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NEW LOOK FOR 2013 CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL Aug 29-SEPT 1 IN MILLENNIUM PARK The Chicago Jazz Festival has long been celebrated as the first of the lakefront music festivals, and as it marks its 35th year, the event will move to Millennium Park from festival grounds in Grant Park, August 29-September 1. Performances will also happen in the Chicago Cultural Center. (78 E. Washington) The festival is presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. (DCASE) and programmed in partnership with the Jazz Institute of Chicago. “The Chicago Jazz Festival highlights a genre that is such a part of Chicago’s musical heritage and it’s a great Labor Day Weekend tradition,” said Michelle T. Boone, Commissioner of DCASE. “But over time, traditions can use a jolt of new and fresh ideas. Millennium Park and the Pritzker Pavilion’s state-of-the-art sound system provide an idyllic setting to enjoy this festival and experience the intricacies of jazz music.” The first evening of the Chicago Jazz Festival, Thursday, August 29, will once again coincide with the final evening of Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz. Then on Friday, three stages will come alive with entertainment in Millennium Park (including the north and south ends of the Chase Promenade) as the festival begins that day at 2 p.m. and continues until 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours will also be extended from previous years, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and an additional stage will feature live performances, resulting in the festival providing the most hours of free jazz music than it has in recent years. As is the tradition of the festival, the 2013 Artist in Residence is Chicago drummer/percussionist Hamid Drake. Drake moved to the Chicago area with his parents in the early sixties, living on the same street as Fred Anderson who would mentor the pre-teen drummer. By the early seventies, Drake joined Anderson’s band, playing with him on stage at the inaugural Chicago Jazz Festival in 1979. The worldwide demand for his talents regularly takes Drake away from home. His Artist Residency affords Chicagoans the rare opportunity to hear him in several contexts over the course of one weekend, and his appearance at the Chicago Jazz Festival – 34 years after he first played this event – encompasses the festival’s entire history. The stage that promotes the future of the genre by highlighting local high school and college jazz bands and ensembles, The Chicago Community Trust Young Jazz Lions Stage, will find its new home on the Harris Theater Rooftop on Saturday and Sunday. Millennium Park and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion will also play host to the first night of the 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival, Thursday, June 6, before the milestone event moves to Grant Park for three full days of music on five stages, June 7-9. For continuing updates on the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, visit www. chicagojazzfestival.us, and become a fan on the Chicago Jazz Festival Facebook page.
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NEW RELEASES 1/22/2013
AVAILABLE AT YOUR FAVORITE RETAIL AND ONLINE OUTLET
BEEGIE ADAIR TRIO
PATRICIA BARBER
PAUL HARDCASTLE
JOSE JAMES
PETRA HADEN
UoU
MARVIN “HANNIBAL” PETERSON
VARIOUS ARTISTS
VARIOUS ARTISTS
TIME FOR LOVE LABEL: CMG
NO BEGINNING, NO END LABEL: BLUE NOTE
TRIBE LABEL: KINDRED SPIRITS
SMASH LABEL: CONCORD
PETRA GOES TO THE MOVIES LABEL: ANTI
NOW’S THE TIME LABEL: SONORAMA
COLLECTION LABEL: TRIPPIN ‘N’ RHYTHM
TAKE THE 7 TRAIN LABEL: TIPPIN’ RECORDS
BOSSA JAZZ LABEL: SOUL JAZZ
Mark Burnell
Keeping Old School Piano Bars Alive
feature interview written by mick archer I caught up with Mark Burnell last month, just as he was about to start an exciting new steady at THE TORTOISE CLUB,350 N.State. My association with Mark Burnell began via Anne Pringle/ Burnell, his lovely wife, who is a sometimes-member of my Irish band, THE CHICAGO ROVERS. He arrived in town in 1989, just as I was starting my dueling piano career, so it was on one of those raucous gigs that we first worked together. As I recall, it was a private affair at the casino in Hammond. Unlike many highly trained musicians (BFA,MFA/ Carnegie Mellon University), Mark was at ease in the chaotic free-forall that typifies a dueling piano gig. His huge repertoire and easy-going, humorous manner made him a good partner, and I was hoping we could get similar dueling gigs, but that never happened. We continued to run into each other hanging out at Buddy Charles gigs, and stayed in touch through the piano players grapevine. ”My repertoire of over 1000 songs draws almost exclusively from jazz, blues, Latin,and The Great American Songbook. I was most influenced by George Gershwin, Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans, Dave Frishberg, Chick Corea, Duke Ellington, Steely Dan, Fats Waller, George Shearing, Oscar Peterson, Stevie Wonder, Ravel and Debussy.” Asked what comprises a typical night, Mark says “Playing standards, taking requests, accompanying singers, playing solo, trio, or a duo act with wife Anne. Entertaining people, making them laugh or smile”. He is also very generous, sharing the spotlight with occasional fans who also like to get up and sing. This would drive a lot of us nuts, but to Mark “It’s all about entertaining people, making them happy.”
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Mark is a show biz ‘lifer; “I’ve played piano and sung professionally for 41 years. Among my best playing nights were gigs with jazz legends Louie Bellson, Richie Cole, and performing at jazz clubs in Bern, Zurich, Paris, Amsterdam, and Frieburg. Also jamming 4-hands with Buddy Charles at The Coq d’Or at the Drake.”
Inside the january/february issue 10 QUESTIONS WITH CJO’S JEFF LINDBERG & TRAVIS ROSENTHAL ORBERT DAVIS TALKS ABOUT THE CHICAGO JAZZ PHILHARMONC 2013 SEASON JAZZ FESTIVALS TO KEEP IN MIND FOR 2013 MIKE JEFFERS’ WHAT’S HAPPENing AROUND TOWN KELLY SILL’S ZWEE DOT! WES MONTGOMERY IF YOU COULD SEE ME KNOW It appeared to many that Mark was the most logical successor at Coq d’Or when Buddy retired in 2002 . “I DID take over after he left the Drake. I had a 4 month contract, but management decided to go with less expensive musicians when it was over instead of extending my gig.” But, he philosophically reflects, “Though I was perfect for that room, I had to let it go. So what? I’ve had a great career & life.” Like all of us, he’s had some ridiculous moments onstage.. and off: Mark once played on a Chicago sidewalk in 90 degree heat in a gorilla costume. But that didn’t ruin his sunny attitude. As far as requests, ”I just play them. I almost always know them, and if I don’t, I try to play a close substitute, like a song by the same artist or composer. I’ll play any reasonable request. Entertainers are supposed to make customers happy. ”Most requested? Play something by Sinatra.” Mark was on the faculty for 10 years at his alma mater, Carnegie Mellon, and keeps up a busy teaching schedule at his Wicker Park studio, with many piano and voice students. Check out Mark’s fine playing at any of the following venues. “I’m currently playing four nights a week at the Tortoise Club, leading a jazz trio. I play once a month solo at the Signature Room at the 95th. I also play monthly at Chambers with Anne. I play gospel piano every Sunday morning at Gorham United Methodist Church (my 16th year). Recent CDs include Cooler by the Lake (with Richie Cole) West of State Street/ East of Harlem (with John Burnett Swing Orchestra & Randy Sandke) and Blues in the Night (with Anne Burnell)”. He’s the real deal when it comes to old-school piano bar entertainment.
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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
jazz festivals
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chicagoland
We see a trend developing: the Chicago area has an ever-growing number of jazz festivals! The jazz fest plays an important role during this era of specialized media, in that it is perhaps the single best way to expose the general public to jazz music. That’s why we wanted to compile a list of a few local & regional festivals with in driving distance to Chicagoland so you can start marking your calendars and planning ahead. There are a few milestones on the festival list this year, of course the 35th annual Chicago Jazz Festival and the 46th annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival are the oldest on the list, but the Englewood Jazz Festival is moving into its 14th year and the Frank Mantooth Jazz Festival at New Trier turns 30 this year! At a time when the economy is struggling, it is good to know that the determination to present jazz in a festival atmosphere is still alive and well. Photography by BRYAN THOMPSON
A LOOK AT chicagoland jazz festivals the 23rd annual tribute to bix festival The 23rd Annual Tribute to Bix Fest (Bix Biederbecke), March 8-11, at the Racine Marriott Hotel, is one of the oldest festivals dedicated to the legendary cornetist. This year’s featured bands include Andy Schumm’s Monkey Chasers with John Otto and Dave Bock, the Scrap Iron Jazzerinos with Andy Schumm, pianist Dave Boeddinghaus from New Orleans, European singing star, Vanessa Tabliabue Yorke, with her New York pianist, Dalton Ridenhour and many other groups. In addition to a weekend packed with performances, Bix Fest also offers a 12-hour “Bus Tour To Hell” of former jazz sites, cemeteries and other locations in the Chicagoland area, two days of new/used record, book, sheet music sales with 50 dealer tables, including the Jazz Record Mart, a late night jam session, rare early jazz films and fun lectures a 1920s dance survey with free lessons for and a magic show with the Grand Marshall of Magic, Marshall Philyaw. Visit bixfest.com or call (847) 996-0246 for details.
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fri & sat jan 25 & 26 2013 9PM & 8PM
4802 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60605 www.greenmilljazz.com
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patricia barber
From her early days leading a jazz trio in small Chicago nightclubs, Patricia Barber has drawn extravagant accolades. The praise came at first from local writers, impressed by her unique arrangements and coolly composed piano improvisations. As she added vocals to her repertoire, the praise poured in from national reviewers intoxicated by her recordings. And when (after years of international touring) she began to focus on her own compositions, kudos arrived from new fans, besotted by her lapidary lyrics and her often indelible imagery. Born in the Chicago suburbs, Barber came by music naturally. Her father was Floyd “Shim” Barber, a saxophonist who had worked with Glenn Miller’s orchestra, and the instrument beguiled young Patricia: “When he played the saxophone around the house, I’d put my hand in the bell to feel the music.” She began playing classical piano at the age of 6, but by the time she had graduated high school – in South Sioux City, Iowa, where the family had moved in the mid-60s, following her father’s death – Barber had foresworn jazz entirely. “It was hanging over my head the whole time,” she recalled years later. “But I thought that becoming a jazz musician was such a stupid thing for a woman to do – for a smart woman to do – that I tried to resist it.” Barber enrolled at the University of Iowa with a double major in classical music and psychology, while continuing to indulge the voracious reading habit she had nurtured since childhood. But the jazz echoes she thought she’d banished only grew louder, and by graduation, she had decided to follow in her father’s path. She returned to Chicago, and in 1984 she landed the gig that put her (and the venue at which she performed) on the national jazz map: five nights a week at the intimate Gold Star Sardine Bar, which held 60 people at the most, but where the audience made up in sophistication what it lacked in size.
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www.patriciabarber.com Soon her reputation spread beyond Chicago, spurred by enthusiastic response to performances at the Chicago Jazz Festival (1988) and the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands (1989), culminating in her major label debut (A Distortion Of Love) in 1992. Two years later, she released Café Blue, her debut for the small Premonition label; working with label head and producer Michael Friedman, Barber garnered rave reviews from around the nation, which would quickly become the normal response to each new release. At about the same time, Barber began a steady engagement at Chicago’s legendary Green Mill (which was owned in the 1920s by a lieutenant of Al Capone’s, and is today considered the city’s leading jazz room); when not on tour, she continues to perform there every Monday night. And, ever the student, Barber returned to academia in the mid-90s to earn her master’s degree in jazz pedagogy from Northwestern University. (She regularly gives master classes in this country and overseas.) Barber’s first two albums for Premonition made her an international star: despite the label’s tiny size, Barber sold more than 120,000 of the album Modern Cool and even more of the follow-up Nightclub, attracting the attention of Blue Note Records. In 1999 Blue Note started distributing her discs as part of a unique partnership – the first joint imprint in the fabled label’s then-six-decade history. In 2002, Barber moved into an exclusive contract with Blue Note, recording three albums, including Mythologies, a genre-crashing song cycle based on the writings of the ancient Roman poet Ovid; the project was supported by a Guggenheim Fellowship in composition (the first ever awarded to a non-classical “songwriter”). By then, Barber had secured her place in modern jazz history. Among her contemporaries, only Cassandra Wilson had managed to create a comparable chemistry of new and old standards (catalyzed by uncategorizable originals); and only Diana Krall would match the compound appeal of Barber’s rarefied vocals and pristine piano. In recent years, she has released two volumes of music recorded at the Green Mill, available on her own label. Now with Smash, her January 22, 2013 debut on Concord Jazz, Barber proves that her poetry continues to search ever deeper, even as her music grows all the more magical. Photography by Jimmy Katz
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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
january 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 January 22-28, 2013
At Chicago’s, all of our food is prepared with the freshest ingredients. We offer a generous menu selection consisting of fried chicken, southern fried catfish and grits, omelletes, grilled salmon, lemon pepper grilled catfish, peach cobbler, sweet potato pie and of course, our famous waffles, just to name a few. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served all day and you can even BYOB (Oak Park location only) from 5pm to 9pm ($10 corking fee applies). Please join us for a truly unforgettable dining experience!
BYOB $5 CORKING FEE $10 Corking fee after 5PM
parties of 4 or less
parties of 5 or more
january 2013
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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 January 22-28, 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.
january 2013 January 25, 2013 MARCIA BALL BAND 9PM $20 January 26, 2013 OTIS CLAY CD RELEASE PARTY 9PM $15 January 30, 2013 WEST END JAZZ BAND 7:30PM $10 February 1, 2013 C.J. CHENIER & THE RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND 9PM $15 February 2, 2013 C.J. CHENIER & THE RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND 9PM $15
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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
january 2013 January 22, 2013 9PM THE FAT BABIES January 23, 2013 9PM ALFONSO PONTICELLI & SWING GITAN 2AM LATE NIGHT INDUSTRY SET WITH THE FRANK CATALANO SEXTET January 24, 2013 9PM ALAN GRESIK SWING SHIFT ORCHESTRA
January 25, 2013 5PM THE FLIPSIDE SHOW WITH CHRIS FORMAN 9PM PATRICIA BARBER QUARTET CD RELEASE PARTY AFTER HOURS GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION January 26, 2013 3PM THE PAPER MACHETE 8PM PATRICIA BARBER QUARTET CD RELEASE PARTY 12AM AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY WITH SABERTOOTH ORGAN QUARTET January 27, 2013 7PM UPTOWN POETRY SLAM 11PM SUNDAY NIGHT SOUL PARTY WITH THE PATERSON TRIO January 28, 2013 9PM CHRIS GREENE QUARTET
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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
january 2013 January 22, 2013 TONY DO ROSARIO/DAN MURPHY DUO 8PM/10PM January 23, 2013 RICH CORPOLONGO QUARTET WITH DAN SHAPERA & RUSTY JONES 8PM/10PM January 24 -January 27, 2013 BOBBY BROOM TRIO 8PM/10PM /4PM January 28, 2013 ABIGAIL RICCARDS QUINTET/ROSE COLELLA PRESENTS CHICAGO ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS JAZZ FEST 8PM/10PM January 29, 2013 THE ANNUAL BLUJAZZ SHOWCASE PRESENTS CURT HANRAHAN 8PM/10PM
January 30, 2013 THE ANNUAL BLUJAZZ SHOWCASE PRESENTS SHELLEY YOELIN CD RELEASE PARTY 8PM/10PM January 31, 2013 THE ANNUAL BLUJAZZ SHOWCASE PRESENTS PAUL KOGUT TRIO 8PM/10PM
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katerina’s
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, Il 773-348-7592 www.katerinas.com
It’s a cultural center showcasing the hippest jazz, funk, blues, boogie-woogie blues, R&B, classical and world music -from Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Greek, Flamenco and Japanese to all Gypsy Genres & then some! Travel the world of music in our intimate space as each night presents a musical odyssey born from a whispering solo of an upright bass to a foot-stomping rhythm of flamenco! It’s a meeting place for old friends and new friends. A place where romance blossoms and time stands still. And for those who like to travel alone, fasten your seatbelts...
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AdmissIons Live Music Nightly. Cover Charge Applies. 21 & over. Valid ID required.
january 2013 January 22, 2013 8:30PM SANDRA ANTONGIOGI $8 COVER January 23, 2013 8PM 60s PARTY SPECIAL GUESTS THE REVELETTES $5 COVER January 24, 2013 8PM GRAZYNA AUGUSCIK & PAULINHO GARCIA $10 COVER January 25, 2013 6:30PM JULI WOOD & KELLY BRAND NO COVER 10PM GUITARRA AZUL $10 COVER January 26, 2013 6:30PM SPIDER SALOFF WITH STEVE RAMSDELL $10 COVER 10PM CONJUNTO AFRO CUBAN & PUERTO RICAN DANCE MUSIC $10 COVER January 31, 2013 8PM DON STIERNBERG TRIO: JAZZ MANDOLIN $10 COVER February 1, 2013 6:30PM NICOLE KESTLER & BRIAN OHERN $10 COVER 10PM REMBETIKA $10 COVER
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3661 North Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 www.littlebucharestbistro.com
Week of January 22-28, 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
january 2013 SATURDAYS GYPSY MINSTRELS GUITAR & VIOLIN 6:30PM
January 24 & 25, 2013 JEAN FROM CRAIOVA 9PM/8PM
February 1, 2013 T-RROMA EVENT TAMBURICA NIGHT 8PM
February 2, 2013 DENISA 9PM
LIVE MUSIC WEEKLY FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 6:30PM
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M lounge
1520 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 447.0201 www.mloungechicago.com
Sit back and relax at this South Loop martini lounge. M Lounge features live music at least two days a week, to be enjoyed with an array of specialty martinis and fine spirits. M Lounge also offers a number of non-alcoholic cocktails and exquisite coffee drinks. You will immediately feel at home inside this intimate 1,400 sq ft oasis, whether you’re settling into one of the comfortable couches or low-slung chairs, or pulling up a seat at the 28foot long walnut bar.
cocktails
Martinis Mocktails Cognac Blended Scotch Single Malt Scotch Whiskey & Bourbon Canadian Whiskey Irish Whiskey Beer White Wine Red Wine Champagne Water Coffee Bottle Service
january 2013 January 22 & 23, 2013 DELIVERY POINT
February 19, 2013 SARAH MARIE YOUNG
February 20, 2013 SAMUEL SAVOIR FAIRE WILLIAMS TRIO
February 27, 2013 DELIVERY POINT
LIVE MUSIC WEEKLY Tuesday - Thursday 6pm-1am
Friday 6pm-2am
Saturday 6pm-3am Sunday & Monday closed for private events
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viper alley
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, Il 773-348-7592 www.katerinas.com
Viper Alley is Chicagoland’s premier destination for live music, gourmet dinners, and private events!
february 16 2013 6:30PM ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY & LIZ CALLAWAY DOORS OPEN AT 6PM RESTAURANT OPENS AT 5PM
january 2013 February 16, 2013 6:30PM ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY & LIZ CALLAWAY
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special
events CJO featuring RANDY BRECKER & ART DAVIS: A TRIBUTE TO ART FARMER VOCALIST JULIA HUFF AT ROOM 43 2013 JAZZ SEASON AT CHICAGO SYMPHONY CENTER
a tribute to
February 9, 2013 evanston jazz festival evanston township high school www.chicagojazzorchestra.com
February 16, 2013 Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville CJO presents its most highly regarded presentations: A Tribute to Ray Ch
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jeff lindberg’s chicago jazz orchestra featuring trumpeters Randy Brecker & art davis
o art farmer
auditorium 1600 Dodge ave evanston IL www.ethsjazz.com 847.424.7848
harles. April 3, 2013 Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston for a remarkable evening of Cole Porter’s music with Kurt Elling.
“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. jan 6 2013 irvin pierce saxophone Sun. jan 13 2013 chris greene saxophone sun. jan 20 2013 lady T vocals sun. jan 27 2013 julia huff vocals
Sunday january 27 2013 vocalist Julia Huff
Event 4 Sundays from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Room 43 - 1043 E. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL http://www.hydeparkjazzsociety.com/ ADMISSION: $10 adults/$5 for University students with ID or children with adults ROOM 43 offers bar and food service, including a tasty selection of “Jazz Bites.”
jazz at Symphony Center chicago
season 2013 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 294-3000 www.cso.org
January 18, 2013, 8 p.m. Jazz Sing the Truth! Dianne Reeves, vocals Angelique Kidjo, vocals Lizz Wright, vocals March 22, 2013, 8 p.m. Jazz Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour—55th Anniversary Dee Dee Bridgewater, vocals Christian McBride, bass Benny Green, piano Lewis Nash, drums Chris Potter, saxophone Ambrose Akinmusiré, trumpet March 29, 2013, 8 p.m. Sonny Rollins, saxophone April 19, 2013, 8 p.m. Brad Mehldau, piano Chris Thile, mandolin May 24, 2013, 8 p.m. Orbert Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Rivers: Nature, Power, Culture Orbert Davis, artistic director June 7, 2013, 8 p.m. Wayne Shorter Quartet Wayne Shorter, saxophone Danilo Pérez, piano John Patitucci, bass Brian Blade, drums June 21, 2013, 8 p.m. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Wynton Marsalis, trumpet
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f e at uri ng C hi c a g o’s fin est jazz mu sic i ans
directory
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Andrew Distel
Pg 62
James Bottoms
Pg 79
Mike Frost
Pg 45
Arlene Bardelle
Pg 63
James Sanders
Pg 80
Mike Jeffers
Pg 46
Ava Logan
Pg 64
Jesse Charbonier
Pg 81
Mike Staron
Pg 47
Bobby Lewis
Pg 65
Jim Sellers
Pg 82
Nanette Frank
Pg 48
Cécile Savage
Pg 66
Kelly Brand
Pg 83
Nick Schneider
Pg 49
Chris White
Ray Bailey
Pg 50
Laury Shelley
Pg 84
Corky McClerkin
Pg 67
Pg 85
Dave Flippo
Le Perolateur
Rhonda Browne
Pg 51
Pg 68
Pg 86
Rita McConville
Pg 52
Dave Shelton
Pg 69
Libby York
Pg 87
Robin Watson
Pg 53
Don Stille
Pg 70
Linda Solotaire
Pg 88
Roger Harris
Pg 54
Elaine Dame
Pg 71
Lindy Endres
Pg 89
Sam Fazio
Pg 55
Erin McDougald
Pg 72
Loretta Lee
Pg 90
Shawn Maxwell
Pg 56
Frank D’Rone
Pg 73
Los Perros Cubanos
Pg 91
Skinny Williams
Pg 57
Frank Portolese
Pg 74
Marc Pompe
Pg 92
Stacy McMichael
Pg 58
Gina Gibson
Pg 75
Mark Moultrup
Pg 93
Stephanie Browning
Greta Pope
Marlene Rosenberg
Pg 94
Pg 59
Pg 76
Steven Hashimoto
Pg 95
The Harris Group
Pg 60
Heather Moran
Pg 77
Michael Hutchins
Pg 96
Tom Muellner
Pg 61
J. Beam Band
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Mick Archer
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Zvonimir Tot
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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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GIGS Saturday February 9, 2013 6:30PM-9:30PM
Arlene Bardelle Duo Katerina’s
1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL www.katerinas.com ______________________________________
Arlene Bardelle has been dazzling audiences with
her tasteful vocal stylings for the past several years. Chicago is her home base, where she works with some of the finest musicians in town. Arlene was a mainstay at the famed Coq D’or in the Drake hotel for many years. She has performed at many other top notch Chicago venues such as the Pump Room, Andy’s Jazz Club, Pops for Champagne, Fitzgerald’s, the Jazz Showcase, and the Green Mill. Arlene has also performed for political fundraiser cruises on Lake Michigan, private events at the Crystal Ballroom at Navy Pier, and corporate performances for top Chicago agents. She has performed at the Chicago Jazz Fest, Taste of Chicago, and the Plymouth Jazz Fest in Wisconsin as well as Smoke in New York.
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AVA LOGAN
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GIGS Tuesday January 22, 2013 7PM-10PM
Performing w/t The Jazz Community Big Band Mullen’s Bar & Grill
8313 W. Lawrence, Norridge, IL 60670 No Cover- Reservations Suggested 708.452.3190 ______________________________________ Friday January 25, 2013 7:30PM-10:30PM
Ava Logan Trio 94 Restaurant of Orland Park
15410 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462 No Cover- Reservations Suggested 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 Sunday February 10, 2013 2PM-3PM
Performing w/t Petra Van Nuis & Andy Brown Eisenhower Public Library
Harwood Heights, IL ______________________________________ 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 JAN & FEB 6PM-10PM
Cécile Savage with Calvin “Koco” Brunson, Curtis Prince, Fred Jackson
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 January 23, 2013 8PM
Performing w/t Paul Marinaro Trio Club 3160 3160 N.Clark St, Chicago, IL 312.527.2269 www.3160Chicago.com
_________________________________________ Friday January 25, 2013 9PM
Performing w/t Sam Fazio Coq d’Or at The Drake Hotel 140 E. Walton, Chicago, IL 312.787.2200 www.thedrakehotel.com
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Performing w/t Paul Marinaro Trio Club 3160 3160 N.Clark St, Chicago, IL 312.527.2269 www.3160Chicago.com
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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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GIGS Tuesday January 29, 2013 8PM
James Perkins Qrt w/t Corky McClerkin 50 Yard Line
111 E. 75th St., Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Thursday January 31, 2013 8PM
Corky McClerkin Trio Pete Millers’ Evanston
1557 Sherman Ave., Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Friday February 1, 2013 8PM
Corky McClerkin Quartet Pete Millers’ Evanston
1557 Sherman Ave., Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Saturday February 2, 2013 8PM
Corky McClerkin Quartet Pete Millers’ Evanston
1557 Sherman Ave., Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Sunday February 3, 2013 5PM
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.”
Corky McClerkin Trio Pete Millers’ Evanston
1557 Sherman Ave., Chicago, IL ______________________________________
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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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Saturday January 26, 2013 7PM-10PM
The Elaine Dame Trio Eddie Merlot’s Steakhouse
185 N.Milwaukee, Lincolnshire, IL.60069 847.276.2000 www.eddiemerlots.com ______________________________________ Thursday January 31, 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 January 27, 2013 8:45PM
The Crimson Lounge
Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday February 3, 2013 8:45PM
The Crimson Lounge
Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday February 10, 2013 8:45PM
The Crimson Lounge
Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 312.923.2473 www.crimsonchicago.com ______________________________________ Sunday February 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 February 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 EVERY WEDNESDAY 9PM-Midnight
Chicago By Night Jam Session
5600 Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Tuesday January 22, 2013 7PM-10PM
Jazz Community Big Band
Mullen’s
8313 Lawrence, Norridge, 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 Thursday January 24, 2013 7PM-10PM
Heather Moran w/t Jeff Trudell Strawberry Moon
Wauconda, IL No Cover ______________________________________ Thursday January 31, 2013 7PM-10PM
Heather Moran w/t Jeff Trudell Strawberry Moon
Wauconda, IL No Cover ______________________________________ Friday February 2, 2013 7PM-10PM
Heather Moran w/t Gabriel Datcu and Tim Ibsen Eddie Merlot’s
185 N.Milwaukee, Lincolnshire, IL.60069 847.276.2000 www.eddiemerlots.com 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 February 2, 2013
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant
7537 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60629 773.764.2200 www.ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com ______________________________________ March 2, 2013
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant
7537 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60629 773.764.2200 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 January 26, 2013 10PM
Performing w/t Conjunto Katerina’s
1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 773.348.7592 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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GIGS Friday January 25, 2013
Performing w/t Ava Logan Trio 94 West
15410 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park, IL 708.705.4379 ______________________________________
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 Friday January 25, 2013 6:30PM
Performing with Juli Wood Katerina’s
1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 773.348.7592 www.katerinas.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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CMF
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
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GIGS Saturday March 30, 2013
CD RELEASE SHOW Mayne Stage
1328 W. Morse , Chicago, IL 60626 ______________________________________
lePercolateur Hipster Gypsy Jazz New Release Coming Soon
The coming March of 2013 finds lePercolateur slated to release their debut album as the latest band to join the Chicago Sessions record label. Between now and then, many more are sure to wake from a dreamlike daze wondering in which year they find themselves, and wishing it was what their senses told them. “a sly and surprising gypsy-jazz quintet who apply that idiom to modernistic pop tunes, as well as vintage jazz composition” - Neil Tesser, Chicago Examiner It’s time to get hip to lePercolateur!
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LIBBY YORK
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GIGS Every Sunday beginning December 2012 - 2pm Sunday Jazz Brunch Cafe Sole 1029 Southard Street Key West, FL 33040 Reservations (305) 292-0230 _________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________
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LINDA SOLOTAIRE
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GIGS Tuesday January 22, 2013 8PM
Linda Solotaire Elbo Room
2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 773.549.5549 www.elboroomlive.com ______________________________________ Sunday February 10, 2013 12PM
Linda Solotaire Edgewater Beach Cafe
5545 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL. 60640 773.275.4141 www.edgewaterbeachcafe.com ______________________________________ Thursday February 21, 2013 6PM
Linda Solotaire Edgewater Beach Cafe
5545 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL. 60640 773.275.4141 www.edgewaterbeachcafe.com ______________________________________ Sunday March 10, 2013 12PM 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. GETTING THE WORD OUT 101 WORKSHOP DIY PRESS RELEASES FOR MUSICIANS & PERFORMING ARTISTS JAN 29, 2013 5:30PM8PM. FEES $20 + $15 FOR MATERIALS. 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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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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GIGS Saturday February 9, 20134PM-7PM
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Ctr.
1250 W. 119th St., Chicago, IL 60643 $35 in Advance/$40 at Door ______________________________________ Saturday February 23, 2013 5:30PM-8:30PM
Prairie State College
202 South Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 $35 in Advance/$40 at Door ______________________________________
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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GIGS Friday January 25, 2013 6PM-10PM
Cyrano’s
546 N.Wells St., Chicago, IL 312.467.0546 ______________________________________ Saturday January 26, 2013 6PM-10PM
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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GIGS MONDAYS 9PM-1AM
Performing w/t Marquis Hill Quartet Andy’s Jazz Club
11 E.Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 312.642.6805 www.andysjazzclub.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 February 9, 2013 8PM-10PM
Gelato & Sinatra Via Gelato & Cafe
1853 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL 847.729.7088 www.viagelato.com ______________________________________ 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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GIGS MONDAYS - FRIDAYS 12PM-2PM
Beaudivan @ O’Hare
United Terminal 1 O’Hare Int’l Airport, Chicago IL
______________________________________ MONDAYS -FRIDAYS 12PM-5PM
Bubbles Wine Bar @ O’Hare
American Terminal,O’Hare Int’l Airport, Chicago IL
______________________________________ 3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH 8PM-12AM
Blues 88s
Chicago IL No Cover ______________________________________ EVERY MONDAY & TUESDAY 8PM-12PM
12 West Elm Nightclub 12 West Elm St., Chicago, IL 312.337.3200
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Mick Archer has toured the world as a solo act and
sideman, performing in hotels, clubs, concert venues, and cruise ships. He was the pianist in residence at The Tokyo Westin in the Summer of 2004, and since then has traveled to Holland, Germany, Ireland, England, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Finland and Norway to bring his unique act to worldwide audiences. Besides his career as a solo pianist/vocalist, Mick leads a trio, a Celtic Rock band (The Chicago Rovers), has one of the best dueling piano acts anywhere, and a specialty piano duo (The Blues 88s). “Mick Archer is ... an impressive master of ceremonies. Whether it’s putting hecklers in their place or singing an original, the Southside native is a natural showman.” The Chicago Tribune
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MIKE FROST
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GIGS THURSDAYS 8PM-11PM
Performing with Spiral Bar Umbriago
6 West Hubbard, Chicago IL 773.555.1212 www.barumbriago.com ______________________________________
Mike Frost has been a featured performer with
blues legend Otis Rush, and has been a member/ soloist with many prominent jazz bands in the city. Mike has also played on various recordings with musicians from the bands of Miles Davis and David Sanborn and leads the Mike Frost Project, one of the most exciting jazz groups to be based in Chicago during the past few years. With three CD releases, MFP plays straight-ahead jazz, using great songs from the past plus contributing new originals in a complementary style. The group performs a modern day version of an earlier style but in their own way.
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MIKE JEFFERS
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GIGS TUESDAYS 8PM-11PM
Performing w/t the Stephanie Browning Trio
Bar Umbriago
6 West Hubbard, Chicago IL www.barumbriago.com ______________________________________ THURSDAYS 8PM-11PM
Performing with Spiral (Jazz & Funk) Bar Umbriago
6 West Hubbard, Chicago IL www.barumbriago.com ______________________________________ Friday January 25, 2013 7:30PM-11:30PM
The Bruce Oscar Trio’s Legendary Jam Session
Featuring Bruce Oscar on piano from WDCB 90.9 FM, Nick Schneider bass and Mike Jeffers from Chicago Jazz Magazine-drumset
Millrose Restaurant
45 S. Barrington Rd., South Barrington, IL 60010
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.
847.382.ROSE www.barumbriago.com ______________________________________
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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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GIGS Friday January 25, 2013 7:30PM-11:30PM
The Bruce Oscar Trio’s Legendary Jam Session
Featuring Bruce Oscar on piano from WDCB 90.9 FM, Nick Schneider bass and Mike Jeffers from Chicago Jazz Magazine-drumset
Millrose Restaurant
45 S. Barrington Rd., South Barrington, IL 60010
847.382.ROSE www.barumbriago.com ______________________________________
Nick Schneider is rated as one of the top bass
players in jazz today. He has performed with such greats as Randy Brecker, Eddie Higgins, Buddy Rich Big Band, Teddy Wilson, And The Tonight Show Band just to name a few. Nick currently teaches at Oakton Community College, The University of Wisconsin Indianhead Arts Center, and through his private studio. Nick is also a member of The Bruce Oscar Trio which hosts several different jam sessions throughout Chicago.
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RAY BAILEY
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Ray Bailey is an accomplished musician and band
leader as well as an exciting performer of all jazz styles. In the Chicago area he has performed at most major country clubs, hotels and in local jazz clubs such as Andy’s, The Back Room, Bella Vista, The Green Mill, Green Dolphin Street, Pop’s for Champaign, Joe’s Bebop Café and may others that have come and gone. The Ray Bailey Jazz Quintet played to standing-roomonly crowds for 19 summers in the Garden Café of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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RHONDA BROWNE
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Rhonda High Browne has been a singer/
songwriter for a number of years in the Chicago area and elsewhere. After a successful career as a print model for Jewel Foods, Soft Sheen Hair Products, and several others, she returned to her first love of music, where she received her Associates Degree in Fine Arts from South Suburban College and her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Columbia College Chicago in Jazz Vocal Performance. Rhonda has worked with some of the finest musicians in Chicago such as Roger Harris, Chuck Webb, Curtis Robinson, (to name a few). Currently, Rhonda is the bandleader vocalist of her R&B, Jazz trio “Pieces.” She performs at weddings, corporate functions and various social events and describes her music as “Feel Good Music.”
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RITA McCONVILLE
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Rita McConville has been singing professionally
to the delight of Midwest audiences for over 10 years in venues ranging from legendary jazz clubs like The Green Mill to various dancehalls, roadhouses and churches. As testament to her rare versatility, Rita has been known to sing both legs of a wedding, nailing the ceremony and reception with equally soulful precision. If you haven’t heard about Rita McConville before, that’s understandable because she has been engaging her musical passion full time only recently…or as she likes to put it, as a recovering local television director, nearly three years clean.
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ROBIN WATSON
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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.
GIGS Monday February 18, 2013 8PM
Jazz Showcase CD Release Event
806 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL 312.360.0234 www.jazzshowcase.com ______________________________________
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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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GIGS Friday January 25, 2013 9PM
Sam Fazio w/t Chris White Coq d’Or at The Drake Hotel 140 E. Walton, 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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Shawn Maxwell has the urge—a quality
fundamental to those who create improvised music on a nightly basis. In this way, it is not enough to simply create, but the need to innovate guides each note. His art lies in addressing the ordinary modalities of life in an extraordinary way, placing notes in their most complimentary places with precision and enthusiasm. Each harmony he creates is purposeful in form as well as function. After starting his professional career touring Internationally, across the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, Maxwell returned home to conquer the Windy City. With equal parts genius and toil, Maxwell has become one the preeminent performers in the Chicago jazz landscape. His multi-instrumental talents have been lauded by fellow musicians and critics alike.
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SKINNY WILLIAMS
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GIGS Wednesday January 23, 2013 7PM
Geno’s
Calumet Park, IL ______________________________________ Thursday January 24, 2013 12PM
NAMM
Anaheim, CA ______________________________________ Friday January 25, 2013 12PM
NAMM
Anaheim, CA ______________________________________ Saturday January 26, 2013 12PM
NAMM
Anaheim, CA ______________________________________ Sunday January 27, 2013 9:15PM
Back Room
Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Monday January 28, 2013 9:15PM
Skinny Williams is an accomplished saxophonist
and instrumentalist, a savvy composer, and an electrifying performer who — since the release of his first solo album in 1999 — has created a series of recordings that have made him a distinctive talent in the realm of contemporary jazz. Through his noteworthy combination of earthy grooves and soulful improvisations, Williams has earned both critical acclaim and mainstream appreciation. Williams is one of the industry’s most respected and in-demand players, with critics comparing him to such greats as Stanley Turrentine, Junior Walker, Grover Washington Jr. and Boney James.
Backroom
Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Tuesday February 3, 2013 9:15PM
Backroom
Chicago, IL ______________________________________ Wednesday February 4, 2013 9:15PM
Backroom
Chicago, IL ______________________________________
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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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GIGS TUESDAYS 8PM-11PM
Performing w/t Stephanie Browning Trio Bar Umbriago
6 West Hubbard, Chicago IL www.barumbriago.com ______________________________________
Stephanie Browning made a name for herself as
the Artist-in-residence at the world renowned Gold Star Sardine Bar, a listening room reminiscent of Paris in the ‘30s. The venue was an international gem and captivated audiences assisted Stephanie in honing her improvisational skills and soulful voice. During her two-year tenure she performed for celebrities and European royalty, as well as many a love struck couple out to make a memorable night. Since that time, Stephanie has been featured at the Chicago area’s most notable jazz clubs, including Andy’s, The Green Mill, Pete Millers, Pops for Champagne, as well as many others.
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STEVEN HASHIMOTO
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GIGS 3rd SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 9PM-11:30PM
Steven Hashimoto Quartet Simon’s Tavern
Chicago IL ______________________________________ 3rd MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8PM-10PM
Steven Hashimoto & Pat Fleming Kopi Café
Chicago IL 773.989.5674 ______________________________________ EVERY FRIDAY 1:30AM-3:45AM
Green Mill Quartet Jam Session Green Mill
Chicago IL 773.878.5552 ______________________________________
Steven Hashimoto has been a highly visible part of
Chicago’s jazz scene since 1976, when he founded the band Mothra (which is still in existence, with a CD on AsianImprov Records). He has also anchored the late-night jam sessions at The Green Mill on Fridays for almost 16 years. He has recorded with many local bands, and appeared at almost every jazz venue in Chicago. He has also appeared at The Chicago Jazz Festival, Taste of Chicago, ChicagoFest, Chicago’s Asian American Jazz Festival, as well as festivals and concert venues nationwide.
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THE HARRIS GROUP
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The Harris Group delivers an approach
to progressive jazz that focuses on more than improvisation. Influenced by Joe Beck and Steps Ahead, The Harris Group offers jazz that will no doubt stand the test of time. Although it is the basis of their repertoire, The Harris Group knows the audience for their music is broad, not defined by jazz alone. The Harris Group knows how to please an audience that is looking for meat and blood rather than fleeting hits.
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TOM MUELLNER
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GIGS EVERY MONDAY 9PM-1AM
Tommy’s Pro Jazz Party with Special Guests Serbian Village Restaurant
3144 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago IL 773.478.2900 ______________________________________ Thursday January 24, 2013 7PM-10PM
Performing w/t Chris Greene Adelle’s
Wheaton, IL ______________________________________ Thursday February 14, 2013 8:30PM & 12PM
SPECIAL EVENT VALENTINE’S DAY Performing w/t Spider Saloff
Katerina’s
1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL www.katerinas.com ______________________________________ Saturday February 23, 2013 8:30PM & 12PM
Performing w/t Spider Saloff Katerina’s Tommy Muellner is a respected Chicagoland
jazz pianist and composer. He has received critical acclaim from aficionados and statesmen throughout the jazz world for his piano acumen and creativity. He has an uncanny understanding of harmonic movement, improvisation and musical interplay and as such continues to dazzle audiences with his unique brand of swinging lyrical jazz piano. He receives rave reviews wherever he performs. Indeed, acclaim for the talent, taste and splendid style of this consummate professional is as resonant as the rich chords and silky lines with which Tommy Muellner creates his personal musical magic.
1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL www.katerinas.com ______________________________________
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ZVONIMIR TOT
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GIGS Thursday January 31, 2013 6PM-9PM
Performing w/t Hans Luchs Trio Parker’s
1000 31st St., Downers Grove, IL ______________________________________ Friday February 8, 2013 5PM-8PM
Duo w/t Kelly Sill University Club of Chicago
76 E. Monroe St., Chicago, 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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