graduating with a performance degree from Yale in 1989, but also a tribute to the Windy City’s illustrious jazz violin tradition as personified by masters like Johnny Frigo, Eddie South, Stuff Smith and Darnell Howard. Joined on the recording by the Kevin O’Connell Trio (pianist O’Connell was a member of Clifford Jordan’s quartet in the 1980s and has performed with Philly Joe Jones, Vernel Fournier, Al Grey, Billy Hart, Victor Gaskin, Joe Lee Wilson and Walter Booker among others), Sanders presents a straightahead jazz program ranging from modern classics by Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, Kenny Barron, Steve Swallow and Bud Powell to gems from the Great American Songbook by Richard Rodgers and Jerome Kern. The fact that - with the exception of the CD’s title track penned by Stuff Smith – most of the compositions on the CD are usually not associated with the violin is a testimony to Sanders’ virtuosity and versatility on his instrument. This music is, in a way, over two decades in the making. When violinist James Sanders returned home to Chicago in 1989 after earning a performance degree at Yale, he thought of himself as a classical musician. But a chance encounter with jazz violin legend Johnny Frigo changed all that. Frigo heard the young man busking on the street and invited him to his weekly club gig. He was soon sitting in between Frigo’s sets and discovering the pleasures of jazz improvisation. A seed was planted. Over the next 22 years Sanders honed his chops as both a leader and collaborator in various contexts: Latin jazz, free improvisation, Gypsy swing, third stream and more, all the while holding down a chair in an orchestra. He also learned that Chicago was home to a storied jazz violin tradition: Besides Frigo, Eddie South, Darnell Howard and Stuff Smith had all spent time here. In 2012, Sanders decided the time was right to honor that tradition with a straight up jazz recording. No Latin, nothing outside, just pure jazz. They selected nine classics and set about writing fresh arrangements. Ranging from hard bop to post bop and back to the Great American Songbook, they all provide a great platform for Sanders’ incisive yet spirited playing. The rhythm section of O’Connell, bassist Stewart Miller and drummer George Fludas swings hard when called for and provides elegantly restrained support on the ballads. There is almost none of the rep associated with violin. Instead, Sanders takes on the role of a horn player on tunes written with sax or trumpet in mind. The sole exception is Stuff Smith’s Blue Violin. “Without guys like Stuff,” says Sanders, “I never would have taken this journey.” FROM THE LINER NOTES - DON MACICA, OCTOBER 2012
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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
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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
A LOOK AT chicagoland jazz festivals 46th annual elmhurst college jazz festival February 21-24, 2013 Each February, the best college jazz bands in the country converge on the Elmhurst campus for three days of performances and education. The bands take turns performing for some of the greatest names in professional jazz today, who offer critiques and award a variety of honors. The professionals cap off each night of the Festival with a rousing performance of their own. For the college bands, the Festival offers a great opportunity to learn from some of today’s greatest jazz musicians. For the audience, it’s a chance to hear both college bands and jazz greats. The current Elmhurst College Jazz Festival rose from the ashes of the American College Jazz Festival, which was established in 1968. The original festival took place at eight regional sites throughout the United States, one of which was Elmhurst College. Each regional festival produced a winning band, combo, and vocalist, who then performed at a national festival on Memorial Day weekend. The national festival disbanded in 1973, but the Elmhurst Festival continued—and grew, both in size and in stature. By 1992, the Festival had hosted so many jazz greats that its Silver Anniversary reunion of guest artists and judges included Louie Bellson, Pete Christlieb, Conte Candoli, Terry Gibbs, Frank Mantooth, Bobby Shew, Clark Terry, Denis DiBlasio, Lee Konitz, and Jiggs Whigham. The celebration made such a splash that it was featured on CBS-TV’s Sunday Morning News. Since then, the Festival’s reputation has continued to grow. Festival performers in recent years have included the Maria Schneider Orchestra, the Mingus Big Band, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, the Bob Mintzer Big Band, the Dave Holland Quintet, Joe Lovano, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Nicholas Payton, the Bill Holman Band, Diana Krall, Phil Woods, Maynard Ferguson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, John Fedchock, Byron Stripling, Mike Abene, Randy Brecker, Lanny Morgan, and the Count Basie Orchestra. For more information please visit www.elmhurst.edu/jazzfestival
February 21 – 24, 2013
Elmhurst College 46th Annual Jazz Festival Experience a weekend of jazz through the sounds of world class artists
Denis DiBlasio, Bobby Floyd, Dennis Mackrel, Byron Stripling, The Dave Douglas Quintet and The Maria Schneider Orchestra. Plus Collegiate jazz groups from across the country round out the weekend performances.
For more details visit www.elmhurst.edu/jazzfestival
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Drummer and composer Dana Hall is one of the busiest people in the world of jazz. Besides being an Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he serves as the musical director of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, tours as a member of groups led by trumpeter Terell Stafford and saxophonist Ralph Bowen, has weekly Windy City club engagements with a quartet called Spring, and leads an allstar quintet made up of himself, Stafford, soprano and tenor saxophonist Tim Warfield Jr., pianist Bruce Barth and bassist Rodney Whitaker. After nearly 20 years as a sideman with Betty Carter, Ray Charles, Joe Henderson, Branford Marsalis, Maria Schneider and many other giants of American music, Hall steps upfront with Into The Light, his first release as a leader on Origin Records, featuring original compositions and a stellar line-up To learn more about Dana Hall visit www.danahallmusic.com
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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
february 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 February . 19-25, 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
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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 February . 19-25, 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.
february 2013 February 20, 2013 JOE URBAN AND THE TEAPOTDOME ORCHESTRA 7:30PM $10 ADULTS; $5 17 & UNDER February 20, 2013 IN THE SIDEBAR JAROD BUFE QUARTET 8PM $5 SUGGESTED DONATION February 23, 2013 TAB BENOIT 9PM $20 February 24, 2013 JOHN BURNETT ORCHESTRA WITH FRIEDA LEE 6PM $10 ADULTS; $5 17 & UNDER February 24, 2013 KATHLEEN O’BRYAN KURRLE FUNDRAISER FEATURING MR. BLOTTO & FRIENDS 4PM $40 February 27, 2013 IN THE SIDEBAR BAKERZMILLION 8PM $5 SUGGESTED DONATION
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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
february 2013 February 19, 2013 9PM THE FAT BABIES February 20, 2013 9PM ALFONSO PONTICELLI & SWING GITAN 2AM LATE NIGHT INDUSTRY SET WITH THE FRANK CATALANO SEXTET February 21, 2013 9PM ALAN GRESIK SWING SHIFT ORCHESTRA
February 22, 2013 5PM THE FLIPSIDE SHOW WITH CHRIS FORMAN 9PM DANA HALL’S SPRING AFTER HOURS GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION February 23, 2013 3PM THE PAPER MACHETE 8PM DANA HALL’S SPRING 12AM AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY WITH SABERTOOTH ORGAN QUARTET February 24, 2013 7PM UPTOWN POETRY SLAM 11PM SUNDAY NIGHT SOUL PARTY WITH THE PATERSON TRIO February 25, 2013 9PM TBA
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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
february 2013 February 19, 2013 STEVE SCHNECK QUARTET w/t NEAL ALGER, SCOTT MASON & RUSTY JONES 8PM/10PM February 20, 2013 JOHN MOULDER QUARTET w/t LARRY GRAY, PAUL WERTICO & JIM TROMPETER 8PM/10PM February 21-24, 2013 TRUMPETER MARQUIS HILL QUINTET 8PM/10PM /4PM February 25, 2013 KELLY BRAND/KELLY SILL TRIO 8PM/10PM February 26, 2013 VOCALIST LAURY SHELLEY QUARTET 8PM/10PM
February 27, 2013 DUKE ELLINGTON AT YALE 8PM/10PM
WITH AVA LOGAN, CHARLES THOMAS, MIGUEL DE LA CERNA, LARRY GRAY, CHARLES HEATH
February 28-March 3, 2013 GUITARIST PAT MARTINO TRIO WITH PAT BIANCE & CARMEN ENTORE 8PM/10PM /4PM
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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...
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AdmissIons Live Music Nightly. Cover Charge Applies. 21 & over. Valid ID required.
february 2013 February 19, 2013 8PM BANY BASS BENEFIT $15 COVER February 20, 2013 8PM SOLITAIRE MILES QUARTET: A BIRTHDAY JAZZ PARTY $10 COVER February 22, 2013 6:30PM NICOLE KESTLER & BRIAN OHERN NO COVER 10PM DEE ALEXANDER QUARTET $10 COVER February 23, 2013 6:30PM SPIDER SALOFF’S ANNUAL OSCAR CONCERT $10 COVER 10PM CONJUNTO: AFRO-CUBAN & PUERTO RICAN DANCE $10 COVER February 25, 2013 8:30PM “BLUE MONDAY” BLUES SERIES $10 COVER February 27, 2013 8PM THE SWEET MARIES $10 COVER February 28, 2013 8PM TWO FOR BRAZIL $10 COVER
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3661 North Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 www.littlebucharestbistro.com
Week of February . 19-25, 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
february 2013 FRIDAYS NICKO NAIDENOV INTERNATIONAL MUSIC 7PM
SATURDAYS GYPSY MINSTRELS GUITAR & VIOLIN 6:30PM
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M lounge
Week of February . 19-25, 2013 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.
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Martinis Mocktails Cognac Blended Scotch Single Malt Scotch Whiskey & Bourbon Canadian Whiskey Irish Whiskey Beer White Wine Red Wine Champagne Water Coffee Bottle Service
february 2013 February 19, 2013 SARAH MARIE YOUNG
February 20, 2013 SAMUEL SAVOIR FAIRE WILLIAMS TRIO
February 26, 2013 CHRIS DAVIS JAZZTET
February 27, 2013 DELIVERY POINT
March 5, 2013 JULIA HUFF & THE COMPANY BAND
March 6, 2013 GRAY MATTERS
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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events JEFF LINDBERG’S CHICAGO JAZZ ORCHESTRA W/T KURT ELLING AT PICK-STAIGER CONCERT HALL BRIAN BLADE AND THE FELLOWSHIP BAND AT THE OLD SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC BOSTON BRASS AT NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY VOCALIST MAGGIE BROWN AT ROOM 43 2013 JAZZ SEASON SCHEDULE AT CHICAGO SYMPHONY CENTER
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.
BRIAN BLADE FELLOWSHIP BAND Chris Thomas Myron Walden Melvin Butler Jon Cowherd
1 The Old Town School of Folk Music March 15 at 8PM at Maurer Hall 4544 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60625
Tickets available online at http://www.oldtownschool.org. More info available at 773.728.6000
5th ANNUAL CHICAGO BR
boston bras MARCH 5, 2013 8PM
Steinberg Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, Northeastern Illinois University 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
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RASS FESTIVAL PRESENTS
ss in concert Complimentary parking after 6 p.m. in Lot F or on the fourth and fifth levels of the parking facility.
Tickets: $25; $15; $10. Call (773) 442-4636 or boxoffice.neiu.edu
“ROOM 43... ...is one of the hippest places to spend a Sunday night!” - Howard Reich (Chicago Tribune)
Special Sunday Evening Jazz Series january Schedule Sun. FEB 10 2013 DRUMMER TAYLOR MOORE Sun. FEB 17 2013 BERNARD SCAVELLA saxophone sun. FEB 24 2013 MAGGIE BROWN VOCALS
Sunday FEBRUARY 24, 2013 vocalIST maggie brown
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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Shawn Maxwell is a multi-instrumentalist, saxophone/clarinet/flute, that teaches, composes and performs, bas program. He would go on to attend Millikin University, in Decatur IL, and receive a bachelor’s degree in mus tours throughout the US and overseas. He then relocated back to the Chicago land area, where he continued to and recorded/released his first CD, “Originals”, which was entirely composed by Shawn. Since that time he has Shawn Maxwell Quartet playing original compositions. Currently Shawn maintains a private lesson studio of 4 His newest group, “Shawn Maxwell’s Rebel Alliance” will be releasing a CD in summer of 2013 on The Chicag
www.shawnmaxwell.com
See page 104 for Performance Schedule and more info.
getting to know shawn maxwell cBiggest Obstacles you have faced in your musical career? Finding my own voice & style while dealing with the ups and downs of the business. cGreatest Achievements in Music to this point? Releasing four different CDs, and soon to be five, that are entirely filled with my compositions. cWho has inspired you over the years to continue with your musical career? My wife has always been supportive and reassuring when things seem down. cFavorite CD you are listening to right now? Graylen Epicenter by David Binney. cWhat are your future musical goals? To continue composing, recording and performing original music with my different groups. cFavorite cuisine to cook at home? My kids are currently on a mac-n-cheese kick. cBeverage of choice? Bud Light. cLast book you’ve read? Who has time to read? cLast concert you have attended? Donny McCaslin Group at The Green Mill. cFavorite TV Show? Always Sunny In Philadelphia. cFavorite place in Chicago to hang out? Andy’s Jazz Club.
sed out of the Chicago area. Born and raised in Joliet, IL where he started playing clarinet in the school band sic performance. Upon graduation Shawn spent a few years traveling and performing with different groups on o perform while establishing his own private lesson studio. In 2005 he put together The Shawn Maxwell Quartet s released three other albums, “Originals II” – “Maxwell’s House” & “Urban Vigilante.” All of these feature The 40 plus students a week while continuing to compose and perform with several groups as a leader and sideman. go Sessions Label. This will be Shawn’s fifth CD as a leader and his third on the label.
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ANDREW DISTEL
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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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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.
GIGS No performances scheduled at this time.
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AVA LOGAN
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GIGS February 22, 2013 7:30PM-10:30PM
Ava Logan Trio 94 West Restaurant of Orland Park
15410 South 94th Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462 708.364.9494 ______________________________________
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.
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BOBBY LEWIS
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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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CÉCILE SAVAGE
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GIGS THURSDAYS FEB & 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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CHRIS WHITE
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GIGS Wednesday February 20, 2013 8PM
Performing w/t Paul Marinaro Trio Club 3160 3160 N.Clark St, Chicago, IL 312.527.2269 www.3160Chicago.com
_________________________________________ Friday February 22, 2013 9PM
Performing w/t Sam Fazio
The Drake Hotel 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL. 312.787.2200 www.thedrakehotel.com
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Performing w/t Linda Solotaire ELBO Room 2871 Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 773.549.5549 www.elboroomlive.com
_________________________________________ Wednesday February 27, 2013 8PM
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 Paul Marinaro Trio Club 3160 3160 N.Clark St, Chicago, IL 312.527.2269 www.3160Chicago.com
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CORKY McCLERKIN
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GIGS Friday February 22, 2013 7PM
Corky McClerkin Duo Sullivan’s Steakhouse
432 N.Dearborn, Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Saturday February 23, 2013 7PM
Corky McClerkin Duo Sullivan’s Steakhouse
432 N.Dearborn, Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Wednesday February 27, 2013 8PM
Performing w/t James Perkins Quartet 50 Yard Line
111 E.75th St., Chicago, IL ______________________________________
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.”
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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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Monday February 25, 2013 6:30PM-9PM
The Cellar Bistro
132 N. Hale St, Wheaton, IL 630.653.6299 www.thecellarbistro.com ______________________________________ Tuesday February 26, 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 February 24, 2013 8:45PM
The Crimson Lounge
Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday March 3, 2013 8:45PM
The Crimson Lounge
Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday March 10, 2013 8:45PM
The Crimson Lounge
Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday March 17, 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 ______________________________________ Sunday March 24, 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!”
GIGS Saturday February 16, 2013 9:05PM-10:05PM
The 13th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party
Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa 949.759.5003 www.newportbeachjazzparty.com ______________________________________
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FRANK PORTOLESE
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GIGS Wednesday February 20, 2013 7PM-11PM
Cafe Zalute
9500 W. Devon, Rosemont, IL ______________________________________ Wednesday February 27, 2013 7PM-11PM
Cafe Zalute
9500 W. Devon, Rosemont, 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 Friday February 22, 2013 7PM-10PM
Heather Moran Eddie Merlot’s
185 N.Milwaukee, Lincolnshire, IL.60069 847.276.2000 www.eddiemerlots.com No Cover ______________________________________ Thursday February 28, 2013 7PM-10PM
Heather Moran w/t Jeff Trudell Strawberry Moon
Wauconda, IL No Cover ______________________________________
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.
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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!
GIGS No performances scheduled at this time.
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JAMES BOTTOMS
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GIGS March 2, 2013 7PM-10PM
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant
6120 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 773.338.7562 www.ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com ______________________________________ March 9, 2013 7PM-10PM
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant
6120 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 773.338.7562 www.ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com ______________________________________ 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 February 23, 2013 10PM
Performing w/t Conjunto Katerina’s
1920 W.Irving Park, Chicago IL www.katerinas.com ______________________________________
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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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.
GIGS No performances scheduled at this time.
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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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GIGS Thursday February 21, 2013 5PM
Metropolitan Club
Wacker & Monroe, Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Friday February 22, 2013 9:30AM
Chicago Public School Location TBA visit site for details
______________________________________ Friday February 25, 2013 8PM & 10PM
Kelly Brand/Kelly Sill Trio Jazz Showcase
806 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago IL 312.360.0264 www.jazzshowcase.com ______________________________________
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 February 26, 2013 8PM-11:30PM
Laury Shelley Trio Jazz Showcase
806 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL www.jazzshowcase.com ______________________________________
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
Hw
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Thursday February 21, 2013 8PM
Pork Chop
941 W. Randolph , Chicago, IL ______________________________________ 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 _________________________________________ February 22, 2013 8PM
“To Paris with Love” The Studios of Key West
600 White St. (at Southard) Key West, FL 33040 ______________________________________ March 11, 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 ______________________________________ March 12, 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 and Pianist Jeremy Kahn Harry S. Truman Little White House
111 Front St., Key West, FL 33040 305.294.9911 ______________________________________ 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 ______________________________________
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LINDA SOLOTAIRE
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CMF
GIGS Thursday February 21, 2013 6PM
Linda Solotaire Edgewater Beach Cafe
5545 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL. 60640 773.275.4141 www.edgewaterbeachcafe.com ______________________________________ Tuesday February 26, 2013 8PM
Linda Solotaire Elbo Room
2871 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 60657 773.549.5549 www.elboroomlive.com ______________________________________ Sunday March 10, 2013 12PM
Linda Solotaire Edgewater Beach Cafe
5545 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL. 60640 773.275.4141 www.edgewaterbeachcafe.com ______________________________________ Sunday March 21, 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 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 ______________________________________
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LINDY ENDRES
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For Lindy
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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.
GIGS Saturday February 23, 2013 5:30PM-8:30PM
Prairie State College
202 South Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 $35 in Advance/$40 at Door ______________________________________
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LOS PERROS CUBANOS
Hw
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GIGS Friday March 8, 2013
Maya Del Sol
Oak Park, IL ______________________________________ Saturday March 16, 2013
Rhode Theatre
Kenosha, WI ______________________________________
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.
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MARC POMPE
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CMF
GIGS Saturday March 2, 2013 6PM-10PM
Solo Piano & Vocals Cyrano’s
546 N.Wells St., Chicago, IL 312.467.0546 ______________________________________
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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CMF
GIGS Thurs-Sun February 21-24, 2013 8PM/10PM/4PM
Performing w/t Marquis Hill Quartet Jazz Showcase
806 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL 312.360.0264 www.jazzshowcase.com ______________________________________
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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CMF
GIGS March 9, 2013 8PM-10PM
Gelato & Sinatra Via Gelato & Cafe
1853 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL 847.729.7088 www.viagelato.com ______________________________________ 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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CMF
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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CMF
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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CMF
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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CMF
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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CMF
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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CMF
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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CMF
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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CMF
GIGS Saturday March 9, 2013
John & Tony’s
27NW371 North Ave., West Chicago, IL 60185 630.520.0593 www.johnandtonys.com ______________________________________ 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
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.
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
1018 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60603 312.822.1239 www.holyfamilychicago.org ______________________________________
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ROGER HARRIS
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CMF
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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SAM FAZIO
Hw
CMF
GIGS Friday February 22, 2013 9PM
Sam Fazio Duo
The Drake Hotel 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL. 312.787.2200 www.thedrakehotel.com
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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.
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SHAWN MAXWELL
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CMF
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.
GIGS Thursday February 28, 2013 7PM-10PM
Adelle’s
535 W. Liberty Dr., Wheaton, IL ______________________________________
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SKINNY WILLIAMS
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CMF
GIGS Thursday February 21, 2013 9:15PM
Backroom
Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Friday February 22, 2013 9:15PM
Backroom
Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Saturday February 23, 2013 9:15PM
Backroom
Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Sunday February 24, 2013 9:15PM
Backroom
Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Monday February 25, 2013 9:15PM
Backroom
Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Wednesday February 27, 2013 7PM
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.
Geno’s
Calumet Park, IL ______________________________________
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STACY McMICHAEL
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CMF
GIGS Thursday February 21, 2013 8PM
Performing w/t lePercolateur Pork Chop
941 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL. ______________________________________ 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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CMF
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.
GIGS No performances scheduled at this time.
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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 ______________________________________ Saturday February 23, 2013 8:30PM & 12PM
Performing w/t Spider Saloff Katerina’s
1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL www.katerinas.com ______________________________________ Wednesday March 6, 2013 7PM & 10PM
Performing w/t Stephanie Aaron El Cid Mexican Restaurant
2645 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 773.395.0505 ______________________________________
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.
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TY COOPER
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GIGS Friday March 1, 2013 7:30PM -11:30PM
Ty Cooper Quartet John & Tony’s
27NW371 North Ave., West Chicago, IL 60185 630.520.0593 www.johnandtonys.com ______________________________________ Thursday March 7, 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 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 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.
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 ______________________________________
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ZVONIMIR TOT
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GIGS Thursday February 14, 2013 11PM-1AM
Performing w/t Branislav Djordjević Serbian-American Museum St. Sava
7403 W.Madison St., Forest Park, IL ______________________________________ Sunday February 17, 2013 4PM-6PM
Performing w/t Terry Sullivan Trio Pleasant Home Foundation
217 Home Ave., Oak Park, IL ______________________________________ Saturday February 23, 2013 8PM-11PM
Duo w/t Catherine Whitney Avenue Flower Shop and Winebar
10632 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, 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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