Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates January 1st thru January 7th, 2011... (photo:"Spending the Holidays with Friends In Jazz"-JAZZzology editor Rick Watters, Chicago Latin Jazz vocalist Sonia Perez and Chicago Latin Jazz pianist Jose Valdes)
Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805 ANDY'S WEEKENDS $10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm JANUARY 2011: 1 Vocalist Katherine Davis Guy King's Organ Trio 2 Music 7PM-11PM Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany 3 Music 7PM-11PM Guy King's Organ Trio 4 Music 7PM-11PM Tim Fitzgerald Trio withVocalist Sarah Marie Young 5 Music 7PM-11PM Mike Smith Quartet 6 Music 7PM-11PM Charles Rick Heath Quartet 7 Vocalist Alison Ruble Corey Wilkes Quintet 8 Vocalist Alison Ruble Corey Wilkes Quintet 9 Music 7PM-11PM Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany 10 Music 7PM-11PM Guy King's Organ Trio 11 Music 7PM-11PM Tim Fitzgerald Trio withVocalist Sarah Marie Young 12 Music 7PM-11PM Mike Smith Quartet 13 Music 7PM-11PM Charles Rick Heath Quartet 14 John Moulder Quartet The Skinny Williams Band 15 John Moulder Quartet The Skinny Williams Band 16 Music 7PM-11PM Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany 17 Music 7PM-11PM Guy King's Organ Trio 18 Music 7PM-11PM Tim Fitzgerald Trio withVocalist Sarah Marie Young 19 Music 7PM-11PM Mike Smith Quartet 20 Music 7PM-11PM Charles Rick Heath Quartet 21 Vocalist Bree Gordon Frnak Catalano Band 22 Vocalist Bree Gordon Frank Catalano Band 23 Music 7PM-11PM Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany 24 Music 7PM-11PM Guy King's Organ Trio 25 Music 7PM-11PM Tim Fitzgerald Trio withVocalist Sarah Marie Young 26 Music 7PM-11PM Mike Smith Quartet 27 Music 7PM-11PM Charles Rick Heath Quartet 28 Jimmy Ellis Quartet Pharez Whitted Quartet 29 Jimmy Ellis Quartet Pharez Whitted Quartet 30 Music 7PM-11PM Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany 31 Music 7PM-11PM Guy King's Organ Trio
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 live music Thursday-Saturdays January 7 & 8 Ronnie G 14 & 15 Phil Seed 21 & 22 Frank Russell 28 & 29 “Soul Groove" February 4 & 5 Harlan Jefferson 11 The Bobby Lewis Trio, featuring Yvonne Gage 12 The Bobby Lewis Trio, featuring Joan Colossal 18 & 19 Ronnie G 25 & 26 Phil Seed
The Cove Chicago 8020 S King Dr 773-994-7687 Wednesday Live Jazz January 5 Joan Collaso 12 Julie Wood 19 Curtis Robinson 26 Pharez Whitted February 2 Charles Heath 9 Ari Brown 16 Marquis Hill 23 Crosswind
Elate 111 W Huron St Chicago, IL 60654-8706 (312) 202-9900 (located adjacent to Hotel Felix) Live Late Night Jazz at Elate Fridays 10pm-1am Brent Kimbrogh & Company Saturdays 10pm-1am Tony Morrison Trio
The Hyde Park JAZZ Society SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43 1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL. (773) 285-2222 Dear Jazz Friends, The Sunday night jazz series that we have sponsored for almost five years is, temporarily, on hiatus for the month of January.
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
Pete Miller's Evanston 1557 Sherman Avenue, Evanston: 847-328-0399
Katerina's 1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613-2408 (773) 348-7592 ***Wednesday, Jan 5th:30pm $10 Cover Katerina's Composers' Studio Hosted by Jeannie Tanner KICKIN' THE WINTER BLUES Special Reunion Show Featuring the 2010 Singer-Songwriter Alumni of Katerina's Composers Studio: Jane Baxter Miller Jane Thatcher Carla Gordon Joanie Pallatto Jodi Jean Amble June Shellene Elizabeth Doyle Megon McDonough Sandra Antongiorgi Spider Saloff and Stephanie Rogers! ***Thursday, Jan 6th:30pm $8 Cover Katerina's Celebrates Paulinho Garcia, “Chicagoan of the year in Jazz" 2010 ***Friday, Jan 7th:30pm $No Cover Nicole Kestler & pianist, Brian Ohern Our club's “No cover-Unwind After Work Friday Jazz Series" 630pm-9pm Accompanied by the Big Daddy of the ivory keys, Brian Ohern. Second Seating After 9pm for REMBETIKA ***Friday, Jan 7th㬆:00pm $10 Cover REMBETIKA Andreas Georgas, Nikos Lambrinatos, Andreas Kallasountas, Nikos Panomitros. ***Saturday, Jan 8th:30pm $No Cover Juli Wood 630pm-9pm. 2nd Seating After 9pm for the Rhythm Rockets. ***Saturday, Jan 8th㬆:00pm $10 Cover The Rhythm Rockets Fronted by veteran vocalist Nicole Kestler, the Rhythm Rockets move effortlessly between torch ballads by Etta James & Dinah Washington to up-tempo numbers by Louis Jordan & Louis Prima. ***Tuesday, Jan 11th:30pm $5 Cover Chi Chi's CHA CHA: Cool Cuban Groove ***Wednesday, Jan 12th:30pm $5 Cover The Jodi Jean Band ***Friday, Jan 14th㬆:00pm $10 Cover Alfonso Ponticelli's Flamenco & Gypsy-Jazz Showcase:Special Guests, flamenco dancer, Janella & flamenco guitarist, Pansekito ***Saturday, Jan 15th:30pm $5 Cover Visiting Composer, conductor, saxophonist, Dr. Athanasios Zervas (the University of Macedonia-Thessaloniki, Greece) brings us this exciting new monthly series showcasing original works! Soloists: Ilya Levinson, Mark Sudeith, Athanasios Zervas 630PM-9PM. 2nd Seating After 9pm for Paris La Nuit ***Saturday, Jan 15th㬆:00pm $10 Cover Paris La Nuit band members include: Marielle de Rocca-Serra: violin / vocals Stacy McMichael: upright bass Dan Tabion: piano Kevin Rush: guitar Freddie Franken: guitar Brian Abraham: drums http://www.parischicagojazz.com/ ***Friday, Jan 21st㬆:00pm $10 Cover Dee Alexander & the Evolution Ensemble Our club presents our Annual “Agapi-Love" Concert in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday. ***Saturday, Jan 22nd:30pm $10 Cover Spider Saloff 630pm-9pm. 2nd Seating after 9pm. 2nd Seating after 9pm for The Vasilios Gaitanos Concert ***Saturday, Jan 29th㬆:00pm $10 Cover Vasilios Gaitanos Visit Katerinas Website for updated performance information 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 All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday 7 pm㬆 pm NO COVER Live Jazz JANUARY 2011 *Tuesday January 4, Julia Huff & The Company Band **Wednesday January 5, Gray Matters *Tuesday January 11, Shawn Maxwell Quartet **Wednesday January 12, Delivery Point *Tuesday January 18, TBA **Wednesday January 19, Chris Greene Quartet *Tuesday January 25, TBA **Wednesday January 26 Delivery Point
The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773.878.5552 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 JANUARY 2011: 1
First Month of the Underground Wonder Bar's new Location...yes, they have moved: The New Underground Wonder 810 North Clark Opens January 5th 2011! 312.266.7761
The Velvet Lounge Chicago (773) 276-9730 The Velvet is closed until further notice.
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
Other upcoming jazz events (including WDCB-radio sponsored shows)... 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
Dragon Inn 275 Joliet Street, Suite 130 Dyer, IN 46311-1777 Toll Free: (888) 699-1013 live blues and Jazz
Jerry's Sandwiches & Beer—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 Jazz Sundays Call for updated performance information
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
(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:
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:
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 Trio at Pete Miller's 412 N Milwaukee Wheeling, IL 8pm-12am Saturday, January 1st, 2011 *The Shawn Maxwell Duo at Louie's Chophouse 4642 W 103rd Oak Lawn, IL 7pm-10pm Friday, January 7th, 2011 *The Shawn Maxwell Quartet at Trio's Jazz Club 129 N Michigan St South Bend, IN 8pm-11:30pm Saturday, January 8th, 2011 http://www.shawnmaxwell.com/
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)
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
Jim Sellers Winberie's in Oak Park January 7th (7:30-10:30pm)
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)
Jeannie Tanner *Mark your calendars now for Katerina's Composers Studio Hosted by Jeannie Tanner *Wednesday, January 5th Special Reunion Show/"Winter Blues" With all of the Featured Artists from 2010 7:30pm-11:30pm ($10.00 cover) www.katerinas.com / 1920 W. Irving Park Road , 773-348-7592
Elaine Dame *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
Alison Ruble Quartet *January 7~8, 2011 at Andys Jazz Club 5~8:30pm *Concert at Brookfield Jazz Society Thurs. January 13th 7:30pm More info at:AlisonRuble.com
Rajiv Halim Le Fleur De Lis 301 E. 43rd St. Chicago, IL There's a new jam in town! THURSDAY NIGHTS ONLY 8PM to 11PM $5 cover COME JAM WITH THE RAJIV HALIM QUARTET Rajiv Halim: Alto Sax Reuben Allen: Keyboard Lane Beckstrom: Bass Samuel Jewell: Drums
Stacy McMichael *Sun Jan 9th, 2011 7pm with Paris la Nuit—French/American Jazz Little Bucharest Bistro 3661 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL www.ParisChicagoJazz.com *Fri Jan 14th, 2011 9pm Hyde Park Art Center **lePercolateur is the musical guest for the “Cocktails & Clay" event** 5020 S. Cornell Ave. Chicago, IL www.ChicagoGypsyJazz.com *Sun Jan 23rd, 2011 7pm with lePercolateur Little Bucharest Bistro 3661 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL www.ChicagoGypsyJazz.com
(source: chicagojazz.com, wdcb.org, jazzshowcase.com)
Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805 ANDY'S WEEKENDS $10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm JANUARY 2011: 1 Vocalist Katherine Davis Guy King's Organ Trio 2 Music 7PM-11PM Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany 3 Music 7PM-11PM Guy King's Organ Trio 4 Music 7PM-11PM Tim Fitzgerald Trio withVocalist Sarah Marie Young 5 Music 7PM-11PM Mike Smith Quartet 6 Music 7PM-11PM Charles Rick Heath Quartet 7 Vocalist Alison Ruble Corey Wilkes Quintet 8 Vocalist Alison Ruble Corey Wilkes Quintet 9 Music 7PM-11PM Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany 10 Music 7PM-11PM Guy King's Organ Trio 11 Music 7PM-11PM Tim Fitzgerald Trio withVocalist Sarah Marie Young 12 Music 7PM-11PM Mike Smith Quartet 13 Music 7PM-11PM Charles Rick Heath Quartet 14 John Moulder Quartet The Skinny Williams Band 15 John Moulder Quartet The Skinny Williams Band 16 Music 7PM-11PM Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany 17 Music 7PM-11PM Guy King's Organ Trio 18 Music 7PM-11PM Tim Fitzgerald Trio withVocalist Sarah Marie Young 19 Music 7PM-11PM Mike Smith Quartet 20 Music 7PM-11PM Charles Rick Heath Quartet 21 Vocalist Bree Gordon Frnak Catalano Band 22 Vocalist Bree Gordon Frank Catalano Band 23 Music 7PM-11PM Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany 24 Music 7PM-11PM Guy King's Organ Trio 25 Music 7PM-11PM Tim Fitzgerald Trio withVocalist Sarah Marie Young 26 Music 7PM-11PM Mike Smith Quartet 27 Music 7PM-11PM Charles Rick Heath Quartet 28 Jimmy Ellis Quartet Pharez Whitted Quartet 29 Jimmy Ellis Quartet Pharez Whitted Quartet 30 Music 7PM-11PM Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany 31 Music 7PM-11PM Guy King's Organ Trio
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 live music Thursday-Saturdays January 7 & 8 Ronnie G 14 & 15 Phil Seed 21 & 22 Frank Russell 28 & 29 “Soul Groove" February 4 & 5 Harlan Jefferson 11 The Bobby Lewis Trio, featuring Yvonne Gage 12 The Bobby Lewis Trio, featuring Joan Colossal 18 & 19 Ronnie G 25 & 26 Phil Seed
The Cove Chicago 8020 S King Dr 773-994-7687 Wednesday Live Jazz January 5 Joan Collaso 12 Julie Wood 19 Curtis Robinson 26 Pharez Whitted February 2 Charles Heath 9 Ari Brown 16 Marquis Hill 23 Crosswind
Elate 111 W Huron St Chicago, IL 60654-8706 (312) 202-9900 (located adjacent to Hotel Felix) Live Late Night Jazz at Elate Fridays 10pm-1am Brent Kimbrogh & Company Saturdays 10pm-1am Tony Morrison Trio
The Hyde Park JAZZ Society SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43 1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL. (773) 285-2222 Dear Jazz Friends, The Sunday night jazz series that we have sponsored for almost five years is, temporarily, on hiatus for the month of January.
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
Pete Miller's Evanston 1557 Sherman Avenue, Evanston: 847-328-0399
- Mondays—Corky McClerkin Trio
- Tuesdays—Guy King Organ Trio
- Wednesdays—Bobby Broom Trio
- Thursdays—The Skinny
- January, 2011
- Tuesdays Scott Earl Holman
- Wednesdays Michael Ross Trio
- Thursdays, January 6 and 20 Skinny Williams Trio
- Thursdays, January 13 & 27 Matt Pinizzotto Trio
- Friday, 7 Keith Scott Blues Trio
- Saturday, 8 Matt Pinizzotto Quartet
- Friday, 14 TBA
- Saturday, 15 Petra Van Nuis Quartet
- Friday, 21 Matt Stedman Band
- Saturday, 22 Mike Frost Band
- Friday, 28 Rockin' Johnny Band
- Saturday, 29 Chris Greene Quartet
Katerina's 1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613-2408 (773) 348-7592 ***Wednesday, Jan 5th:30pm $10 Cover Katerina's Composers' Studio Hosted by Jeannie Tanner KICKIN' THE WINTER BLUES Special Reunion Show Featuring the 2010 Singer-Songwriter Alumni of Katerina's Composers Studio: Jane Baxter Miller Jane Thatcher Carla Gordon Joanie Pallatto Jodi Jean Amble June Shellene Elizabeth Doyle Megon McDonough Sandra Antongiorgi Spider Saloff and Stephanie Rogers! ***Thursday, Jan 6th:30pm $8 Cover Katerina's Celebrates Paulinho Garcia, “Chicagoan of the year in Jazz" 2010 ***Friday, Jan 7th:30pm $No Cover Nicole Kestler & pianist, Brian Ohern Our club's “No cover-Unwind After Work Friday Jazz Series" 630pm-9pm Accompanied by the Big Daddy of the ivory keys, Brian Ohern. Second Seating After 9pm for REMBETIKA ***Friday, Jan 7th㬆:00pm $10 Cover REMBETIKA Andreas Georgas, Nikos Lambrinatos, Andreas Kallasountas, Nikos Panomitros. ***Saturday, Jan 8th:30pm $No Cover Juli Wood 630pm-9pm. 2nd Seating After 9pm for the Rhythm Rockets. ***Saturday, Jan 8th㬆:00pm $10 Cover The Rhythm Rockets Fronted by veteran vocalist Nicole Kestler, the Rhythm Rockets move effortlessly between torch ballads by Etta James & Dinah Washington to up-tempo numbers by Louis Jordan & Louis Prima. ***Tuesday, Jan 11th:30pm $5 Cover Chi Chi's CHA CHA: Cool Cuban Groove ***Wednesday, Jan 12th:30pm $5 Cover The Jodi Jean Band ***Friday, Jan 14th㬆:00pm $10 Cover Alfonso Ponticelli's Flamenco & Gypsy-Jazz Showcase:Special Guests, flamenco dancer, Janella & flamenco guitarist, Pansekito ***Saturday, Jan 15th:30pm $5 Cover Visiting Composer, conductor, saxophonist, Dr. Athanasios Zervas (the University of Macedonia-Thessaloniki, Greece) brings us this exciting new monthly series showcasing original works! Soloists: Ilya Levinson, Mark Sudeith, Athanasios Zervas 630PM-9PM. 2nd Seating After 9pm for Paris La Nuit ***Saturday, Jan 15th㬆:00pm $10 Cover Paris La Nuit band members include: Marielle de Rocca-Serra: violin / vocals Stacy McMichael: upright bass Dan Tabion: piano Kevin Rush: guitar Freddie Franken: guitar Brian Abraham: drums http://www.parischicagojazz.com/ ***Friday, Jan 21st㬆:00pm $10 Cover Dee Alexander & the Evolution Ensemble Our club presents our Annual “Agapi-Love" Concert in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday. ***Saturday, Jan 22nd:30pm $10 Cover Spider Saloff 630pm-9pm. 2nd Seating after 9pm. 2nd Seating after 9pm for The Vasilios Gaitanos Concert ***Saturday, Jan 29th㬆:00pm $10 Cover Vasilios Gaitanos Visit Katerinas Website for updated performance information 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 All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday 7 pm㬆 pm NO COVER Live Jazz JANUARY 2011 *Tuesday January 4, Julia Huff & The Company Band **Wednesday January 5, Gray Matters *Tuesday January 11, Shawn Maxwell Quartet **Wednesday January 12, Delivery Point *Tuesday January 18, TBA **Wednesday January 19, Chris Greene Quartet *Tuesday January 25, TBA **Wednesday January 26 Delivery Point
The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773.878.5552 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 JANUARY 2011: 1
- BATTLE OF THE SAXES featuring VON FREEMAN & EDWARD Peterson 2
- UPTOWN POETRY SLAM
- KIMBERLY GORDON ORGAN TRIO
- PATRICIA BARBER QUARTET 4
- DEEP BLUE ORGAN TRIO
- ALFONSO PONTICELLI and SWING GITAN
- Late Night Industry Set with the FRANK CATALANO SE..
- ALAN GRESIK SWING SHIFT ORCHESTRA 7
- FLIPSIDE SHOW with CHRIS FOREMAN on HAMMOND B-3 OR..
- GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION
- ROB MAZUREK”S EXPLODING STAR ORCHESTRA
- AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY with SABERTOOTH
- ROB MAZUREK”S EXPLODING STAR ORCHESTRA
- UPTOWN POETRY SLAM
- KIMBERLY GORDON ORGAN TRIO
- PATRICIA BARBER QUARTET 11
- DEEP BLUE ORGAN TRIO
- ALFONSO PONTICELLI and SWING GITAN
- Late Night Industry Set with the FRANK CATALANO SE..
- ALAN GRESIK SWING SHIFT ORCHESTRA 14
- FLIPSIDE SHOW with CHRIS FOREMAN on HAMMOND B-3 OR..
- GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION
- MATT ULERY”S LOOM RECORD RELEASE PARTY
- AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY with SABERTOOTH
- MATT ULERY”S LOOM RECORD RELEASE PARTY
- UPTOWN POETRY SLAM
- KIMBERLY GORDON ORGAN TRIO
- PATRICIA BARBER QUARTET 18
- DEEP BLUE ORGAN TRIO
- ALFONSO PONTICELLI and SWING GITAN
- Late Night Industry Set with FRANK CATALANO
- ALAN GRESIK SWING SHIFT ORCHESTRA 21
- FLIPSIDE SHOW with CHRIS FOREMAN on HAMMOND B-3 OR..
- GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION
- AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY with SABERTOOTH 23
- UPTOWN POETRY SLAM
- KIMBERLY GORDON ORGAN TRIO
- PATRICIA BARBER QUARTET 25
- DEEP BLUE ORGAN TRIO
- ALFONSO PONTICELLI and SWING GITAN
- Late Night Industry Set with the FRANK CATALANO SE..
- ALAN GRESIK SWING SHIFT ORCHESTRA 28
- FLIPSIDE SHOW with CHRIS FOREMAN on HAMMOND B-3 OR..
- GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION
- AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY with SABERTOOTH 30
- UPTOWN POETRY SLAM
- KIMBERLY GORDON ORGAN TRIO
First Month of the Underground Wonder Bar's new Location...yes, they have moved: The New Underground Wonder 810 North Clark Opens January 5th 2011! 312.266.7761
The Velvet Lounge Chicago (773) 276-9730 The Velvet is closed until further notice.
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
Other upcoming jazz events (including WDCB-radio sponsored shows)... 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
Dragon Inn 275 Joliet Street, Suite 130 Dyer, IN 46311-1777 Toll Free: (888) 699-1013 live blues and Jazz
Jerry's Sandwiches & Beer—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 Jazz Sundays Call for updated performance information
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
- Jan 7—Pheta Morgana
- Jan 8—Kelly Fitzpatrick
- Jan 14—Vito Zatto
- Jan 15—Resurrection Larry with Mike Michalak Band
- Jan 16—Chico Smorgallees Jazz Ensemble—Sunday Night Big Band Series
- Jan 21—Petty Cash
- Jan 22—Jimmy Warren
- Feb 4—Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames
- Feb 12—Jordan Macarus Multi Media Show
- THURSDAY 1/6 ~ Jose Valdes/Chuck Dez Duo
- THURSDAY 1/13 ~ Fred Krubel Duo
- THURSDAY 1/20 ~ Frank Portolese
- THURSDAY 1/27 ~ Matt Pinizzotto Duo
(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:
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:
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 Trio at Pete Miller's 412 N Milwaukee Wheeling, IL 8pm-12am Saturday, January 1st, 2011 *The Shawn Maxwell Duo at Louie's Chophouse 4642 W 103rd Oak Lawn, IL 7pm-10pm Friday, January 7th, 2011 *The Shawn Maxwell Quartet at Trio's Jazz Club 129 N Michigan St South Bend, IN 8pm-11:30pm Saturday, January 8th, 2011 http://www.shawnmaxwell.com/
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)
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
Jim Sellers Winberie's in Oak Park January 7th (7:30-10:30pm)
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)
Jeannie Tanner *Mark your calendars now for Katerina's Composers Studio Hosted by Jeannie Tanner *Wednesday, January 5th Special Reunion Show/"Winter Blues" With all of the Featured Artists from 2010 7:30pm-11:30pm ($10.00 cover) www.katerinas.com / 1920 W. Irving Park Road , 773-348-7592
Elaine Dame *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
Alison Ruble Quartet *January 7~8, 2011 at Andys Jazz Club 5~8:30pm *Concert at Brookfield Jazz Society Thurs. January 13th 7:30pm More info at:AlisonRuble.com
Rajiv Halim Le Fleur De Lis 301 E. 43rd St. Chicago, IL There's a new jam in town! THURSDAY NIGHTS ONLY 8PM to 11PM $5 cover COME JAM WITH THE RAJIV HALIM QUARTET Rajiv Halim: Alto Sax Reuben Allen: Keyboard Lane Beckstrom: Bass Samuel Jewell: Drums
Stacy McMichael *Sun Jan 9th, 2011 7pm with Paris la Nuit—French/American Jazz Little Bucharest Bistro 3661 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL www.ParisChicagoJazz.com *Fri Jan 14th, 2011 9pm Hyde Park Art Center **lePercolateur is the musical guest for the “Cocktails & Clay" event** 5020 S. Cornell Ave. Chicago, IL www.ChicagoGypsyJazz.com *Sun Jan 23rd, 2011 7pm with lePercolateur Little Bucharest Bistro 3661 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL www.ChicagoGypsyJazz.com
(source: chicagojazz.com, wdcb.org, jazzshowcase.com)
