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Chicago Live Jazz Music (December 24 - December 31, 2010) Schedule


Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates December 24th thru December 31st, 2010... (photo of Chicago Latin Jazz group Mambo Zombies CD cover "South-Side Christmas" which features saxman Dez Desormeaux, jazz pianist Jose Valdes, percussionist Luis "Prieto" Rosario, bassist Bill Dickens, and vocalist Francine Smith)

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
Sundays
5pm - Jordan Baskin Trio
9pm - Andy's Jam Session w/John Bany

Mondays
5pm - Chicago Jazz Orchestra
9pm - Guy King Organ Trio
Tuesdays
5pm - Zona Sul
9pm - Chicago Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble
Wednesdays
5pm - Russ Phillips Group
9pm - Mike Smith Quartet
Thursdays
5pm - Charles Rick Heath Quartet
9pm - Yoko Noge
Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's
24 & 25 Closed Both Nights For Holidays
31 New Years Eve Celebration With "Guy King's Little Big Band"

The Blue Note Jazz Club

Now Open in Broadview!
For more information call 708-343-2670
1715 W. Roosevelt Road, Broadview IL
2 miles west of Harlem Avenue
Parking & Entrance in rear.
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
The Blue Note Jazz Club features live music Thursday-Sundays
DECEMBER
Friday, Dec. 24: Bobby Lewis Trio featuring Yvonne Gage
December 25: (Open)
Sunday, Dec. 26: Bobby Lewis Trio featuring Yvonne Gage
Thursday, Dec. 30: TBA
December 31: Bobby Lewis Trio

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 Bryan Doherty Trio
featuring Kris myers from Umphry's Mcgee
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
December
26 Ari Brown

Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz
February 27, 2011
The West End Jazz Band
John Otto - Reeds
Leah Bezin - Banjo, vocals
Mike Walbridge - Tuba
Andy Schumm - Drums
Frank Gualtieri - Trombone
Mike Bezin - Cornet
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

PianoForte
410 South Michigan Avneue #820
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 291-0000
Thursday, Jan. 20 - 7:00 pm
Re-Interpreting Chopin
Acclaimed Polish jazz singer Grazyna Auguscik and pianist Ben Lewis
Visit PianoForte Foundation for More Information
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.
Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613-2408
(773) 348-7592
www.katerinas.com
Visit Katerina's Website for updated performance information

Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe
114 South Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 775-1988
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
December
28 Tecora Rogers
29 Nightwind
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
December
24 Closed for Christmas Eve
25 Closed for Christmas
31 8:30pm New Year's Eve party with Battle of the Saxes
featuring Von Freeman and Ed Petersen
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


Final Month of the
Underground Wonder Bar
at the Walton St Location!!!
10 E. Walton
Chicago, IL 60611
312.266.7761
December
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
Desiree Irwin & Twinray
11pm-3:30am Lonie Walker & her Big bad Ass Co. Band
Thursday
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
Doubleshott
11pm-3:30am Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band
Saturday
Lance Brown Group
11pm-4:30am Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band
Sunday
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
Visit the website for updated performance information.

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
December
29th Saleek Zayid- vocalist


Other upcoming jazz events (including WDCB-radio sponsored shows)...

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith
Fri, Dec 24, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Ballroom Dancing with the Teddy Lee Orchestra
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 1:30 p.m.
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 - performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Christmas Dance with the Outcast Jazz Band
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 6:30 p.m.
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

Maracujaz Brazilian Music
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant, Chicago

WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party
John Burnett Orchestra
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
FitzGerald's, Berwyn

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Dec 27, 2010 - 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 28, 2010 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Tue, Dec 28, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Tecora Rogers
Tue, Dec 28, 2010 - from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
M Lounge, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Nightwind
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
M Lounge, Chicago

Sweet Used To Be
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - 8:30 p.m.
Katerina's, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Spare Parts
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
AliveOne, Chicago

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Andy Brown Duo
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Shawn Maxwell Duo
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Adelle's, Wheaton

Trio Copacabana
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - 8:30 p.m.
Katerina's, Chicago

New Year's Eve 2010
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 7 p.m./ 12/31
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

New Year's Eve Party "Battle of the Saxes" Featuring:

Von Freeman & Edward Petersen
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 - from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Elaine Dame with The Kyle Asche Trio
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
St. Charles Place Steakhouse, St. Charles

New Years Eve Celebration-Swing Bash
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 8 p.m.
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Sat, Jan 1, 2011 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Battle of the Saxes Featuring Von Freeman & Edward Petersen
Sat, Jan 1, 2011 - from 8 p.m. to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Sun, Jan 2, 2011 - performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Maracujaz Brazilian Music
Sun, Jan 2, 2011 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant, Chicago

Maracujaz Brazilian Music
Thu, Jan 6, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.
L' Eiffel Bistrot & Creperie, South Barrington

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Barry Winograd/Jim Ryan Duo
Thu, Jan 6, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Jose Valdes/Chuck Dez Duo
Thu, Jan 6, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Adelle's, Wheaton

Maracujaz Brazilian Music
Thu, Jan 13, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.
L'Eiffel Bistro & Creperie, South Barrington

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Marshall Vente/Glenn Reitsma Duo
Thu, Jan 13, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Fred Krubel Duo
Thu, Jan 13, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Adelle's, Wheaton

A Tribute to Joe Daley Tribute with the Rich Corpolongo Trio
Tue, Jan 18, 2011 12pm
Chicago Cultural Center - Randolph Cafe, Chicago

Jazz Salon at PianoForte
Re-Interpreting Chopin with Grazyna Auguscik and Ben Lewis
Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7 p.m.
PianoForte Chicago, Chicago

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Bobby Schiff/Mike Levin Duo
Thu, Jan 20, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Frank Portolese
Thu, Jan 20, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Adelle's, Wheaton

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 in the Bistro: Peter Lerner Duo
Thu, Jan 27, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Matt Pinizzotto Duo
Thu, Jan 27, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Adelle's, Wheaton

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's Annual Winter Gala Fundraiser
Dinner and Big Band Dance
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 6:30 p.m. to midnight
Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace,

WDCB and the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage Present
WDCB Jazz at The MAC - Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest
Sun, Feb 13, 2011 through Sat, Feb 19, 2011
various Glen Ellyn venues,

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

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
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 - 7:00 pm
Re-Interpreting Chopin
Acclaimed Polish jazz singer Grazyna Auguscik and pianist Ben Lewis
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.

Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613-2408
(773) 348-7592
Visit Katerinas Website for updated performance information

Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe
114 South Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 775-1988
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
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

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

The Velvet Lounge
67 E. Cermak Road
Chicago, Illinois 60616
phone number: 1.312.791.9050.
web:
http://www.velvetlounge.net/

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
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
Dec 31 - Lil' Ed and The Blues Imperials - New Year's Eve Bash
Jan 7 - Pheta Morgana
Jan 8 - Kelly Fitzpatrick
Jan 14 - Vito Zatto
Jan 15 - Resurrection Larry with Mike Michalak Band
Jan 16 - Chico Smorgallees Jazz Ensemble - Sunday Night Big Band Series
Jan 21 - Petty Cash
Jan 22 - Jimmy Warren
Feb 4 - Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames
Feb 12 - Jordan Macarus Multi Media Show

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 from 7PM-10PM
THURSDAY 12/30 ~ Shawn Maxwell Duo
THURSDAY 1/6 ~ Jose Valdes/Chuck Dez Duo
THURSDAY 1/13 ~ Fred Krubel Duo
THURSDAY 1/20 ~ Frank Portolese
THURSDAY 1/27 ~ Matt Pinizzotto 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 - November 27 9PM - Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band


...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/
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:

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith
Fri, Dec 24, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Ballroom Dancing with the Teddy Lee Orchestra
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 1:30 p.m.
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 - performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Dec 27, 2010 - 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 28, 2010 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Tue, Dec 28, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Spare Parts
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
AliveOne, Chicago

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

New Year's Eve 2010
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 7 p.m./ 12/31
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

New Year's Eve Party "Battle of the Saxes" Featuring: Von Freeman & Edward Petersen
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 - from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Sat, Jan 1, 2011 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Quintet
Sun, Jan 2, 2011 - performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

A Tribute to Joe Daley Tribute with the Rich Corpolongo Trio
Tue, Jan 18, 2011 12pm
Chicago Cultural Center - Randolph Cafe, 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's Annual Winter Gala Fundraiser
Dinner and Big Band Dance
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 6:30 p.m. to midnight
Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace,

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:


Arlene Bardelle
Arlene Bardelle Trio
Costa's Restaurant in Oakbrook,
8:30 to 1230, New Year's Eve.

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

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

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
*Duo at Adelle's
1060 College Ave
Wheaton, IL 7pm-10pm
Thursday, December 30th, 2010
*The Shawn Maxwell Duo
at Louie's Chophouse
4642 W 103rd
Oak Lawn, IL 8pm-12am
Friday, December 31st, 2010
*The Shawn Maxwell Trio
at Pete Miller's
412 N Milwaukee
Wheeling, IL 8pm-12am
Saturday, January 1st, 2011
*The Shawn Maxwell Duo
at Louie's Chophouse
4642 W 103rd
Oak Lawn, IL 7pm-10pm
Friday, January 7th, 2011
*The Shawn Maxwell Quartet
at Trio's Jazz Club
129 N Michigan St
South Bend, IN 8pm-11:30pm
Saturday, January 8th, 2011
http://www.shawnmaxwell.com/

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, 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)

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

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
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

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

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
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)

Tom Muellner
*Tuesday Dec. 28 (6:30pm-9:30pm),
vocalist Amy Yassinger with Tom on piano @ Chambers Restaurant,
6881 N. Milwaukee Av., Niles, IL 60714, Ph. 847-647-1300 (no cover).
*Thursday Dec. 30 (7pm-10pm),
vocalist Amy Yassinger quartet with Tom on keys @ L'eiffel Bistrot and Creperie,
100 W. Higgins Road
*Fri Dec 31 New Years Eve
Spider Saloff with pianist Tommy Muellner Featuring music from the 1920's
The Charley Creek Inn (a fully restored inn from 1920)
111 W. Market St., Wabash IN, Reservations: 260-563-0111
Cocktail time in the Restaurant Lounge from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM. New Years Eve Dinner and Show in the Hotel Ballroom at 9:00 PM (7:30 PM seating)

Jeannie Tanner
*DECEMBER/FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Jeannie Tanner Trio will perform at Marie's
every Thursday in December, 7pm to 10pm
Marie's / 4127 W. Lawrence / No Cover / Great Pizza & Drink Specials
Marie's - CELEBRATING 70 Years in the Community
*NEW YEAR'S EVE
The Jeannie Tanner Quartet will be ringing in 2011 at Marie's!
10pm-1am / Reservations suggested: 773-725-1812 or 773-685-5030 /
Featuring vocalist, composer & trumpeter Jeannie Tanner; Lisa McQueen, piano; Cory Biggerstaff, bass; and Darlene DuFay, drums.
*Mark your calendars now for Katerina's Composers Studio
Hosted by Jeannie Tanner
*Wednesday, January 5th
Special Reunion Show/"Winter Blues"
With all of the Featured Artists from 2010
7:30pm-11:30pm ($10.00 cover)
www.katerinas.com / 1920 W. Irving Park Road , 773-348-7592


Elaine Dame
*Thursday, December 30th
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
*Friday, December 31st, New Year's Eve
Elaine Dame with The Kyle Asche Trio, 8-12 am
no cover, St. Charles Place Steakhouse
2550 E. Main Street - St. Charles, Illinois 60174,
(630) 377-3333

Steven Hashimoto
*Performing third Sunday of every month, 9pm-11:30pm
Steven Hashimoto Quartet
Simon's Tavern, Chicago
Eclectic jazz quartet (sometimes quintet) playing everything
from bop to Led Zeppelin
(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

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

Rob Parton

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

Alison Ruble Quartet
*January 7~8, 2011 at Andys Jazz Club
5~8:30pm
*Concert at Brookfield Jazz Society
Thurs. January 13th
7:30pm
More info at:AlisonRuble.com

Rajiv Halim
Le Fleur De Lis
301 E. 43rd St.
Chicago, IL
There's a new jam in town!
THURSDAY NIGHTS ONLY 8PM to 11PM
$5 cover
COME JAM WITH THE RAJIV HALIM QUARTET
Rajiv Halim: Alto Sax
Reuben Allen: Keyboard
Lane Beckstrom: Bass
Samuel Jewell: Drums

Stacy McMichael
*Sun Jan 9th, 2011 7pm
w/ Paris la Nuit -- French/American Jazz
Little Bucharest Bistro
3661 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL
www.ParisChicagoJazz.com
*Fri Jan 14th, 2011 9pm
Hyde Park Art Center
**lePercolateur is the musical guest for the "Cocktails & Clay" event**
5020 S. Cornell Ave.
Chicago, IL
www.ChicagoGypsyJazz.com
*Sun Jan 23rd, 2011 7pm
w/ lePercolateur
Little Bucharest Bistro
3661 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL
www.ChicagoGypsyJazz.com

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

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