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Chicago Live Jazz Music (December 3 - December 10, 2010) Schedule


Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates December 3rd thru December 10th, 2010... (photo of Chicago Jazz Vocalist Solitaire Miles by: Jennifer Girard)


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
December Weekends
3 & 4
5pm - Isaiah Spencer Quartet
9:30pm - Corey Wilkes Quintet

The Blue Note Jazz Club
1715 W. Roosevelt Road, Broadview IL
708-343-2670
2 miles west of Harlem Avenue
Parking & Entrance in rear.
Thursdays and Sundays
9:00 pm, 10:30 pm and 12:00 am (midnite)
Fridays and Saturdays
9:30 pm, 11:00 pm and 12:30 am

December 2-5 Carmen Stokes
Thursday, Dec 9: Frank Russell
Friday, Dec. 10: Yvonne Gage
Saturday, Dec. 11: TBA
Sunday, Dec. 12: Frank Russell
Thursday, Dec. 16: Bobby Lewis Featuring Yvonne Gage
Friday & Saturday, Dec. 17 & 18: Bobby Lewis Trio, featuring Kennedy
Sunday, Dec. 19: Bobby Lewis featuring Yvonne Gage
Thursday & Friday, Dec. 23 & 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
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
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


THE GLENDORA HOUSE
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
Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz
December 12, 2010
Illiana Christmas Party
12 noon until 5 pm
Riviera Country Club,
8801 W. 143rd St. Orland Park, IL
Music for dancing by Mark Biegel and his Swing Dogs
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
FREE PARKING/ Hardwood Dance Floor
* $15.00 in advance
* $17.00 at the door

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
December 5th
Winston Choi and MingHuan Xu
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
December
3 Shawn Maxwell Quartet
10 Holiday special with an amazing handbell choir, a magician and a very classy Santa!
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

Underground Wonder Bar
10 E. Walton
Chicago, IL 60611
312.266.7761
Final Month of the
Underground Wonder Bar
at the Walton St Location!!!
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
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
777 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, IN
(866)711-SHOE

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
8th Charlie Johnson-piano
15th Larry Gray-bass
22nd Dee Alexander- vocalist
29th Saleek Zayid- vocalist

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 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 from 7PM-10PM

...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:

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):


JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime
Reginald R. Robinson
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 7 p.m.
LaFollette 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 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Jazz on the Square Christmas Party featuring the Typhanie Monique Quartet
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 7:00 pm
Stage Left Cafe - in the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock

Frank Catalano Sextet
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Pianist Cedar Walton Trio with David Williams and George Flutas
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Dec 4, 2010 - every Saturday from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Kurt Westerberg
Sat, Dec 4, 2010 Southport Records Presents Kurt Westerberg
Katerina's, Chicago

Frank Catalano Sextet
Sat, Dec 4, 2010 - from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Pianist Cedar Walton Trio with David Williams and George Flutas
Sat, Dec 4, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 5, 2010 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Come Sunday CD Release Party for 'Crosscurrents'
Sun, Dec 5, 2010 7 p.m.
Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago

Ballroom Dancing with the Teddy Lee Orchestra
Sun, Dec 5, 2010 1:30 p.m.
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

The Dana Legg Stage Band
Sun, Dec 5, 2010 6:00 p.m.
This Must Be The Place, Lemont

Pianist Cedar Walton Trio with David Williams and George Flutas
Sun, Dec 5, 2010 - performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Dec 6, 2010 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 7, 2010 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 8, 2010 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 8, 2010 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Vocalist Solitaire Miles with Special Guest Willie Pickens, Marlene Rosenberg, Eric Schnrider & Art Davis Quintet
Wed, Dec 8, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

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

Spare Parts
Thu, Dec 9, 2010 - every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
AliveOne, Chicago

Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane Quartet with Luis Perdomo, Drew Gress and EJ Strickland
Thu, Dec 9, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane Quartet with Luis Perdomo, Drew Gress and EJ Strickland
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Jazz Innovators: Regina Carter and Esperanza Spalding
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 8 p.m.
Symphony Center, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Dec 11, 2010 - every Saturday from 12 a.m to 5 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane Quartet with Luis Perdomo, Drew Gress and EJ Strickland
Sat, Dec 11, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 12, 2010 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Ballroom Dancing with the Weiss Brothers Orchestra
Sun, Dec 12, 2010 1:30 p.m.
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

Chicago Jazz Composers Collective Matinee
Sun, Dec 12, 2010 - from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane Quartet with Luis Perdomo, Drew Gress and EJ Strickland
Sun, Dec 12, 2010 - performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Typhanie Monique/Neal Alger Duo Christmas Show
Mon, Dec 13, 2010 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Vocalist Rebecca Sullivan Quartet
Mon, Dec 13, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Bob Lark and the Alumni Big Band
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Toys for Tots Featuring Guitar Madness
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Matt Wilson Midwest Band
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 16, 2010 - every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Spare Parts
Thu, Dec 16, 2010 - every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
AliveOne, Chicago

The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King
Thu, Dec 16, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, 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 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, 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 - every Saturday from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio
Sat, Dec 18, 2010 - from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King
Sat, Dec 18, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Ballroom Dancing with Steve Anthony Orchestra
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 1:30 p.m.
The Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 - performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Vocalist Milton Suggs Quartet
Mon, Dec 20, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Dec 21, 2010 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Vocalist Sarah Marie Young Live Jazz and Jam
Tue, Dec 21, 2010 - from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Thu, Dec 23, 2010 - every Thursday from 9 p.m to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago

Spare Parts
Thu, Dec 23, 2010 - every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
AliveOne, Chicago

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Dezron Douglas and Neal Smith
Thu, Dec 23, 2010 - performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

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:


Solitaire Miles
*Join Solitaire Miles and Willie Pickens
on Wednesday Dec 8th @ 8pm for their Holiday Celebration
including Eric Schneider - sax, Art Davis - trumpet, Marlene Rosenberg - bass, Robert Shy - drums


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
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, 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
December 5th
7:30pm-11:30pm
MRQ-Marlene Rosenberg Quartet
Room 43
1041 E 43rd St
Chicago, IL. Phone: 773-373-8445

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

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)

Mike Jeffers
City Gate Grille
Performing with Frank Lamphere
City Gate Grille
December 3rd 8pm-12am
2020 Calamos Drive
Naperville, Ill

Ava Logan
The Skokie Theatre Presents:
Ava Logan Presents "Diana Ross & Friends" Show
The Ava Logan Ensemble performing Pop & Jazz songs and telling the
stories of Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, Barbara Streisand, Diana Krall, Roberta Flack,
Whitney Houston and others!
Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010
Time: 8:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 in advance, $30.00 at the door
To purchase tickets call: The Skokie Theatre 847 677-7761

Tom Muellner
*Special Event - Sat. Dec. 4 (9pm-1am),
vocalist Sonny G's annual Jazz Christmas party with Kelly Sill on bass,
Bill Witz on guitar, Jon Deitemyer on drums & Tom on piano @ Chambers Restaurant, 6881 N. Milwaukee Av., Niles, IL 60714, Ph. 847-647-1300(no cover).
*Saturday, Dec. 11 (6:30pm-9pm),
vocalist Spider Saloff with Tom on piano - doing some "cool yule" @ Katerina's, 1920 W. Irving Park, Chicago, IL http://www.katerinas.com/
*Thursday, Dec. 23 (9pm-12:30am),
Tommy's annual holiday jazz party with
Tommy's quartet "The Sanity Clauses" - Kelly Sill on bass and others TBA.
There will also be special guest vocalists @ Katerina's,
1920 W. Irving Park, Chicago, IL http://www.katerinas.com/
further info to follow..
*Tuesday Dec. 14 & 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).

Jeannie Tanner
*The Jeannie Tanner Trio will perform at Marie's
every Thursday in December and on Friday, December 17th.
Marie's - CELEBRATING 70 Years in the Community!
*Friday, December 3rd
Jeannie Tanner Trio @ Luigi's House/Julian's Piano Bar
778 N Route 59 / Aurora, IL60504-4909 / (630) 375-6400
Featuring Jeannie Tanner, vocals/trumpet; Cory Biggerstaff, bass;
and Dan Murphy, piano.
*Also at Katerinas --
SPECIAL HOLIDAY SHOW
WITH JEANNIE TANNER & JEFF MEEGAN
Wednesday, December 15th
7:30pm-11:30pm / $5.00 Cover
Join Jeannie & Jeff, with special guest Fred Simon on piano; and
other featured artists (TBA)
*Saturday, December 11th
Jeannie Tanner Quartet @ Pete Miller's in Wheeling / 8pm-12:30am
412 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling: 847-243-3700 /
Featuring vocalist, composer & trumpeter Jeannie Tanner, Dan Murphy, piano, and Darlene DuFay, drums - with special guest Stacy McMichael on bass.
*Sunday, Dec. 12th & Tuesday, Dec. 21st / 6pm-10pm
Jeannie Tanner Solo (playing piano & singing)
at Seasons 52 in Schaumburg /
1770 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL (847) 517-5252
*NEW YEAR'S EVE
The Jeannie Tanner Quartet will be ringing in 2011 at Marie's!
10pm-1am (more info to follow)

Elaine Dame
*Thursdays, December9th, 16th and 23rd
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarists, Dan Effland and Andy Brown,
Erwin Cafe and Bar, 5:30-8:00 pm, no cover,
2925 North Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60657, 773-528-7200
*Saturday, December 4th
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist,
Andy Brown, Chant Restaurant, 1509 E. 53rd St.,
Chicago, IL 60615, 773-324-1999
*Sunday, December 5th
The Elaine Dame Quartet in Concert,
with guitarist, Andy Brown, bassist, Joe Policastro and drummer,
Bob Rummage, The North Shore Senior Center, 2-3:30 pm,
*Sunday, December 19th
The Elaine Dame Duo in Concert with guitarist,
Andy Brown, The Glenview Public Library, 1:30-2:30 pm,
free to the public
*Monday, December 20th
Musician's Mixer Mondays at Katerina's,
with jazz vocalist, Elaine Dame and guitarist Andy Brown, the third Monday of every month, 8-12 am, $5 cover, 1920 West Irving Park Road,
Chicago, 60613, 773-348-7592
*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

Rajiv Halim
Le Fleur De Lis
301 E. 43rd St.
Chicago, IL
STARTING ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 16th, there's a new jam in town!
EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE AT LE FLEUR DE LIS CHICAGO!
BRONZEVILLE'S NEWEST HOT SPOT FOR FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT!
301 E. 43rd St.
Chicago, IL
$10 cover for musicians
COME JAM WITH THE RAJIV HALIM QUARTET
Rajiv Halim: Alto Sax
Reuben Allen: Keyboard
Lane Beckstrom: Bass
Samuel Jewell: Drums

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

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