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GERALD CLAYTONr new release OF THE WEEK: PAT METHENY TAP/JOHN ZORNS BOOK OF ANGELS VOL.20

r SNEAK PEEK new release PREVEIW: KEITH JARRETT TRIO SOMEWHERE

r NEW RELEASES: WEEK OF 5/21/13

r news: DELMARK RECORDS TURNS 60; LES PAUL EXHIBIT OPENS; CHICAGO OPERA THEATER 2014 SEASON; RIVEREDGE PARK CONCERT VENUE OPENS; NATALIE COLE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM; EAST LANSING SUMMER SOLSTICE JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED

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OF THE WEEKGigJAZZ SHOWCASETHURS MAY 23 - SUN MAY 26

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News of the Week Pg 4

George Benson Ticket Give-Away Pg 11

New Releases Pg 16

New Release of the Week Pg 18

New Release Sneak Peek Pg 20

Chicago Jazz Jam Sessions Pg 22

Chicagoland Jazz Festivals Pg 24

35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Schedule Pg 26

Chicagoland Summer Jazz Camps Pg 28

In The Clubs Pg 30

Gig of the Week Pg 32

Special Events Pg 44

Musicians Directory Pg 58

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Chicagos Delmark Records has reached yet another remarkable milestone in the music business- 60 years of blues and jazz recordings! Yes, you read that right! 80 year young Delmark and Jazz Record Mart owner Bob Koester, Sr. has been producing and releasing important blues and jazz recordings since 1953, making Delmark the longest running, single owned and operated, still active independent record label in the world!!

Delmark is proud of an immensely influential and eclectic catalog of historic blues and jazz recordings - estimated at about 55 traditional jazz recordings (Art Hodes, George Lewis, Bunk Johnson,) 255 modern jazz recordings (from Sun Ras 1st recordings, the groundbreaking AACMs 1st recordings from Roscoe Mitchell, Muhal Richard Abrams, Anthony Braxton, to stars of todays internationally known creative jazz scene of Chicago- Nicole Mitchell, Jason Adasiewicz, Josh Berman, Rob Mazurek, Kahil El Zabar, Ari Brown,) and 250 blues recordings (from stars of the past like Magic Sam, Junior Wells, Otis Rush, J.B. Hutto, Carey Bell, Arthur Big Boy Crudup, Jimmy Dawkins, Sleepy John Estes, Big Joe Williams, to todays top names in Chicago blues - Tail Dragger, Eddie C. Campbell, Lurrie Bell, Studebaker John, Dave Specter, Zora Young, Mississippi Heat, Toronzo Cannon, and many more!) Delmarks Bob Koester also recently acquired the jazz catalogs of Jump, Triangle, and

delmark records celebrates 60th anniversary

Sackville Records, and is just starting a re-issue program of many of these exciting jazz releases. There are many 60 year Delmark celebrations happening in 2013, including a coming soon, much anticipated 60th year retrospective CD anthology with previously unreleased material! Two special blues shows celebrating Delmarks 60 years are happening very soon at Old Town School of Folk Music (Sun May 19th with Big Time Sarah, Demetria Taylor, & Sharon Lewis, and Sun June 2 with Linsey Alexander & Willie Buck) leading up to many special shows during Chicago Blues Fest in the beginning of June, including a Magic Sam tribute show featuring Eddie Shaw on Thurs, June 6th at Reggies Music Joint in Chicago. A big summer 60th Anniversary blues show was just announced for Friday, August 23rd at S.P.A.C.E. in Evanston and will include Byther Smith, Lurrie Bell, Jimmy Burns, Tail Dragger, Sharon Lewis, Dave Specter, Linsey Alexander, Toronzo Cannon, & Mike Wheeler! Stay tuned for special jazz shows for this celebratory occasion.

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les paul exhibit the wizard of waukesha opens june 9The city of Waukesha, Wisconsin has some big bragging rights regarding the history of music: it is the birthplace of the legendary Les Paul, the highly influential musician, entertainer and inventor. To commemorate the upcoming June 9th opening of Les Paul: The Wizard of Waukesha exhibit at the Waukesha County Museum, the museum produced a music video featuring fellow Waukesha native Sam Llanas, along with images of Les and his guitars, and the hometown they proudly share.

In the video, Sam strums Les Pauls first professional Gibson L-5 guitar that Les bought at the Gibson factory in 1933. The museum recently acquired this priceless guitar and will showcase it - along with many other guitars and rare personal artifacts - in the new exhibit. Parts of the video were filmed in Waukeshas famed Club 400, a tavern once owned by Les family and the location of Les and Mary Fords first live performance. Other locations featured in the video include Cutler Park, downtown Main Street, and Les Pauls burial site at Prairie Home Cemetery. A private VIP opening will be held on Saturday, June, 8, 2013.

For more information or to order tickets, please call (262) 521-2859 or visit www.lespaulexperience.org or www.waukeshacountymuseum.org.

Also Scheduled to Appear:Greg Abate QuartetBill Allreds Classic JazzDave BennettKris BrownleeJoan CollasoDavina and the VagabondsThe Faux FrenchmenDave Greers Classic Jazz StompersGull Lake Jazz OrchestraCarl Sonny Leyland TrioNia QuintetBucky Pizzarelli and Ed LaubAriel Pocock TrioChuck Redd Quartet

with Ken Peplowski, Frank Tate and Graham Dechter

Tom Rigney and FlambeauBria Skonberg QuintetTruth in JazzVibeNationWhistle Pigs

The nationally acclaimed Elkhart Jazz Festival promises another year of standout entertainment in downtown Elkhart, Indiana. Join us for hours of jazz over an extraordinary three-day weekend from more than 100 world class entertainers!

Our event comes to life on both indoor and outdoor stages June 2123. With new faces and an ongoing commitment to bringing top jazz talent to our guests, the 2013 festival will really make your summer swing.

This year, we are excited to announce that John Pizzarelli will be headlining our performances on Friday night, June 21st, and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will be our headline act Saturday evening, June 22nd.

(Early Bird Ticket Prices expire April 15, 2013)

The patron pass, with its preferred seating and numerous patron-only events, is the very best way to experience the 26th year of the Elkhart Jazz Festival!

This year you have the option of purchasing either standard or premium* passes. Order your passes early for the best value and select seating.

FESTIVAL PASSES

Early Bird Standard Jazz Pass ....... $110.00 Early Bird Standard Patron Pass .......$190.00 Early Bird Premium Jazz Pass ......*$150.00 Early Bird Premium Patron Pass .....*$245.00

* Premium passes include a ticket to see Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Early Bird premium ticket pricing for the Jazz and Patron passes are only available while supplies last.

SATURDAY EVENING HEADLINE SHOW ONLY Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Orchestra .... $115.00 Main/Mezzanine...$70.00 1st Balcony ....$50.00 2nd Balcony ....$40.00

SINGLE SESSION PASSES (Single Saturday evening passes do not provide entry to the Headline Show)

Friday or Saturday Evening .............$45.00 Saturday or Sunday Afternoon ......................$30.00 ...........................................................

STUDENT TICKETS (Must present student identification at the will call office. Student tickets do not provide entry to the Headline Show)

Student Jazz Pass ...$65.00 Student Evening .......... $27.50 Student Afternoon .. $17.50

You can purchase tickets by: clickingonthisadandbeingdirectedtotheFestivalwebsite, visitingTheLerner.comandselectingthenowplayingtab,or callingtheLernerTheatreBoxOfficedirectlyat1-800-294-8223.

Email: [email protected] DowntownElkhart.org

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chicago opera theater 2014 Season includes duke ellingtonChicago Opera Theater (COT) General Director Andreas Mitisek has announced programming for COTs 2014 season, including two operas and a double-bill of one-acts. Mitisek comments, Its a season that is 100% 20th century and 150% COT. New, rare and with contemporary relevance for a curious audience that is hungry for new theatrical experiences. The season opens with the Chicago Premiere of Duke Ellingtons Queenie Pie, February 15 23, 2014. In the spring, COT presents a double-bill of Carl Orffs Die Kluge and Viktor Ullmanns Der Kaiser von Atlantis, May 31 June 8, 2014. The season wraps in the fall with the Chicago Premiere of Ernest Blochs Macbeth, September 13 21, 2014.

Duke Ellingtons only opera and one of his fairly unknown and rarely performed works, Queenie Pie, blends big band sound and clever lyrics with the musical styles of opera, jazz and musical theater. The title character, Queenie Pie, was inspired by the life of Madam C. J. Walker, the first African American self-made woman millionaire, who developed and sold a line of hair and beauty products through innovative mail orders and door-to-door sales. Individual tickets go on sale January 6, 2014. Subscriptions and tickets may be purchased through Chicago Opera Theater at www.chicagooperatheater.org or by phone at 312-704-8414.

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natalie cole en espanol to be released june 25Multiple GRAMMY Award-winner Natalie Coles first Spanish-language album, Natalie Cole en Espaol will be released June 25 on Verve/Universal. The album finds Natalie personally inspired by both the bilingual recording legacy of her father Nat King Cole, and a growing passion for the timeless romanticism of the great Latin music composers. Produced by Rudy Prez (Latin Music Producer Of The Decade Billboard), Natalie Cole en Espaol will reintroduce a new generation of fans to many of Latin Musics most romantic standards with both new interpretations of Spanish-language classics previously recorded by Nat King Cole, and Natalies own personal selections of songs that have touched her heart and make this album truly her own. This wonderful balance of both old and new classics is perfectly illustrated by the special vocal collaborations that highlight the album, with Natalie joining Juan Luis Guerra on the Dominican Maestros own Bachata Rosa, while looking further back with Andrea Bocelli on the eternal Bsame Mucho. But without question, the most emotional pairing of the album finds Natalie joining her father in a heartfelt duet of Acrcate Ms (Come Closer to Me) - utilizing the same technique as their Grammy winning, globally multi-platinum recording of Unforgettable.

For more information, please visit www.nataliecole.com.

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Chicago and Chicagos western suburbs can add a beautiful, new outdoor concert venue to its short list of hot new summer destinations with the grand opening of the new RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora Illinois second largest city later this spring.

Inspired by outdoor entertainment facilities in Chicagos Millennium Park and Northerly Island, and Milwaukees Summerfest, the new RiverEdge Park is conveniently located at 360 North Broadway just steps from Auroras downtown business district, directly across from the Metra station, and on the eastern bank of the beautiful Fox River.

RiverEdge Park, the first phase of Auroras impressive RiverEdge Park redevelopment project, will serve as an exciting, dynamic new entertainment destination for Chicago and its western suburbs. The new live outdoor entertainment venue is anchored by the contemporary John C. Dunham performance pavilion, which boasts state-of-the-art acoustics, flexible seating allowing for up to 2,500 seats in front of the stage, general admission for 6,000-8,000, plus a rooftop deck that hosts up to 300 VIPs total capacity is approximately 8,500-10,500. Rooftop deck guests enjoy an amazing view of the stage, private restrooms, food and beverages along with a fantastic experience for their all-inclusive ticket

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AURORAS NEW RIVEREDGE PARK CONCERT VEnue opens in june

price. RiverEdge will officially open on June 14 and 15 as the new site for Auroras popular 17th Annual Blues on the Fox festival sponsored by Rush-Copley Medical Center. The entire 2013 RiverEdge Season is sponsored by The Dunham Fund, City of Aurora and Paramount Arts Center Endowment. RiverEdge Park will also host Auroras Downtown Alive! festival series (also sponsored by Rush-Copley Medical Center), along with other festivals and an expanded and diverse line-up of concerts, family-friendly events and athletic competitions.

Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy will headline Auroras 17th Annual Blues on the Fox festival on June 14 and 15, the grand opening event for downtown Auroras beautiful new RiverEdge Park Music Garden. Guy joins the June 15th Saturday night line-up, which already boasts The Stone Foxes, Tommy Castro and The Painkillers, and Robert Randolph and The Family Band. Blues on the Fox, sponsored by Rush-Copley Medical Center, kicks off Friday night, June 14, with JJ Grey & Mofro and Dr. John.

For more details and tickets, please visit www.riveredgeaurora.com.

Take in a two-day, jazzed-infused festival in the heart of downtown East Lansing. This extraordinary FREE event features a high-caliber bevy of local and national jazz performers in the heart of downtown East Lansing (Lot 1). The festival is produced by the City of East Lansing, Wharton Center for Performing Arts and the MSU College of Music.

The 17th Annual Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) will make its way to downtown East Lansing on June 21-22 featuring a high-caliber ensemble of local, regional and national jazz performers. The festival is presented by the City of East Lansing, Wharton Center for Performing Arts and the MSU College of Music.

This year, with the assistance of Michigan State University, the SSJF strengthens its commitment to music education with the addition of the MSU Educational Stage.

This FREE-to-the-community festival is centered around a large tent located in the heart of downtown East Lansing in Parking Lot 1 (230 Albert Ave.) on the corner of Albert Avenue and Abbot Road. The SSJF features main stage performances, the Jazz Kids childrens activity area, onsite food, jazz cafes,

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east lansing summer solstice jazz festival announced

the new MSU Educational Stage and After Glow performances.

On Friday, June 21, performers include Arlene McDaniel Quintet, Guitar Summit hosted by the Bill, Heid Trio, Cyrille Aime (pictured), Lansing Symphony Jazz Band, Michigan State University School Jazz Orchestra, and Dave Rosen.

Saturday, June 22 features Noah Frankforter, Saginaw Valley Youth Jazz Ensemble, Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Band, East Lansing High School Jazz Combo, Vocal Jazz Summit featuring Betty Joplin, Ramona Collins, Mardra Thomas and Betty Baxter, MSU Professors of Jazz featuring Tim Warfield, Frederick Sanders Trio featuring Germaine Bazzle, Grupo Ay, Paul Bratcher Quintet, and the Detroit Tenors.

Performances are being held at various locations in downtown East Lansing. Wharton Center for the Performing Arts at Michigan State University and Beggars Banquet.

The music begins at 4:30pm daily.

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new release of the weekPAT METHENYTAP/JOHN ZORNS BOOK OF ANGELS VOL.20

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Pat Metheny adds his contribution to John Zorns ambitiously expansive Masada Book Two with Tap: The Book of Angels, Volume 20. This album is the first collaboration between the two artists, considered among their generations most innovative musicians. Besides his frequent collaborator, drummer Antonio Sanchez, Metheny plays all other instrumentsguitars, sitar, tiples, bass, keyboards, orchestrionics, electronics, bandonen, percussion, flugelhorn, and morehimself.

Beginning in the 1990s, Zorn wrote 500 songs inspired by traditional Jewish music; they came to be known as two volumes of the Masada Book. He performed the first 200 songs of Book One with the rotating members of the Masada ensemble for a decade before writing Book Twos 300 tunes in just three months. Over the past eight years, the songs from Book Two have been recorded as volumes of The Book of Angels by a stellar group of musicians, including the Masada Quintet, Masada String Trio, Medeski Martin & Wood, and Marc Ribot.

Zorn says of Methenys recording, Pat is of course a living legendone of those rare lights in the universe. His incredible facility and dedication, indefatigable energy and focus, imagination, and never-ending curiosity have distinguished him as truly one of the greatest musicians on the planet. He continues, Tap is a showcase for Pats remarkable imagination, technique, passion, and love for the world. No matter how many times I listen to this recording I am hit with that same sense of exhilaration that hit me the very first time.

Metheny, who recently won his 20th Grammy Award, adds, I have admired John Zorn since the late 70s and have followed his amazing output every step of the way. A few years ago, after contacting me to write some notes for one of his Arcana publications, John and I began an inspired e-mail connection. (As hard as it is to believe, we had never met in person over the years.) I mentioned that I had followed his Book of Angels series from the start and felt like I might be able to contribute something unique to the collection. With his enthusiastic encouragement, he gave me some suggestions as to which tunes were still unrecorded, and I picked the ones that jumped out and spoke to me. Over the next year, in between breaks from the road, I recorded them one by one in my home studio whenever I got a chance.

Photography by JIMMY KATZ www.patmetheny.com

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Now in its 30th year, the Keith Jarrett Trio is widely considered, as the NY Times recently remarked, to have set the gold standard for jazz groups, and this sparkling concert recording from 2009 is issued to mark a milestone anniversary. The Somewhere in which the Standards trio find themselves is Lucerne, Switzerland with a performance both exploratory and in-the-tradition.

The Neue Zrcher Zeitung headlined its review of the show Kontrollierte Ekstase controlled ecstasy an apt metaphor for a set that begins in improvisational Deep Space modulates into Miles Davis Solar, soars through the standards Stars Fell On Alabama and Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea and climaxes with an extended romp through West Side Story, as Bernsteins Somewhere and Tonight are bridged by the freely associative Jarrett original Everywhere.

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Photography by BRYAN THOMPSON

Jazz Jam Sessions

ChicagoA jam session is a musical event, process, or activity where musicians play (i.e. jam) by improvising without extensive preparation or predefined arrangements. Jam sessions are often used by musicians to develop new material, find suitable arrangements, or simply as a social gathering and communal practice session. Jam sessions may be based upon existing songs or forms, may be loosely based on an agreed chord progression or chart suggested by one participant, or may be wholly improvisational. Jam sessions can range from very loose gatherings of amateurs to sophisticated improvised recording sessions intended to be edited and released to the public.

Here are a selection of a weekly Jazz Jam Sessions in Chicago and in the area to check out.

Bring your ax! ...Figuratively speaking that is.

oSerbian Village Tom Muellner Trio Pro Jam Session8:30pm - 12:30am3144 W. Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (773) 478-2900

o(Every 3rd Tue) Joplins Java at Family PianoJim Jacobs Jazz Jam14 Genessee, Waukegan, IL.

oChambers John Bany Trio Jazz Jam Sessions6881 N. Milwaukee, Niles, IL (847) 647-8282

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oCafe Mestizo Jam Session 6pmChicago, IL (312) 942-0095

oAndys Jazz Jam Session7pm - 11pm 11 E. Hubbard Chicago, IL (312) 642-6805

oThe Green Mill Quartet Jazz Jam1am - 4am4802 N Broadway St Chicago, IL (773) 878-5552

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oCafe Zalute 7pm 9501 Devon Ave., Rosemont, IL (847) 685.0206

oJazz Institute of Chicago , Jazz Links Jam Session5pm - 7pm 2nd Wed of each month at Randolf St. Cafe78 E. Washington, St., Chicago, IL (312) 427-1676

o(Every 4th Tue) Elbo Room Lindas Monthly Jazz Jam2871 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 60657 (773) 549.5549

oNormans Bistro Jazz Jam Session hosted by Ernest Dawkins9pm - 12am 1001 E. 43rd St., Chicago, IL

30th Annual Frank Mantooth Jazz Festival

46th Annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival

10th Annual Evanston Jazz Festival

Chi-Town Jazz Festival

23rd Annual Tribute to Bix Fest (Bix Biederbecke)

25th Annual Capital City Jazz Festival

2nd Annual Deer Park Jazz & Wine Festival

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10th Annual Harbor Park Jazz & Blues Festival

South Bend Jazz Festival

35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival

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34th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival

14th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival

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We see a trend developing: the Chicago area has an ever-growing number of jazz festivals! The jazz fest plays an important role during this era of specialized media, in that it is perhaps the single best way to expose the general public to jazz music. Thats why we wanted to compile a list of a few local & regional festivals with in driving distance to Chicagoland so you can start marking your calendars and planning ahead. There are a few milestones on the festival list this year, of course the 35th annual Chicago Jazz Festival and the 46th annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival are the oldest on the list, but the Englewood Jazz Festival is moving into its 14th year and the Frank Mantooth Jazz Festival at New Trier turns 30 this year! At a time when the economy is struggling, it is good to know that the determination to present jazz in a festival atmosphere is still alive and well.

Photography by BRYAN THOMPSON

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The Chicago Jazz Festival has long been celebrated as the first of the lakefront music festivals, and as it marks its 35th year, the event will move to Millennium Park from festival grounds in Grant Park, August 29-September 1. Performances will also happen in the Chicago Cultural Center. (78 E. Washington) The festival is presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. (DCASE) and programmed in partnership with the Jazz Institute of Chicago. The first evening of the Chicago Jazz Festival, Thursday, August 29, will once again coincide with the final evening of Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz. Then on Friday, three stages will come alive with entertainment in Millennium Park (including the north and south ends of the Chase Promenade) as the festival begins that day at 2 p.m. and continues until 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours will also be extended from previous years, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and an additional stage will feature live performances, resulting in the festival providing the most hours of free jazz music than it has in recent years. As is the tradition of the festival, the 2013 Artist in Residence is Chicago drummer/percussionist Hamid Drake.

FRIDAY AUGUST 30 MILLENNIUM PARKVON FREEMAN PAVILLION (SOUTH PROMENADE)2:20PM-3:15PM CHRISTOPHER MCBRIDE QUARTET3:30PM-4:25PM BEN PATERSON ORGAN QUARTET4:40PM-5:40PM MIGUEL DE LA CERNA QUARTET

JAZZ & HERITAGE PAVILLION (NORTH PROMENADE)2:00PM-3:00PM MIKE SMITH QUARTET3:30PM-4:30PM HAMID DRAKE w/t MICHAEL ZERANG,EIGEN AOKI & TSUKASA DRUMMERS DIRECTED BY TATSU AOLKI5:00PM-6:00PM A TRIBUTE TO KEN CHANEY

JAY PRITZKER PAVILLION6:30PM-7:20PM GEOF BRADFIELD MELBA!7:40PM-8:40PM WADADA LEO SMITHS TEN FREEDOMSUMMERS PERFORMED BY WLSS GOLDEN QUARTET AND PACIFICA RED CORAL WITH VIDEO ARTIST JESSE GILBERT9:00PM-10:00PM CHARLES LLOYD QUARTET w/t SPECIAL GUEST BILL FRISELL

SATURDAY AUGUST 31 MILLENNIUM PARKVON FREEMAN PAVILLION (SOUTH PROMENADE)12:15PM-12:55PM FRANK RUSSELL BAND1:10PM-2:05PM HAMID DRAKE QUARTET w/t KIDD JORDAN, WILLIAM PARKER & COOPER MOORE2:20PM-3:15PM ERNIE KRIDVA QUARTET3:30PM-4:30PM SATOKO FUJIIS ORCHESTRA CHICAGO

JAZZ & HERITAGE PAVILLION (NORTH PROMENADE)12:30PM-1:30PM NICK MAZZARELLA TRIO2:00PM-3:00PM ERIN MCDOUGALD QUARTET3:30PM-4:30PM CHVRE DE CHICAGO

JAY PRITZKER PAVILLION5:00PM-5:50PM STAFFORD JAMES STRING & PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE featuring MBOOM6:10PM-7:05PM GREGORY PORTER7:25PM-8:25PM RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPAS GAMAK8:45PM-10:00PM JASON MORAN:FATS WALLER DANCE PARTY

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THURSDAY AUGUST 29 CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTERRANDOLPH CAFE12PM-1PM CORYLUS1:30PM-2:30PM FAT BABIES

CLAUDIA CASSIDY THEATER12:15PM-1:15PM LARRY GRAY TRIO1:45PM-2:45PM HARRISON BANKHEAD SEXTET

PRESTON BRADLEY HALL12:30PM-1:30PM HINDA HOFFMAN TRIO2:00PM-3:00PM TBA

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITYS GANZ HALL5:00PM-6:00PM HAMID DRAKES CHICAGO TRIOw/t ERNEST DAWKINS & HARRISON BANKHEAD

MILLENNIUM PARK JAY PRITZKER PAVILLION6:30PM MADE IN CHICAGO: WORLD CLASS JAZZw/t JACK DEJOHNETTE: SPECIAL LEGENDS EDITIONCHICAGO featuring MUHAL RICHARD ABRAMS, LARRY GRAY, ROSCOE MITCHELL & HENRY THREADGILL

SATURDAY AUGUST 31 MILLENNIUM PARKVON FREEMAN PAVILLION (SOUTH PROMENADE)12:15PM-12:55PM FRANK RUSSELL BAND1:10PM-2:05PM HAMID DRAKE QUARTET w/t KIDD JORDAN, WILLIAM PARKER & COOPER MOORE2:20PM-3:15PM ERNIE KRIDVA QUARTET3:30PM-4:30PM SATOKO FUJIIS ORCHESTRA CHICAGO

JAZZ & HERITAGE PAVILLION (NORTH PROMENADE)12:30PM-1:30PM NICK MAZZARELLA TRIO2:00PM-3:00PM ERIN MCDOUGALD QUARTET3:30PM-4:30PM CHVRE DE CHICAGO

JAY PRITZKER PAVILLION5:00PM-5:50PM STAFFORD JAMES STRING & PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE featuring MBOOM6:10PM-7:05PM GREGORY PORTER7:25PM-8:25PM RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPAS GAMAK8:45PM-10:00PM JASON MORAN:FATS WALLER DANCE PARTY

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1 MILLENNIUM PARKVON FREEMAN PAVILLION (SOUTH PROMENADE)12:00PM-12:55PM FAST CITIZENS1:10PM-2:05PM JULI WOOD QUINTET2:20PM-3:15PM EVAN CHRISTOPHER3:30PM-4:30PM ATOMIC

JAZZ & HERITAGE PAVILLION (NORTH PROMENADE)12:30PM-1:30PM THE ENGINES2:00PM-3:00PM FAREED HAQUE & TONY MONACO3:30PM-4:30PM PAPO VAZQUEZ MIGHTY PIRATES TROUBADOURS

JAY PRITZKER PAVILLION5:00PM-5:50PM JIMMY HEATH QUARTET w/t JEB PATTON6:10PM-7:05PM HAMID DRAKE & BINDU: REGGAEOLOGY7:25PM-8:25PM ROBERT GLASPER TRIO8:45PM-10:00PM DONALD HARRISON AND THE CONGO SQUARE NATION w/t SPECIAL GUEST WILLIE PICKENS

Annual Chicago Jazz Festival

Drake moved to the Chicago area in the early sixties, living on the same street as Fred Anderson who would mentor the pre-teen drummer. By the early seventies, Drake joined Andersons band, playing with him on stage at the inaugural Chicago Jazz Festival in 1979. His Artist Residency affords Chicagoans the rare opportunity to hear him in several contexts over the course of one weekend, and his appearance at the Chicago Jazz Festival 34 years after he first played this event encompasses the festivals entire history.

For continuing updates on the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, visit www.chicagojazzfestival.us

Photography by JIM NEWBERRY

BIRCH CREEK MUSIC CENTEREGG HARBOR, WISESSION 1 JULY 22-AUGUST 3, 2013SESSION 2 AUGUST 5-17, 2013920.868.3763www.birchcreek.org

JANICE BORLA VOCAL JAZZ CAMPNORTH CENTRAL COLLEGENAPERVILLE, ILJULY 22-27, 2013630.416.3911www.janiceborlavocaljazzcamp.org

WISCONSIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 19TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ CAMPMILWAUKEE, WIJUNE 17-28, 2013920.868.3763www.wcmusic.org

A selection of Chicagoland area & National Jazz Camps with nationally known jazz musicians and instructors providing educational programs for all ages and levels.

Please visit the represented Jazz Camps websites for detailed information & registration.

JAZZCAMPS

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MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CHICAGOEVANSTON, IL & WINNETKA, ILSESSION 1 JUNE 17-21, 2013SESSION 2 JUNE 24-28, 2013847.905.1500 ext. 576www.musicinst.org/jazz_camp

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS @ CHICAGOCHICAGO, ILSESSION 1 JULY 15-20, 2013SESSION 2 JULY 23-26, 2013312.966.6068www.theatreandmusic.aa.uic.edu/

ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUMMER JAZZ CAMPELGIN, ILJULY 22-JULY 25, 2013847.214.7188www.elgin.edu

JAMEY AEBERSOLD SUMMER JAZZ CAMPLOUISVILLE, KYSESSION 1 JUNE 30-JULY 5, 2013SESSION 2 JULY 7-12, 2013800.456.1388 ext.5www.summerjazzworkshops.com

SHELL LAKE ARTS CENTERSHELL LAKE, WISESSION 1 JUNE 16-21, 2013SESSION 2 JUNE 23-28, 2013SESSION 3 JUNE 30-JULY 5, 2013715.468.2414www.shelllakeartscenter.org

JAZZ FEST JAZZ CAMP 2013SIOUX FALLS, SDJULY 16-20, 2013605.274.5458www.siouxfallsjazzfest.com/jazzcamp

IN TheWeek of May 21- MAY 27, 2013

clubsFitzGeralds Night Club

The Green MillThe Jazz Showcase

KaterinasM Lounge

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rThurs-Sun may 23- may 26 2013 8PM/10PM/4PMTHE jazz showcaseGigOF THE WEEK 806 S Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL(312) 360-0264 www.jazzshowcase.comGERALDCLAYTONIndividually and collectively, (the Gerald Clayton Trios) performance was at a stunningly high professional level-enhanced by the enthusiastic feeling of exhilaration in everything they played. -Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

Over the course of eight years, with three albums as a leader, several studio projects as a sideman, and countless worldwide performances, pianist and composer Gerald Clayton has established himself as a leading figure in the up-and-coming generation of jazz artists who are fluent in the range of styles that make up todays jazz lexicon. Hailed by The New York Times for his huge, authoritative presence, Clayton is well on his way toward etching his own enduring mark in the long and rich tradition of jazz. Never has this been more apparent than in Life Forum, his latest recording on Concord Jazz and his most ambitious project to date. Life Forum, set for release in April 2013, might be the most ambitious album yet, states Clayton. Conceptualizing the music for a group of eight musicians was a new experience for me, and it required more preparation than I was accustomed to. With the addition of lyrics to three of the tunes, as well as some other post-production work, this project has been a departure from my previous two. Im doing more writing now than Ive ever done before, and working with Ben Wendel, who produced the record, was very helpful.

GERALDCLAYTONtrioIndividually and collectively, (the Gerald Clayton Trios) performance was at a stunningly high professional level-enhanced by the enthusiastic feeling of exhilaration in everything they played. -Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

I really admire his playing and his writing. He and I got together prior to the sessions to talk about the music and map out what I needed to do to get it recorded. In that sense, it was more demanding than the previous records.

What comes after Life Forum is anyones guess, says Clayton, who does not want to be defined by any one musical tradition: I prefer to ignore the boxes, the genre distinctions, he says. I focus on creating honest musical expressions and collaborating with people whose ideas resonate with my own.

Photography by DEVIN DEHAVEN

www.geraldclayton.com

6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, IL 60402 (708)788.2118 www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com

fitzgeralds nightclubinthEclubsWEEKLY guide to chicago jazz

FitzGeralds has been a gathering spot since it was built in the early 1900s. Up to 1925, the frame building at 6615 W. Roosevelt was a roadhouse used as a hunting lodge and sporting team headquarters. As more buildings rose along Roosevelt Road, the club was home to several nightclubs, the best-known being The Hunt Club, which flourished through the 1950s and early 60s--acts included Turk Murphy, Bob Scobey and Lill Armstrong. After the Hunt Club closed, the space became the Deer Lodge, complete with pool tables and a fortune teller.

AdmissIonsLive Music Nightly. Cover Charge Applies. 21 & over. Valid ID required.

Week of May 21-May 27, 2013

May 22 , 2013 IN THE SIDEBARBAKERZMILLION8PM $5 SUGGESTED DONATION

LIVE JAZZ WEEKLY

May 23, 2013 ANA POPOVIC (SERBIAN BLUES)8:30PM $15

May 24 , 2013 BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY-RIGHT BOYS (WESTERN SWING, ROCKABILLY & TRAD COUNTRY)9PM $15

May 25 2013 JOE KROWN FEAT.WALTER WOLFMAN WASHINGTON; PAUL CEBAR TOMORROW SOUND8;30PM $15

May 26, 2013 JOHN BURNETT ORCHESTRA WITH FRIEDA LEE6PM$10; $5 (17 & UNDER)

May 29 , 2013 IN THE SIDEBARJOHN WOJCIECHOWSKI /MARQUIS HILL QUINTET8PM $5 SUGGESTED DONATION

MAY 2013

the green mill4802 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60605 www.greenmilljazz.com

AdmissIonsVisit website for entrance and details

JAZZ traditional, bebop, contemporary, improvisational played by such legendary figures as Von Freeman, Franz Jackson and Wilbur Campbell, as well as young lions Kurt Elling, Eric Alexander and Orbert Davis. All capture the broad spectrum of jazz from its root rhythms in New Orleans to New York avant-garde. Deep smoky jazz sounds fill the club in the early morning hours when soulful musicians continue to express their love of jazz by jamming til the early dawn.

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May 22, 20139PM ALFONSO PONTICELLI & SWING GITAN2AM LATE NIGHT INDUSTRY SET WITH THE FRANK CATALANO SEXTET

May 21, 20139PM THE FAT BABIES

May 23, 20139PM ALAN GRESIK SWING SHIFT ORCHESTRA

May 24, 20135PM THE FLIPSIDE SHOW WITH CHRIS FORMAN9PM FRANK CATALANO CD RELEASE PARTY12AM AFTER HOURS GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION

May 25, 20133PM THE PAPER MACHETE8PM FRANK CATALANO CD RELEASE PARTY12AM AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY WITH SABERTOOTH ORGAN QUARTET

May 26, 201311PM SUNDAY NIGHT SOUL PARTY WITH THE PATERSON TRIO

May 27, 20139PM CHISTOPHER MCBRIDES QUATUOR DE FORCE

LIVE JAZZ nightly

MAY 2013

JAZZ SHOWCASE806 S Plymouth Ct Chicago, IL (312) 360-0264 www.jazzshowcase.com

WHERE JAZZ LIVES IN CHICAGO The Second Oldest Jazz Club in The USA!!! ALL THE GREAT NAMES IN JAZZ SINCE 1947



May 21, 2013WDBC NIGHT FEATURING PETRAS RECESSION SEVEN8PM/10PM

May 23-26 , 2013PIANIST GERALD CLAYTON TRIO8PM/10PM/4PM

May 29 , 2013SAXOPHONIST RUSS NOLAN QUARTET8PM/10PM

May 28 , 2013JARED HOCHBERG QUARTET8PM/10PM

LIVE JAZZ nightly

May 30-June 2, 2013CHUCHO VALDES TRIO8PM/10PM

June 3, 2013JEFF LINDBERGS CHICAGO JAZZ ORCHESTRA8PM/10PM/4PM

June 4, 2013DEPAUL UNIVERSITY: THREE JAZZ ENSEMBLES8PM/10PM

MAY 2013

katerinas1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, Il 773-348-7592 www.katerinas.com

AdmissIonsLive Music Nightly. Cover Charge Applies. 21 & over. Valid ID required.

Its a cultural center showcasing the hippest jazz, funk, blues, boogie-woogie blues, R&B, classical and world music -from Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Greek, Flamenco and Japanese to all Gypsy Genres & then some! Travel the world of music in our intimate space as each night presents a musical odyssey born from a whispering solo of an upright bass to a foot-stomping rhythm of flamenco! Its a meeting place for old friends and new friends. A place where romance blossoms and time stands still. And for those who like to travel alone, fasten your seatbelts...



May 21, 20138PM BOB DOGAN DUO$10 COVER

May 22, 20138PM SUZANNE PETRI: SONGS IN THE KEY OF DIVA$10 COVER

LIVE JAZZ nightly

May 23, 20138:30PM LE PERCOLATEUR$10 COVER

May 24, 20136:30PM JULI WOOD & KELLY BRANDNO COVER10PM RIO BAMBA$10 COVER

May 28, 20138:30 PM BEN PATERSON TRIO$10 COVER

May 25, 20136:30PM SPIDER SALOFF with GUITARIST STEVE RAMSDELL$10 COVER10PM CONJUNTO: AFRO CUBAN & PUERTO RICAN DANCE$10 COVER

MAY 2013

M lounge1520 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 447.0201 www.mloungechicago.com

Sit back and relax at this South Loop martini lounge. M Lounge features live music at least two days a week, to be enjoyed with an array of specialty martinis and fine spirits. M Lounge also offers a number of non-alcoholic cocktails and exquisite coffee drinks. You will immediately feel at home inside this intimate 1,400 sq ft oasis, whether youre settling into one of the comfortable couches or low-slung chairs, or pulling up a seat at the 28-foot long walnut bar.

cocktailsMartinis Mocktails Cognac Blended Scotch Single Malt Scotch Whiskey & Bourbon Canadian Whiskey Irish Whiskey Beer White Wine Red Wine Champagne Water Coffee Bottle Service



May 21, 2013SARAH MARIE YOUNG

May 22, 2013DELIVERY POINT

May 28, 2013JAZMIN SKY

May 29, 2013REGGIE RAJAH HELM

Tuesday - Thursday 6pm-1am Friday 6pm-2am Saturday 6pm-3am Sunday & Monday closed for private events

LIVE MUSIC WEEKLY

May 30, 2013TORONZO CANNON BAND

June 4, 2013JULIA HUFF & THE COMPANY BAND

MAY 2013

specialJOE LOUIS WALKER AT SPACE EVANSTON

JC BROOKS & THE UPTOWN SOUND CD RELEASE AT THE MAYNE STAGE

OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA AT THE OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC

GEORGE BENSON & BONEY JAMES AT THE CHICAGO THEATRE

SAXOPHONIST RAJIV HALIM AT ROOM 43

2013 JAZZ SEASON SCHEDULE AT CHICAGO SYMPHONY CENTER

eventsJOE LOUIS WALKER AT SPACE EVANSTON

JC BROOKS & THE UPTOWN SOUND CD RELEASE AT THE MAYNE STAGE

OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA AT THE OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC

GEORGE BENSON & BONEY JAMES AT THE CHICAGO THEATRE

SAXOPHONIST RAJIV HALIM AT ROOM 43

2013 JAZZ SEASON SCHEDULE AT CHICAGO SYMPHONY CENTER

Photography by MICHAEL WEINTROB

JOE LOUIS WALKER

San Franciscos Fillmore District of the 1960s is known worldwide as the birthplace of psychedelic rock. But it was also a hotbed of modern electric blues, and it was the place where one of the genres top musical trailblazers, Joe Louis Walker, was born, raised and schooled. The award-winning guitar slinger, deeply soulful vocalist and gifted songwriter has been releasing groundbreaking music since 1986, but his career goes all the way back to the mid-1960s. As a 16-yearold, he was the house guitarist at San Franciscos famed musical playground, The Matrix, where he played with or opened shows for everyone from Lightnin Hopkins (who once threw him off the stage) to Jimi Hendrix to Thelonious Monk. These ear-opening surroundings explain the ease with which Walker blends blues, rock, gospel, jazz and country, making it seem as if the walls between the styles never existed in the first place. The New York Times raves, Walker is a singer with a Cadillac of a voice. He delivers no-nonsense, gutsy blues. His guitar solos are fast, wiry and incisive, moaning with bluesy despair. According to Living Blues, he is one of todays modern musical masters. Rolling Stone simply calls him ferocious.

JOE LOUIS WALKERBUY TICKETSTHURS may 23, 2013 7PM

UPCOMING IN MAy25 RICKIE LEE JONES 30 HOWARD LEVY W/T CHRIS SIEBOLD

SPACE EVANSTON1245 CHICAGO AVENUE, EVANSTON, IL. 60202

847.492.5860www.evanstonspace.com

www.joelouiswalker.com

1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL 60626 Box Office 773.381.4554 www.maynestage.com

JC BROOKSAND THE UPTOWN SOUND

CD RELEASE EVENT FOR HOWL ON BLOODSHOT RECORDSpresented by 93 XRT

Photography by JAMIE M

ASSIEU

Saturday MAY 25 9PMSix and a half feet of raw emotion and sweat, with one leather boot planted in gutsy R&B, the other in taut minimalist grind. Snarling at the crowd beneath an afro pompadour, while indulging in a sly wink, singing to you directly, and here to make you dance. What does post-punk soul look like? It looks like JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound.

The Uptown Sound has attracted a true-blue grassroots following, with MOJO Magazine identifying them as one of the hottest US soul acts. Since unleashing their Bloodshot Records debut Want More (A lively set of gritty old-school soul and funk injected with raw garage-rock aggression - KEXP), theyve barnstormed North America and Europe relentlessly, while burning up NPR and AAA radio with their stomping cover of Wilcos I Am Trying To Break Your Heart (which they performed with the songs composer, Jeff Tweedy, at Wilcos Solid Sound Festival).

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OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA

OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRABorn in Germany to a Chinese-German father and Hungarian mother, Ottmar Liebert began playing guitar at 11, and traveled extensively through Europe and Asia intent on fully absorbing each musical tradition he encountered. Liebert plays music in a nouveau flamenco style, which mixes elements of flamenco with jazz, bossa nova, and other genres.

THURSDAY JUNE 20, 8PMBUY TICKETS

The Old Town School of Folk Music4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL 60625

773.728.6000 www.oldtownschool.org

The Smooth Jazz Cruise welcomes George Benson and Boney James, two of the most influential contemporary jazz musicians of the decade, to The Chicago Theatre on Friday, June 21, in an encore of 2012s sell out performance. At various points along the four-decade continuum of George Bensons career, he has been heralded as a jazz guitarist of unparalleled chops, a vocalist with great emotional range and sophistication or a combination of both. Its a very simple equation, the National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Master says of the longevity of his career and the ten Grammy Awards that have punctuated it along the way. In the end, its about the songs and the stories. Thats what keeps the music fresh for me. Boney James has four Gold albums, three Grammy nominations, a Soul Train Award and an NAACP Award nomination to his credit. He is currently touring to support his brand new hit cd The Beat. In 2010 Billboard Magazine named him The No. 3 Top Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Decade. Even so, James says, I am just a saxophone player whose music has several different influences. Jazz is only one of them.

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george bensonThe show is being presented by The Smooth Jazz Cruise, which is owned and produced by St. Louis, Missouri-based Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC (Jazz Cruises) owns, produces and promotes The Smooth Jazz Cruise: The Greatest Party At Sea (www.thesmoothjazzcruise.com) and The Jazz Cruise (www.thejazzcruise.com), and is proud to work with Direct Holdings Americas, Inc. for The Malt Shop Memories Cruise (www.maltshopcruise.com), Country Music Cruise (www.countrymusiccruise.com), Celtic Thunder Cruise (www.celticthundercruise.com) and The Soul Train Cruise (www.soultraincruise.com). Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC prides itself on providing first-class musical vacation experiences featuring marquee stars from their respective genres for loyal passengers, many of whom make the cruises an annual affair. With its current slate of excursions, Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC (Jazz Cruises) will have produced 35 full-ship charter cruises. Additional information is available at www.ecpcruises.com. In addition to their concert at The Chicago Theatre, George Benson is fresh off his appearance on the 2013 Smooth Jazz Cruise. Boney James is co-hosting the inaugural West Coast Edition in Oct 2013, as well as, appearing on the 2014 Cruise.

boney james

Friday June 21, 2013Chicago Theatre

ENTER TO WIN TWO FREE TICKETS SEE PAGE 11

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ROOM 43... ...is one of the hippest places to spend a Sunday night! - Howard Reich Chicago Tribune

Sunday Evening Jazz Series MAY ScheduleSun. MAY 5 2013 6pm King College Prep Big Band; 7:30pm Bassist Marlene Rosenberg

Sun. MAY 12 2013 Vocalist Tecora Rogers

sun. MAY 19 2013 Organist Justin Dillard

sun. MAY 26 2013 Saxophonist Rajiv Halim

Special Event 4Sundays from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Room 43 - 1043 E. 43rd Street, Chicago, ILhttp://www.hydeparkjazzsociety.com/

ADMISSION: $10 adults/$5 for University students with ID or children with adults

ROOM 43 offers bar and food service, including a tasty selection of Jazz Bites.

sunDAY MAY 26, 2013 saxophonist Rajiv halim

season 2013jazz at Symphony Center chicago

220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 294-3000 www.cso.org

January 18, 2013, 8 p.m. Jazz Sing the Truth! Dianne Reeves, vocals Angelique Kidjo, vocals Lizz Wright, vocals

March 22, 2013, 8 p.m. Jazz Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour55th Anniversary Dee Dee Bridgewater, vocals Christian McBride, bass Benny Green, piano Lewis Nash, drums Chris Potter, saxophone Ambrose Akinmusir, trumpet March 29, 2013, 8 p.m. Sonny Rollins, saxophone

April 19, 2013, 8 p.m. Brad Mehldau, piano Chris Thile, mandolin May 24, 2013, 8 p.m. Orbert Davis Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Rivers: Nature, Power, Culture Orbert Davis, artistic director

June 7, 2013, 8 p.m. Wayne Shorter Quartet Wayne Shorter, saxophone Danilo Prez, piano John Patitucci, bass Brian Blade, drums June 21, 2013, 8 p.m. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Wynton Marsalis, trumpet

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directoryf e a t u r i n g C h i c a g o s f i n e s t j a z z m u s i c i a n s

Pg 60 Abigail Riccards

Pg 61 Andrew Distel

Pg 62 Arlene Bardelle

Pg 63 Ava Logan

Pg 64 Bob Bruce

Pg 65 Bobby Lewis

Pg 66 Ccile Savage

Pg 67 Chris White

Pg 68 Corky McClerkin

Pg 69 Dave Flippo

Pg 70 Dave Shelton

Pg 71 Don Stille

Pg 72 Erin McDougald

Pg 73 Frank DRone

Pg 74 Frank Portolese

Pg 75 Gina Gibson

Pg 76 Greta Pope

Pg 77 J. Beam Band

Pg 97 Nanette Frank

Pg 98 Nia Quintet

Pg 99 Nick Schneider

Pg 100 Ray Bailey

Pg 101 Rhonda Browne

Pg 102 Rita McConville

Pg 103 Robin Watson

Pg 104 Roger Harris

Pg 105 Rusty Jones

Pg 106 Sam Fazio

Pg 107 Shawn Maxwell

Pg 108 Skinny Williams

Pg 109 Stacy McMichael

Pg 110 Stephanie Browning

Pg 111 Steven Hashimoto

Pg 112 The Harris Group

Pg 113 Tom Muellner

Pg 114 Ty Cooper

Pg 115 Zvonimir Tot

Pg 78 James Bottoms

Pg 79 James Sanders

Pg 80 Jesse Charbonier

Pg 81 Jim Sellers

Pg 82 Kelly Brand

Pg 83 Laury Shelley

Pg 84 Le Perolateur

Pg 85 Libby York

Pg 86 Linda Solotaire

Pg 87 Lindy Endres

Pg 88 Loretta Lee

Pg 89 Los Perros Cubanos

Pg 90 Marc Pompe

Pg 91 Mark Moultrup

Pg 92 Marlene Rosenberg

Pg 93 Michael Hutchins

Pg 94 Mike Frost

Pg 95 Mike Jeffers

Pg 96 Mike Staron

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Tuesday May 21, 2013 6PM

Pete Millers WheelingWheeling, IL______________________________________

Wednesday May 22, 2013 6PM

Pete Millers EvanstonEvanston, IL______________________________________

Abigail Riccards has garnered much attention from the jazz community for her effortless swing, heartbreaking tone, and personalized approach to lyrics. Abigails inimitable approach to the Great American Songbook has made her one of the most celebrated jazz vocalists of her generation. Over the past decade in New York, Abigail has repeatedly performed at many of the most treasured venues in NYC, including Birdland, Jazz Standard, Smoke, Smalls, Kitano Hotel, Sweet Rhythm, and 55Bar. Abigail has also collaborated with many of the best jazz musicians in the world including David Berkman, Mulgrew Miller, Spike Wilner, Neal Miner, Jay Leonhart, Tony Romano, and many more. Abigail resides in Chicago, and frequently performs in Illinois and in New York City.

Hw C M FANDREW DISTEL

Andrew Distel is a vocalist and trumpet player. He was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio where he attended the prestigious College Conservatory of Music studying both trumpet and voice. He moved to Chicago to continue his education, receiving a graduate degree in jazz voice from Roosevelt University. He has played at such notable venues as: The Green Mill, The Pump Room, The Blue Wisp Jazz Club, Green Dolphin Street, and Pops For Champagne. His quartet plays regularly-every Friday and Saturday night at The Pump Room-featuring Pete Benson, Hyosub Kim, and George Fludas.

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Underground WonderbarChicago, IL______________________________________



Hw C M FARLENE BARDELLE

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Visit website for upcoming pefrormances.



Arlene Bardelle has been dazzling audiences with her tasteful vocal stylings for the past several years. Chicago is her home base, where she works with some of the finest musicians in town. Arlene was a mainstay at the famed Coq Dor in the Drake hotel for many years. She has performed at many other top notch Chicago venues such as the Pump Room, Andys Jazz Club, Pops for Champagne, Fitzgeralds, the Jazz Showcase, and the Green Mill. Arlene has also performed for political fundraiser cruises on Lake Michigan, private events at the Crystal Ballroom at Navy Pier, and corporate performances for top Chicago agents. She has performed at the Chicago Jazz Fest, Taste of Chicago, and the Plymouth Jazz Fest in Wisconsin as well as Smoke in New York.

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Hw C M FAVA LOGAN

Ava Logan Chicago Jazz Singer and Chicago Jazz Band leader is an award winning singer-actress from Washington, D.C., who now lives in the Chicago area. A graduate of Yale and the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Logan, a Jazz Vocalist is a veterinarian by day and a jazz singer at night is available for Corporate Events. The classically trained vocalist has performed jazz, pop, and rhythm and blues in the U.S. and abroad. She has portrayed two of her idols, Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson, at the Black Ensemble Theater. She has released So Many Stars, her first major CD! National airplay began in September, 2008. The CD has received rave reviews! It was produced by Henry Johnson, who played guitar for Joe Williams for many years.


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Bob Bruce began playing guitar at age 13 and at 15, after hearing an album by jazz organist, Jimmy Smith, he was hooked on jazz. Subsequently, he marveled at the likes of Wes Montgomery, Barney Kessel, Joe Pass, and other greats. Eventually, he studied rigorously with Charlie Banacos, Jack Grassel, and Jack Ceccini, with whom he studied classical guitar for eight years. Ultimately he qualified for master classes with world-renowned classical guitarist Oscar Ghiglia, Segovias protege. Presently, Bob plays private and corporate events. Recent News Bob has started up the Heartland Guitar School in Riverside, IL teaching all ages, levels, and styles, with a speciality in jazz and classical guitar. www.riversideillinoisguitarlessons.com

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Hw C M FBOBBY LEWIS

Bobby Lewis tasteful trumpet and flugelhorn playing has made him a favorite among vocalists and earned him a spot as first trumpet with Tony Bennett for Chicago appearances for fifteen years, and conductor, musical director and featured soloist with Peggy Lee. The singers Lewis has accompanied provide enough grist for several resumes and, in addition to Bennett and Lee, include Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joe Williams, Lena Horne, Mel Torme, Judy Garland, Liza Minelli, Nancy Wilson, Harry Belafonte, Rosemary Clooney, Al Jarreau and even a gig with Ol Blue Eyes.


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THURSDAYS IN MAY 6PM-10PM

Ccile Savage Duo with Calvin Koco BrunsonBennys Chophouse444 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611312.626.2444www.bennyschopshouse.com______________________________________

Hw C,M F CCILE SAVAGE

Ccile Savage is a French woman Jazz bassist/vocalist leading a multi cultural/ multi-ethnic jazz trio or quartet. Ccile plays who she is: a blend of French Cabaret and American Jazz.

She performed with Blues and Jazz musicians such as Jimmy Dawkins, Von Freeman, Franz Jackson, Floyd McDaniel, George Freeman, Oscar Brown Jr., Maggie Brown, Redd Holt and many more.She plays and sings a vast array of American standards (jazz & Blues), some French songs (in French) and some Brazilians Bossa novas (in Portuguese). Her group has played for many affairs, weddings, in clubs,restaurants and festivals.

NEW CD soon to be released: The Journey

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Chris White is an instructor of jazz piano and theory at Lake Forest College and North Park University in Chicago. He is a busy freelance musician in the Chicago area, and has performed at The Jazz Showcase, Andys, The House of Blues, Navy Pier, The Peninsula Hotel, the Coq Dor at the Drake Hotel and many more. He is a member of the Paul Marinaro Trio. In 2010 he completed his Doctoral of Musical Arts in Jazz Performance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Tuesday May 21, 2013 8PM

Performing w/t James Perkins Quartet50 Yard Line111. E. 75th St., Chicago, IL______________________________________

Thursday May 23, 2013 5PM

Performing w/t James Ellis QuartetAndys Jazz Club11. E. Hubbard Ave., Chicago, IL312.642.6805______________________________________

Thursday May 30, 2013 5PM

Performing w/t James Ellis QuartetAndys Jazz Club11. E. Hubbard Ave., Chicago, IL312.642.6805______________________________________

Hw C M FCORKY McCLERKIN

Corky McClerkin, a Chicago native grew up hearing the sounds of Jazz and down home Blues. Encouraged by his favorite uncle and jazz musician Lewis Ogletree, he studied piano for seven years before attending Northern Illinois University with a major in music. Although receiving a BA from Roosevelt University and a MA from Loyola University in other fields, Corky has always considered music to be his primary passion. Irrespective of style or tempo, hard bop, Latin or soul Jazz, McClerkin brings his many years of experience into play as he crafts each tune, making a special and distinctive statement with each.


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Hw C M FDAVE FLIPPO

Dave Flippo has divided his musical efforts into three areas - leading his Modern Jazz Quintet FLIPPOMUSIC, performing as a jazz/popular pianist/vocalist and leader at various private events and teaching piano at the College of Lake County and from his own studio - Dr. Flippos Eclectic Piano Studio. His emergence as a jazz vocalist brought about his third CD, When the Heart is True, the Voice Rings True, a duo recording with bassist Donn De Santo, released on his own Oppilf Records label.


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Hw C M FDAVE SHELTON

David Sheltons music draws from his classical and jazz backgrounds, plus his work with R&B musicians. His repertoire includes a wide range of jazz and Latin standards as well as jazz arrangements of pop songs, blues and funk. More specifically, the repertoire includes: Songbook and Modern Standards (e.g., A FoggyDay, Fly Me to the Moon, It Could Happen to You, A House is Not a Home, Moon River) Latin Standards (Jobim and others) Jazz Standards (from Wayne Shorter and Miles Davis to John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck and Horace Silver)Jazz Arrangements of pop/rock hits (from Motown and Elton John to Stevie Wonder, The Beatles and Michael Jackson) Blues and Funk (a la Ramsey Lewis, early Herbie Hancock, Les McCann and Gene Harris) and originals.


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Hw C M FDON STILLE

Don Stille is a Chicago-based pianist and accordionist Don Stille proves he isan artist to be reckoned with says Howard Reich, The fluidity of his technique, the depth of his tone and the intellectual sophistication of his improvisations firmly established him as a polished and accomplished artist. In listening to a Don Stille performace, be it live or recorded, one shares in a musical experience that is rich in stylistic diversity. He has performed throughout the country with a long list of acclaimed jazz artists, and can regularly be heard at Chicagos greatest jazz clubs.


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Sunday May 26, 2013 8:45PM

The Crimson LoungeHotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL312.923.2473www.crimsonchicago.com______________________________________

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Hw C M FERIN McDOUGALD

Erin McDougald is a savvy, rhythmically jazz-rooted song-interpreter, who frequently records and performs with top instrumentalists among the jazz-elite from Chicago to the East Coast. Her ensemble-size varies from a duo to a big band orchestra, depending on the venue, but most typically, she incorporates the use of a rhythm section and often features a horn player.

NEW WEBSITE ONLINE The two most often questions I am asked by interviewers and fans are: What made you become a jazz singer?, and Whats with the Flapper Girl reference? Visit my website to find the answers...and much more! XOXO


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Saturday June 22, 2013 9PM- 1AM

Chambers Restaurant6881 N. Milwaukee, Niles, IL847.647.8282______________________________________

Hw C M FFRANK DRONE

Frank DRone is one of the few finer singers and performers around and creates great vibes with his audiences. This quote, from Leonard Feather, one of the worlds foremost music critics, probably best describes Frank and his talents today. It takes a while to achieve words of this sort. Franks nique and rare gift has taken him before the spotlights of virtually every major nightclub in the United States. Frank was headlining the world famous Copacabana when Tony Bennett took over the microphone on opening night and told the audience, A few years back, Nat King Cole said that Frank DRone was the finest singer around. Tonight he has proved that Nat was right!


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WEDNESDAYS 8PM-11PM

Cafe Zalute Jam Session9501 Devon, Rosemont, IL______________________________________

Hw C M FFRANK PORTOLESE

Frank Portolese has been active as a guitarist and educator in the Chicago area for 30 years. He has performed with Eddie Harris, Les McCann, Bobby Shew, Ira Sullivan, Shelley Mann and others. His pop credits range from the Drifters to Clay Aiken. He has been featured in Just Jazz Guitar, Jazz Times, Guitar Player, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and other publications. Frank plays straight-ahead bebop and hard bop jazz. He currently fronts his own trio (with Brian Sandstrom and Rusty Jones), plays solo jazz guitar shows and is a member of Rich Corpolongos ensemble, which performs ultra-contemporary original compositions. He continues to perfect his own sound and concept in the hopes of expressing the beauty of life as he hears it.


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Hw C M FGINA GIBSON

Gina Gibson, a cabaret-style entertainer with club credits too numerous to name is second to none when it comes to playing for and hosting a wedding reception or any other event. Sinatra to Streisand, Billie Holiday to Beyonc. Dance and have a good time, its all about YOU! She frequently appears as pre-game entertainment for the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, now entering her 10th season with them. She is featured in the WTTW special, Remembering Chicago-the Boomer Years on Chicago Access Television, and on BIP, (Black Image Productions.)

EVERY FRIDAY

The Ramada Inn Lake Shore, Hyde Park4900 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL______________________________________


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Hw C M FGRETA POPE

Greta Pope is an International entertainer. She has delighted audiences throughout Europe, the Far East, South America and the Caribbean, as well as the United States and Canada. Ms. Pope has been touted as one of the great voices of our time, as she performs with ease all styles from Country to Opera, and from Rhythm and Blues to Broadway. Ms. Pope holds a Master of Music Degree and has performed all styles of music. and leads the Greta Pope Orchestra. Her performance credentials include sharing the stage with such well known performers as Wynonna Judd, Dick Van Dyke, Stanley Clarke, Carol Channing, Ramsey Louis, Rich Little, Penn & Teller and many others.

EVERY FRIDAY 7:30PM-11:30PM

Bennys Chop House444 North Wabash, Chicago, IL312.626.2444www.bennyschophouse.com______________________________________


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Hw C M FJ. BEAM BAND

The J. Beam Band is made up of Jeff Mackevich on saxophones, Damian Espinosa on keyboards, Alex Feldman on bass, and Tyrone Blair on drums. This 1980s style fusion jazz is a lot of fun, and the tunes are easily recognized. Come on out!



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FRIDAYS 7PM-10PM

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant7537 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 773.764.2200www.ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com______________________________________

Hw C M FJAMES BOTTOMS


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LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 10PM

Performing w/t ConjuntoKaterinas1920 W.Irving Park, Chicago ILwww.katerinas.com______________________________________

Hw C M FJAMES SANDERS

James Sanders is a distinct voice tempered by fruitful ongoing collaborations with the finest Jazz artists in Chicago and in Jazz today, including.... Dee Alexander, Nicole Mitchell, Alfonso Ponticelli, Larry Harlowe, Orbert Davis, Mwata Bowden, Doug Lofstrom, Steve Eisen, Ernie Adams, Donald Neale, Tomeka Reid, and the late Johny Frigo. He is the leader of the highly regarded Latin Jazz band Conjnto and is a a currently a member of The Evolution Ensemble, Swing Gitan and The New Quartet, The Joeffrey Ballet Orchestra and the Chicago Sinfonietta. He has also been active as a teacher since 1993 and has developed a curriculum for the classically-trained violinist seeking to develop alternative styles of playing.


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Saturday May 25, 2013 9PMThe Drake Hotel 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL.312.787.2200www.thedrakehotel.com_________________________________________

Saturday June 8, 2013 9PMThe Drake Hotel 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL.312.787.2200www.thedrakehotel.com_________________________________________



Hw C M FJESSE CHARBONIER

Jesse Charbonier was born in Chicago. He always had a love of the arts and began acting, singing, and songwriting at an early age, but became more involved as a more behind-the-scenes playermarketing, directing, producing, films and music artists. In music, Charbonier has developed and produced music and music videos for artists from various genres. In cinema, his involvement varies from the full-scale production of independent feature films to programming and organizing film festivals all over the United States.


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Hw C M FJIM SELLERS

Jim Sellers is a Chicago based jazz pianist, having been lucky enough to have performed with some great musicians, including Wynton Marsalis, Frank Catalano, Spider Saloff, Luba Mason, Ava Logan, Art Davis, Bill Yancey and many others. Jims interest in jazz began in grade school when he discovered Daddio Daleys radio program on what was then WXFM. With a lot of tenacity and a little help from his older brother, Jim learned how to play the blues and to read music having no formal lessons until he was in college. Still, by the time he was studying music as an undergraduate, he was proficient enough to be selected to perform in a trio with guest-artist Wynton Marsalis. He went on to earn a Master of Music degree from DePaul University in Chicago.


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Hw C M FKELLY BRAND

Kelly Brand, composer and pianist, writes songs which carry the listener to places simultaneously evident and quite unfamiliar. She effectively taps into essential elements of living and dreaming. Brands way of playing embraces a simple and selfless honesty. She doesnt throw her music at you, but rather extends it as an invitation. Kelly is an active performer on the Chicago jazz scene playing frequent club and concert dates. She performs at the Green Mill, the Jazz Showcase, Andys Jazz Club, Pete Millers and Katerinas.



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Hw C M FLAURY SHELLEY

Laury Shelley has been a performing artist ever since she can remember. Laury was living her dream touring with composer, Michel Legrand, as Legrands vocal soloist.During these amazing years, Laury made her debut at the prestigious Carnegie Hall while also appearing at The Sahara Hotel in Vegas, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, Miamis Stars Under The Stars Concert Series at Marine Stadium and The Westbury Theatre in New York. Laury has shared stages with Tony Bennett, Buddy Rich, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth while also performing and recording with Phil Woods, Ron Carter, Grady Tate, Randy Brecker, Marvin Stamm and Joe Beck.


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Thursday May 23, 2013 8:30PMKaterinas1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL ______________________________________

Thursday May 30, 2013 7PMWDCB Night in Oak ParkOak Park, IL ______________________________________

Thursday June 6, 2013 7PMUntitled111 W. Kinzie, Chicago, IL______________________________________

Wednesday June 19, 2013 10PMSpeakeasy1072 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL______________________________________

Hw C M FLE PERCOLATEUR

New Release Out NowThe debut album from lePercolateur, Pop Manouche, is now available on the Chicago Sessions record label.

Out everywhere! Buy It!...and check them out on stage.

a sly and surprising gypsy-jazz quintet who apply that idiom to modernistic pop tunes, as well as vintage jazz composition - Neil Tesser, Chicago Examiner

Its time to get hip to lePercolateur!


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SUNDAYS 2013 12PM-2PMSUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCHCafe Sol1029 Southard St., Key West, FL 33040305.292.0230______________________________________

Tuesday May 21, 2013 7PM-10PM

Bar Divani15 Iona Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503616.774.9463______________________________________

Friday August 23, 2013 12:10PM-1PM

Music By The FountainFourth Presbyterian ChurchMichigan Ave. at Chestnut, Chicago, IL 60611312.787.4570______________________________________

Hw C M FLIBBY YORK

NOTE WORTHY NEWSNew album in the works joined by John diMartino on Piano, Peter Washington on Bass, Greg Sergo on Drums, Warren Vach on Coronet and a vocal or two. Well top off our first fall recording session with an October 19, 9:30 set at Manhattans Metropolitan Room. Then its a happy return to Paris for the November 9th date at the lovely Caf Laurent in the tres elegant four star Hotel DAubusson.


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EVERY 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH8:30PM-12AM

Lindas Monthly Jazz JamElbo Room2871 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 60657773.549.5549www.elboroomlive.com______________________________________

Sunday June 9, 2013 11:30AM

Linda SolotaireEdgewater Beach Cafe5545 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 773.275.4141www.edgewaterbeachcafe.com______________________________________

Thursday June 20, 2013 8PM


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Hw C M FLINDA SOLOTAIRE

Linda Solotaire is a jazz vocalist and leader with The Linda Solotaire Quartet. She also performs an eclectic jazz, rock & rock blues repertoire with her musical partner, arranger/ guitarist & bassist Stu Greenspan, Linda Solotaire & Friends. Linda is classically trained in music and theatre, and began her career as an actress in the late 1970s. As a solo jazz vocalist, she is most deeply influenced by singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Abbey Lincoln, Sheila Jordan, and Judy Garland. WORKSHOPS & COACHINGLinda accepts private voice students interested in focusing on acting / interpretation. She also holds workshops in acting for dancers and body-based artists, and do-it-yourself arts marketing.MORE INFO VISIT http://solorohm.net/coaching


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Hw C M FLINDY ENDRES

For Lindy Endres, music played a bit of a different role in the beginning. Finding the perfect song to choreograph and dance to was key, as Lindy dreamt of becoming a professional dancer one day. Her childhood was filled with an array of dance styles, recitals and show choir competitions, always being labeled the dancer, never the singer. Upon graduation from Sauk Prairie High School, Sauk City, WI, Lindy attended UW Stevens Point to receive her BA in dance. With her goal in sight, Lindy dove into the world of college dance, only to become sidetracked by the musical productions UWSP had to offer. These shows ignited Lindys flame for singing, a talent which she thought she would never desire. Being cast in multiple musicals paired with private voice lessons created a newfound goal; to become a professional singer.


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Hw C M FLORETTA LEE

Loretta Lee for many years has been known as an up and coming, sultry, smooth and sophisticated jazz vocalist who is progressively taking Chicago by storm. During the course of her musical career, Loretta became best known as Lady Lee for her impressionable, breath-taking performance and striking imitation of the Legendary singer, Billie Holiday. Additionally, she has performed in numerous capacities at jazz clubs and many other establishments throughout the Chicago-land area. She has also given remarkable performances as an R&B and Gospel soloist. In addition to singing, Loretta enjoys roller skating, stepping, and Latin dancing. With great passion and love, she continuously sings and performs from the bottom of her soul and is truly a phenomenal entertainer.


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Friday May 24, 2013 8PM

ZocaloChicago, IL______________________________________

Sunday June 2, 2013 2PM

River Beach PubChillicotha, IL______________________________________

Monday June 10, 2013 8PM

ZocaloChicago, IL______________________________________

Friday June 21, 2013

Kanas Mojito GrillMilwaukee, WI______________________________________

Friday June 28, 2013 8PM

Veranda BarUtica, IL______________________________________

Thursday July 11, 2013 7PM

Port Clinton SquareHighland Park, IL______________________________________

Hw C M FLOS PERROS CUBANOS

Los Perros Cubanos feature the music of Cubas Golden Age of the 1940s and 1950s. Influences include Beny More, Compay Segundo, Arsenio Rodriguez, Eliades Ochoa, Buena Vista Social Club, Ibrahim Ferrer, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Willie Colon.

Prepare to dance the night away!

Music now available at iTunes and Amazon.


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Hw C M FMARC POMPE

Marc Pompe began performing around Rush Street as a solo piano/vocal in the mid fiftys and was influenced by the music of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk. Vocal influences include Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McCrae and Jon Hendricks. In 1965, Marc left Chicago to work out of New York and played at Jillys (NYC), Eddies Backstreet in St. Thomas, The Gaslight Club in Toronto and Mothers Lounge in Pittsburgh. After 40 years of performing, 1997 saw the release of Marcs first CD, Nobody Else But Me, on Kopaesthetics Records. Since then, Marc has released 4 additional albums.


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Hw C M FMARK MOULTRUP

Mark Moultrup is a keyboardist, vocalist, composer, arranger, and educator originally from Detroit and now residing in Chicago. Many of his compositions are featured on his cds, and have also been heard on promo spots, childrens CDs and national television. Mark has been a full-time working musician for over 30 years. Venues include work in jazz clubs, festivals, musical theater, concert stages, churches, studios, dance clubs, private and corporate functions,and has performed throughout the United States, as well as Europe, South and Central America, and the Carribean.


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Hw C M FMARLENE ROSENBERG

Marlene Rosenberg has emerged as one of the most talented and multi-faceted bass players on the scene today. She has played professionally throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America and Japan, performing with innumerable jazz luminaries, such as Kenny Barron, Frank Foster, Stan Getz, Albert Tootie Health, Joe Henderson, Marian McPartland, Cedar Walton, Wallace Roney, David Fathead Newman, Monty Alexander, Kevin Mahogony, Frank Morgan Frank Wess, Joe Williams and Nancy Wilson.


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Thursday May 23, 2013 11:30AM-1:30PM

Cure 90/90 ALS AssociationDaley Plaza 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL______________________________________

Thursday June 6, 2013 5:30PM-7:30PM

Maine TownshipChateau Ritz9100 Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL______________________________________

Hw C M FMICHAEL HUTCHINS

Michael Hutchins says Get ready to set sail Beyond The Sea with the smoothest voice to hit the stage since Ol Blue Eyes himself, singing the music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Dean Martin.

Whether you are young or Young At Heart you will enjoy every minute of Michaels performance.


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THURSDAYS 8PM-11PM

Performing with SpiralBar Umbriago6 West Hubbard, Chicago IL773.555.1212www.barumbriago.com______________________________________

Hw C M FMIKE FROST

Mike Frost has been a featured performer with blues legend Otis Rush, and has been a member/soloist with many prominent jazz bands in the city. Mike has also played on various recordings with musicians from the bands of Miles Davis and David Sanborn and leads the Mike Frost Project, one of the most exciting jazz groups to be based in Chicago during the past few years. With three CD releases, MFP plays straight-ahead jazz, using great songs from the past plus contributing new originals in a complementary style. The group performs a modern day version of an earlier style but in their own way.


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TUESDAYS 8PM-11PMPerforming w/t the Stephanie Browning TrioBar Umbriago6 West Hubbard, Chicago ILwww.barumbriago.com______________________________________

THURSDAYS 8PM-11PM

Performing with Spiral (Jazz & Funk)Bar Umbriago6 West Hubbard, Chicago ILwww.barumbriago.com______________________________________

Hw C M FMIKE JEFFERS

Mike Jeffers, drummer and president of Chicago Jazz Magazine and ChicagoJazz.com has over 20 years of professional musical performance experience. Jeffers has traveled extensively throughout college as a member of the University of North Texas percussion ensemble. He has performed with different jazz and rock groups at such venues as Carnegie Hall, the House of Blues, Taste of Chicago, Green Mill, Andys Jazz Club, The Metro, Schubas, Double Door and many other clubs, festivals and venues throughout the country. Currently he is a freelance musician who runs his own entertainment company, Chicago Jazz Entertainment, booking his variety of musical groups for private events, festivals and club dates throughout the country.


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Hw C M FMIKE STARON

Mike Staron, acknowledged in JazzTimes as, A versatile, forwarding looking and accomplished performer Mike began his professional career playing Latin Tropical music in Chicagos inner city at age fifteen. Reviews in regards to the various facets of his bass playing have published in Cadence, Pulse, Jazz USA, Jazz Review, Jazz Word, Jazz Weekly, AMG, New City, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, The Wire, All About Jazz, Screen, Where, Progression Magazine, Jazz at a Glance, Chicago Reader, Beyond Coltrane, and live performances of Michael have been aired on BET, 190 North and local cable.


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Hw C M FNANETTE FRANK

Nanette Frank One of Chicagos jazz greatsnamed by WGN Morning News. An Impeccable five octave vocal range, Shes the voice behind such major brands as Coca-Cola (Always Coca-Cola) national radio, TV spots originally released as a 12inch dance single. The ad became the longest running advertising campaign in the companys history. Nanette also launched the Crest Multicare product line with her rendition of If I Could. Whether shes performing at festivals, like The Taste Of Chicago, The Afric

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