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Chicago Live Jazz Music (October 29 - November 5, 2010) Schedule



Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates October 29th thru November 5th, 2010... (photo by EYE: Alison Ruble - Chiago Jazz Vocalist)

Andy's Jazz Club
11 East Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312.642.6805
ANDY'S WEEKENDS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS!
$10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm
Upcoming performances
October
Sundays - 5pm Jordan Baskin Trio / 9pm Andy's Jam Session
Mondays - 5 pm Chicago Jazz Orchestra / 9pm Guy King's Organ Trio
Tuesdays - 5pm Zona Sul / 9pm CALJE "Latin-Jazz"
Wednesday -5pm Russ Phllips Quartet / 9pm Mike Smith Quartet
Thursday - 5pm Charles Rick Heath Quartet / 9pm Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues
October 14 5pm Charles Rick Heath Quartet/9pm Linsey Alexander Blues Band
Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's
November Weekends
5 & 6
5pm - Dan Myers Group
9:30pm - Corey Wilkes Quintet
12
5pm - Kurt Schweitz Drexel Project
9:30pm - Yoko Noge
13
5pm - Kurt Schweitz Drexel Project
9:30pm - Yoko Noge Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival
19 & 20
5pm - Isaiah Spencer Quartet
9:30pm - Frank Catalano Band

The Blue Note Jazz Club
1715 W. Roosevelt Road
Broadview IL
708-343-2670
2 miles west of Harlem Avenue
Parking & Entrance in rear.
The Blue Note Jazz Club features live music Thursday-Sunday
Thursdays and Sundays, shows are at:
9:00 pm, 10:30 pm and 12:00 am (midnite)
Fridays and Saturdays, shows are at:
9:30 pm, 11:00 pm and 12:30 am
No cover Thursdays & Sundays
4-7: Bobby Lewis Trio, featuring Yvonne Gage
11: Yvonne Gage
12 & 13: Frank Russell
14: Bobby Lewis Trio
18 & 19: Detour
20: Michael Ross
21 Detour
No cover Thursdays & Sundays

Elate
111 W Huron St
Chicago, IL 60654-8706
(312) 202-9900
(located adjacent to Hotel Felix)
Live Late Night Jazz at Elate
Fridays
10pm-1am Bryson Doherty Trio
Saturdays
10pm-1am Tony Morrison Trio

The Hyde Park JAZZ Society
SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43
1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL.
(773)285-2222
November
7 Ray Bailey, saxophone Tribute to Gil Daspit, WHPK jazz deejay
14 Nick Schneider Quartet featuring Eric Schneider-Sax, Mike Jeffers-Drums
and Dan McIntyre-Guitar
21 Everett Greene, vocals
28 Irwin Pierce (teen phenom), sax

Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz
102nd and Harlem, Chicago Ridge, IL
(708)672-3561
November 21st
2pm-5:30pm
The Original Salty Dogs Jazz Band
Lew Green- Cornet
Kim Cusack- Clarinet
Mike Walbridge - Tuba
Doug Finke - Trombone
Jack Kuncl- Banjo
Wayne Jones- Drums
Mary Green- Piano
Carol Leigh - Vocals
FREE PARKING/ Hardwood Dance Floor * $15.00 in advance
THE GLENDORA HOUSE * $17.00 at the door
Students with ID - free admission
For ticket information or to become a member visit www.illianajazz.com
or call Herta: 708 672-3561
write to P.O. Box 1459, Oak Park, IL 60304

Lagniappe Creole Cajun Joynt
1525 West 79th Street, Chicago
(773) 994-6375
JAZZ NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 6 PM
FOLLOWED BY OPEN JAM SESSION AT 8 PM

PianoForte
410 South Michigan Avneue #820
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 291-0000
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake
Nov. 11- 7:30pm
Tanya Melamed leader of the Melamed Band,
international jazz stylings, influenced
Co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation
1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL.
Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16)
Premium seating (cabaret-style tables in front) is $25.
For group pricing (6 or more): please call (312) 291-0291.
Call for updated performance information

Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613-2408
(773) 348-7592
showcasing the hippest jazz
www.katerinas.com

Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe
114 South Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 775-1988
November
5 7:30pm Boise Queen Plays the Jazz Legends
7 4pm Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo
12 7:30pm Barrel House Bonnie
19 7:30pm Dave Drazin
December
3 Shawn Maxwell Quartet
Closer than you think! Free parking lot /
right by Metra station. www.JoplinsJava.com

M Lounge
1520 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 447-0201
November
2 Julia Huff & The Company band
3 Roger Harris Trio
9 Gray Matters
10 Sarah Marie Young
16 TBA
17 Chris Greene Quartet
23 Tecora Rogers
24 Delivery Point
All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday
7 pm - 10 pm NO COVER

The Green Mill
4802 N. Broadway Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
773.878.5552
Upcoming Weekend Shows
Weekly Shows
Sundays
7 pm - 10 pm Poetry Slam with Marc Smith
11 pm-2 am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Mondays
9 pm-1 am Patricia Barber Quartet
Tuesdays
9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio
Wednesdays
9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Thursdays
9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra
Upcoming Weekend Shows
November
5 9pm Dan Trudell's B3 Bombers featuring Clyde Stubblefield
6 8pm Dan Trudell's B3 Bombers featuring Clyde Stubblefield
12 9pm Jim Trompeter All-Star Quintet featuring
Ralph Bowen & Joe Magnarelli
13 8pm Jim Trompeter All-Star Quintet featuring
Ralph Bowen & Joe Magnarelli
14 Matinee 2pm Chicago Jazz Composers Collective

The Dragon Inn
275 Joliet Street, Suite 130
Dyer, IN 46311-1777
Toll Free: (888) 699-1013
live blues and Jazz
November
3 Julie Woods 6:00pm-9:00Pm Jazz/Blues in Dining Room
5 Julia Huff 8:00pm-11:00pm R&B/in Bar
6 The Legendary George Freeman 6:00pm-9:00pm Jazz/Blues in Bar
10 Gina Gibson 6:00pm-9:00pm Jazz//Blues in Dining Room
12 Charles Heath 8:00pm-11:00pm R&B/in Bar
13 Nannette Frank 6:00pm-9:00pm Jaz//Blues in Bar
19 Julia Huff 8:00pm-11:00pm R&B in/Bar

Jerry's - Wicker Park
1938 W. Division (just East of Damen)
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-1006
FREE live jazz @ Jerry's every Sunday night from 8-11pm+, no cover!
Call for updated performance information.

South Loop Lounge
11. W. 26th St (corner of 26th & State)
Free Parking, No cover.
(312) 225-7000 x1013
Sundays
Call for updated performance information

Underground Wonder Bar
10 E. Walton
Chicago, IL 60611
312.266.7761
November
Mondays
9pm-12am Open MIC hosted by Joanna Woods
12-3:30am Kickin' it with KP
Tuesdays
8:30 - 10:30pm Lonie Walker "The Soulo Set"
10:30pm-12:00am Lorna Boston Band featuring Vince Willis
12:00-3:30am ProJam Session hosted by Lorna Boston
Wednesdays
8-10:30pm
10 Erwin Helfer feat. Skinny Williams
17 Sarah Potenza
24 Desiree Irwin & Twinray
11pm-3:30am Lonie Walker & her Big bad Ass Co. Band
Thursday
8-10pm Brent Kimbrough & Company
11 Beau Barry Trio jazz nouveau (11th)
18 White Ghost Shivers bawdville (18th)
25 Luiz Ewerling & A Cor Do Brasil (9p-1:30a)
10:30pm-1:30am Luiz Ewerling & A Cor Do Brasil world jazz
1:30-3:30am Vince Willis refreshin' your soul
Friday
8-10:30pm
5 Heather Horton
12 Lorna Boston feat. Special guests
19 Pete Special Band
26 Doubleshott
11pm-3:30am Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band
Saturday
6 8-10:30pm Liz Mandeville
13 Joanna Woods & Brooke Bartlet
20 Sarah Potenza & the TALL Boys
27 Lance Brown Group
11pm-4:30am Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band
Sunday
7 8-10pm Dana Joseph
14 6pm-10pm Come Home Chicago
28 4pm UWB's 21st Anniversary Party
10pm-12am Kick the Record feat. Jesse Cryderman
12-3:30am Hurricane Reggae Band

The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
777 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, IN
(866)711-SHOE
The Venue
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
BB King
7:30 PM
Legendary blues guitarist returns to The Venue!
$85, $65, $40

Regal Theatre
Jazzn' at the Regal
1645 East 79th Street Chicago, IL
Chicago (773) 768-9900
Doors Open at 6pm
Performance at 7pm
$10 Admission
November
3rd Nanette Frank-vocalist
10th Glen Burris- saxophone
17th Roger Harris- piano
24th Greg Penn and Crosswind- latin percussion
December
1st Sarah Young-vocalist
8th Charlie Johnson-piano
15th Larry Gray-bass
22nd Dee Alexander- vocalist
29th Saleek Zayid- vocalist

Jazz Institute of Chicago, Chicago (312) 427-1676
Jazz Links Jam Session, Chicago
5-7 PM Randolph St. Cafe, located in the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph
Free.
Upcoming dates
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Chicago (312) 573-8932
Call for upcoming performance information
Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Chicago CJO.org

The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Jazz Vespers, Niles IL 847-965-821
call for schedule

McAnich Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn IL
October 15 Jane Monheit
425 Fawell Blvd,
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599
(630-942-4000)

Salute Wine Bar & Cafe
46 East Superior St. Chicago, IL. 60611
Live Jazz EVERY Wednesday from 7 to 10PM
312.664.0100
(WDCB Jazz at Salute' is presented by Salute Wine Bar and Cafe, 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio and Stone Castle Promotions!)

This Must Be The Place
206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439
630.243.1500
Nov 5 - The Muttz
Nov 6 - Resurrection Larry with Mike Michalak Band
Nov 12 - Paul Abella Trio
Nov 13 - Mr. Blotto
Nov 19 - The Normal Street Band
Nov 20 - Not For Profit - Benefit for Spinal Cord Injury Research
Nov 24 - Black Wednesday - Suzie Brack and The New Jack Lords with Pheta Morgana
Nov 27 - Nick Willett
Dec 3 - The Dancing Noodles
Dec 4 - Second Opinion
Dec 10 - Pure Blue

Adelle's
1060 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187-5720
(630) 784-8015
Open Tue-Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-9:30pm; Sun 4pm-8pm
Jazz On Thursdays

...Other Chicago area venues featuring great live jazz:

(Jazz may be scheduled at these locations - please refer to the club Web sites or give them a call)

Back Room - 1007 N Rush St, (312) 751-2433

Catch-35 - 35 W. Wacker - (312) 346-3500

Checkerboard Lounge - 5201 S. Harper Ct., Hyde Park - (773) 684-1472

Chambers - 6881 N. Milwaukee Niles (847) 647-8282

Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee, Logan Square(773) 772-3616

50 Yard Line- 69 E. 75th (773) 846-0005

Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia 773) 227-4433

Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont (773) 935-2118

Morseland - 1218 W. Morse - Jazz Monday Nights (773) 764-8900

Balcon del Mediterraneo, Burr Ridge
Bill's Blues, Evanston
Braxton Seafood Grill, Oak Brook
The Chambers, Niles
Cafe Mestizo, Chicago
Cuatro, Chicago
Fifty Yard Line, Chicago
FitzGerald's, Berwyn
Gale Street Inn, Chicago
Geno's Place in the Park, Calumet Park
Gibson's, Rosemont
Pacific Blue, Glen Ellyn
Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston & Wheeling
Sullivan's Steak House, Naperville
Jilly's, Naperville

...Also don't forget WDCB Jazz Radio Live Jazz Hosting Nights:

WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase
Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234
two sets at 8 and 10 p.m.
http://JazzShowcase.com

WDCB Emerging Jazz Pianist Series
Benny's Chop House, Chicago (312) 626-2444
last Thursday of every month - 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
http://www.bennyschophouse.com/

WDCB Jazz at Salute'
Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago 312-664-0100
Wednesdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://salutewinebars.com/

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park (708) 725-7200
Thursdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://www.MarionStreetCheeseMarket.com

WDCB Jazz Thursdays
Adelle's, Wheaton (630) 784-8015
Thursdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://www.Adelles.com

WDCB Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Party
FitzGerald's, Berwyn (708) 788-2118
Sundays - 6 to 9:30 p.m.
http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/

WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook (630) 206-9566
2nd Thursday during select months - 7:30 p.m.
http://mayslakepeabody.com/
Tanya Melamed Group
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Patricia Barber
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward
Thu, May 12, 2011

WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase
Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234
3rd Wednesday of every month - 8 to 10:30 p.m.
http://JazzShowcase.com

Still Other Jazz Events:

Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar
Fri, Nov 5, 2010
Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral

JazzCity: Trans-Rooted
featuring Tatsu Aoki
Fri, Nov 12, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime
Reginald R. Robinson
Fri, Dec 3, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Damian Espinosa Trio
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
M Lounge, Chicago

Dudley Owens All-Star Quintet, with Larry Gray, Ari Brown, and others
Fri, Apr 1, 2011
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

...and still other shows (click on links for details):

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Nov 1, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Nov 2, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Nov 3, 2010 2 to 3 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Nov 3, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 returning Saturday November 13, 2010
Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 5 to 8
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 1:30 to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Boise Queen Plays the Jazz Legends
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 7 to 10 p.m.
Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe - Family Piano Co., Waukegan

Jazz on the Square Jazz Jam hosted by Billy Denk
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 7:00 pm
Stage Left Cafe - in the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Nov 6, 2010 Midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo
Sun, Nov 7, 2010 4 to 6 p.m.
Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe - Family Piano Co., Waukegan

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Nov 7, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Nov 9, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Nov 10, 2010 2 to 3 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Nov 10, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake
Tanya Melamed Group

Thu, Nov 11, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Nov 11, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Veterans Day Dance with The Jay Witcher Orchestra
Relive the Era of the United Service Organization

Thu, Nov 11, 2010 6:30 p.m
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

JazzCity: Trans-Rooted
featuring Tatsu Aoki

Fri, Nov 12, 2010 7 p.m.
Tuley Park, Chicago

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 5 to 8
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 1:30 to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Jim Trompeter All-Star Quintet with Ralph Bowen & Joe Magnarell
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Jim Trompeter All-Star Quintet with Ralph Bowen & Joe Magnarell
Sat, Nov 13, 2010 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Nov 13, 2010 Midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Nov 14, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 2 to 3 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Nov 18, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

WDCB Jazz Cafe'
Live at the MAC: Frank Portolese

Thu, Nov 18, 2010 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page - Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 5 to 8
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 1:30 to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Willie Pickens Quintet
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

The Drazins
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe - Family Piano Co., Waukegan

Jazz on the Square Jazz Jam hosted by Billy Denk
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 7:00 pm
Stage Left Cafe - in the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock

Willie Pickens Quintet
Sat, Nov 20, 2010 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Nov 20, 2010 Midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Nov 21, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Nov 22, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 2 to 3 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 5 to 8
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 1:30 to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Dave Schumacher/Jerry Weldon Organ Quartet
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Dave Schumacher/Jerry Weldon Organ Quartet
Sat, Nov 27, 2010 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Nov 27, 2010 Midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Nov 28, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Nov 29, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Nov 30, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 2 to 3 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Winter Taste of Jazz
Thu, Dec 2, 2010 7:30 PM
Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 2, 2010 9pm to 1am
Green Mill, Chicago

JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime
Reginald R. Robinson

Fri, Dec 3, 2010 7 p.m.
Tuley Park, Chicago

Shawn Maxwell Quartet
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe - Family Piano Co., Waukegan

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 5 to 8 pm
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Dec 4, 2010 Midnight to 5 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 5, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Dec 6, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 7, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 8, 2010 2 to 3 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 8, 2010 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 9, 2010 9pm to 1am
Green Mill, Chicago

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 5 to 8 pm
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Dec 11, 2010 Midnight to 5 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 12, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 2 to 3 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 16, 2010 9pm to 1am
Green Mill, Chicago

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco
Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule'

Fri, Dec 17, 2010 and Sat, Dec 18, 2010 - both at 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page - Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 5 to 8 pm
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco
Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule'

Sat, Dec 18, 2010 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page - Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Dec 18, 2010 Midnight to 5 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 21, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 2 to 3 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 23, 2010 9pm to 1am
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Dec 27, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 28, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 2 to 3 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9pm to 1am
Green Mill, Chicago

Jazz Salon at PianoForte
Re-Interpreting Chopin with Grazyna Auguscik and Ben Lewis

Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7 p.m.
PianoForte Chicago, Chicago

The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold
Fri, Jan 21, 2011 and Sat, Jan 22, 2011 both at 8 p.m.
Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin

The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold
Sat, Jan 22, 2011 8 p.m.
Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin

WDCB Jazz Cafe'
Live at the MAC: Neal Alger

Fri, Feb 4, 2011 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page - Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest
Two for Brazil and Henry Johnson's Organ Express

Fri, Feb 18, 2011 and Sat, Feb 19, 2011 - both at 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest
Ramsey Lewis Trio

Sat, Feb 19, 2011
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake
Patricia Barber

Thu, Mar 10, 2011 7:30 p.m.
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

WDCB Jazz Cafe'
Live at the MAC: Fareed Haque Duo

Thu, Mar 17, 2011 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page - Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

Jazzfest 2011
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 7:30 PM
Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: John Pizzarelli
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake
Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward

Thu, May 12, 2011 7:30 p.m.
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard

...And performances by local (Chicago) favorites:

Steve Million
Catch 35
35 W. Wacker
Chicago, Ill 60601
No Cover
with Eric Hochberg - bass and Rob Parton - trumpet
Tuesday - Friday: 6:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Steven Hashimoto
Performing Third Sunday of every month, 9pm-11:30pm
Steven Hashimoto Quartet
Simon's Tavern, Chicago
Eclectic jazz quartet (sometimes quintet)
(773) 878-0894
Steven Hashimoto/Pat Fleming
Kopi Café
Chicago
(773)989-5674 8-10pm
Second Monday of every month
Green Mill Quartet
Green Mill
Chicago
(773) 878-5552
1:30-3:45am, Every Friday

Paul Marinaro
Club 3160
3160 Clark St.
The Paul Marinaro Trio
Every Wednesday 9-12:30am
No Cover, Two Drink Minimum
Special guest musicians welcomed
The Drake Hotel
Coq d'Or Lounge
The Paul Marinaro Duo
Every Saturday 9-1am
The Drake Hotel is at 140 E Walton St
(between Michigan Ave & Seneca St)
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-2200

Marc Pompe
Thursdays at Maggiano's
516 North Clark St. Chicago, IL
Solo Piano/Vocal - 5:30 'til 9:30pm
Stetson's Chop House & Bar
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 239-4491
Solo Piano/Vocal - 6:00 'til 9:30pm

Tommy Muellner
The Pro Jazz Jam at Mrs. O'Leary's (Montrose & Milwaukee-Chicago) is no longer Sundays. The good news is it's now every Monday from 8pm-12am. Hope to see all you vocalists, instrumentalists, friends & fans (while it lasts)! The trio is usually Jim Cox & Phil Gratteau with Tommy. We need your support!

Gina Gibson
The Ramada Inn Lake Shore in Hyde Park
4900 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Ill 60615
EVERY FRIDAY in the Main Dining Room

Michael Hutchins
Via Gelato Cafe
October 2nd 2010
8pm-10pm
1853 Tower Drive
Glenview, Ill 60026

Scott Burns
Andys Jazz Club
11 E. Hubbard St, Chicago
Tuesdays 5pm-8:30pm
performing with Zona Sul (Brazilian jazz)

Shawn Maxwell
The Shawn Maxwell Duo
at Louie's Chophouse
4642 W 103rd
Oak Lawn, IL 7pm-10pm Fridays

Rich Corpolongo
DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF THE BIG BANDS
Every Thursday,7pm to 10pm
With
THE BRIAN PATTI BAND
Mango Mexican Restaurant
8743 N. Milwaukee
Niles, IL
847 967-0030
Sunday, Oct. 17 10pm
The Hungry Brain
2319 W Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 935-2118

Yoko Noge
Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues Band
Thursday at Andy's Jazz Club
11 East Hubbard 8:30 pm
State and Hubbard Streets in Chicago, Illinois
A Fusion of Japanese Traditional Music & Chicago Blues
featuring Yoko Noge (Vocals & Piano), Tatsu Aoki (Shamisen),
Amy Homma (Taiko Drums), Bugs Cochran (Drums),
Jimmy Burns (Guitar & Vocals), Greg McDaniel (Bass), Jimmy Ellis (Alto Sax)

Marlene Rosenberg
Regal Theater Oct 27th
7-10p MRQ-Marlene Rosenberg Quartet
Featuring Geof bradfield-sax/Scott Hesse-Guitar, Perry Wilson drums
Room 43
December 5th
7:30pm-11:30pm
MRQ-Marlene Rosenberg Quartet
Room 43
1041 E 43rd St
Chicago, IL. Phone: 773-373-8445

Frank D'Rone
Monday November 8, 2010
"HAPPINESS IS JUST A THING CALLED JOE"
A Tribute Concert to Joe Vito
Reskin Theatre (formerly the Blackstone)
60 E Balbo Ave
Chicago, IL 60605-1253
(312) 922-1999 Concert: 7:30pm
Featuring:
GUEST ARTISTS
FRANK D'RONE
RON HAWKING
AUDREY MORRIS
MARK MADSEN
RACHEL BARTON PINE
KT MCAMMOND
ANNE & MARK BURNELL
SEAN HARRIS
JOE LONGO
ANTHONY RAGO
FRANK CARUSO
RICH DANIELS AND THE CITY LIGHTS ORCHESTRA
GUEST NARRATORS
BILL KURTIS
ANDREW PATNER

Gina Gibson
The Ramada Inn Lake Shore in Hyde Park
4900 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Ill 60615
EVERY FRIDAY in the Main Dining Room

Scott Burns
Andys Jazz Club
11 E. Hubbard St, Chicago
Tuesdays 5pm-8:30pm
performing with Zona Sul (Brazilian jazz)

Shawn Maxwell
The Shawn Maxwell Duo
at Louie's Chophouse
4642 W 103rd
Oak Lawn, IL 7pm-10pm
Fridays
Shawn Maxwell
www.shawnmaxwell.com

Mike Jeffers
Molly Malones
November 12
Performing with Jaw Potato
7652 Madison St
Forest Park, IL 60130-1403
(708) 366-8073
Room 43
November 14
7:30pm-11:30pm
1043 E. 43rd St., Chicago, IL (Hyde Park) 60653
773-285-2222
Performing with the Nick Schneider Quartet
Nick Schneider-Bass
Eric Schneider - Sax
Dan McIntyer - Guitar
City Gate Grille
Performing with Frank Lamphere
City Gate Grille
November 19th 8pm-12am
2020 Calamos Drive
Naperville, Ill

Corky McClerkin
The Corky McClerkin Trio
Pete Miller's
1557 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201-4421
(847) 328-0399
Every Monday Night 8pm-12am

Andrew Distel
The Andrew Distel Quartet
@the Peninsula
108 E. Superior St.
(312) 337-2888
Every Friday night
8:30-midnight
No cover
Andrew Distel-vocals/trumpet
Jason Ellis-bass
Jordan Baskin-piano
Mike Schlick-drums

Julia Huff
M Lounge
1520 S. Wabash Ave
Every 1st Tuesday
7pm-10pm
SL Lounge
11 W. 26th St
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 8pm-11pm
The Back Room
One week every month from 9:30pm-1am
Zaidis in Naperville
1875 Springbrook Square Dr
One Friday and Saturday each month
630-355-4400
Cafe LaGuardia
Every 1st Wednesday
8pm
2111 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago
Tickets call 773-885-8778

Paul Marinaro
Club 3160
3160 Clark St.
The Paul Marinaro Trio
Every Wednesday 9-12:30am
No Cover, Two Drink Minimum
Special guest musicians welcomed
The Drake Hotel
Coq d'Or Lounge
The Paul Marinaro Duo
Every Saturday 9-1am
The Drake Hotel is at 140 E Walton St
(between Michigan Ave & Seneca St)
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-2200

Sarah Marie Young
Bossa Nova Brunch at
Flatwater in downtown Chicago
Saturdays and Sundays 12-3 pm
321 N. Clark. See website for schedule.

Dave Shelton
THE DAVE SHELTON TRIO
Dave on Piano, Mike Staron on bass, and Shane Mooney on drums
Every other Friday night at
SAGE GRILLE in Highwood from 7 - 10 pm
November 12
Sage Grille - one of the North Shore's finest restaurants
260 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040
847-433-7005

Rob Parton Trio
Performing at
Catch 35
West Wacker Drive Tues-Fridays 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday 6:30-9:30pm

Jim Sellers
Winberie's in Oak Park
Every Friday
(7:30-10:30pm)

(source: chicagojazz.com, wdcb.org, alisonruble.com)

Chicago Live Jazz Music (October 22 - October 29, 2010) Schedule


Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates October 22nd thru October 29th, 2010... (photo: Bill Klewitz-Chicago Jazz Guitarist and Photojournalist)

Andy's Jazz Club
11 East Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312.642.6805
ANDY'S WEEKENDS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS!
$10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm
Upcoming performances
October
Sundays - 5pm Jordan Baskin Trio / 9pm Andy's Jam Session
Mondays - 5 pm Chicago Jazz Orchestra / 9pm Guy King's Organ Trio
Tuesdays - 5pm Zona Sul / 9pm CALJE "Latin-Jazz"
Wednesday -5pm Russ Phllips Quartet / 9pm Mike Smith Quartet
Thursday - 5pm Charles Rick Heath Quartet / 9pm Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues
October 14 5pm Charles Rick Heath Quartet/9pm Linsey Alexander Blues Band
Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's
October
22-23
5pm Rocky Vera Quartet
9:30pm Pete Zimmer Quartet
29-30
5pm The Kurt Schweitz Drexel Project
9:30pm Frank Russell Group

The Blue Note Jazz Club
1715 W. Roosevelt Road
Broadview IL
708-343-2670
2 miles west of Harlem Avenue
Parking & Entrance in rear.
The Blue Note Jazz Club features live music Thursday-Sunday
Thursdays and Sundays, shows are at:
9:00 pm, 10:30 pm and 12:00 am (midnite)
Fridays and Saturdays, shows are at:
9:30 pm, 11:00 pm and 12:30 am
No cover Thursdays & Sundays

Elate
111 W Huron St
Chicago, IL 60654-8706
(312) 202-9900
(located adjacent to Hotel Felix)
Live Late Night Jazz at Elate
Fridays
10pm-1am Bryson Doherty Trio
Saturdays
10pm-1am Tony Morrison Trio

The Hyde Park JAZZ Society
SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43
1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL.
(773) 285-2222
October
24 Victor Goines, saxophone/clarinet
31 The Three Ellas, Dee Alexander, Frieda Lee and Spider Saloff

Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz
November 21st
2pm-5:30pm
The Original Salty Dogs Jazz Band
Lew Green- Cornet
Kim Cusack- Clarinet
Mike Walbridge - Tuba
Doug Finke - Trombone
Jack Kuncl- Banjo
Wayne Jones- Drums
Mary Green- Piano
Carol Leigh - Vocals
FREE PARKING/ Hardwood Dance Floor * $15.00 in advance
THE GLENDORA HOUSE * $17.00 at the door
102nd and Harlem, Chicago Ridge, IL Students with ID - free admission
For ticket information or to become a member visit www.illianajazz.com
or call Herta: 708 672-3561
write to P.O. Box 1459, Oak Park, IL 60304

Lagniappe Creole Cajun Joynt
1525 West 79th Street, Chicago
(773) 994-6375
JAZZ NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 6 PM
FOLLOWED BY OPEN JAM SESSION AT 8 PM

PianoForte
410 South Michigan Avneue #820
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 291-0000
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake
Nov. 11- 7:30pm
Tanya Melamed leader of the Melamed Band,
international jazz stylings, influenced
Co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation
1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL.
Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16)
Premium seating (cabaret-style tables in front) is $25.
For group pricing (6 or more): please call (312) 291-0291.
Call for updated performance information

Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613-2408
(773) 348-7592
showcasing the hippest jazz
www.katerinas.com

Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe
114 South Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 775-1988
October
Friday, 22nd: Rick Esser & Friends
Friday, 29th: The Chris Greene Quartet at Joplin's Halloween Bash!
November
Friday, 5th @ 7pm: Boise Queen Plays the Jazz Legends
Sunday, 7th @ 4pm: The Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo
Closer than you think! Free parking lot /
right by Metra station. www.JoplinsJava.com

M Lounge
1520 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 447-0201
October
27 Delivery Point
November
2 Julia Huff & The Company band
3 Roger Harris Trio
9 Gray Matters
10 Sarah Marie Young
All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday
7 pm - 10 pm
NO COVER

The Green Mill
4802 N. Broadway Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
773.878.5552
Upcoming Weekend Shows
October
22 9pm Von Freeman
23 8pm Von Freeman
24 2pm New Music Concert w/Jeff Kowalkowski
29 9pm Joey DeFrancesco Trio
30 8pm Joey DeFrancesco Trio
Weekly Shows
Sundays
7 pm - 10 pm Poetry Slam with Marc Smith
11 pm-2 am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Mondays
9 pm-1 am Patricia Barber Quartet
Tuesdays
9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio
Wednesdays
9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Thursdays
9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra

The Dragon Inn
275 Joliet Street, Suite 130
Dyer, IN 46311-1777
Toll Free: (888) 699-1013
live blues and Jazz

Jerry's - Wicker Park
1938 W. Division (just East of Damen)
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-1006
FREE live jazz @ Jerry's every Sunday night from 8-11pm+, no cover!
Call for updated performance information.

South Loop Lounge
11. W. 26th St (corner of 26th & State)
Free Parking, No cover.
(312) 225-7000 x1013
Sundays
Call for updated performance information

Underground Wonder Bar
10 E. Walton
Chicago, IL 60611
312.266.7761
Friday
8-10:30pmGlawdys N'Dee Carribean jazz
11pm-3:30am Lorna Boston & The Big Bad Ass Co. Band transcendent jazz
Saturday
8-10:30pmPete Special Band blues
11pm-4:30amLorna Boston & The Big Bad Ass Co. Band transcendent jazz
Sunday
8-10pm Jen Porter rock
10pm-12am Kick the Record feat. Jesse Cryderman groovin'soul
12-3:30am Hurricane Reggae Band reggae
Monday $9pm-12am Open MIC hosted by Joanna Woods
12-3:30am Doubleshott neosoul
Tuesday
8:30 - 10:30pm Nicholas Barron soul
10:30pm-12:00am Lorna Boston Band feat. Vince Willis jazzNblues
12:00-3:30am ProJam Session hosted by Lorna Boston legendary jam
Wednesday
8-10:30pm Sami Grisafe rockin uke
11pm-3:30amLonie Walker & her Big bad Ass Co. Band transcendent jazz

The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
777 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, IN
(866)711-SHOE
The Venue
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
BB King
7:30 PM
Legendary blues guitarist returns to The Venue!
$85, $65, $40

Regal Theatre
Jazzn' at the Regal
1645 East 79th Street Chicago, IL
Chicago (773) 768-9900
Doors Open at 6pm
Performance at 7pm
$10 Admission
October
27 Bassist: Marlene Rosenberg Quartet

Jazz Institute of Chicago, Chicago (312) 427-1676
Jazz Links Jam Session, Chicago
5-7 PM Randolph St. Cafe, located in the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph
Free.
Upcoming dates
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Chicago (312) 573-8932
Call for upcoming performance information
Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Chicago CJO.org

The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Jazz Vespers, Niles IL 847-965-821
call for schedule

McAnich Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn IL
October 15 Jane Monheit
425 Fawell Blvd,
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599
(630-942-4000)

Salute Wine Bar & Cafe
46 East Superior St. Chicago, IL. 60611
Live Jazz EVERY Wednesday from 7 to 10PM
312.664.0100
(WDCB Jazz at Salute' is presented by Salute Wine Bar and Cafe, 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio and Stone Castle Promotions!)

This Must Be The Place
206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439
630.243.1500
Oct 22 - TNT
Oct 23 - Jordan Macarus Multi Media Show
Oct 29 - Petty Cash
Oct 30 - Lil' Ed and The Blues Imperials
Nov 5 - The Muttz
Nov 6 - Resurrection Larry with Mike Michalak Band
Nov 12 - Paul Abella Trio
Nov 13 - Mr. Blotto
Nov 19 - The Normal Street Band
Nov 20 - Not For Profit - Benefit for Spinal Cord Injury Research
Nov 24 - Black Wednesday - Suzie Brack and The New Jack Lords with Pheta Morgana
Nov 27 - Nick Willett
Dec 3 - The Dancing Noodles
Dec 4 - Second Opinion
Dec 10 - Pure Blue

Adelle's
1060 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187-5720
(630) 784-8015
Open Tue-Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-9:30pm; Sun 4pm-8pm
Jazz On Thursdays
THURSDAY 10/28 ~ John Avila Duo

...Other Chicago area venues featuring great live jazz:

(Jazz may be scheduled at these locations - please refer to the club Web sites or give them a call)

Back Room - 1007 N Rush St, (312) 751-2433

Catch-35 - 35 W. Wacker - (312) 346-3500

Checkerboard Lounge - 5201 S. Harper Ct., Hyde Park - (773) 684-1472

Chambers - 6881 N. Milwaukee Niles (847) 647-8282

Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee, Logan Square(773) 772-3616

50 Yard Line- 69 E. 75th (773) 846-0005

Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia 773) 227-4433

Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont (773) 935-2118

Morseland - 1218 W. Morse - Jazz Monday Nights (773) 764-8900

Balcon del Mediterraneo, Burr Ridge
Bill's Blues, Evanston
Braxton Seafood Grill, Oak Brook
The Chambers, Niles
Cafe Mestizo, Chicago
Cuatro, Chicago
Fifty Yard Line, Chicago
FitzGerald's, Berwyn
Gale Street Inn, Chicago
Geno's Place in the Park, Calumet Park
Gibson's, Rosemont
Pacific Blue, Glen Ellyn
Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston & Wheeling
Sullivan's Steak House, Naperville
Jilly's, Naperville

...Also don't forget WDCB Jazz Radio Live Jazz Hosting Nights:

WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase
Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234
two sets at 8 and 10 p.m.
http://JazzShowcase.com

WDCB Emerging Jazz Pianist Series
Benny's Chop House, Chicago (312) 626-2444
last Thursday of every month - 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
http://www.bennyschophouse.com/

WDCB Jazz at Salute'
Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago 312-664-0100
Wednesdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://salutewinebars.com/

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park (708) 725-7200
Thursdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://www.MarionStreetCheeseMarket.com

WDCB Jazz Thursdays
Adelle's, Wheaton (630) 784-8015
Thursdays - 7 to 10 p.m.
http://www.Adelles.com

WDCB Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Party
FitzGerald's, Berwyn (708) 788-2118
Sundays - 6 to 9:30 p.m.
http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/

WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook (630) 206-9566
2nd Thursday during select months - 7:30 p.m.
http://mayslakepeabody.com/
Tanya Melamed Group
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Patricia Barber
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward
Thu, May 12, 2011

WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase
Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234
3rd Wednesday of every month - 8 to 10:30 p.m.
http://JazzShowcase.com

Still Other Jazz Events:

Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar
Fri, Nov 5, 2010
Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral

JazzCity: Trans-Rooted
featuring Tatsu Aoki
Fri, Nov 12, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime
Reginald R. Robinson
Fri, Dec 3, 2010
Tuley Park, Chicago

Damian Espinosa Trio
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
M Lounge, Chicago

Dudley Owens All-Star Quintet, with Larry Gray, Ari Brown, and others
Fri, Apr 1, 2011
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

...and still other shows (click on links for details):


The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Oct 22, 2010 5 to 8
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Oct 22, 2010 1:40 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Von Freeman Quintet
Fri, Oct 22, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Rick Esser and Friends
Fri, Oct 22, 2010 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe - Family Piano Co., Waukegan

Von Freeman Quintet
Sat, Oct 23, 2010 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Oct 23, 2010 Midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Oct 24, 2010 11 to 2
Green Mill, Chicago

New Music at The Green Mill Presented by Jeff Kowalkowski
Sun, Oct 24, 2010 2 to 5
Green Mill, Chicago

Ballroom Dancing with Jay Witcher Orchestra
Sun, Oct 24, 2010 1 p.m.
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Oct 25, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Oct 26, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 2 to 3
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Oct 28, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

WDCB Jazz Cafe'
Live at the MAC: Zvonimir Tot/Steve Ramsdell

Thu, Oct 28, 2010 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page - Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Oct 29, 2010 5 to 8
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Oct 29, 2010 1:40 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Joey DeFrancesco Trio
Fri, Oct 29, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Chris Green Quartet Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 29, 2010 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe - Family Piano Co., Waukegan

Brian O'Hern & The Model Citzens Big Band
Sat, Oct 30, 2010 8 to Midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Oct 30, 2010 Midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

New Music at The Green Mill featuring Sissy-Eared Mollycoddles
Sun, Oct 31, 2010 2 PM to 5 PM
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Oct 31, 2010 11 to 2
Green Mill, Chicago

Halloween Party with Gina Knight Orchestra
Sun, Oct 31, 2010 7 p.m.
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

Ballroom Dancing with the Teddy Lee Orchestra
Sun, Oct 31, 2010 1 p.m.
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Nov 1, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Nov 2, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Nov 3, 2010 2 to 3 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Nov 3, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 returning Saturday November 13, 2010
Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 5 to 8
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 1:30 to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Boise Queen Plays the Jazz Legends
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 7 to 10 p.m.
Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe - Family Piano Co., Waukegan

Jazz on the Square Jazz Jam hosted by Billy Denk
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 7:00 pm
Stage Left Cafe - in the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Nov 6, 2010 Midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo
Sun, Nov 7, 2010 4 to 6 p.m.
Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe - Family Piano Co., Waukegan

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Nov 7, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Nov 9, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Nov 10, 2010 2 to 3 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Nov 10, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake
Tanya Melamed Group

Thu, Nov 11, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Nov 11, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Veterans Day Dance with The Jay Witcher Orchestra
Relive the Era of the United Service Organization

Thu, Nov 11, 2010 6:30 p.m
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

JazzCity: Trans-Rooted
featuring Tatsu Aoki

Fri, Nov 12, 2010 7 p.m.
Tuley Park, Chicago

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 5 to 8
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 1:30 to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Jim Trompeter All-Star Quintet with Ralph Bowen & Joe Magnarell
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Jim Trompeter All-Star Quintet with Ralph Bowen & Joe Magnarell
Sat, Nov 13, 2010 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Nov 13, 2010 Midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Nov 14, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 2 to 3 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Nov 18, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

WDCB Jazz Cafe'
Live at the MAC: Frank Portolese

Thu, Nov 18, 2010 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page - Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 5 to 8
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 1:30 to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Willie Pickens Quintet
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

The Drazins
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe - Family Piano Co., Waukegan

Jazz on the Square Jazz Jam hosted by Billy Denk
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 7:00 pm
Stage Left Cafe - in the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock

Willie Pickens Quintet
Sat, Nov 20, 2010 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Nov 20, 2010 Midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Nov 21, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Nov 22, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 2 to 3 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 5 to 8
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 1:30 to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Dave Schumacher/Jerry Weldon Organ Quartet
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Dave Schumacher/Jerry Weldon Organ Quartet
Sat, Nov 27, 2010 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Nov 27, 2010 Midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Nov 28, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Nov 29, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Nov 30, 2010 9 to 1
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 2 to 3 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Winter Taste of Jazz
Thu, Dec 2, 2010 7:30 PM
Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 2, 2010 9pm to 1am
Green Mill, Chicago

JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime
Reginald R. Robinson

Fri, Dec 3, 2010 7 p.m.
Tuley Park, Chicago

Shawn Maxwell Quartet
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe - Family Piano Co., Waukegan

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 5 to 8 pm
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Dec 4, 2010 Midnight to 5 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 5, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Dec 6, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 7, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 8, 2010 2 to 3 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 8, 2010 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 9, 2010 9pm to 1am
Green Mill, Chicago

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 5 to 8 pm
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Dec 11, 2010 Midnight to 5 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 12, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 2 to 3 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 16, 2010 9pm to 1am
Green Mill, Chicago

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco
Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule'

Fri, Dec 17, 2010 and Sat, Dec 18, 2010 - both at 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page - Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 5 to 8 pm
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco
Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule'

Sat, Dec 18, 2010 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page - Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Dec 18, 2010 Midnight to 5 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 21, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 2 to 3 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 23, 2010 9pm to 1am
Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Dec 27, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 28, 2010 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 2 to 3 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9pm to 1am
Green Mill, Chicago

Jazz Salon at PianoForte
Re-Interpreting Chopin with Grazyna Auguscik and Ben Lewis

Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7 p.m.
PianoForte Chicago, Chicago

The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold
Fri, Jan 21, 2011 and Sat, Jan 22, 2011 both at 8 p.m.
Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin

The Club on CenterStage: Howard Levy and Chris Siebold
Sat, Jan 22, 2011 8 p.m.
Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin

WDCB Jazz Cafe'
Live at the MAC: Neal Alger

Fri, Feb 4, 2011 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page - Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest
Two for Brazil and Henry Johnson's Organ Express

Fri, Feb 18, 2011 and Sat, Feb 19, 2011 - both at 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest
Ramsey Lewis Trio

Sat, Feb 19, 2011
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake
Patricia Barber

Thu, Mar 10, 2011 7:30 p.m.
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

WDCB Jazz Cafe'
Live at the MAC: Fareed Haque Duo

Thu, Mar 17, 2011 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page - Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

Jazzfest 2011
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 7:30 PM
Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: John Pizzarelli
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake
Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward

Thu, May 12, 2011 7:30 p.m.
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard

...And performances by local (Chicago) favorites:

Steve Million
Catch 35
35 W. Wacker
Chicago, Ill 60601
No Cover
with Eric Hochberg - bass and Rob Parton - trumpet
Tuesday - Friday: 6:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Steven Hashimoto
Performing Third Sunday of every month, 9pm-11:30pm
Steven Hashimoto Quartet
Simon's Tavern, Chicago
Eclectic jazz quartet (sometimes quintet)
(773) 878-0894
Steven Hashimoto/Pat Fleming
Kopi Café
Chicago
(773)989-5674 8-10pm
Second Monday of every month
Green Mill Quartet
Green Mill
Chicago
(773) 878-5552
1:30-3:45am, Every Friday

Paul Marinaro
Club 3160
3160 Clark St.
The Paul Marinaro Trio
Every Wednesday 9-12:30am
No Cover, Two Drink Minimum
Special guest musicians welcomed
The Drake Hotel
Coq d'Or Lounge
The Paul Marinaro Duo
Every Saturday 9-1am
The Drake Hotel is at 140 E Walton St
(between Michigan Ave & Seneca St)
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-2200

Marc Pompe
Thursdays at Maggiano's
516 North Clark St. Chicago, IL
Solo Piano/Vocal - 5:30 'til 9:30pm
Stetson's Chop House & Bar
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 239-4491
Solo Piano/Vocal - 6:00 'til 9:30pm

Tommy Muellner
The Pro Jazz Jam at Mrs. O'Leary's (Montrose & Milwaukee-Chicago) is no longer Sundays. The good news is it's now every Monday from 8pm-12am. Hope to see all you vocalists, instrumentalists, friends & fans (while it lasts)! The trio is usually Jim Cox & Phil Gratteau with Tommy. We need your support!
Tuesday, October 26
6:30pm-9:30pm
Chambers Restaurant
6881 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
847-647-1300
Vocalist Amy Yassinger with Tom on piano
& Bill Klewitz on e-bass (no cover).

Gina Gibson
The Ramada Inn Lake Shore in Hyde Park
4900 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Ill 60615
EVERY FRIDAY in the Main Dining Room

Michael Hutchins
Via Gelato Cafe
October 2nd 2010
8pm-10pm
1853 Tower Drive
Glenview, Ill 60026

Scott Burns
Andys Jazz Club
11 E. Hubbard St, Chicago
Tuesdays 5pm-8:30pm
performing with Zona Sul (Brazilian jazz)

Shawn Maxwell
The Shawn Maxwell Duo
at Louie's Chophouse
4642 W 103rd
Oak Lawn, IL 7pm-10pm Fridays


Stacy McMichael
@7pm
w/ Paris la Nuit - French/American Jazz
**Fridays in Oct - 15, 22**
L'Eiffel Bistro
100 W. Higgins
South Barrington, IL
9pm
w/ lePercolateur
L'Eiffel Bistro
100 W. Higgins
South Barrington, IL
Sat Oct 16th, 2010 7pm
w/ Agneiszka Iwanska Trio
Vibe at 1935
1935 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park, IL
Fri Oct 22nd, 2010 7pm
w/ Paris la Nuit - French/American Jazz
L'Eiffel Bistro
100 W. Higgins
South Barrington, IL
Fri Oct 29th, 2010 9pm
w/ lePercolateur
**dual Halloween show w/Paul Abella Trio**
theStore - Lincoln Park
2002 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL

Rich Corpolongo
DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF THE BIG BANDS
Every Thursday,7pm to 10pm
With
THE BRIAN PATTI BAND
Mango Mexican Restaurant
8743 N. Milwaukee
Niles, IL
847 967-0030
Sunday, Oct. 17 10pm
The Hungry Brain
2319 W Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 935-2118

Yoko Noge
Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues Band
Thursday at Andy's Jazz Club
11 East Hubbard 8:30 pm
State and Hubbard Streets in Chicago, Illinois
A Fusion of Japanese Traditional Music & Chicago Blues
featuring Yoko Noge (Vocals & Piano), Tatsu Aoki (Shamisen),
Amy Homma (Taiko Drums), Bugs Cochran (Drums),
Jimmy Burns (Guitar & Vocals), Greg McDaniel (Bass), Jimmy Ellis (Alto Sax)


Marlene Rosenberg
Regal Theater Oct 27th
7-10p MRQ-Marlene Rosenberg Quartet
Featuring Geof bradfield-sax/Scott Hesse-Guitar, Perry Wilson drums
Room 43
December 5th
7:30pm-11:30pm
MRQ-Marlene Rosenberg Quartet
Room 43
1041 E 43rd St
Chicago, IL. Phone: 773-373-8445

Frank D'Rone
Monday November 8, 2010
"HAPPINESS IS JUST A THING CALLED JOE"
A Tribute Concert to Joe Vito
Reskin Theatre (formerly the Blackstone)
60 E Balbo Ave
Chicago, IL 60605-1253
(312) 922-1999 Concert: 7:30pm
Featuring:
GUEST ARTISTS
FRANK D'RONE
RON HAWKING
AUDREY MORRIS
MARK MADSEN
RACHEL BARTON PINE
KT MCAMMOND
ANNE & MARK BURNELL
SEAN HARRIS
JOE LONGO
ANTHONY RAGO
FRANK CARUSO
RICH DANIELS AND THE CITY LIGHTS ORCHESTRA
GUEST NARRATORS
BILL KURTIS
ANDREW PATNER

Gina Gibson
The Ramada Inn Lake Shore in Hyde Park
4900 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Ill 60615
EVERY FRIDAY in the Main Dining Room

Scott Burns
Andys Jazz Club
11 E. Hubbard St, Chicago
Tuesdays 5pm-8:30pm
performing with Zona Sul (Brazilian jazz)

LePercolateur - hipster gypsy jazz
Upcoming performances
Fri Oct 29th, 2010 9pm
theStore - Lincoln Park
**dual Halloween show w/Paul Abella Trio**
2002 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL

Shawn Maxwell
The Shawn Maxwell Duo
at Louie's Chophouse
4642 W 103rd
Oak Lawn, IL 7pm-10pm
Friday, October 22nd, 2010
Shawn Maxwell
www.shawnmaxwell.com

Stacy McMichael
Friday October 22nd 10pm -1:30am
Katerina's
w/ Paris la Nuit (French/American Jazz)
1920 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL
www.ParisChicagoJazz.com
Fri Oct 29th, 2010 9pm
w/ lePercolateur
**dual Halloween show w/Paul Abella Trio**
theStore - Lincoln Park
2002 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL

Mike Jeffers
Cafe Touche
October 28th
Performing with Jaw Potato
6731 N Northwest Hwy
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 775-0909
Molly Malones
November 12
Performing with Jaw Potato
7652 Madison St
Forest Park, IL 60130-1403
(708) 366-8073
Room 43
November 14
7:30pm-11:30pm
1043 E. 43rd St., Chicago, IL (Hyde Park) 60653
773-285-2222
Performing with the Nick Schneider Quartet
Nick Schneider-Bass
Eric Schneider - Sax
Dan McIntyer - Guitar
City Gate Grille
Performing with Frank Lamphere
City Gate Grille
November 19th 8pm-12am
2020 Calamos Drive
Naperville, Ill

Corky McClerkin
The Corky McClerkin Trio
Pete Miller's
1557 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201-4421
(847) 328-0399
Every Monday Night 8pm-12am

Andrew Distel
The Andrew Distel Quartet
@the Peninsula
108 E. Superior St.
(312) 337-2888
Every Friday night
8:30-midnight
No cover
Andrew Distel-vocals/trumpet
Jason Ellis-bass
Jordan Baskin-piano
Mike Schlick-drums

Julia Huff
M Lounge
1520 S. Wabash Ave
Every 1st Tuesday
7pm-10pm
SL Lounge
11 W. 26th St
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 8pm-11pm
The Back Room
One week every month from 9:30pm-1am
Zaidis in Naperville
1875 Springbrook Square Dr
One Friday and Saturday each month
630-355-4400
Cafe LaGuardia
Every 1st Wednesday
8pm
2111 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago
Tickets call 773-885-8778

Ava Logan
The Lorraine Jackson Pearls of Hope Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
Music provided by the Peak Experience featuring Ava Logan!
Friday October 22, 2010, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Cost: Call (310) 277-4865

Tom Muellner
New Jam Sessions for Musicians!!!!
Starting Monday Oct. 25 (8pm-12am), the Monday night Pro Jazz Jam Session
continues at a nice new venue called Ole' - 2812 N. Lincoln, Chicago
(easy parking on Mondays!).
We hope to see all you fine vocalists,
instrumentalists, friends & fans!
Vocalist David Floodstrand will lead the session with bassist Jim Cox,
drummer Phil Gratteau & yours truly on keys.
This jam session is a lot of fun & good playing, so please put it on your calendar.
Wednesday Oct 27th 7:30pm-12:30am
Katerina's
Tommy's Monster Madness & Bela Fest

Jeannie Tanner
Thursday, October 28th
Jeannie Tanner Trio @ Marie's - CELEBRATING 70 Years in the Community!
7:30pm-10:30pm / 4127 W. Lawrence / No Cover / Great Pizza & Drink
Specials
Plenty of Parking
Featuring vocalist, composer & trumpeter Jeannie Tanner; Cory Biggerstaff
(bass); and Dan Murphy (piano) / www.jeannietanner.com
"Performing original j-pop (jazz-pop), standards and audience favorites."
Jeannie Tanner Performing Solo (playing piano & singing)
at Seasons 52 in Schuamburg
Sunday, October 31st, 6pm-10pm
1770 E Higgins Rd / Schaumburg, IL 60173 / (847) 517-5252

Laury Shelley
Saturday, October 23rd
6:30pm - 9:00pm
KATERINA'S
773-348-7592
1920 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL. 60613
featuring:
Kelly Brand on piano

Elaine Dame
Thursday, October 21st
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana, DOC Bistro and Wine Bar, 326 Yorktown Center Drive, Lombard, 60148, 7-10 pm, no cover, 630-627-6666.
Tuesday, October 26th
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Andy Pratt, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Avenue, Brookfield, IL, 60513, 7-10 pm, no cover, 708-387-2432,
Thursday, October 28th
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Kyle Asche, the last Thursday of every month, Erwin Cafe and Bar, 5:30-8:00 pm, no cover, 2925 North Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60657, 773-528-7200,

Paul Marinaro
Club 3160
3160 Clark St.
The Paul Marinaro Trio
Every Wednesday 9-12:30am
No Cover, Two Drink Minimum
Special guest musicians welcomed
The Drake Hotel
Coq d'Or Lounge
The Paul Marinaro Duo
Every Saturday 9-1am
The Drake Hotel is at 140 E Walton St
(between Michigan Ave & Seneca St)
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-2200

Sarah Marie Young
Bossa Nova Brunch at
Flatwater in downtown Chicago
Saturdays and Sundays 12-3 pm
321 N. Clark. See website for schedule.

Dave Shelton
THE DAVE SHELTON TRIO
Dave on Piano, Mike Staron on bass, and Shane Mooney on drums
Every other Friday night at
SAGE GRILLE in Highwood from 7 - 10 pm
October 29
November 12
Sage Grille - one of the North Shore's finest restaurants
260 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040
847-433-7005

Rob Parton Trio
Performing at
Catch 35
West Wacker Drive Tues-Fridays 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday 6:30-9:30pm

Jim Sellers
Winberie's in Oak Park
Every Friday
(7:30-10:30pm)

(source: chicagojazz.com, wdcb.org, arlenebardelle)