Helio Alves Quartet will play the Shapeshifter Lab on Wednesday, April 3rd at 8:15pm. The quartet features Helio Alves: Piano; Mike Moreno: Guitar; Peter Slavov: Bass; and Alex Kautz: Drums.
Bob Baldwin and the International Fusion Project are set for White Plains Performing Arts Center's Jazz @ WPPAC series tonight, March 9 at 8 p.m.
Bob Baldwin and the International Fusion Project are set for White Plains Performing Arts Center's Jazz @ WPPAC series on Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Amanda Brecker pays homage to Carole King and James Taylor, and commemorates the 40th anniversary of 'Tapestry', with her beautiful new CD 'Blossom', produced by Grammy winner Jesse Harris (Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux, more,) and featuring musicians from the original 'Tapestry' recordings.
When two of the best musicians on the planet decide to combine their estimable talents to create a band without boundaries, the result is the WOLFF & CLARK EXPEDITION. Dizzy Gillespie famously said that jazz must have 'one foot in the past and one in the future.' With the Wolff & Clark Expedition, the music embraces the past, ventures into the future, but remains rooted in the improvisatory present. After several high profile performances in 2012, jazz legends Michael Wolff and Mike Clark, the Wolff & Clark Expedition, release their self-titled debut album today. Performing with creative bassist Chip Jackson, the Expedition's initial outing aims for uncharted, compelling musical territories while still entertaining a wide audience of astute listeners.
Tonight, February 16th at 8:00 p.m., The Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) led by conductor Jeff Lindberg, will reprise its popular Tribute to Ray Charles at Wentz Concert Hall on the campus of North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville, Illinois.
Luna Stage continues the second season of its jazz series, 'Music In The Moonlight: An Intimate Evening of Jazz', tonight, February 10th at 7pm with a one-night only concert by acclaimed pianist and vocalist Daniela Schachter. The Linden, NJ-based pianist, vocalist, composer and arranger will be joined at Luna Stage by tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm, bassist Steve La Spina and drummer George Schuller to present 'Jazz and the American Songbook: The Music of Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen.'
When two of the best musicians on the planet decide to combine their estimable talents to create a band without boundaries, the result is the WOLFF & CLARK EXPEDITION. Dizzy Gillespie famously said that jazz must have "one foot in the past and one in the future." With the Wolff & Clark Expedition, the music embraces the past, ventures into the future, but remains rooted in the improvisatory present. After several high profile performances in 2012, jazz legends Michael Wolff and Mike Clark, the Wolff & Clark Expedition, are preparing to release their self-titled debut album in February 2013. Performing with creative bassist Chip Jackson, the Expedition's initial outing aims for uncharted, compelling musical territories while still entertaining a wide audience of astute listeners.
Hear 'The Sound' come alive once again in this intimate concert performed by members of the ChicagoJazz Orchestra (CJO). The performance features three of Chicago's most sought-after performers-Greg Fishman on saxophone, Eric Hochberg on bass, and Dennis Luxion on piano-paying tribute to the legendary Stan Getz. The concert is set for tonight, January 17 at 6:30 p.m. at The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie, Chicago.
The Vital Vox Festival-an event that explores the myriad power of the human voice in its solo and ensemble forms across a multitude of genres-will take place at 8pm on March 25 and 26, 2013 at Roulette.
On Saturday, February 16th at 8:00 p.m., The Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) led by conductor Jeff Lindberg, will reprise its popular Tribute to Ray Charles at Wentz Concert Hall on the campus of North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville, Illinois.
Hear 'The Sound' come alive once again in this intimate concert performed by members of the ChicagoJazz Orchestra (CJO). The performance features three of Chicago's most sought-after performers-Greg Fishman on saxophone, Eric Hochberg on bass, and Dennis Luxion on piano-paying tribute to the legendary Stan Getz. The concert is set for January 17 at 6:30 p.m. at The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie, Chicago.
Singer-songwriter Amanda Brecker pays homage to Carole King and James Taylor, and commemorates the 40th anniversary of 'Tapestry', with her beautiful new CD 'Blossom', produced by Grammy winner Jesse Harris (Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux, more,) and featuring musicians from the original 'Tapestry' recordings.
Luna Stage continues the second season of its jazz series, 'Music In The Moonlight: An Intimate Evening of Jazz', on Sunday February 10th at 7pm with a one-night only concert by acclaimed pianist and vocalist Daniela Schachter. The Linden, NJ-based pianist, vocalist, composer and arranger will be joined at Luna Stage by tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm, bassist Steve La Spina and drummer George Schuller to present 'Jazz and the American Songbook: The Music of Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen.'
Today, Dec. 29th, at the Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago, just days after Frank Zappa's 72nd birthday, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) presents an adventurous tribute to this great American musical genius. The show, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will feature the 15-piece CJO along with saxophonist Ernie Watts, who was in Zappa's band for the original recording of The Grand Wazoo. Electric violinist Mark Wood (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) and electric bassist Dave Morgan, who created the arrangements for this show, are also featured. Conducting the performance will be CJO artistic director Jeff Lindberg.
Joe Chambers is set to play with the Rutgers University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Conrad Herwig, tonight, Dec 10, 2012 at 7:30PM at Rutgers University in the Mason Gross Performing Arts Center.
On Saturday, Dec. 29th, at the Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago, just days after Frank Zappa's 72nd birthday, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) presents an adventurous tribute to this great American musical genius. The show, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will feature the 15-piece CJO along with saxophonist Ernie Watts, who was in Zappa's band for the original recording of The Grand Wazoo. Electric violinist Mark Wood (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) and electric bassist Dave Morgan, who created the arrangements for this show, are also featured. Conducting the performance will be CJO artistic director Jeff Lindberg.
Joe Chambers is set to play with the Rutgers University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Conrad Herwig, on Monday, Dec 10, 2012 at 7:30PM at Rutgers University in the Mason Gross Performing Arts Center.
The Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) has been chosen to perform at the 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala this Sun., December 2, in Washington, D.C. This performance marks the 24th straight year that the CJO has been awarded this singular performance honor.
Lampkin Music Group presents, direct from New York, Laury Shelley in 'My Time with Legrand'. Tonight, November 17th at 8:00 p.m. One Show Only! at Stage 773, located at 1225 West Belmont Ave. Chicago, Ill.
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