Willie Pickens is turning 80 this month (April 18, 2011) and he has been a pillar of the
Jazz Community here in Chicago. There are several celebrationsin his honor
- check them out, and wish him a Happy Birthday!
On Friday April 15th at 8 pm
The Willie Pickens trio with Bethany Pickens
Hyde Park Union Church
Concert Tickets: $30 -birthday reception: $10
Concert proceeds will be shared by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
& The Accessibility Project of the Hyde Park Union Church
On the actual date of his birth, Monday April 18th 8 pm
Willie will be playing at the Jazz Showcase with Paulinho Garcia,
Solitaire Miles, Marlene Rosenberg and Robert Shy
There will be a CAKE! 806 S. Plymouth Ct. Chicago
Wed May 11th - Sunday May 15th
Willie's 80th Birthday Party Bash with Ira Sullivan
who is also turning 80 - at the Jazz Showcase
806 S. Plymouth Ct. Chicago
Sunday June 12th 5-6 pm
Willie Pickens with the Ravinia Jazz Scholars
Ravinias' Martin Theatre
Highland Park,IL.
Tuesday June 28th and Monday July 18th
with Solitaire Miles at the Jazz Showcase
both shows 8 pm
806 S. Plymouth Ct. Chicago
Willie Pickens Interview video from 2009:
----Club Schedules----
Adelle's1060 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 4/14 ~ Steve Ramsdell Duo
THURSDAY 4/21 ~ Matt Pinizzotto Duo
THURSDAY 4/28 ~ John Avila Duo
Andy's Jazz Club
11 East Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312.642.6805
$10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm
Upcoming weekly performances
Sundays
5pm - Jordan Baskin Trio
7pm - Andy's Jam Session w/John Bany
Mondays
5pm - Rocky Yera Quartet
7pm - Guy King's Organ Trio
Tuesdays
5pm - Corey Wilkes Trio
7pm - Tim Fitzgerald Trio feat. Vocalist Sara Marie Young
Wednesdays
5pm - Jordan Baskin, Scott Burns & Doc Odies Williams (March 9 only)
5pm - Matt Nelson Trio
7pm - Mike Smith Quartet
Thursdays
5pm - Vocalist Erin McDougald
7pm - Charles Rick Heath Quartet
Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's
April Weekends
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.
http://bluenotebroadview.com/
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
live music Thursday-Saturdays
Carmen's Jazz Bistro
7210 W College Dr
Palos Heights (119th and Harlem)
708-361-JAZZ [5299]
Live Jazz from 7-10PM
Friday and Saturday
The Cellar Bistro
132. N. Hale
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-653-6299
6:30-9:00pm, no cover
Live Jazz Every Monday!
The Chambers
Niles, IL (847) 647-8282
Wednesdays 7 pm Jack Carr, Pianist, Singer
Thursdays 7pm John Bany, Charles Braugham & Don Stille
Cafe Mestizo
Chicago
(312) 942-0095
Sundays 6 pm Jam Session with David Boykin
Chicago Jazz Ensemble
Chicago, IL (312) 334-7777
More information at www.chicagojazzensemble.com
May 20 8:00pm
Symphony Center
A Centennial Celebration of
Mahalia Jackson
Jon Faddis, Guest Conductor
City Life Cocktail Lounge
712 E. 83rd St.
Chicago, IL
(773) 723-6700
Open Daily 2pm-2am
Price: $FREE
Vocalist June Evon hosts:
Sundays 8:00 PM
Mixed Ingredients with Corky McClerkin
Close-Up 2
Chicago
(312) 385-1111
Call for updated peformance information
Coq d'Or
Chicago
(312) 932-4622
Thursdays & Fridays 9:00pm - 1:00am
Craig Lanigan
Saturdays 9:00pm - 1:00am
Paul Marinaro
The Cove Chicago
8020 S King Dr
773-994-7687
Wednesday Live Jazz
Chant
Thursdays Live Jazz 8:00pm - 11:00pm
1509 E. 53rd St. Chicago, IL 60615 / Phone: 1.773.324.1999
Hyde Park Chicago IL
**Saturday Night
Showtime 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
**Sunday brunch
Showtime 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The Dragon Inn
Dyer, IN
888-699-1013
Call for Performances
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 Brent Kimbrough & Company
Saturdays
10pm-1am Tony Morrison Trio
The Flame
803 Joliet Road
Countryside, Illinois 60525
For Dining Room Reservations
Please Call
1-708-352-3442
Tuesdays 7:30 - 11:30 Johnny Gabor Trio "Open Mike Night" hosted by Connie Marshall
Fridays 7:30 - 12:30 Fred Barbini Trio
Saturdays 7:30 - 12:30 Johnny Gabor Trio featuring vocalist Connie Marshall
The Hyde Park JAZZ Society
SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43
1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL.
(773) 285-2222
ROOM 43 has a weekly Sunday night jazz concert!
Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz
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
Jazz Showcase
806 south Plymonth ct.
Tel: 312 369- 0234
***Apr 7 2011 - Apr 10 2011 JOE LOVANO + US 5 WITH JAMES WEIDMAN(PIANO),TETAR SLAVOE(BS),OTIS BROWN III(DMS)&RANCISCO MELA(DMS) $25/$30 JOE LOVANO
***Apr 11 2011 GUITARIST KEVIN BROWN QUARTET $10/$5 STUDENT & MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM KEVIN BROWN
***Apr 12 2011 JAPAN'S EARTHQUAKE and TSUNAMI DISASTER BENFIT CONCERT - A NIGHT OF JAZZ, BLUES, WORLD MUSIC & HUMAN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN 6PM-11PM
***Apr 13 2011 MARK O'CONNOR QUINTET ' Suspended Reality' CD RELEASE PARTY! $10/$5 STUDENTS AND MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM MARK O'CONNOR
***Apr 14 2011 - Apr 17 2011 GREAT TRUMPETER PHAREZ WHITTED QUINTET $20 PHAREZ WHITTED
Lakeshore Cafe
(773) 288-5800
Fridays: 7-11 pm
JJ and the Jazz Masters
Little Bucherest Bistro Cafe
3661 North Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
773-604-8500
Every Thursday Night Linsey "Hoochie Man" Alexander
Every Friday, Late Night Serbian Music
Every Saturday, Late Night Arabian Music w/ Belly Dancers
Maggiano's Chicago
(312) 644-7700
Thursdays
9pm - Marc Pompe (vocals and piano)
M Lounge
Chicago (312) 447-0201
1520 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605-2900
312.447.0201
Jazz Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7pm
Morseland
Chicago (773) 764-8900
Sundays
Jimmy Bennington's Colour and Sound 8-10pm Jazz and American Free Music
Mondays
Monday Night Jazz
New Apartment Lounge
Chicago (773) 483-7728
Tuesdays 9pm - 3am Von Freeman's open jam session
Nirvana Wine and Grillerie
701 N. Milwaukee Ave Ste. 280
Vernon Hills, Il 60084
(847) 918-7828
Tuesdays Jazz 7pm
Chris Madsen on saxophone
North Central College
(630) 637-7469
Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center
Call for details
Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago (773) 728-6000
*Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Pineiro
Sunday, April 10, 2011
7pm
$22 General Public / $20 Old Town School Members / $18 Seniors and Children
Park 52
Chicago (773) 241-5400
Call for details
The Peninsula Hotel
Chicago (312) 337-2888
Call for updated information
Quencher's Saloon
Chicago (773) 276-9730
Call for updated performance information
Q2
Evanston (847) 570-8400
call for updated performance information
Tumbao
Chicago (773) 772-9800
call for updated performances
Pete Miller's Evanston
1557 Sherman Avenue, Evanston: 847-328-0399
Shows are 6:00 - 10PM Mon-Thurs
Mondays – Corky McClerkin Quartet
Tuesdays – Guy King Organ Trio
Wednesdays – Bobby Broom Trio
Thursdays – The Skinny
Pete Miller's Wheeling
412 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling: 847-243-3700
Shows are 6:00 - 10PM Tues -Thurs; 8:00 - 12:30 Fri & Sat
Never A Cover & Never A Minimum.
Tuesdays Jim Holman Duo
Wednesdays Matt Pinizzotto Trio
Thursdays Skinny Williams Trio
PianoForte
410 South Michigan Avneue #820
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 291-0000
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.
Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16);
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
The Green Mill
4802 N. Broadway Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
773.878.5552
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
* FRIs FLIPSIDE SHOW with CHRIS FOREMAN on HAMMOND B-3
* FRIs GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION
* SATs AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY with SABERTOOTH
Uncommon Ground
on Devon, Chicago (773) 465-9801
Call for updated performance information
The New Underground Wonder Bar
New Location...yes, they have moved AGAIN!!!:
(no longer at 10 E. Walton or 810 North Clark)
NEW NEW NEW LOCATION!
650 North Dearborn
Downstairs @ the joynt!
"Its Underground Again!"
(312) 573-2233
FRI
9pm - 1:30am
Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band
SAT
9pm - 2:30am
Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band
SUN
8-11pm Kick the Record
11:30-1:30am Hurricane Reggae Band
MON
9pm-1:30am
Open Mic hosted by Joanna Woods
TUE
8:30-10:30pm Lonie Walker
10:30pm-1:30am Lorna Boston Pro Jam
WED
9pm-1:30am
Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band
THU
9pm-1:30am
Luiz Ewerling A Cor Do Brasil
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
777 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, IN
(866)711-SHOE
Visit the website for updated performance information.
Performing in Vintage
***Rose Colella
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
***Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, April 9th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
***Myles Hayes
Saturday, April 16th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
***Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
***Rose Colella
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wildwood Steak House
Geneva (630) 377-8325
No Cover
Fridays: 8:30pm Bruce Oscar/Nick Schneider Duo
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
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
Jerry's Sandwiches and Beer - 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
Jazz Sundays
Call for updated performance information
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
Guy Kings' Little Big Band 04/08/2011
Young Jazz Lions 05/13/2011
Jazz Cabaret: Milton Suggs 06/10/2011
5th Annual Latin Jazz Festival 07/08/2011
Mulligan Mosaics Big Band 10/07/2011
Saxophone Summit: Tribute to Von Freeman 11/04/2011
Blowin' in from Chicago 12/09/2011
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
425 Fawell Blvd,
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599
(630-942-4000)
Salute Wine Bar and 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
Apr 9 - The Myth
Apr 16 - Resurrection Larry and The Mike Michalak Band
...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
...And don't forget WDCB radio's jazz events schedule...
JIC's JazzCity Series: Guy Kings' Little Big Band
Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6 p.m.
Kilbourn Park, Chicago
Joe Lavano Quintet
Fri, Apr 8, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Apr 8, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Apr 8, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Joe Lavano Quintet
Sat, Apr 9, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Apr 9, 2011 - every Saturday from midnight to 4 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Joe Lavano Quintet
Sun, Apr 10, 2011 - sets at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Apr 10, 2011 - from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Jazzfest 2011
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 7:30 PM
Elgin Community College Arts Center, Elgin
Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Apr 16, 2011 - every Saturday from midnight to 4 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Apr 17, 2011 - from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Apr 18, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Apr 19, 2011 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Pianist Danilo Perez Trio
Thu, Apr 21, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Pianist Danilo Perez Trio
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
WDCB Jazz at the MAC: John Pizzarelli
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 8 p.m.
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
Pianist Danilo Perez Trio
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 - every Saturday from midnight to 4 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Pianist Danilo Perez Trio
Sun, Apr 24, 2011 - sets at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sun, Apr 24, 2011 - from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Vocalist Sarah Marie Young and Saalik Ziyad Presents
'Duets' with Scott Hesse, Marlene Rosenberg and Markaya McCraven
Mon, Apr 25, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Patricia Barber Quartet
Mon, Apr 25, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Deep Blue Organ Trio
Tue, Apr 26, 2011 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
DePaul Big Band with Special Guest Jeff Hamilton
Thu, Apr 28, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
DePaul Big Band with Special Guest Jeff Hamilton
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
Keyboard Pops Concert with The John Burnett Orchestra
Sat, Apr 30, 2011
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
DePaul Big Band with Special Guest Jeff Hamilton
Sat, Apr 30, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Sat, Apr 30, 2011 - every Saturday from midnight to 4 a.m.
Green Mill, Chicago
DePaul Big Band with Special Guest Jeff Hamilton
Sun, May 1, 2011 - sets at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake
Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward
Thu, May 12, 2011 7:30 p.m.
Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
Eric Alexander and Harold Mabern Quartet
Thu, May 12, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Eric Alexander and Harold Mabern Quartet
Fri, May 13, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Eric Alexander and Harold Mabern Quartet
Sat, May 14, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Eric Alexander and Harold Mabern Quartet
Sun, May 15, 2011 - sets at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
The Chicago Jazz Ensemble
A Centennial Celebration of Mahalia Jackson
Fri, May 20, 2011 - at 8 p.m.
Symphony Center, Chicago
Saxophonist Miguel Zenon Quartet
Thu, May 26, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Saxophonist Miguel Zenon Quartet
Fri, May 27, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Saxophonist Miguel Zenon Quartet
Sat, May 28, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Saxophonist Miguel Zenon Quartet
Sun, May 29, 2011 - sets at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard
2011 Woodstock Jazz Festival
Fri, Aug 26, 2011 and Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Stage Left Cafe - Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock
2011 Woodstock Jazz Festival
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 all day (see web site for details)
Stage Left Cafe - Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock
Alaska Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar
Sat, Sep 10, 2011 returning Sun, Sept 18, 2011
Norwegian Pearl, Port of Seattle
(source: chicagojazz.com, wdcb.org, various club and artists websites)
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