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Chicago Jazz Clubs Dates September/ October

The sad state of jazz venues in Chicago.
The Jazz Showcase, the areas biggest jazz venue closed its doors at the end of 2007 after they were not able to renew their lease. Now the HotHouse, Chicago second largest venue that was beginging to pick up the slack with out the Showcase around is closed. Northwestern just canceled their jazz program at the end of the last school year.

Jazz is no longer on the radio in chicago with WPEZ 91.5 cutting all of their jazz programing. What is going on? Won’t somebody step up to help this art form from dissolving in a city that arguably is the birth place on modern jazz: a company, a philanthropist, and government, a school, anyone? These are truly dark days for the first truly American art form. We hope for better days ahead.

Chicago Jazz Cruise for a Cause
October 19th 6pm-10pm
Chicago Jazz Magazine/FrostSounds Presents
The Chicago Jazz Cruise for a Cause
Price: $80 (for the first 50) includes dinner, dessert, a three hour cruise on Lake Michigan, live music (first 50 ticket holders a free beer and wine package) Benefiting Vandercook College of Music's Community Music Program Scholarship Fund which provides private music lesson's for Chicago children.

Andy's Jazz Club

11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611
312.642.6805
One of Chicago's best-known and most respected Jazz establishments, historic Andy's offers casual dinning and live jazz. Local acts focusing on mainstream, traditional, be-bop jazz and blues are featured with sets at lunchtime, late afternoon and evenings.
Located just off Michigan Ave in downtown Chicago.
http://www.andysjazzclub.com/
Andy's Performance Schedule
Weekends - 5pm-8:30pm & 9:30pm-1:30am
Sunday
5pm-8:30pm - Jordan Baskin Trio
9pm-1am - Andy's Jam Session
Mondays
5pm-8:30pm - Guy King Organ Trio
9pm-1am - Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues
Tuesdays
5pm-8:30pm - Typhanie Monique Trio
9pm-1am - Ron Perrillo & Pharez Whitted Quartet
Wednesdays
5pm-8:30pm - Salty Dogs Jazz Band
9pm-1am - Mike Smith Quartet
Thursdays
5pm-8:30pm - Junius Paul Combo
9pm-1am - John Wojciechowski Quartet
Friday & Saturday Weekend Headliners
Sept. 4th & 5th
5pm-8:30pm - Dave Spector & Steve Wydra Trio
9:30pm-1:30am - Guy King's Little Big Band
Sept. 11th & 12th
5pm-8:30pm - Chris Madsen Quartet
9:30pm-1:30am - Von Freeman Quintet
Sept. 18th & 19th
5pm-8:30pm - Bryan Doherty Band
9:30pm-1:30am - Corey Wilkes & Black Slang
Sept. 25th & 26th
5pm-8:30pm - Moshier-Lebrum-Moulder
9:30pm-1:30am - Andy's Presents Jeff Parker
Oct. 2nd & 3rd
5pm-8:30pm - John Bany Trio
9:30pm-1:30am - Richie Cole's Alto Madness
Oct. 9th & 10th
5pm-8:30pm - Jeremy Kahn Trio
9:30pm-1:30am - Yoko Noge's Japanesque
Oct. 16th & 17th
5pm-8:30pm - Geof Bradfield Quartet
9:30pm-1:30am - Corey Wilkes & Black Slang
Oct. 23rd & 24th
5pm-8:30pm - Moshier-Lebrum-Moulder
9:30pm-1:30am - Bob Perna & Persistance
Oct. 30th & 31st
5pm-8:30pm - Vocalilst Ava Logan
9:30pm-1:30am - Andy's Presents Conrad Herwig

The Green Mill

4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640
773.878.5552
http://www.greenmilljazz.com/
The Green Mill is one of the most famous jazz clubs in Chicago. It used to be a hangout for Al Capone and his henchmen but now is one of ChicagoÕs hottest jazz clubs. Dixieland, traditional, bebop, contemporary, progressive - played by such legendary figures as Von Freeman, Franz Jackson and Wilbur Campbell, as well as young lions Kurt Elling, Eric Alexander and Orbert Davis. All capture the broad spectrum of jazz from its root rhythms in New Orleans to New York avant-garde. Deep smokey jazz sounds fill the club in the early morning hours when soulful musicians continue to express their love of jazz by jamming 'til the early dawn.
Green Mill performance Schedule
Weekly Shows
Sundays
11pm-2am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Mondays
9 pm-1am Patricia Barber Quartet
Tuesdays
9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio
Wednesdays
9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Thursday
9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra
Fridays
1:30am-4am Green Mill Jazz Quartet Jam Session
Saturdays
12am-4am After Hours Jazz Party w/ Sabertooth
Headliners
September
4 George Freeman Quartet 9pm-1am
5 George Freeman Quartet 8pm-Midnight
11 Jazz Vocalist Frank D’Rone 9pm-1am
12 Jazz Vocalist Frank D’Rone 8pm-Midnight
18 Astral Project 9pm-1am
19 Astral Project 8pm-Midnight
25 Jazz Vocalist Sheila Jordan 9pm-1am
26 Jazz Vocalist Sheila Jordan 8pm-Midnight
October
2 Chicago Gypsy Jazz Festival 9pm-1am
3 Chicago Gypsy Jazz Festival 8pm-Midnight
9 New York Standards Quartet 9pm-1am
10 New York Standards Quartet 8pm-Midnight
16 Von Freeman Quintet 9pm-1am
17 Von Freeman Quintet 8pm-Midnight
18 Matinee New Music Concert featuring dal niente 2pm- 5pm
23 Willie Pickens Quintet 9pm-1am
24 Willie Pickens Quintet 8pm-Midnight
30 Brad Goode/Curtis Fuller Quintet 9pm-1am
31 Brad Goode/Curtis Fuller Quintet 8pm-Midnight

Dee Alexander at the Velvet Lounge
Just before the 2009 Chicago Jazz Festival got underway, vocalist Dee Alexander performed with her band at the Velvet Lounge in Chicago.

Katerina's

1920 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago (773) 348-7592
It's a bar, it's a bistro, a cultural center. Eclectic music on a nightly basis. Featuring some of Chicago's top Jazz Musicians, Katerina's is a must see in Chicago.
Typhanie Monique's Vocal Jam Session. The second Monday of each month.
Katerina's performance scheudule
Fridays:
Dinner Show -Every Friday “unwind after work with the Kimberly Gordon show
6:30-9pm no cover.
Fridays:
Dinner Show - 630-9pm - Kimberly Gordon (no cover)
1 8pm Jeannie Lambert with guitarist, Andy Brown
2 7pm Guitars of Fire No cover (international)
3 8:30pm Matt Ulery's Loom
4 6:30pm-9pm Paul Marinaro No cover
9pm REMBETIKA (The Greek Blues)
5 6:30-9pm $5 Southport presents Willie Pickens in concert
w/special guests Joannie Pallatto & Bradley Parker - Sparrow
10pm Steve Gibons Gyspy Rhythm Project
8 8pm Carmen McRae Tribute
Juli Wood & Kelly Brand
9 TBA
10 8:30pm Grazyna Auguscik & Paulinho Garcia's
Night in Brazil $8 (Jazz/International)
11 6:30-9pm Paul Marinaro weekly
10pm Alfonso Ponticelli's Flamenco & Gypsy Jazz
12 6:30pm-9pm Petra Van Nuis & guitarist, Andy Brown
10pm James Sanders & Conjunto (Afro-Cuban/Jazz/
14 7:30pm Judy Roberts & Petra Van Nuis'
“Last Tango in Summer"
15 8:30pm Stolen Sweets Gypsy-Jazz
16 7:30pm Annual Melina Mercouri Tribute
Film showing 7:30pm: Never on Sunday -
Followed by
9pm Katerina with pianist, Andreas Georgas
17 TBA
18 6:30-9pm Dean Allrick w/bassist Steve Hart & Rocky -
Harold -Goins on horn.
10pm Rio Bamba
19 10pm Les Getrex & Creole Cookin' Funk & Blues
21 8pm Jodie Christian Quartet
22 8:30pm Bossa Saravah
23 8:30pm Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Concert
24 8pm Paul Marinaro Trio's Ellington Tribute
25 6:30pm-9pm Nicole Kestler w/pianist, Brian Ohern
10pm Glawdys N' Dee Lyannaj Guadeloupean Ensemble
26 6:30pm-9pm Spider Saloff w/pianist, Dennis Luxion
10pm Vasilios Gaitanos w/Demetra Gaitanos -
28 7:30pm Film Showing: I Can't Think Straight
29 8pm Tony Do Rosario's Monthly Jazz Guitar
30 8:30pm Elena Welch Trio

OCTOBER
1 8pm St. Cloud - The Bridge of the Arts Series -
Recorded live for Chicago Public Radio/Chicago
First Thursday of Every Month
2 6:30pm-9pm Spider Saloff “Unwind After Work Jazz
10pm Rembetika
First Friday of Every Month
3 6:30pm - 9pm Southport Presents Avant Garde/Classical
10pm Steve Gibons Gypsy Rhythm Project
First Saturday of Every Month
5 8pm Jeannie Lambert w/guitarist, Andy Brown
First Monday of Every Month
7 7pm Guitars of Fire Mediterranean-Flamenco

8 8pm Grazyna Auguscik & Paulinho Garcia's
Brazilian Jazz Concert
9 6:30-9pm “Unwind After Work Jazz Series"
10pm Alfonso Ponticelli's Flamenco & Gypsy Jazz
Second Friday of Every Month
10 10pm James Sanders & Conjunto Afro-Cuban Jazz
Second Saturday of Every Month
15 8pm Petra Van Nuis & Andy Brown CD Release
16 6:30-9pm “Unwind After Work Jazz Series"
10pm Dee Alexander Evolution Ensemble
19 8pm Jodie Christian Quartet
Third Monday of Every Month
21 8pm Denise LaGrassa Trio
22 8pm Paul Marinaro Trio w/Special Guest Rose
Colella “Fred & Ginger" Concert
23 6:30pm-9pm Nicole Kestler w/pianist Brian Ohern
“Unwind After Work Jazz Series"
24 6:30pm-9pm Petra Van Nuis w/guitarist, Andy Brown
27 8pm Tony Do Rosario's Monthly Jazz Guitar Sessions
30 630pm-9pm Nicole Kestler w/pianist, Brian Ohern
“Unwind After Work Jazz Series"
10pm Joel Paterson & The Modern Sounds

Steve Turre in Chicago


Master trombonist Steve Turre joins The Chicago Jazz Ensemble and Artistic Director Jon Faddis for a very special program featuring Turre on trombone and conch shells. In addition to performing Turre's extraordinary original compositions, CJE and Turre will honor trombone great J.J. Johnson.

Friday, October 2, 2009, 7:30 pm
The CJE with special guest
Steve Turre, trombone and conch shells
6:30 pm Pre Show Discussion with Jazz Critic Neil Tesser and CJE Artistic Director Jon Faddis

The DuSable Museum of African American History
Black Legislators Auditorium
740 East 56th Place Chicago, Illinois
www.dusablemuseum.org

M Lounge

1520 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60605-2900 V312.447.0201 M Lounge Performance Schedule Starts 7pm
Jazz Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7pm
SEPTEMBER
1 Julia Huff & The Company Band
2 Roger Harris Trio/jam session (jazz club tour)
8 Special event
9 Nikkie George
15 Julia Huff & The Company Band
16 Chris Greene Quartet
22 Sarah Marie Young
23 TBA
29 Petra Van Nuis
30 TBA

OCTOBER
6 Julia Huff & The Company Band
7 Roger Harris Trio
13 Sarah Marie Young
14 Shawn Maxwell Quartet
20 Julia Huff & The Company Band
21 Chris Greene Quartet
27 Kimbrough & Company
28 Gary Tu Trio

Underground Wonder Bar

10 E. Walton Chicago, IL
312.266.7761
The Underground Wonder Bar offers a mix of different musical styles throughout the week. There is always something special happening at the Wonder Bar and since they are open until 4am the action never stops.

The list of players to grace its tiny stage reads like a Who's Who of Chicago music. And just like Chicago's vast music scene, the lineup of acts is as diverse as the day is long. In short, the Underground Wonder Bar is a singular experience.
Underground Wonderbar performance scheudule
Monday
9-12 Open MIC hosted by Joanna Woods
12-3:30 Jen Porter
Tuesday
8:30 - 10:30 Lonie Walker “Alone at Last”
10:30 – 12:00 Lorna Boston Band featuring Vince Willis
12:00 - 3:30 Pro Jam Session hosted by Lorna Boston
Wednesday
8:30-10:30 Sami Scot
8:30-10:30 BlackJackBlue (12th)
11-3:30 Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co.
Band featuring Jordan Taggart
Thursday
8-10 Professor John
10:30 - 1:30 Luiz Ewerling & A Cor Do Brazil
1:30 - 3:30 Vince Willis
Friday
8:30-10:30 Lorna Boston
11-4 Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co.
featuring Smokin’ Joe Thomas
Saturday
8:30-10:30 Pete Special
11-5 Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band
Sunday
8-10 Bifunkal
10:30-12 Insane Plantains
12-3:30 Hurricane Reggae Band
http://www.undergroundwonderbar.com/

Other venues that feature great Chicago Jazz

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
Green Dolphin Street, Chicago
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Joe's Bebop Cafe, Chicago
M Lounge, Chicago
New Apartment Lounge, Chicago
Pacific Blue, Glen Ellyn
The Peninsula Hotel, Chicago
Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston & Wheeling
Philander's, Oak Park
Viking Steakhouse, Winfield

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