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Clayton Brothers Team Up With Wycliffe Gordon and Stefon Harris on New ArtistShare Release, The Gathering

NEWS ITEM OF THE WEEK A new Clayton Brothers release is always a family affair - not only due to the actual blood ties of siblings John and Jeff Clayton and son/nephew Gerald, but in the sense that quintet-mates Terell Stafford and Obed Calvaire have become part of the Claytons’ extended musical family through years of touring and recording. On their new ArtistShare release, The Gathering, that family extends even further with the addition of trombone great Wycliffe Gordon and vibraphone wizard Stefon Harris. “We realized that we’ve got so many friends in the business that we like playing with,” says John. “Wouldn’t it be fun if we could pair up with a couple of them and create this new Clayton Brothers sound?”

Using various configurations of this expanded line-up, the Claytons take full advantage of the new sonic and harmonic possibilities granted to them, while staying firmly rooted in the classic Clayton Brothers sound. Raucous hard bop, tender ballads, deep blues and soul-stirring funk all combine to create a typically wide-ranging and moving - in more ways than one - experience. After decades playing with virtually every seasoned legend and young lion in jazz, it’s safe to say that the Claytons had their pick of collaborators for The Gathering. They chose to invite Gordon and Harris due to the very specific dimensions they could add to the Brothers’ established sound. “We wanted both bluesy and edgy, and we get that from both of these guys, individually and collectively,” John says. “Wycliffe Gordon plays serious blues like other people can’t play. With Stefon, you can feel the roots, but you can hear the progress. You can hear the tomorrow.”

“We do a lot of things but we don’t necessarily have that New Orleans feel in our band,” continues Jeff. “Wycliffe is definitely from the Louis Armstrong era and forward to more modern things. And Stefon pushes the envelope. His group Blackout plays some very cutting edge music, so he brings this edge that we get to try to be a part of. ”The celebratory nature of The Gathering is represented by two aptly-named, rollicking new pieces, John’s swaggering “Friday Struttin’” and Jeff’s boisterous “This Ain’t Nothing But a Party,” written in the Les McCann/Eddie Harris tradition. “This is about a party,” Jeff says. “We knew we could just have fun.”

The Brothers seized the opportunity to compose new music with their guests particularly in mind. Jeff penned the breezy, downhome “Coupe de Cone” for Gordon after an intensive study of the versatile ‘bonesman’s own recordings. “’Coupe de Cone’ is a representation of the elements of Wycliffe that I thought would make him feel comfortable,” Jeff says. “He exhibited great playing in grand fashion, as he always does.” The fleet, darting lines of “Stefon Fetchin’ It” were John’s idea to showcase Harris’ staggering dexterity. “Watching Stefon play is like watching a ballet dancer,” he says. And that really is communicated through the music.”

John’s moody, ethereal “Touch the Fog” was devised to pair his brother’s breathy alto flute with Harris’ supernal vibes playing.

And Jeff crafted “Simple Pleasures,” an elegant ballad that evokes Shirley Horn and Duke Ellington, to shine a spotlight onto Harris and pianist Gerald Clayton, and their unparalleled ability to express heartfelt emotion in the classic style.

Gerald’s more modern approach to a ballad is evidenced in the flowing “SomeAlways,” which his father first heard when Gerald sat at the piano during a visit home. “When I heard him play it at the piano it sounded almost like a chorale,” John remembers.

“Since that was my first impression I went with it and tried to create that vibe I initially felt when I heard him play it for me.”

The opportunity to engage in a blues with Gordon on hand proved irresistible, resulting in ‘Blues Gathering.’ John says that while there have been Clayton Brothers recordings that didn’t include a blues, they rarely share a stage without at least one. “We’re so steeped in the blues,” he says. “It’s so natural. One of the phrases that we hear often from students is that something is “only a blues.” It feels like a second-rate citizen in the minds of too many people, and it’s totally not that for us. We could easily do a whole set of blues and be in heaven.”

Jeff delved into somewhat darker emotions for the tense, angular “Tsunami,” inspired by the recent disasters in Japan which occurred shortly after the Clayton Brothers had toured the country. “A lot of our friends got caught in the tsunami and its devastating effect,” he recalls. “But instead of focusing on only the negative, devastating aspects, I thought of all the elements that create a tsunami and tried to put them in the composition. I wanted you to hear the water and the buildings and the devastation, and then hear the water pulling back.”

The repertoire on The Gathering also includes a pair of jazz classics reinvented in the Claytons’ inimitable style. Jeff’s keening alto wrings every ounce of sentiment from his mentor Benny Carter’s “Souvenir,” which he played for almost a decade while in the Frank Capp/Nat Pierce Juggernaut Band. As John recalls, his brother “spilled his soul” on the first take, then asked for a second, recalling Carter’s frequent injunction that “I wrote that melody for a reason.”

“In other words, don’t screw up my music,” John laughs. So we did a second take and everybody in the booth looked at each other and shook our heads like, ‘No, we want Jeff Clayton back.’ So we went back to the first take and let my brother be himself. I’m sure Benny would appreciate that.”

The three Claytons go it alone on John’s haunting arrangement of the Billie Holiday classic “Don’t Explain,” where the melody is traded between John’s bowed bass and Jeff’s melancholy alto. The three intone the words “Hush now” and “Quiet” like the whisper of a memory directly into the listener’s ear. “I wanted it to sound like it was coming from another time,” John says, “like it was coming from a crypt.”

The entire ensemble assembles again for Jeff’s “The Happiest of Times,” which sums up the Brothers’ current state of mind in both title and in its joyous sound. “It’s a testament to the way I feel about where we are now,” Jeff says. “We’ve had a couple of Grammy nominations - no wins, but we’re on the map - we’re playing and traveling, we all have our health and God is good, so it’s the happiest of times.”

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musician’s directory Pg 07 Amy Jill

Pg 33 Lindy Endres

Pg 08 Andrew Distel

Pg 34 Loretta Lee

Pg 09 Arlene Bardelle

Pg 35 Los Perros Cubanos

Pg 10 Ava Logan

Pg 36 Marc Pompe

Pg 11 Bobby Lewis

Pg 37 Mark Moultrup

Pg 12 Chris White

Pg 38 Marlene Rosenberg

Pg 13 Corky McClerkin

Pg 39 Michael Hutchins

Pg 14 Dave Flippo

Pg 40 Mick Archer

Pg 15 Dave Shelton

Pg 41 Mike Frost

Pg 16 Don Stille

Pg 42 Mike Jeffers

Pg 17 Elaine Dame

Pg 43 Mike Staron

Pg 18 Erin McDougald

Pg 44 Nanette Frank

Pg 19 Frank D’Rone

Pg 45 Nick Schneider

Pg 20 Frank Portolese

Pg 46 Ray Bailey

Pg 21 Gina Gibson

Pg 47 Rhonda Browne

Pg 22 Greta Pope

Pg 48 Rita McConville

Pg 23 Heather Moran

Pg 49 Roger Harris

Pg 24 J. Beam Band

Pg 50 Sam Fazio

Pg 25 James Sanders

Pg 51 Shawn Maxwell

Pg 26 Jesse Charbonier

Pg 52 Skinny Williams

Pg 27 Jim Sellers

Pg 53 Stacy McMichael

Pg 28 Kelly Brand

Pg 54 Stephanie Browning

Pg 29 Laury Shelley

Pg 55 Steven Hashimoto

Pg 30 Le Perolateur

Pg 56 The Harris Group

Pg 31 Libby York

Pg 57 Tom Muellner

Pg 32 Linda Solotaire

Pg 58 Zvonimir Tot

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AMY JILL

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Amy Jill, with her silky voice unveils an unusually

intimate world of sound. Icons Marilyn Monroe, Nicole Kidman, Diana Krall come to mind - even a touch of Jessica Rabbit (in 3-D.) Amy’s love affair with music began at her family’s central Illinois farm. At a young age, Amy perused her parents’ eclectic record collection, learning big band, Broadway, classical and country music. Corralling the cats for an audience, she performed an ever changing musical show.

Most intrigued by composers from the American Songbook and vocalists, such as Julie Andrews and Judy Garland, it is no surprise Amy’s musical style evolved into jazz. Beginning her performing career in St. Louis, Amy eventually settled in the Chicago area. She most recently appeared at The Art Institute, Katerina’s and Cheney Mansion in Oak Park.

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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.

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ARLENE BARDELLE

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GIGS Friday November 23, 2012 8PM-11PM

Arlene Bardelle Duo Stray Bar

117 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL _____________________________________

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.

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BOBBY LEWIS

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GIGS Tuesday November 20, 2012 5PM-8:30PM

Bobby Lewis Quartet Andy’s Jazz Club

11 E. Hubbard, Chicago IL 312.642.6805 www.andysjazzclub.com ______________________________________ Tuesday December 4, 2012 5PM-8:30PM

Bobby Lewis Quartet Andy’s Jazz Club

11 E. Hubbard, Chicago IL. 312.642.6805 www.andysjazzclub.com ______________________________________ Tuesday December 8, 2012 4PM

Bending Towards The Light Church Ensemble

Saint Luke Church

1500 Belmont, Chicago IL ______________________________________ Tuesday December 11, 2012 5PM-8:30PM

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.

Bobby Lewis Quartet Andy’s Jazz Club

11 E. Hubbard, Chicago IL 312.642.6805 www.andysjazzclub.com ______________________________________ Tuesday December 15, 2012 3PM

Bending Towards The Light Church Ensemble

Saint Luke Church

LaGrange, IL ______________________________________ Tuesday December 16, 2012 7PM

Bending Towards The Light Church Ensemble

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

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CHRIS WHITE

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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.

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CORKY McCLERKIN

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Corky 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.

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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.

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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.

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ELAINE DAME

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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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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 November 11, 2012 8:45PM

The Crimson Lounge

Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday November 18, 2012 8:45PM

The Crimson Lounge

Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday November 25, 2012 8:45PM

The Crimson Lounge

Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday December 2, 2012 8:45PM

The Crimson Lounge

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

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.

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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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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.)

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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.

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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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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!

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JAMES SANDERS

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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.

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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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One Show Only!

Lampkin Music Group is proud to present singer Laury Shelley in “My Time With Legrand.”

Laury Shelley (Vocals) Vijay Tellis-Nayak (Music Director/Accompanist/Arranger) Bob Rummage (Drums Jim Cox (Bass)

Stage 773

1225 West Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 773.327.5252 www.stage773.com Tickets $20.00 General Seating. $15.00: Seniors, Students and Musicians. ______________________________________

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.

Direct from the Metropolitan Room in New York, Laury takes you on a journey through the music and memories she shared touring with Michel Legrand. LMG is thrilled to bring this newly writtenconcert featuring the music of Michel Legrand and the voice of Laury Shelley.

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LE PERCOLATEUR

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Le Percolateur Hipster Gypsy Jazz New Release Coming Soon

The coming February 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 Friday November 9, 2012

Libby York w/t Christian Brenner Trio Cafe Laurent

Hotel d’Aubusson 33 rue Dauphine 75006 Paris FRANCE ______________________________________ Monday November 12, 2012

Café Universal 267 rue Saint-Jacques 75006 Paris FRANCE ______________________________________

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.

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LINDA SOLOTAIRE

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GIGS Sunday November 11, 2012 12PM

Jazz Brunch Series with Strings & Pearls Edgewater Beach Café

5545 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago IL 773.275.4141 www.edgewaterbeachcafe.com Linda Solotaire-vocals Stu Greenspan-guitar & bass ______________________________________ Monday November 12, 2012 12PM

Special guest of Tom Muellner Serbian Village Restaurant

3144 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago IL 773.478.2900 ______________________________________ Thursday November 15, 2012 6PM

The Linda Solotaire Quartet Edgewater Beach Café

5545 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago IL 773.275.4141 www.edgewaterbeachcafe.com ______________________________________ 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 Just for Jazz Musicians: October & November Getting the Word Out: PR & Marketing Workshop Just for Jazz Musicians AM WORKSHOP : Tuesdays 10/9, 10/16 & 10/23 10am-12:30 pm for 3 weeks OR PM WORKSHOP: Mondays, 11/5 & 11/12, 7pm-9:30 pm, plus Wednesday, 11/14 / 7pm-9:30 pm

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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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GIGS Friday December 7, 2012 7PM-10PM

River Arts Gallery

Prairie du Sac, WI ______________________________________

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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.

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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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WDCB Night with Special Guest The Jazz Showcase

Dearborn Station, 806 S. Plymouth Ct.,Chicago IL 312.306.0234 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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GIGS Saturday November 10, 2012 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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Beaudivan @ O’Hare

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

______________________________________ MONDAYS -FRIDAYS 3PM-5PM

Bubbles Wine Bar @ O’Hare

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

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Twelve West

12 West Elm, Chicago, IL 312.337.3200 www.12westelm.com ______________________________________

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.”

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MIKE FROST

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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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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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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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SAM FAZIO

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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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Performing w/t Chris Mahieu

Coq d’Or at The Drake Hotel 140 E. Walton, Chicago, IL 312.787.2200 www.the drakehotel.com ______________________________________

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SHAWN MAXWELL

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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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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.

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STACY McMICHAEL

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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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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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Tommy’s Pro Jazz Party Serbian Village Restaurant

3144 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago IL 773.478.2900 ______________________________________

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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ZVONIMIR TOT

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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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