Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates December 10th thru December 17th, 2010... (photo of Chicago jazz saxman Dez Desormeaux, JAZZzology editor Rick Watters and Chicago jazz pianist Jose Valdes)
Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805
ANDY'S WEEKENDS FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS! $10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm
Upcoming performances
Sundays 5pm—Jordan Baskin Trio 9pm—Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany Mondays 5pm—Chicago Jazz Orchestra 9pm—Guy King Organ Trio Tuesdays 5pm—Zona Sul 9pm—Chicago Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble Wednesdays 5pm—Russ Phillips Group 9pm—Mike Smith Quartet Thursdays 5pm—Charles Rick Heath Quartet 9pm—Yoko Noge Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's December Weekends 17 & 18 5pm—Typhanie Monique 9:30pm—Skinny Williams Group 24 & 25 Closed Both Nights For Holidays 31 New Years Eve Celebration With “Guy King's Little Big Band"
The Blue Note Jazz Club Now Open in Broadview! For more information call 708-343-2670 1715 W. Roosevelt Road, Broadview IL 2 miles west of Harlem Avenue Parking & Entrance in rear. Thursdays and Sundays, shows are at: 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm and 12:00 am (midnite) Fridays and Saturdays, shows are at: 9:30 pm, 11:00 pm and 12:30 am The Blue Note Jazz Club features live music Thursday-Sundays
The Hyde Park JAZZ Society SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43 1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL. (773) 285-2222 December 19 Ken Cooper, trumpet 26 Ari Brown
Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz February 27, 2011 The West End Jazz Band John Otto—Reeds Leah Bezin—Banjo, vocals Mike Walbridge—Tuba Andy Schumm—Drums Frank Gualtieri—Trombone Mike Bezin—Cornet For ticket information or to become a member visit www.illianajazz.com or call Herta: 708 672-3561 write to P.O. Box 1459, Oak Park, IL 60304
PianoForte 410 South Michigan Avneue #820 Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 291-0000 Thursday, Jan. 20:00 pm Re-Interpreting Chopin Acclaimed Polish jazz singer Grazyna Auguscik and pianist Ben Lewis Visit PianoForte Foundation for More Information Co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL. Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16) Premium seating (cabaret-style tables in front) is $25. For group pricing (6 or more): please call (312) 291-0291. Katerina's 1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613-2408 (773) 348-7592 www.katerinas.com Visit Katerina's Website for updated performance information Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe 114 South Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 775-1988 Closer than you think! Free parking lot / right by Metra station. www.JoplinsJava.com
M Lounge 1520 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 447-0201 December 21 Gray Matters 22 Delivery Point 28 Tecora Rogers 29 Nightwind All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday 7 pm㬆 pm NO COVER
The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773.878.5552 Upcoming Weekend Shows December 24 Closed for Christmas Eve 25 Closed for Christmas 31 8:30pm New Year's Eve party with Battle of the Saxophones featuring Von Freeman and Ed Petersen Weekly Shows Sundays 7 pm㬆 pm Poetry Slam with Marc Smith 11 pm-2 am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Mondays 9 pm-1 am Patricia Barber Quartet Tuesdays 9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio Wednesdays 9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Thursdays 9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra The Dragon Inn 275 Joliet Street, Suite 130 Dyer, IN 46311-1777 Toll Free: (888) 699-1013 live blues and Jazz, visit the website for updated performance information Final Month of the Underground Wonder Bar at the Walton St Location!!! 10 E. Walton Chicago, IL 60611 312.266.7761 December Mondays 9pm-12am Open MIC hosted by Joanna Woods 12-3:30am Kickin' it with KP Tuesdays 8:30㬆:30pm Lonie Walker “The Soulo Set" 10:30pm-12:00am Lorna Boston Band featuring Vince Willis 12:00-3:30am ProJam Session hosted by Lorna Boston Wednesdays 8-10:30pm Desiree Irwin & Twinray 11pm-3:30am Lonie Walker & her Big bad Ass Co. Band Thursday Luiz Ewerling & A Cor Do Brasil (9p-1:30a) 10:30pm-1:30am Luiz Ewerling & A Cor Do Brasil world jazz 1:30-3:30am Vince Willis refreshin' your soul Friday 8-10:30pm Doubleshott 11pm-3:30am Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band Saturday Lance Brown Group 11pm-4:30am Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band Sunday 10pm-12am Kick the Record feat. Jesse Cryderman 12-3:30am Hurricane Reggae Band
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino 777 Casino Center Drive Hammond, IN (866)711-SHOE Visit the website for updated performance information.
Regal Theatre Jazzn' at the Regal 1645 East 79th Street Chicago, IL Chicago (773) 768-9900 Doors Open at 6pm Performance at 7pm $10 Admission December 22nd Dee Alexander- vocalist 29th Saleek Zayid- vocalist Other upcoming jazz events (including WDCB-radio sponsored shows)...
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule' Fri, Dec 17, 2010 and Sat, Dec 18, 2010—both at 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ Fri, Dec 17, 2010—every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Green Mill Quartet Jam Session Fri, Dec 17, 2010—every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio Fri, Dec 17, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Fri, Dec 17, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Jazz Christmas Fri, Dec 17, 2010 begins at 8:00 p.m. Hyde Park Union Church, Chicago
Juli Wood with Anu & Petri Ahjokoski Fri, Dec 17, 2010:30 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule' Sat, Dec 18, 2010 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth Sat, Dec 18, 2010—every Saturday from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio Sat, Dec 18, 2010—from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Sat, Dec 18, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Petra Van Nuis and Andy Brown Sat, Dec 18, 2010:30 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Sun, Dec 19, 2010—every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Ballroom Dancing with Steve Anthony Orchestra Sun, Dec 19, 2010 1:30 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Sun, Dec 19, 2010—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
The Elaine Dame Duo in Concert, with guitarist, Andy Brown Sun, Dec 19, 2010 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Glenview Public Library, Glenview
Maracujaz Brazilian Music Sun, Dec 19, 2010 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant, Chicago
WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party Chicago Grandstand Big Band Sun, Dec 19, 2010 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. FitzGerald's, Berwyn
Vocalist Milton Suggs Quartet Mon, Dec 20, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Musicians' Mixer Mondays—hosted by jazz vocalist, Elaine Dame, with guitarist, Andy Brown Mon, Dec 20, 2010 8:00-11:30 pm Katerina's, Chicago
Deep Blue Organ Trio Tue, Dec 21, 2010—every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Vocalist Sarah Marie Young Live Jazz and Jam Tue, Dec 21, 2010—from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Gray Matters Tue, Dec 21, 2010—from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. M Lounge, Chicago
Paul Marinaro Trio: Winter Wonderland of Jazz! Tue, Dec 21, 2010:00 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Dec 22, 2010—every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Dec 22, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Delivery Point Wed, Dec 22, 2010—from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. M Lounge, Chicago
Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra Thu, Dec 23, 2010—every Thursday from 9 p.m to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Spare Parts Thu, Dec 23, 2010—every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. AliveOne, Chicago
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Thu, Dec 23, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Paulinho Garcia Thu, Dec 23, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Aaron Koppel Duo Thu, Dec 23, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Andy Brown Thu, Dec 23, 2010 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Erwin Cafe and Bar, Chicago
Tom Muellner's Holiday Quartet: The Sainty Clauses Thu, Dec 23, 2010:30 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Fri, Dec 24, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Sun, Dec 26, 2010—every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Ballroom Dancing with the Teddy Lee Orchestra Sun, Dec 26, 2010 1:30 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Sun, Dec 26, 2010—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Christmas Dance with the Outcast Jazz Band Sun, Dec 26, 2010 6:30 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
Maracujaz Brazilian Music Sun, Dec 26, 2010 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant, Chicago
WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party John Burnett Orchestra Sun, Dec 26, 2010 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. FitzGerald's, Berwyn
Patricia Barber Quartet Mon, Dec 27, 2010ׯ p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Deep Blue Organ Trio Tue, Dec 28, 2010—every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Tue, Dec 28, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Tecora Rogers Tue, Dec 28, 2010—from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. M Lounge, Chicago
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Dec 29, 2010—every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Dec 29, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Wed, Dec 29, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Nightwind Wed, Dec 29, 2010—from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. M Lounge, Chicago
Sweet Used To Be Wed, Dec 29, 2010:30 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra Thu, Dec 30, 2010—every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Spare Parts Thu, Dec 30, 2010—every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. AliveOne, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Thu, Dec 30, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Andy Brown Duo Thu, Dec 30, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Shawn Maxwell Duo Thu, Dec 30, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
Trio Copacabana Thu, Dec 30, 2010:30 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
New Year's Eve 2010 Fri, Dec 31, 2010 7 p.m./ 12/31 The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
New Year's Eve Party “Battle of the Saxophones" Featuring: Von Freeman & Edward Petersen Fri, Dec 31, 2010—from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Fri, Dec 31, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Elaine Dame with The Kyle Asche Trio Fri, Dec 31, 2010 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. St. Charles Place Steakhouse, St. Charles
New Years Eve Celebration-Swing Bash Fri, Dec 31, 2010 8 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Sat, Jan 1, 2011—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Battle of the Saxophones Featuring Von Freeman & Edward Petersen Sat, Jan 1, 2011—from 8 p.m. to midnight Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Sun, Jan 2, 2011—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Maracujaz Brazilian Music Sun, Jan 2, 2011 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant, Chicago
Maracujaz Brazilian Music Thu, Jan 6, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. L' Eiffel Bistrot & Creperie, South Barrington
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Barry Winograd/Jim Ryan Duo Thu, Jan 6, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Jose Valdes/Chuck Dez Duo Thu, Jan 6, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
Maracujaz Brazilian Music Thu, Jan 13, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. L'Eiffel Bistro & Creperie, South Barrington
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Marshall Vente/Glenn Reitsma Duo Thu, Jan 13, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Fred Krubel Duo Thu, Jan 13, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
A Tribute to Joe Daley Tribute with the Rich Corpolongo Trio Tue, Jan 18, 2011 12pm Chicago Cultural Center—Randolph Cafe, Chicago
Jazz Salon at PianoForte Re-Interpreting Chopin with Grazyna Auguscik and Ben Lewis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7 p.m. PianoForte Chicago, Chicago
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Bobby Schiff/Mike Levin Duo Thu, Jan 20, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Frank Portolese Thu, Jan 20, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold Fri, Jan 21, 2011 and Sat, Jan 22, 2011 both at 8 p.m. Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold Sat, Jan 22, 2011 8 p.m. Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Peter Lerner Duo Thu, Jan 27, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Matt Pinizzotto Duo Thu, Jan 27, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
WDCB Jazz Cafe' Live at the MAC: Neal Alger Fri, Feb 4, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
WDCB's Annual Winter Gala Fundraiser Dinner and Big Band Dance Fri, Feb 11, 2011 6:30 p.m. to midnight Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace,
WDCB and the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage Present WDCB Jazz at The MAC—Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Sun, Feb 13, 2011 through Sat, Feb 19, 2011 various Glen Ellyn venues,
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Two for Brazil and Henry Johnson's Organ Express Fri, Feb 18, 2011 and Sat, Feb 19, 2011—both at 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Ramsey Lewis Trio Sat, Feb 19, 2011 MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Patricia Barber Thu, Mar 10, 2011 7:30 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
WDCB Jazz Cafe' Live at the MAC: Fareed Haque Duo Thu, Mar 17, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
Jazzfest 2011 Mon, Apr 11, 2011 7:30 PM Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: John Pizzarelli Sat, Apr 23, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward Thu, May 12, 2011 7:30 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana Mon, Jun 27, 2011 D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard
Lagniappe Creole Cajun Joynt 1525 West 79th Street, Chicago (773) 994-6375 JAZZ NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 6 PM FOLLOWED BY OPEN JAM SESSION AT 8 PM
PianoForte 410 South Michigan Avneue #820 Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 291-0000 December 5th Winston Choi and MingHuan Xu Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011:00 pm Re-Interpreting Chopin Acclaimed Polish jazz singer Grazyna Auguscik and pianist Ben Lewis Co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL. Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16) Premium seating (cabaret-style tables in front) is $25. For group pricing (6 or more): please call (312) 291-0291.
Katerina's 1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613-2408 (773) 348-7592 Visit Katerinas Website for updated performance information
Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe 114 South Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 775-1988 December 3 Shawn Maxwell Quartet 10 Holiday special with an amazing handbell choir, a magician and a very classy Santa! Closer than you think! Free parking lot / right by Metra station. www.JoplinsJava.com
M Lounge 1520 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 447-0201 All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday 7 pm㬆 pm NO COVER
The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773.878.5552 Upcoming Weekend Shows Weekly Shows Sundays 7 pm㬆 pm Poetry Slam with Marc Smith 11 pm-2 am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Mondays 9 pm-1 am Patricia Barber Quartet Tuesdays 9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio Wednesdays 9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Thursdays 9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra
Dragon Inn 275 Joliet Street, Suite 130 Dyer, IN 46311-1777 Toll Free: (888) 699-1013 live blues and Jazz
Jerry's—Wicker Park 1938 W. Division (just East of Damen) Chicago, IL 60622 773-235-1006 FREE live jazz @ Jerry's every Sunday night from 8-11pm+, no cover! Call for updated performance information.
South Loop Lounge 11. W. 26th St (corner of 26th & State) Free Parking, No cover. (312) 225-7000 x1013 Sundays Call for updated performance information
The Velvet Lounge 67 E. Cermak Road Chicago, Illinois 60616 phone number: 1.312.791.9050. web: http://www.velvetlounge.net/ Jazz Institute of Chicago, Chicago (312) 427-1676 Jazz Links Jam Session, Chicago 5-7 PM Randolph St. Cafe, located in the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph Free. Upcoming dates Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Chicago (312) 573-8932 Call for upcoming performance information Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Chicago CJO.org
The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Jazz Vespers, Niles IL 847-965-821 call for schedule
McAnich Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn IL 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599 (630-942-4000)
Salute Wine Bar & Cafe 46 East Superior St. Chicago, IL. 60611 Live Jazz EVERY Wednesday from 7 to 10PM 312.664.0100 (WDCB Jazz at Salute' is presented by Salute Wine Bar and Cafe, 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio and Stone Castle Promotions!)
This Must Be The Place 206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439 630.243.1500 Adelle's 1060 College Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187-5720 (630) 784-8015 Open Tue-Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-9:30pm; Sun 4pm-8pm Jazz On Thursdays from 7PM-10PM
...Other Chicago area venues featuring great live jazz:
(Jazz may be scheduled at these locations—please refer to the club Web sites or give them a call)
Back Room� N Rush St, (312) 751-2433
Catch-35㬟 W. Wacker—(312) 346-3500
Checkerboard Lounge� S. Harper Ct., Hyde Park—(773) 684-1472
Chambers� N. Milwaukee Niles (847) 647-8282
Elastic� N. Milwaukee, Logan Square(773) 772-3616
50 Yard Line- 69 E. 75th (773) 846-0005
Hideout� W. Wabansia 773) 227-4433
Hungry Brain� W. Belmont (773) 935-2118
Morseland� W. Morse—Jazz Monday Nights (773) 764-8900
Balcon del Mediterraneo, Burr Ridge Bill's Blues, Evanston Braxton Seafood Grill, Oak Brook The Chambers, Niles Cafe Mestizo, Chicago Cuatro, Chicago Fifty Yard Line, Chicago FitzGerald's, Berwyn Gale Street Inn, Chicago Geno's Place in the Park, Calumet Park Gibson's, Rosemont Pacific Blue, Glen Ellyn Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston & Wheeling Sullivan's Steak House, Naperville Jilly's, Naperville—November 27 9PM—Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band
...Also don't forget WDCB Jazz Radio Live Jazz Hosting Nights:
WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234 two sets at 8 and 10 p.m. http://JazzShowcase.com
WDCB Emerging Jazz Pianist Series Benny's Chop House, Chicago (312) 626-2444 last Thursday of every month:30 to 11:30 p.m. http://www.bennyschophouse.com/
WDCB Jazz at Salute' Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago 312-664-0100 Wednesdays to 10 p.m. http://salutewinebars.com/
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park (708) 725-7200 Thursdays to 10 p.m. http://www.MarionStreetCheeseMarket.com
WDCB Jazz Thursdays Adelle's, Wheaton (630) 784-8015 Thursdays to 10 p.m. http://www.Adelles.com
WDCB Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Party FitzGerald's, Berwyn (708) 788-2118 Sundays to 9:30 p.m. http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/
WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook (630) 206-9566 2nd Thursday during select months:30 p.m. http://mayslakepeabody.com/ Patricia Barber Thu, Mar 10, 2011 Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward Thu, May 12, 2011
WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234 3rd Wednesday of every month to 10:30 p.m. http://JazzShowcase.com
Still Other Jazz Events:
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule' Fri, Dec 17, 2010 and Sat, Dec 18, 2010—both at 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ Fri, Dec 17, 2010—every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Green Mill Quartet Jam Session Fri, Dec 17, 2010—every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio Fri, Dec 17, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Fri, Dec 17, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule' Sat, Dec 18, 2010 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth Sat, Dec 18, 2010—every Saturday from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio Sat, Dec 18, 2010—from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Sat, Dec 18, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Sun, Dec 19, 2010—every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Ballroom Dancing with Steve Anthony Orchestra Sun, Dec 19, 2010 1:30 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Sun, Dec 19, 2010—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Vocalist Milton Suggs Quartet Mon, Dec 20, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Deep Blue Organ Trio Tue, Dec 21, 2010—every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Vocalist Sarah Marie Young Live Jazz and Jam Tue, Dec 21, 2010—from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Dec 22, 2010—every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Dec 22, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra Thu, Dec 23, 2010—every Thursday from 9 p.m to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Spare Parts Thu, Dec 23, 2010—every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. AliveOne, Chicago
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Thu, Dec 23, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Fri, Dec 24, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Sun, Dec 26, 2010—every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Ballroom Dancing with the Teddy Lee Orchestra Sun, Dec 26, 2010 1:30 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Sun, Dec 26, 2010—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Patricia Barber Quartet Mon, Dec 27, 2010ׯ p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Deep Blue Organ Trio Tue, Dec 28, 2010—every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Tue, Dec 28, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Dec 29, 2010—every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Dec 29, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Wed, Dec 29, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra Thu, Dec 30, 2010—every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Spare Parts Thu, Dec 30, 2010—every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. AliveOne, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Thu, Dec 30, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
New Year's Eve 2010 Fri, Dec 31, 2010 7 p.m./ 12/31 The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
New Year's Eve Party “Battle of the Saxophones" Featuring: Von Freeman & Edward Petersen Fri, Dec 31, 2010—from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Fri, Dec 31, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Sat, Jan 1, 2011—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Sun, Jan 2, 2011—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
A Tribute to Joe Daley Tribute with the Rich Corpolongo Trio Tue, Jan 18, 2011 12pm Chicago Cultural Center—Randolph Cafe, Chicago
Jazz Salon at PianoForte Re-Interpreting Chopin with Grazyna Auguscik and Ben Lewis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7 p.m. PianoForte Chicago, Chicago
The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold Fri, Jan 21, 2011 and Sat, Jan 22, 2011 both at 8 p.m. Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold Sat, Jan 22, 2011 8 p.m. Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
WDCB Jazz Cafe' Live at the MAC: Neal Alger Fri, Feb 4, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
WDCB's Annual Winter Gala Fundraiser Dinner and Big Band Dance Fri, Feb 11, 2011 6:30 p.m. to midnight Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace,
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Two for Brazil and Henry Johnson's Organ Express Fri, Feb 18, 2011 and Sat, Feb 19, 2011—both at 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Ramsey Lewis Trio Sat, Feb 19, 2011 MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Patricia Barber Thu, Mar 10, 2011 7:30 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
WDCB Jazz Cafe' Live at the MAC: Fareed Haque Duo Thu, Mar 17, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
Jazzfest 2011 Mon, Apr 11, 2011 7:30 PM Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: John Pizzarelli Sat, Apr 23, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward Thu, May 12, 2011 7:30 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana Mon, Jun 27, 2011 D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard
...And performances by local (Chicago) favorites:
Solitaire Miles *Join Solitaire Miles and Willie Pickens on Wednesday Dec 8th @ 8pm for their Holiday Celebration including Eric Schneider—sax, Art Davis—trumpet, Marlene Rosenberg—bass, Robert Shy—drums
Steve Million Catch 35 35 W. Wacker Chicago, Ill 60601 No Cover with Eric Hochberg—bass and Rob Parton—trumpet Tuesday—Friday: 6:00ׯ:00 PM Saturday: 6:30ׯ:30 PM
Paul Marinaro Club 3160 3160 Clark St. The Paul Marinaro Trio Every Wednesday 9-12:30am No Cover, Two Drink Minimum Special guest musicians welcomed The Drake Hotel Coq d'Or Lounge The Paul Marinaro Duo Every Saturday 9-1am The Drake Hotel is at 140 E Walton St (between Michigan Ave & Seneca St) Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 787-2200
Marc Pompe Thursdays at Maggiano's 516 North Clark St. Chicago, IL Solo Piano/Vocal:30 'til 9:30pm Stetson's Chop House & Bar 151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 239-4491 Solo Piano/Vocal:00 'til 9:30pm
Gina Gibson The Ramada Inn Lake Shore in Hyde Park 4900 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Ill 60615 EVERY FRIDAY in the Main Dining Room
Scott Burns Andys Jazz Club 11 E. Hubbard St, Chicago Tuesdays 5pm-8:30pm performing with Zona Sul (Brazilian jazz)
Shawn Maxwell The Shawn Maxwell Duo at Louie's Chophouse 4642 W 103rd Oak Lawn, IL 7pm-10pm Fridays
Rich Corpolongo DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF THE BIG BANDS Every Thursday,7pm to 10pm With THE BRIAN PATTI BAND Mango Mexican Restaurant 8743 N. Milwaukee Niles, IL 847 967-0030 Sunday, 10pm The Hungry Brain 2319 W Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 935-2118
Yoko Noge Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues Band Thursday at Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard 8:30 pm State and Hubbard Streets in Chicago, Illinois A Fusion of Japanese Traditional Music & Chicago Blues featuring Yoko Noge (Vocals & Piano), Tatsu Aoki (Shamisen), Amy Homma (Taiko Drums), Bugs Cochran (Drums), Jimmy Burns (Guitar & Vocals), Greg McDaniel (Bass), Jimmy Ellis (Alto Sax)
Marlene Rosenberg December 5th 7:30pm-11:30pm MRQ-Marlene Rosenberg Quartet Room 43 1041 E 43rd St Chicago, IL. Phone: 773-373-8445
Gina Gibson The Ramada Inn Lake Shore in Hyde Park 4900 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Ill 60615 EVERY FRIDAY in the Main Dining Room
Corky McClerkin The Corky McClerkin Trio Pete Miller's 1557 Sherman Ave Evanston, IL 60201-4421 (847) 328-0399 Every Monday Night 8pm-12am
Andrew Distel The Andrew Distel Quartet @the Peninsula 108 E. Superior St. (312) 337-2888 Every Friday night 8:30-midnight No cover Andrew Distel-vocals/trumpet Jason Ellis-bass Jordan Baskin-piano Mike Schlick-drums
Julia Huff M Lounge 1520 S. Wabash Ave Every 1st Tuesday 7pm-10pm SL Lounge 11 W. 26th St Every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 8pm-11pm The Back Room One week every month from 9:30pm-1am Cafe LaGuardia Every 1st Wednesday 8pm 2111 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago Tickets call 773-885-8778
Paul Marinaro Club 3160 3160 Clark St. The Paul Marinaro Trio Every Wednesday 9-12:30am No Cover, Two Drink Minimum Special guest musicians welcomed The Drake Hotel Coq d'Or Lounge The Paul Marinaro Duo Every Saturday 9-1am The Drake Hotel is at 140 E Walton St (between Michigan Ave & Seneca St) Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 787-2200
Dave Shelton THE DAVE SHELTON TRIO Dave on Piano, Mike Staron on bass, and Shane Mooney on drums Every other Friday night at SAGE GRILLE in Highwood from 7㬆 pm Sage Grille—one of the North Shore's finest restaurants 260 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040 847-433-7005
Rob Parton Trio Performing at Catch 35 West Wacker Drive Tues-Fridays 6:00-9:00pm Saturday 6:30-9:30pm
Jim Sellers Winberie's in Oak Park Every Friday (7:30-10:30pm)
Mike Jeffers City Gate Grille Performing with Frank Lamphere City Gate Grille December 3rd 8pm-12am 2020 Calamos Drive Naperville, Ill
Ava Logan The Skokie Theatre Presents: Ava Logan Presents “Diana Ross & Friends" Show The Ava Logan Ensemble performing Pop & Jazz songs and telling the stories of Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, Barbara Streisand, Diana Krall, Roberta Flack, Whitney Houston and others! Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010 Time: 8:00 PM Cost: $25.00 in advance, $30.00 at the door To purchase tickets call: The Skokie Theatre 847 677-7761
Tom Muellner *Thursday, Dec. 23 (9pm-12:30am), Tommy's annual holiday jazz party with Tommy's quartet “The Sanity Clauses"—Kelly Sill on bass and others TBA. There will also be special guest vocalists @ Katerina's, 1920 W. Irving Park, Chicago, IL http://www.katerinas.com/ further info to follow.. *Tuesday Dec. 28 (6:30pm-9:30pm), vocalist Amy Yassinger with Tom on piano @ Chambers Restaurant, 6881 N. Milwaukee Av., Niles, IL 60714, Ph. 847-647-1300(no cover).
Jeannie Tanner *The Jeannie Tanner Trio will perform at Marie's every Thursday in December and on Friday, December 17th. Marie's—CELEBRATING 70 Years in the Community! *Tuesday, Dec. 21st / 6pm-10pm Jeannie Tanner Solo (playing piano & singing) at Seasons 52 in Schaumburg / 1770 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL (847) 517-5252 *NEW YEAR'S EVE Dec. 31 The Jeannie Tanner Quartet will be ringing in 2011 at Marie's! 10pm-1am (more info to follow)
Elaine Dame *Thursdays, December 23rd The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarists, Dan Effland and Andy Brown, Erwin Cafe and Bar, 5:30-8:00 pm, no cover, 2925 North Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60657, 773-528-7200 *Sunday, December 19th The Elaine Dame Duo in Concert with guitarist, Andy Brown, The Glenview Public Library, 1:30-2:30 pm, free to the public *Monday, December 20th Musician's Mixer Mondays at Katerina's, with jazz vocalist, Elaine Dame and guitarist Andy Brown, the third Monday of every month, 8-12 am, $5 cover, 1920 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, 60613, 773-348-7592 *Thursday, December 30th The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana, DOC Bistro and Wine Bar, 326 Yorktown Center Drive, Lombard, 60148, 7-10 pm, no cover, 630-627-6666 *Friday, December 31st, New Year's Eve Elaine Dame with The Kyle Asche Trio, 8-12 am no cover, St. Charles Place Steakhouse 2550 E. Main Street—St. Charles, Illinois 60174, (630) 377-3333
Steven Hashimoto *Performing third Sunday of every month, 9pm-11:30pm Steven Hashimoto Quartet Simon's Tavern, Chicago Eclectic jazz quartet (sometimes quintet) playing everything from bop to Led Zeppelin (773) 878-0894 *Steven Hashimoto/Pat Fleming Kopi Café Chicago (773)989-5674 8-10pm Second Monday of every month *Green Mill Quartet Green Mill Chicago (773) 878-5552 1:30-3:45am, Every Friday
Sarah Marie Young Bossa Nova Brunch at Flatwater in downtown Chicago Saturdays and Sundays 12-3 pm 321 N. Clark. See website for schedule
Rob Parton Trio Performing at Catch 35 West Wacker Drive Tues-Fridays 6:00-9:00pm Saturday 6:30-9:30pm
Rajiv Halim Le Fleur De Lis 301 E. 43rd St. Chicago, IL STARTING ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 16th, there's a new jam in town! EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE AT LE FLEUR DE LIS CHICAGO! BRONZEVILLE'S NEWEST HOT SPOT FOR FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT! 301 E. 43rd St. Chicago, IL $10 cover for musicians COME JAM WITH THE RAJIV HALIM QUARTET Rajiv Halim: Alto Sax Reuben Allen: Keyboard Lane Beckstrom: Bass Samuel Jewell: Drums
(source: chicagojazz.com, wdcb.org, jazzshowcase.com)
Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805
ANDY'S WEEKENDS FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS! $10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm
Upcoming performances
Sundays 5pm—Jordan Baskin Trio 9pm—Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany Mondays 5pm—Chicago Jazz Orchestra 9pm—Guy King Organ Trio Tuesdays 5pm—Zona Sul 9pm—Chicago Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble Wednesdays 5pm—Russ Phillips Group 9pm—Mike Smith Quartet Thursdays 5pm—Charles Rick Heath Quartet 9pm—Yoko Noge Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's December Weekends 17 & 18 5pm—Typhanie Monique 9:30pm—Skinny Williams Group 24 & 25 Closed Both Nights For Holidays 31 New Years Eve Celebration With “Guy King's Little Big Band"
The Blue Note Jazz Club Now Open in Broadview! For more information call 708-343-2670 1715 W. Roosevelt Road, Broadview IL 2 miles west of Harlem Avenue Parking & Entrance in rear. Thursdays and Sundays, shows are at: 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm and 12:00 am (midnite) Fridays and Saturdays, shows are at: 9:30 pm, 11:00 pm and 12:30 am The Blue Note Jazz Club features live music Thursday-Sundays
- DECEMBER
- Friday & Saturday, Dec. 17 & 18: Bobby Lewis Trio, featuring Kennedy
- Sunday, Dec. 19: Bobby Lewis featuring Yvonne Gage
- Thursday & Friday, Dec. 23 & 24: Bobby Lewis Trio featuring Yvonne Gage
- December 25: (Open)
- Sunday, Dec. 26: Bobby Lewis Trio featuring Yvonne Gage
- Thursday, Dec. 30: TBA
- December 31: Bobby Lewis Trio
The Hyde Park JAZZ Society SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43 1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL. (773) 285-2222 December 19 Ken Cooper, trumpet 26 Ari Brown
Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz February 27, 2011 The West End Jazz Band John Otto—Reeds Leah Bezin—Banjo, vocals Mike Walbridge—Tuba Andy Schumm—Drums Frank Gualtieri—Trombone Mike Bezin—Cornet For ticket information or to become a member visit www.illianajazz.com or call Herta: 708 672-3561 write to P.O. Box 1459, Oak Park, IL 60304
PianoForte 410 South Michigan Avneue #820 Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 291-0000 Thursday, Jan. 20:00 pm Re-Interpreting Chopin Acclaimed Polish jazz singer Grazyna Auguscik and pianist Ben Lewis Visit PianoForte Foundation for More Information Co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL. Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16) Premium seating (cabaret-style tables in front) is $25. For group pricing (6 or more): please call (312) 291-0291. Katerina's 1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613-2408 (773) 348-7592 www.katerinas.com Visit Katerina's Website for updated performance information Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe 114 South Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 775-1988 Closer than you think! Free parking lot / right by Metra station. www.JoplinsJava.com
M Lounge 1520 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 447-0201 December 21 Gray Matters 22 Delivery Point 28 Tecora Rogers 29 Nightwind All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday 7 pm㬆 pm NO COVER
The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773.878.5552 Upcoming Weekend Shows December 24 Closed for Christmas Eve 25 Closed for Christmas 31 8:30pm New Year's Eve party with Battle of the Saxophones featuring Von Freeman and Ed Petersen Weekly Shows Sundays 7 pm㬆 pm Poetry Slam with Marc Smith 11 pm-2 am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Mondays 9 pm-1 am Patricia Barber Quartet Tuesdays 9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio Wednesdays 9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Thursdays 9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra The Dragon Inn 275 Joliet Street, Suite 130 Dyer, IN 46311-1777 Toll Free: (888) 699-1013 live blues and Jazz, visit the website for updated performance information Final Month of the Underground Wonder Bar at the Walton St Location!!! 10 E. Walton Chicago, IL 60611 312.266.7761 December Mondays 9pm-12am Open MIC hosted by Joanna Woods 12-3:30am Kickin' it with KP Tuesdays 8:30㬆:30pm Lonie Walker “The Soulo Set" 10:30pm-12:00am Lorna Boston Band featuring Vince Willis 12:00-3:30am ProJam Session hosted by Lorna Boston Wednesdays 8-10:30pm Desiree Irwin & Twinray 11pm-3:30am Lonie Walker & her Big bad Ass Co. Band Thursday Luiz Ewerling & A Cor Do Brasil (9p-1:30a) 10:30pm-1:30am Luiz Ewerling & A Cor Do Brasil world jazz 1:30-3:30am Vince Willis refreshin' your soul Friday 8-10:30pm Doubleshott 11pm-3:30am Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band Saturday Lance Brown Group 11pm-4:30am Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band Sunday 10pm-12am Kick the Record feat. Jesse Cryderman 12-3:30am Hurricane Reggae Band
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino 777 Casino Center Drive Hammond, IN (866)711-SHOE Visit the website for updated performance information.
Regal Theatre Jazzn' at the Regal 1645 East 79th Street Chicago, IL Chicago (773) 768-9900 Doors Open at 6pm Performance at 7pm $10 Admission December 22nd Dee Alexander- vocalist 29th Saleek Zayid- vocalist Other upcoming jazz events (including WDCB-radio sponsored shows)...
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule' Fri, Dec 17, 2010 and Sat, Dec 18, 2010—both at 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ Fri, Dec 17, 2010—every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Green Mill Quartet Jam Session Fri, Dec 17, 2010—every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio Fri, Dec 17, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Fri, Dec 17, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Jazz Christmas Fri, Dec 17, 2010 begins at 8:00 p.m. Hyde Park Union Church, Chicago
Juli Wood with Anu & Petri Ahjokoski Fri, Dec 17, 2010:30 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule' Sat, Dec 18, 2010 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth Sat, Dec 18, 2010—every Saturday from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio Sat, Dec 18, 2010—from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Sat, Dec 18, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Petra Van Nuis and Andy Brown Sat, Dec 18, 2010:30 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Sun, Dec 19, 2010—every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Ballroom Dancing with Steve Anthony Orchestra Sun, Dec 19, 2010 1:30 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Sun, Dec 19, 2010—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
The Elaine Dame Duo in Concert, with guitarist, Andy Brown Sun, Dec 19, 2010 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Glenview Public Library, Glenview
Maracujaz Brazilian Music Sun, Dec 19, 2010 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant, Chicago
WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party Chicago Grandstand Big Band Sun, Dec 19, 2010 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. FitzGerald's, Berwyn
Vocalist Milton Suggs Quartet Mon, Dec 20, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Musicians' Mixer Mondays—hosted by jazz vocalist, Elaine Dame, with guitarist, Andy Brown Mon, Dec 20, 2010 8:00-11:30 pm Katerina's, Chicago
Deep Blue Organ Trio Tue, Dec 21, 2010—every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Vocalist Sarah Marie Young Live Jazz and Jam Tue, Dec 21, 2010—from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Gray Matters Tue, Dec 21, 2010—from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. M Lounge, Chicago
Paul Marinaro Trio: Winter Wonderland of Jazz! Tue, Dec 21, 2010:00 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Dec 22, 2010—every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Dec 22, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Delivery Point Wed, Dec 22, 2010—from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. M Lounge, Chicago
Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra Thu, Dec 23, 2010—every Thursday from 9 p.m to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Spare Parts Thu, Dec 23, 2010—every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. AliveOne, Chicago
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Thu, Dec 23, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Paulinho Garcia Thu, Dec 23, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Aaron Koppel Duo Thu, Dec 23, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Andy Brown Thu, Dec 23, 2010 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Erwin Cafe and Bar, Chicago
Tom Muellner's Holiday Quartet: The Sainty Clauses Thu, Dec 23, 2010:30 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Fri, Dec 24, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Sun, Dec 26, 2010—every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Ballroom Dancing with the Teddy Lee Orchestra Sun, Dec 26, 2010 1:30 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Sun, Dec 26, 2010—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Christmas Dance with the Outcast Jazz Band Sun, Dec 26, 2010 6:30 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
Maracujaz Brazilian Music Sun, Dec 26, 2010 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant, Chicago
WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party John Burnett Orchestra Sun, Dec 26, 2010 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. FitzGerald's, Berwyn
Patricia Barber Quartet Mon, Dec 27, 2010ׯ p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Deep Blue Organ Trio Tue, Dec 28, 2010—every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Tue, Dec 28, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Tecora Rogers Tue, Dec 28, 2010—from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. M Lounge, Chicago
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Dec 29, 2010—every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Dec 29, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Wed, Dec 29, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Nightwind Wed, Dec 29, 2010—from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. M Lounge, Chicago
Sweet Used To Be Wed, Dec 29, 2010:30 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra Thu, Dec 30, 2010—every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Spare Parts Thu, Dec 30, 2010—every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. AliveOne, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Thu, Dec 30, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Andy Brown Duo Thu, Dec 30, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Shawn Maxwell Duo Thu, Dec 30, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
Trio Copacabana Thu, Dec 30, 2010:30 p.m. Katerina's, Chicago
New Year's Eve 2010 Fri, Dec 31, 2010 7 p.m./ 12/31 The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
New Year's Eve Party “Battle of the Saxophones" Featuring: Von Freeman & Edward Petersen Fri, Dec 31, 2010—from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Fri, Dec 31, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Elaine Dame with The Kyle Asche Trio Fri, Dec 31, 2010 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. St. Charles Place Steakhouse, St. Charles
New Years Eve Celebration-Swing Bash Fri, Dec 31, 2010 8 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Sat, Jan 1, 2011—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Battle of the Saxophones Featuring Von Freeman & Edward Petersen Sat, Jan 1, 2011—from 8 p.m. to midnight Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Sun, Jan 2, 2011—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Maracujaz Brazilian Music Sun, Jan 2, 2011 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant, Chicago
Maracujaz Brazilian Music Thu, Jan 6, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. L' Eiffel Bistrot & Creperie, South Barrington
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Barry Winograd/Jim Ryan Duo Thu, Jan 6, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Jose Valdes/Chuck Dez Duo Thu, Jan 6, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
Maracujaz Brazilian Music Thu, Jan 13, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. L'Eiffel Bistro & Creperie, South Barrington
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Marshall Vente/Glenn Reitsma Duo Thu, Jan 13, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Fred Krubel Duo Thu, Jan 13, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
A Tribute to Joe Daley Tribute with the Rich Corpolongo Trio Tue, Jan 18, 2011 12pm Chicago Cultural Center—Randolph Cafe, Chicago
Jazz Salon at PianoForte Re-Interpreting Chopin with Grazyna Auguscik and Ben Lewis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7 p.m. PianoForte Chicago, Chicago
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Bobby Schiff/Mike Levin Duo Thu, Jan 20, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Frank Portolese Thu, Jan 20, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold Fri, Jan 21, 2011 and Sat, Jan 22, 2011 both at 8 p.m. Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold Sat, Jan 22, 2011 8 p.m. Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Peter Lerner Duo Thu, Jan 27, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Matt Pinizzotto Duo Thu, Jan 27, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m. Adelle's, Wheaton
WDCB Jazz Cafe' Live at the MAC: Neal Alger Fri, Feb 4, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
WDCB's Annual Winter Gala Fundraiser Dinner and Big Band Dance Fri, Feb 11, 2011 6:30 p.m. to midnight Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace,
WDCB and the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage Present WDCB Jazz at The MAC—Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Sun, Feb 13, 2011 through Sat, Feb 19, 2011 various Glen Ellyn venues,
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Two for Brazil and Henry Johnson's Organ Express Fri, Feb 18, 2011 and Sat, Feb 19, 2011—both at 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Ramsey Lewis Trio Sat, Feb 19, 2011 MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Patricia Barber Thu, Mar 10, 2011 7:30 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
WDCB Jazz Cafe' Live at the MAC: Fareed Haque Duo Thu, Mar 17, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
Jazzfest 2011 Mon, Apr 11, 2011 7:30 PM Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: John Pizzarelli Sat, Apr 23, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward Thu, May 12, 2011 7:30 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana Mon, Jun 27, 2011 D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard
Lagniappe Creole Cajun Joynt 1525 West 79th Street, Chicago (773) 994-6375 JAZZ NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 6 PM FOLLOWED BY OPEN JAM SESSION AT 8 PM
PianoForte 410 South Michigan Avneue #820 Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 291-0000 December 5th Winston Choi and MingHuan Xu Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011:00 pm Re-Interpreting Chopin Acclaimed Polish jazz singer Grazyna Auguscik and pianist Ben Lewis Co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL. Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16) Premium seating (cabaret-style tables in front) is $25. For group pricing (6 or more): please call (312) 291-0291.
Katerina's 1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613-2408 (773) 348-7592 Visit Katerinas Website for updated performance information
Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe 114 South Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 775-1988 December 3 Shawn Maxwell Quartet 10 Holiday special with an amazing handbell choir, a magician and a very classy Santa! Closer than you think! Free parking lot / right by Metra station. www.JoplinsJava.com
M Lounge 1520 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 447-0201 All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday 7 pm㬆 pm NO COVER
The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773.878.5552 Upcoming Weekend Shows Weekly Shows Sundays 7 pm㬆 pm Poetry Slam with Marc Smith 11 pm-2 am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Mondays 9 pm-1 am Patricia Barber Quartet Tuesdays 9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio Wednesdays 9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Thursdays 9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra
Dragon Inn 275 Joliet Street, Suite 130 Dyer, IN 46311-1777 Toll Free: (888) 699-1013 live blues and Jazz
Jerry's—Wicker Park 1938 W. Division (just East of Damen) Chicago, IL 60622 773-235-1006 FREE live jazz @ Jerry's every Sunday night from 8-11pm+, no cover! Call for updated performance information.
South Loop Lounge 11. W. 26th St (corner of 26th & State) Free Parking, No cover. (312) 225-7000 x1013 Sundays Call for updated performance information
The Velvet Lounge 67 E. Cermak Road Chicago, Illinois 60616 phone number: 1.312.791.9050. web: http://www.velvetlounge.net/ Jazz Institute of Chicago, Chicago (312) 427-1676 Jazz Links Jam Session, Chicago 5-7 PM Randolph St. Cafe, located in the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph Free. Upcoming dates Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Chicago (312) 573-8932 Call for upcoming performance information Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Chicago CJO.org
The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Jazz Vespers, Niles IL 847-965-821 call for schedule
McAnich Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn IL 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599 (630-942-4000)
Salute Wine Bar & Cafe 46 East Superior St. Chicago, IL. 60611 Live Jazz EVERY Wednesday from 7 to 10PM 312.664.0100 (WDCB Jazz at Salute' is presented by Salute Wine Bar and Cafe, 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio and Stone Castle Promotions!)
This Must Be The Place 206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439 630.243.1500 Adelle's 1060 College Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187-5720 (630) 784-8015 Open Tue-Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-9:30pm; Sun 4pm-8pm Jazz On Thursdays from 7PM-10PM
...Other Chicago area venues featuring great live jazz:
(Jazz may be scheduled at these locations—please refer to the club Web sites or give them a call)
Back Room� N Rush St, (312) 751-2433
Catch-35㬟 W. Wacker—(312) 346-3500
Checkerboard Lounge� S. Harper Ct., Hyde Park—(773) 684-1472
Chambers� N. Milwaukee Niles (847) 647-8282
Elastic� N. Milwaukee, Logan Square(773) 772-3616
50 Yard Line- 69 E. 75th (773) 846-0005
Hideout� W. Wabansia 773) 227-4433
Hungry Brain� W. Belmont (773) 935-2118
Morseland� W. Morse—Jazz Monday Nights (773) 764-8900
Balcon del Mediterraneo, Burr Ridge Bill's Blues, Evanston Braxton Seafood Grill, Oak Brook The Chambers, Niles Cafe Mestizo, Chicago Cuatro, Chicago Fifty Yard Line, Chicago FitzGerald's, Berwyn Gale Street Inn, Chicago Geno's Place in the Park, Calumet Park Gibson's, Rosemont Pacific Blue, Glen Ellyn Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston & Wheeling Sullivan's Steak House, Naperville Jilly's, Naperville—November 27 9PM—Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band
...Also don't forget WDCB Jazz Radio Live Jazz Hosting Nights:
WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234 two sets at 8 and 10 p.m. http://JazzShowcase.com
WDCB Emerging Jazz Pianist Series Benny's Chop House, Chicago (312) 626-2444 last Thursday of every month:30 to 11:30 p.m. http://www.bennyschophouse.com/
WDCB Jazz at Salute' Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago 312-664-0100 Wednesdays to 10 p.m. http://salutewinebars.com/
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park (708) 725-7200 Thursdays to 10 p.m. http://www.MarionStreetCheeseMarket.com
WDCB Jazz Thursdays Adelle's, Wheaton (630) 784-8015 Thursdays to 10 p.m. http://www.Adelles.com
WDCB Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Party FitzGerald's, Berwyn (708) 788-2118 Sundays to 9:30 p.m. http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/
WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook (630) 206-9566 2nd Thursday during select months:30 p.m. http://mayslakepeabody.com/ Patricia Barber Thu, Mar 10, 2011 Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward Thu, May 12, 2011
WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234 3rd Wednesday of every month to 10:30 p.m. http://JazzShowcase.com
Still Other Jazz Events:
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule' Fri, Dec 17, 2010 and Sat, Dec 18, 2010—both at 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ Fri, Dec 17, 2010—every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Green Mill Quartet Jam Session Fri, Dec 17, 2010—every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio Fri, Dec 17, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Fri, Dec 17, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule' Sat, Dec 18, 2010 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth Sat, Dec 18, 2010—every Saturday from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio Sat, Dec 18, 2010—from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Sat, Dec 18, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Sun, Dec 19, 2010—every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Ballroom Dancing with Steve Anthony Orchestra Sun, Dec 19, 2010 1:30 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Sun, Dec 19, 2010—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Vocalist Milton Suggs Quartet Mon, Dec 20, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Deep Blue Organ Trio Tue, Dec 21, 2010—every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Vocalist Sarah Marie Young Live Jazz and Jam Tue, Dec 21, 2010—from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Dec 22, 2010—every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Dec 22, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra Thu, Dec 23, 2010—every Thursday from 9 p.m to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Spare Parts Thu, Dec 23, 2010—every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. AliveOne, Chicago
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Thu, Dec 23, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Fri, Dec 24, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Sun, Dec 26, 2010—every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Ballroom Dancing with the Teddy Lee Orchestra Sun, Dec 26, 2010 1:30 p.m. The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith Sun, Dec 26, 2010—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Patricia Barber Quartet Mon, Dec 27, 2010ׯ p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Deep Blue Organ Trio Tue, Dec 28, 2010—every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Tue, Dec 28, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Dec 29, 2010—every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Dec 29, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Wed, Dec 29, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra Thu, Dec 30, 2010—every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Spare Parts Thu, Dec 30, 2010—every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. AliveOne, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Thu, Dec 30, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
New Year's Eve 2010 Fri, Dec 31, 2010 7 p.m./ 12/31 The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs
New Year's Eve Party “Battle of the Saxophones" Featuring: Von Freeman & Edward Petersen Fri, Dec 31, 2010—from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Fri, Dec 31, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Sat, Jan 1, 2011—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet Sun, Jan 2, 2011—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago
A Tribute to Joe Daley Tribute with the Rich Corpolongo Trio Tue, Jan 18, 2011 12pm Chicago Cultural Center—Randolph Cafe, Chicago
Jazz Salon at PianoForte Re-Interpreting Chopin with Grazyna Auguscik and Ben Lewis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7 p.m. PianoForte Chicago, Chicago
The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold Fri, Jan 21, 2011 and Sat, Jan 22, 2011 both at 8 p.m. Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold Sat, Jan 22, 2011 8 p.m. Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
WDCB Jazz Cafe' Live at the MAC: Neal Alger Fri, Feb 4, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
WDCB's Annual Winter Gala Fundraiser Dinner and Big Band Dance Fri, Feb 11, 2011 6:30 p.m. to midnight Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace,
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Two for Brazil and Henry Johnson's Organ Express Fri, Feb 18, 2011 and Sat, Feb 19, 2011—both at 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Ramsey Lewis Trio Sat, Feb 19, 2011 MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Patricia Barber Thu, Mar 10, 2011 7:30 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
WDCB Jazz Cafe' Live at the MAC: Fareed Haque Duo Thu, Mar 17, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn
Jazzfest 2011 Mon, Apr 11, 2011 7:30 PM Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: John Pizzarelli Sat, Apr 23, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward Thu, May 12, 2011 7:30 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana Mon, Jun 27, 2011 D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard
...And performances by local (Chicago) favorites:
Solitaire Miles *Join Solitaire Miles and Willie Pickens on Wednesday Dec 8th @ 8pm for their Holiday Celebration including Eric Schneider—sax, Art Davis—trumpet, Marlene Rosenberg—bass, Robert Shy—drums
Steve Million Catch 35 35 W. Wacker Chicago, Ill 60601 No Cover with Eric Hochberg—bass and Rob Parton—trumpet Tuesday—Friday: 6:00ׯ:00 PM Saturday: 6:30ׯ:30 PM
Paul Marinaro Club 3160 3160 Clark St. The Paul Marinaro Trio Every Wednesday 9-12:30am No Cover, Two Drink Minimum Special guest musicians welcomed The Drake Hotel Coq d'Or Lounge The Paul Marinaro Duo Every Saturday 9-1am The Drake Hotel is at 140 E Walton St (between Michigan Ave & Seneca St) Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 787-2200
Marc Pompe Thursdays at Maggiano's 516 North Clark St. Chicago, IL Solo Piano/Vocal:30 'til 9:30pm Stetson's Chop House & Bar 151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 239-4491 Solo Piano/Vocal:00 'til 9:30pm
Gina Gibson The Ramada Inn Lake Shore in Hyde Park 4900 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Ill 60615 EVERY FRIDAY in the Main Dining Room
Scott Burns Andys Jazz Club 11 E. Hubbard St, Chicago Tuesdays 5pm-8:30pm performing with Zona Sul (Brazilian jazz)
Shawn Maxwell The Shawn Maxwell Duo at Louie's Chophouse 4642 W 103rd Oak Lawn, IL 7pm-10pm Fridays
Rich Corpolongo DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF THE BIG BANDS Every Thursday,7pm to 10pm With THE BRIAN PATTI BAND Mango Mexican Restaurant 8743 N. Milwaukee Niles, IL 847 967-0030 Sunday, 10pm The Hungry Brain 2319 W Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 935-2118
Yoko Noge Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues Band Thursday at Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard 8:30 pm State and Hubbard Streets in Chicago, Illinois A Fusion of Japanese Traditional Music & Chicago Blues featuring Yoko Noge (Vocals & Piano), Tatsu Aoki (Shamisen), Amy Homma (Taiko Drums), Bugs Cochran (Drums), Jimmy Burns (Guitar & Vocals), Greg McDaniel (Bass), Jimmy Ellis (Alto Sax)
Marlene Rosenberg December 5th 7:30pm-11:30pm MRQ-Marlene Rosenberg Quartet Room 43 1041 E 43rd St Chicago, IL. Phone: 773-373-8445
Gina Gibson The Ramada Inn Lake Shore in Hyde Park 4900 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Ill 60615 EVERY FRIDAY in the Main Dining Room
Corky McClerkin The Corky McClerkin Trio Pete Miller's 1557 Sherman Ave Evanston, IL 60201-4421 (847) 328-0399 Every Monday Night 8pm-12am
Andrew Distel The Andrew Distel Quartet @the Peninsula 108 E. Superior St. (312) 337-2888 Every Friday night 8:30-midnight No cover Andrew Distel-vocals/trumpet Jason Ellis-bass Jordan Baskin-piano Mike Schlick-drums
Julia Huff M Lounge 1520 S. Wabash Ave Every 1st Tuesday 7pm-10pm SL Lounge 11 W. 26th St Every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 8pm-11pm The Back Room One week every month from 9:30pm-1am Cafe LaGuardia Every 1st Wednesday 8pm 2111 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago Tickets call 773-885-8778
Paul Marinaro Club 3160 3160 Clark St. The Paul Marinaro Trio Every Wednesday 9-12:30am No Cover, Two Drink Minimum Special guest musicians welcomed The Drake Hotel Coq d'Or Lounge The Paul Marinaro Duo Every Saturday 9-1am The Drake Hotel is at 140 E Walton St (between Michigan Ave & Seneca St) Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 787-2200
Dave Shelton THE DAVE SHELTON TRIO Dave on Piano, Mike Staron on bass, and Shane Mooney on drums Every other Friday night at SAGE GRILLE in Highwood from 7㬆 pm Sage Grille—one of the North Shore's finest restaurants 260 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040 847-433-7005
Rob Parton Trio Performing at Catch 35 West Wacker Drive Tues-Fridays 6:00-9:00pm Saturday 6:30-9:30pm
Jim Sellers Winberie's in Oak Park Every Friday (7:30-10:30pm)
Mike Jeffers City Gate Grille Performing with Frank Lamphere City Gate Grille December 3rd 8pm-12am 2020 Calamos Drive Naperville, Ill
Ava Logan The Skokie Theatre Presents: Ava Logan Presents “Diana Ross & Friends" Show The Ava Logan Ensemble performing Pop & Jazz songs and telling the stories of Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, Barbara Streisand, Diana Krall, Roberta Flack, Whitney Houston and others! Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010 Time: 8:00 PM Cost: $25.00 in advance, $30.00 at the door To purchase tickets call: The Skokie Theatre 847 677-7761
Tom Muellner *Thursday, Dec. 23 (9pm-12:30am), Tommy's annual holiday jazz party with Tommy's quartet “The Sanity Clauses"—Kelly Sill on bass and others TBA. There will also be special guest vocalists @ Katerina's, 1920 W. Irving Park, Chicago, IL http://www.katerinas.com/ further info to follow.. *Tuesday Dec. 28 (6:30pm-9:30pm), vocalist Amy Yassinger with Tom on piano @ Chambers Restaurant, 6881 N. Milwaukee Av., Niles, IL 60714, Ph. 847-647-1300(no cover).
Jeannie Tanner *The Jeannie Tanner Trio will perform at Marie's every Thursday in December and on Friday, December 17th. Marie's—CELEBRATING 70 Years in the Community! *Tuesday, Dec. 21st / 6pm-10pm Jeannie Tanner Solo (playing piano & singing) at Seasons 52 in Schaumburg / 1770 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL (847) 517-5252 *NEW YEAR'S EVE Dec. 31 The Jeannie Tanner Quartet will be ringing in 2011 at Marie's! 10pm-1am (more info to follow)
Elaine Dame *Thursdays, December 23rd The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarists, Dan Effland and Andy Brown, Erwin Cafe and Bar, 5:30-8:00 pm, no cover, 2925 North Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60657, 773-528-7200 *Sunday, December 19th The Elaine Dame Duo in Concert with guitarist, Andy Brown, The Glenview Public Library, 1:30-2:30 pm, free to the public *Monday, December 20th Musician's Mixer Mondays at Katerina's, with jazz vocalist, Elaine Dame and guitarist Andy Brown, the third Monday of every month, 8-12 am, $5 cover, 1920 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, 60613, 773-348-7592 *Thursday, December 30th The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana, DOC Bistro and Wine Bar, 326 Yorktown Center Drive, Lombard, 60148, 7-10 pm, no cover, 630-627-6666 *Friday, December 31st, New Year's Eve Elaine Dame with The Kyle Asche Trio, 8-12 am no cover, St. Charles Place Steakhouse 2550 E. Main Street—St. Charles, Illinois 60174, (630) 377-3333
Steven Hashimoto *Performing third Sunday of every month, 9pm-11:30pm Steven Hashimoto Quartet Simon's Tavern, Chicago Eclectic jazz quartet (sometimes quintet) playing everything from bop to Led Zeppelin (773) 878-0894 *Steven Hashimoto/Pat Fleming Kopi Café Chicago (773)989-5674 8-10pm Second Monday of every month *Green Mill Quartet Green Mill Chicago (773) 878-5552 1:30-3:45am, Every Friday
Sarah Marie Young Bossa Nova Brunch at Flatwater in downtown Chicago Saturdays and Sundays 12-3 pm 321 N. Clark. See website for schedule
Rob Parton Trio Performing at Catch 35 West Wacker Drive Tues-Fridays 6:00-9:00pm Saturday 6:30-9:30pm
Rajiv Halim Le Fleur De Lis 301 E. 43rd St. Chicago, IL STARTING ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 16th, there's a new jam in town! EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE AT LE FLEUR DE LIS CHICAGO! BRONZEVILLE'S NEWEST HOT SPOT FOR FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT! 301 E. 43rd St. Chicago, IL $10 cover for musicians COME JAM WITH THE RAJIV HALIM QUARTET Rajiv Halim: Alto Sax Reuben Allen: Keyboard Lane Beckstrom: Bass Samuel Jewell: Drums
(source: chicagojazz.com, wdcb.org, jazzshowcase.com)
