Jazz & Blues Lounge

Well, the month of July is now in the history books for the year of 2008. It’s hotter than all hell here in the Windy City, but there’s nothing cooler than hanging out in a jazz or blues club and checking out a show. Of course, when looking at the calendar for both genres of music at WDCB, there isn’t much in the way of blues shows listed there.

Of course, the city is holding its breath for the Lollapalooza show this weekend. Why they always manage to end up doing that on the hottest damn weekend of the summer, I have no idea. So, this city will be crowded with young people with various things pierced and lots of tattoos and wearing interesting clothing. It may be a good time to check out a jazz show.

As always, thanks to WDCB for the information below.

JAZZ

Jazz on the Terrace
Friday, August 1; 9 p.m.
DANK-HAUS, Chicago

Dee Alexander Quartet
Friday, August 1; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Jeremy Kahn Trio
Friday, August 1; 6:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Elaine Dame in concert with pianist, Jeremy Kahn
Friday, August 1; 12:15-1:00 pm
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago

Frank Catalano Band
Friday, August 1; 9:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Friday, August 1; 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Ava Logan Quartet
Friday, August 1; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

Joel Paterson Trio
Friday, August 1; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

Harry Allen Quartet with Andy Brown, Kelly Sill and Joel Spencer
Friday, August 1; Sets at 8 and 10
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Barry Winograd Trio at C.J. Arthur’s in Wilmette
Friday, August 1, 2008; 8:30pm to 11:30pm
C.J. Arthur’s, Wilmette

Ryan Cohan Trio
Friday, August 1; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

The Elaine Dame Duo
Saturday, August 2; 7:00-10:00 pm
Broadway Cellars, Chicago

Bob Dogan & Ryan Shultz Quartet
Saturday, August 2; 6:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Cabaret mit Teeth with the Greg Ward Quintet
Saturday, August 2; 8:00 PM
Acme Art Works at St Paul’s Church, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Saturday, August 2; midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Frank Catalano Band
Saturday, August 2; 9:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Paul Abella Trio at Naperville Veggie Fest
Saturday, August 2; 3 to 5 pm
Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, Naperville

Ernest Dawkins Quartet
Saturday, August 2; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

Ryan Cohan Trio
Saturday, August 2; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

Ava Logan Quartet
Saturday, August 2; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

Harry Allen Quartet with Andy Brown, Kelly Sill and Joel Spencer
Saturday, August 2; Sets at 8 and 10
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Isaiah Spencer and the Originals
Saturday, August 2; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Petra van Nuis & Larry Harris Duo
Sunday, August 3; 5:00 pm to 9:00pm
Chambers, Niles

Andy’s Jam Session
Sunday, August 3; 9 pm to 1 am
Andy’s, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sunday, August 3; 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Martez Rucker Trio
Sunday, August 3; 5 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Frank Russell, Buddy Fambro, Greg Spero, Malcolm Banks, Tony Carpenter
Sunday, August 3; 7:30 to 11:30 pm
Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago

Isaiah Spencer’s Jam Session
Sunday, August 3; 9:30 to midnight
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Scott Earl Holman
Sunday, August 3; 6pm – 10pm
Chicago Chop House, Chicago

Harry Allen Quartet with Andy Brown, Kelly Sill and Joel Spencer
Sunday, August 3; Sets at 4, 8 and 10
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
Sunday, August 3; 6 to 8 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

BLUES

July 31, 2008
Carlos Johnson
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

August 6, 2008
Barrelhouse Chuck
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

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