Jazz and Blues Lounge

The Weekend of March 28

by balaspa on March 27th, 2008

Time to take a look at the weekend that is fast approaching for the Chicago area.  I am actually going to be visiting my brother and baby niece in Milwaukee this weekend, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy a fine jazz or blues show in and around the Windy City.  Maybe I will check out the jazz scene in Milwaukee and do some reporting on that next week.  I always feel bad that my scope is so narrow, but I am just one man and I happen to live in Chicago.

I have to, as always, acknowledge WDCB, the greatest jazz radio station juts about anywhere, for their assistance with this list.  I strongly urge you to check out their website and tune in via the web.  You will NOT be disappointed.

JAZZ

March 27, 2008
Skinny Williams Trio
Pete Miller’s - Evanston, Evanston

March 27, 2008
The Skinny
Pete Miller’s - Wheeling, Wheeling

March 27, 2008
Scott Earl Holman - Solo Jazz Piano
Chicago Chop House, Chicago

March 27, 2008
Myles Hayes Quintet
Pete Miller’s - Schaumburg, Schaumburg

March 27, 2008
Steve Gibons
Green Dolphin Street, Chicago

March 27, 2008
Tom Muellner and Arlene Bardelle Trio
Pops for Champagne, Chicago

March 27, 2008
WDCB Jazz Thursdays
Steve Hashimoto Duo
Adelle’s, Wheaton

March 27, 2008
Mike Frost Project
Andy’s, Chicago

March 27, 2008
Chambers Jazz Jam
Chambers, Niles

March 27, 2008
Chicago Salty Dogs
FitzGerald’s, Berwyn

March 27, 2008
Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Green Mill, Chicago

March 27, 2008
Montage Trio at Avenue Ale House
Avenue Ale House, Oak Park

March 27, 2008
Judy Roberts with Greg Fishman
Drake Hotel - Coq d’Or, Chicago

March 27, 2008
John Wright Trio
Philander’s, Oak Park

March 27, 2008
Jim Baker Quartet
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

March 27, 2008
Kelly Brand Nextet’s Record Release Party for ‘The Door’
Katerina’s, Chicago

March 28, 2008
The Tony Smith Show
Chambers, Niles

March 28, 2008
JIC’s JazzCity Series:
The Awakening Reunion
Sherman Park, Chicago

March 28, 2008
Geof Bradfield Quartet
Pete Miller’s - Evanston, Evanston

March 28, 2008
Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra
Pete Miller’s - Schaumburg, Schaumburg

BLUES

March 27, 2008
Guy King Trio
Andy’s, Chicago

March 28, 2008
Chris Harper & The Sharade Band featuring Peaches Staten
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

March 28, 2008
Guy King Trio
Andy’s, Chicago

March 28, 2008
Andrea Dawn & Jeremy Junkin
Community Christian Church, Naperville

March 28, 2008
Carlos Johnson Blues Band
Andy’s, Chicago

March 29, 2008
Cajun Dance
Portage Park Center for the Arts, Chicago

March 30, 2008
Twilight Hotel
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

POSTED IN: Bands, Chicago, blues, jazz, jazz clubs, the Green Mill