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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I have never been to Vegas, so I can’t say what is and what is not there.  I can only go by what I hear and what I find online.  So, I did  little checking.  I found an entire list of clubs with live music.  Of course, having never been there, I can’t say where these clubs are either.  For all I know, each of them is in the absolute worst parts of town.

Still, if you happen to be attending this event and you want some jazz, you may want to seek these places out (all information from www.lasvegas-nv.com)

Bank Club - 2025 E Charleston – Jazz – (702) 474-9262

BJ’s Lounge - 218 E Tropicana – Jazz every Thursday 7pm – (702) 896-5854

Casbar Lounge at Sahara Hotel – 2535 Las Vegas Blvd S – Rotating live music of R&B, soul and jazz groups – (702) 737-2111

The Cellar Lounge - 3601 W Sahara – Live blues and jazz Thursday thru Sundays – (702) 362-6268

Firefly - 3900 Paradise Blvd. Ste A – Latin, Brazilian Jazz, Salsa, Latin House, 10:30pm nightly – (702) 369-3971

Jazz Lounge at Como’s Steakhouse - Lake Las Vegas Resort MonteLago Village 10 Via Brianza – Live blues and jazz a few nights a week – (702) 567-9950

Jazzed Cafe - 8615 W Sahara Ave – Soft music by local quintets – (702) 233-2859

La Playa Lounge at Harrah’s Hotel - 3475 Las Vegas Blvd S – A wide variety of bands performing Latin, jazz, pop and more – (702) 369-5000

Mad Dogs & Englishmen - 515 S Las Vegas Blvd – R & B/Jazz – (702) 382-5075

Murphy’s Pub - 3985 E Sunset Rd – Monday big bands, Tuesday open mike, Wednesday jazz, Thursday karaoke and weekend rock – (702) 458-5516

Napolean’s Lounge at Paris Las Vegas Hotel - 3655 Las Vegas Blvd S – Live jazz, cigars and champagne – (702) 946-7000

Pepper’s Lounge - 2929 E Desert Inn Rd – Big Band/Jazz – (702) 731-3234

Pogo’s Tavern - 2103 N Decatur Blvd – Friday night jazz – (702) 646-9735

Thirteen (13) Martini Bar at Hooters Casino Hotel – 115 East Tropicana Ave – Shake up your night, every night, with a mix of live R&B, funk, jazz fusion, classics and top 40. Nightly live music 10pm-2am, DJ from 2am til close – info: 1-866-LVHOOTS (584-6687).

That should do.  You gotta end with Hooters, right?

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