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The Jazz and Blues Shows for the Weekend of August 1

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:52 +0000

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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Weekend Chicago Performances from July 25 – 27

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:00:30 +0000

The end of July is fast approaching. The dog days of summer have left the Chicago area for a time and the breeze is off the lake. This has caused the sky to clear, pushing out the pollution and making the sky a brilliant blue. It’s quite nice and it’s a good time to check out those live outdoor shows. However, thanks to radio station WDCB, I can also tell you about all of the jazz and blues performances around the area. I strongly recommend that you click on that link and check out their events calendar. Lots of cool links and even more details are waiting for you there.

So, the shows and concerts this weekend, are as follows:

JAZZ

WAZ Trio
Friday, July 25; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown Duo
Friday, July 25; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Katerina’s, Chicago

Prohibition Orchestra of Chicago
Friday, July 25; 5:30 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Holly McGuire
Friday, July 25; 8 to midnight
Philander’s, Oak Park

Elaine Dame Quartet
Friday, July 25; 9 pm
Pops for Champagne, Chicago

Dan Cray Trio
Friday, July 25; 7 to 11 pm
Rhythm Room Bar & Bistro, Evanston

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Friday, July 25; 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Tito Carrillo Quartet
Friday, July 25; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

Lesley Byers Quartet
Friday, July 25; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

Paul Marinaro & Accompanist
Friday, July 25; 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Drake Hotel – Coq d’Or, Chicago

Jeremy Kahn Trio
Friday, July 25; 5 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Alison Ruble ‘This Is A Bird’ CD Release Party
Friday, July 25; 9:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Fareed Haque and Flat Planet Band
Friday, July 25; 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Chris Greene
Saturday, July 26; 8 to midnight
Philander’s, Oak Park

Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble
Saturday, July 26; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Spider Saloff
Saturday, July 26; 6:30 to 9 pm
Katerina’s, Chicago

Marc Pompe
Saturday, July 26; 6 to 10 pm
164 North Steakhouse, Kankakee

Elaine Dame Quartet
Saturday, July 26; 9 pm
Pops for Champagne, Chicago

Bob Dogan/Ryan Schultz Quartet
Saturday, July 26; 5 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Piano Man Tim Curran
Saturday, July 26; 9 pm
Muldoon’s, Wheaton

Fareed Haque and Flat Planet Band
Saturday, July 26; 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

Dan Cray & Geof Bradfield
Saturday, July 26; 7 to 11 pm
Rhythm Room Bar & Bistro, Evanston

Skinny Williams Quartet
Saturday, July 26; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

Tito Carrillo Quartet
Saturday, July 26; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

Paul Marinaro & Accompanist
Saturday, July 26; 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Drake Hotel – Coq d’Or, Chicago

Lesley Byers Quartet
Saturday, July 26; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

Alison Ruble ‘This Is A Bird’ CD Release Party
Saturday, July 26; 9:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown Duo
Saturday, July 26; 7:00 pm to 10:00pm
Broadway Cellars, Chicago

Velvet Lounge Jam Session
Sunday, July 27; 9:30 to midnight
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Scott Earl Holman
Sunday, July 27; 6pm – 10pm
Chicago Chop House, Chicago

WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party
Chicago Grandstand Big Band
Sunday, July 27; 6 to 9:30 p.m. (doors/dinner service opens at 5 p.m.)
FitzGerald’s, Berwyn

Marc Pompe Live at Chambers
Sunday, July 27; 5:00 pm until 9 pm
Chambers, Niles

Martez Rucker Trio
Sunday, July 27; 5 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sunday, July 27; 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

A Tribute to King Fleming
Sunday, July 27; 7:30 to 11:30 pm
Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago

Anne Burnell
Sunday, July 27; 10:30 am
Andy’s, Chicago

Andy’s Jam Session
Sunday, July 27; 9 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Kara Kesselring
Sunday, July 27; 7 to 9:30 pm
Philander’s, Oak Park

BLUES

Mr. G and The Mystery Band
Friday, July 25; 9 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

The Hall Effect
Friday, July 25; 11:59 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Eddie Taylor Jr., Eric Davis, Lil Ray Neal
Friday, July 25; 5:30 to 9 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

Lemon Creek Vintage Blues Bash
Saturday, July 26; 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Lemon Creek Winery, Berrien Springs

Melvin Taylor and the Slack Band
Saturday, July 26; 8:30 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Harmonica Hinds, Sharon Lewis, Carl Weathersby
Saturday, July 26; 6 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

Doug McDonald
Sunday, July 27; 9:30 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

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Chicago’s JVC Jazz Festival

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:28:08 +0000

As I mentioned in an earlier post today, there is a jazz festival in the Chicago are. This is known as the JVC Jazz Festival and they apparently do festivals all over the country. I also appears to be performances at a whole variety of very cool Chicago jazz clubs.

From their website (linked above) the line up is:

Friday, July 18, 2008

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
House of Blues
329 N. Dearborn Street
(312) 923-2000
Doors open at 7:30pm
Show at 9pm
Tickets: Standing only: $45.50
Age: 17+

The Corey Wilkes Quartet featuring Greg Osby
Andy’s Jazz Club
11 E. Hubbard Street
(312) 642-6805
8pm & 10:30pm
Tickets: $21.50 in advance, $25 at the door

3 Generations of Chicago Tenors:
Von Freeman, Ari Brown & Frank Catalano
Green Mill Jazz Club
4802 N. Broadway
(773) 878-5552
9pm – 1am
Tickets: No tickets sold in advance. $12 at the door

John Abercrombie Organ Trio with Special Guest Eric Schneider
Jazz Showcase
809 South Plymouth Court
(312) 360-0234
8pm & 10pm
Tickets: $20

William Parker with Fred Anderson
Velvet Lounge
67 E. Cermak Road
(312) 791-9050
9:30pm & 11pm
Tickets: No tickets sold in advance. $15 at the door

Saturday, July 19

The Corey Wilkes Quartet featuring Greg Osby
Andy’s Jazz Club
11 E. Hubbard Street
(312) 642-6805
8pm & 10:30pm
Tickets: $21.50 in advance, $25 at the door

3 Generations of Chicago Tenors:
Von Freeman, Ari Brown & Frank Catalano
Green Mill Jazz Club
4802 N. Broadway
(773) 878-5552
9pm – 1am
Tickets: No tickets sold in advance. $12 at the door.

John Abercrombie Organ Trio with Special Guest Eric Schneider
Jazz Showcase
809 South Plymouth Court
(312) 360-0234
8pm & 10pm
Tickets: $20

William Parker with Fred Anderson
Velvet Lounge
67 E. Cermak Road
(312) 791-9050
9:30pm & 11pm
Tickets: No tickets sold in advance. $15 at the door

Sunday, July 20

Gospel Brunch
William Smith Jr. & Renewed Voices for Christ
with host Cedric Nunley
House of Blues
329 N. Dearborn Street
(312) 923-2000
10am & 12:30pm
Tickets: $45.50-$50.50
Kids 6-12: $22
Kids under 6: Free

John Abercrombie Organ Trio with Special Guest Eric Schneider
Jazz Showcase
809 South Plymouth Court
(312) 360-0234
4pm & 8pm
Tickets: $20

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The Jazz and Blues Events in Chicago the Weekend of July 18 – 20

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:00:59 +0000

Another weekend is here. While I am planning on standing in lines and cramming into a movie theater to see The Dark Knight, you may have other plans or desire to see some live music. Thankfully, summer in Chicago is a great time for that. There is a jazz festival this weekend. Buddy Guy is having a CD release party at his club “Buddy Guy’s Legends.” It’s all here and a special thanks goes out, as always, to radio station WDCB for the information you find here.

This weekend is predicted to be a real scorcher here in the Midwest and Chicago in particular. I am sure the same people who, six months ago, couldn’t stop complaining about how cold it was and how much they wished it was summer, will now complain about it being too hot.

Enjoy the shows!

JAZZ

Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown Duo
Friday, July 18; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Katerina’s, Chicago

Mike Staron/Ken Paoli Duo
Friday, July 18; 5 to 10 pm
Sullivan’s Steakhouse – Naperville, Naperville

The Evanston All Stars
Friday, July 18; 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Sound Investment
Friday, July 18; 8:30 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Steven Palmore Quartet
Friday, July 18; 9 pm
Pops for Champagne, Chicago

Elaine Dame
Friday, July 18; 8 to noon
Philander’s, Oak Park

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Friday, July 18; 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Dan Cray Trio
Friday, July 18; 7 to 11 pm
Rhythm Room Bar & Bistro, Evanston

Ron Perrillo Quartet
Friday, July 18; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

Joel Paterson Trio
Friday, July 18; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

JVC Jazz Festival
Friday, July 18; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

JVC Jazz Festival-Three Generations of Chicago Tenors
Friday, July 18; 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

JVC Jazz Festival Chicago 2008
Friday, July 18; 8 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Paul Marinaro & Accompanist
Friday, July 18; 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Drake Hotel – Coq d’Or, Chicago

Steven Palmore Quartet
Saturday, July 19; 9 pm
Pops for Champagne, Chicago

Brent Kimbrough
Saturday, July 19; 8 to midnight
Philander’s, Oak Park

Paul Marinaro & Accompanist
Saturday, July 19; 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Drake Hotel – Coq d’Or, Chicago

JVC Jazz Festival Chicago 2008
Saturday, July 19; 8 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

JVC Jazz Festival-Three Generations of Chicago Tenors
Saturday, July 19; 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

Frank D’Rone
Saturday, July 19; 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Chambers, Niles

Skinny Williams Quartet
Saturday, July 19; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

Ron Surace Trio
Saturday, July 19; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

Ron Perrillo Quartet
Saturday, July 19; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

JVC Jazz Festival
Saturday, July 19; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Dan Cray & Geof Bradfield
Saturday, July 19; 7 to 11 pm
Rhythm Room Bar & Bistro, Evanston

Scott Earl Holman
Sunday, July 20; 6pm – 10pm
Chicago Chop House, Chicago

Petra van Nuis & Tom Hope Duo
Sunday, July 20; 5:00 pm to 9:00pm
Chambers, Niles

WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party
Mulligan Mosaics Big Band
Sunday, July 20; 6 to 9:30 p.m. (doors/dinner service opens at 5 p.m.)
FitzGerald’s, Berwyn

Corky McClerkin
Sunday, July 20; 7 to 9:30 pm
Philander’s, Oak Park

Two for Brazil with Paulinho Garcia and Greg Fishman
Sunday, July 20; 7:30 to 11:30 pm
Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago

Joe Davidian Trio
Sunday, July 20; 11 am
Wicker Park, Chicago

Velvet Lounge Jam Session
Sunday, July 20; 9:30 to midnight
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Anne Burnell
Sunday, July 20; 10:30 am
Andy’s, Chicago

Martez Rucker Trio
Sunday, July 20; 5 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Andy’s Jam Session
Sunday, July 20; 9 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sunday, July 20; 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

BLUES

Stan Skibby & the Love Soldiers, Big James & The Chicago Playboys
Friday, July 18; 9:30 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

Sammy Fender Blues Band
Saturday, July 19; 8:30 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Matt Hendricks, Kent Burnside, Charlie Musselwhite
Saturday, July 19; 6 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

Buddy Guy’s CD Release Party
Sunday, July 20; Doors Open at 3 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

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The Last Weekend in June for Chicago

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:11 +0000

Well, it is the last weekend in the month of June for 2008. I still cannot believe I am writing that. The mere thought that my niece’s birthday will be here before I know it, her first birthday, is just beyond my imagining. How does time move so fast?

Anyway, the weather people are predicting a chance of storms around the Chicago area this weekend. It’s another great weekend to catch a live jazz or blues show. I want to thank and credit radio station WDCB for providing the information about the performances you will find here.

JAZZ

Mike Basin
Friday, June 27; 7 to 10 pm
Joplin’s Java and Ragtime Cafe, Waukegan

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Friday, June 27; 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet
Friday, June 27; 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Bruce Oscar/Nick Schneider Duo
Friday, June 27; 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Wildwood Steakhouse and Lounge, Geneva

Jeannie Tanner Quartet
Friday, June 27; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

Zvonimir Tot Quartet
Friday, June 27; 9 pm
Pops for Champagne, Chicago

Typhanie Monique & Neal Alger Trio
Friday, June 27; 5 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon with Tom Hope on piano
Friday, June 27; 6:30 to 9 pm
Katerina’s, Chicago

Chuck Hedges Swingtet
Friday, June 27; 9:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project
Friday, June 27; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Bobby Lewis R&B Quartet
Friday, June 27; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

Bobby Lewis R&B Quartet
Saturday, June 28; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

Patricia Barber Quartet
Saturday, June 28; 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Saturday, June 28; midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Zvonimir Tot Quartet
Saturday, June 28; 9 pm
Pops for Champagne, Chicago

Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project
Saturday, June 28; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Vocalist Petra van Nuis with the Andy Brown Trio
Saturday, June 28; 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Andy’s, Chicago

Chuck Hedges Swingtet
Saturday, June 28; 9:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

BLUES

June 27, 2008
40 Miles to Chicago
Farenheit Bar and Grill, Homer Glen

June 28, 2008
Sammy Fender Blues Band
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

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UPDATE from Chicago Blues Festival

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