JAZZzology

Chicago Live Jazz (June 3 - June 10, 2011) Music Schedule

2011-06-02T17:27:00.000-07:00

Here is what's happening on the Chicago Live Jazz Music Scene for June 3, 2011 thru June 10, 2011...(Chicago jazz keyboardist Jose Valdes, pianist Laurence Hobgood and Chicago saxman Pat Mallinger at The Green Mill - photo by: JAZZzology)...Laurence Hobgood currently is touring with the Kurt Elling Quartet and one can catch Pat Mallinger's Quartet now on Thursdays-9PM at Andy's Jazz Club.

Video of pianist Laurence Hobgood being interviewed at Tanglewood Jazz Fest 2010:

----Club Schedules----

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 6/02 ~ John Avila Duo

THURSDAY 6/09 ~ Freddie Franken Trio
THURSDAY 6/16 ~ TBA
THURSDAY 6/23 ~ Steve Ramsdell Duo
THURSDAY 6/30 ~ Frank Portolese

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
9pm - Andy's Jam Session w/John Bany
Mondays
5pm - Rocky Yera Quartet
9pm - Guy King's Organ Trio
Tuesdays
5pm - Chris Greene Quartet
9pm - Tim Fitzgerald Trio feat. Vocalist Sara Marie Young
Wednesdays
5pm - Henry Johnson's "Just Us 3"
9pm - Mike Smith Quartet
Thursdays
5pm - Dan Trudell Trio
9pm - Pat Mallinger Quartet
Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's
June Weekends
3
5:00pm - Scott Burns Quartet
9:00pm - Corey Wilkes Quintet (come celebrate Corey's B-Day!)
4
5:00pm - Scott Burns Quartet
9:00pm - Corey Wilkes Quintet

10
5:00pm - Chris Madsen Trio
9:00pm - Marquis Hill "CD release weekend"
11
5:00pm - Chris Madsen Trio
9:00pm - Marquis Hill "CD release weekend"
17
5:00pm - Sam Fazio vocalist
9:00pm - Frank Catalano Band
18
5:00pm - Sam Fazio vocalist

9:00pm - Frank Catalano Band
24
5:00pm - Rocky Yera Quartet
9:00pm - Shawn Maxwell "CD release weekend"
25
5:00pm - Rocky Yera Quartet

9:00pm - Shawn Maxwell "CD release weekend"

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
***Wednesdays
Variety Night
CD Spin- Poetry- New Talent
No Cover Charge
***Friday, June 3 & Saturday, June 4

Ronnie G & The Ultimate Concept Band
Performances at 9:30 pm, 11:00 pm and 12:30 am
Cover:$8.00
***Sunday, June 5

Poetry and Soulful Reggae
Beginning at 8:00 pm
Cover: $5
***Friday, June 10 & Saturday, June 25

Euphony

Carmen's Jazz Bistro
7210 W College Dr
Palos Heights (119th and Harlem)
708-361-JAZZ [5299]
Live Jazz from 7-10PM every Friday and Saturday
Cecile Savage-June 3, 4, 17
Tim Branch-June 10, 24
The Kennedy Administration Jazz Quartet-June 11, 18, 25

The Cellar Bistro
132. N. Hale
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-653-6299
6:30-9:00pm, no cover
Live Jazz Every Monday!
June 6-Elaine Dame
June 13-Rebecca Sullivan

The Chambers
Niles, IL (847) 647-8282
Wednesdays 7 pm Jack Carr, Pianist, Singer
Thursdays 7pm John Bany, Charles Braugham, Don Stille

Cafe Mestizo
1646 W 18th St
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

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
416 South Clark Street
Chicago
(312) 385-1111
Call for updated peformance information
June Jazz
3, 4
Marcus Adams Band

w/ special guest:
DannyBoy
10, 11
Cynthia Michele Band15

Buddy Fambro Band
17, 18
Tim Branch and Family
24, 25
Brian Danzy Band

Coq d'Or
(inside The Drake Hotel)
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 and 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

Geno's Place In The Park
12401 S. Ashland Ave.
Calumet Park, IL.
(708) 385-2795
Mondays
7pm - Blues bands are featured
Wednesdays
7pm - Jazz bands are featured

The Hyde Park JAZZ Society
(773) 285-2222
Weekly Sunday night jazz concerts at NEW LOCATION 7:30 - 11:30PM!
Until further notice, The Hyde Park Jazz Society will hold its Sunday evening jazz shows at L26, located in the South Loop Hotel at 11 W. 26th Street. Entry to the hotel is through its free parking lot located immediately west of State on 26th Street. L26 is at the south end of the 1st floor. Food and bar service will be available, and the general admission remains $10 and $5 for students with ID's and children accompanied by adults.
Sun. June 05: Marlene Rosenberg QuartetIlliana Club of Traditional Jazz

Sun. June 12: Maggie Brown Group
Sun. June 19: Curtis Robinson Quartet
Sun. June 26: Charlie Johnson Trio

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
**Sunday, June 19th, 2011

1:30-5:00 pm
(half hour earlier start just for this concert)
Crocodile Jazz Band
**Sunday July 17th, 2011 2-5:30

Fat Babies Jazz Band
**Sunday, August 21st, 2011 2-5:30 pm
Barb City Stompers
**Sunday, September 18th, 2011 2-5:30 pm
Barbary Coast Jazz Band

Jazz Showcase
806 south Plymonth ct.
Tel: 312 369- 0234
Jun 2 2011 - Jun 5 2011 PIANIST/VOCALIST FREDDY COLE TRIO $20/$25 8PM/10PM NIGHTLY SUN.4PM/8PM/10PM FREDDY COLE
Jun 6 2011 GRILLY BROTHERS BIG BAND PROJECT BLUJAZZ GRILLY BROTHERS SEXTET WITH CURT HANRAHAN'S UW MILWAKEE JAZZ OCHESTRA $10 8PM/10PM
Jun 7 2011 PIANIST PETER SCHWENDENER QUARTET CD RELEASE PARTY(KICKSTAND) ! $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS 10PM/8PM PETER SCHWENDENER
Jun 8 2011 JOHN MOULTRIE PRESENTS DE'SEAN JONES DETROIT JAZZ PROJECT QUARTET $10 7PM/9PM/11PM DE'SEAN JONES
Jun 9 2011 - Jun 12 2011 GUITAR GREAT PAT MARTINO TRIO $20/$25 8PM/10PM NIGHTLY/SUN.4PM/8PM PAT MARTINO
Jun 13 2011 GREAT BASSIST MARLENE ROSENBERG QUARTET $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM MARLENE ROSENBERG
Jun 14 2011 ANDREAS KAPSALIS & GORAN IVANOVIC GUITAR DOU $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM ANDREAS KAPSALIS/GORAN IVANOVIC
Jun 16 2011 - Jun 19 2011 RUDRESH MANHANTHAPPA INDO-PAK COALITION WITH REZ ABBASI & DAN WEISS $20/$25 8PM/10PM NIGHTLY/SUN.4PM/8PM/10PM RUDRESH MANHANTHAPPA
Jun 20 2011 GUITARIST KEVIN BROWN MOSAIK CD RELEASE PARTY $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS KEVIN BROWN
Jun 21 2011 JERRY COLEMAN'S NINE BURNER $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM JERRY COLEMAN
Jun 23 2011 - Jun 26 2011 BRAZILIAN TRUMPETER CLAUDIO RODITI QUARTET $20 8PM/10PM NIGHTLY SUN.4PM/8PM/10M CLAUDIO RODITI
Jun 27 2011 TRUMPETER MARQUIS HILL QUARTET CD RELEASE PARTY! $10/$5 STUDENTS AND MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM MARQUIS HILL
Jun 28 2011 VOCALIST SOLITAIRE MILES QUARTET $10/$5 STUDENTS AND MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM SOLITAIRE MILES
Jun 30 2011 - Jul 3 2011 GUITARIST LARRY CORYELL TRIO
Jul 4 2011 CLOSED
Jul 6 2011 RYAN COHAN QUARTET $10/$5 STUDENTS and MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM

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
504 East 75th Street
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 7pm - Jazz Duo

North Central College
(630) 637-7469
Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center

Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago (773) 728-6000

Park 52
Chicago (773) 241-5400
Call for details

The Peninsula Hotel
108 East Superior Street
Chicago (312) 337-2888
"Jazz At The Pen" (in The Lobby)
Fridays/Saturdays 8:30pm-12:30am
The Kimberly Gordon Quartet

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
Never A Cover Never A Minimum

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.

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
http://www.katerinas.com/
Visit Katerina's Website for updated performance information
Rose Colella Trio 06/02/2011 Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe

Arlene Bardelle 06/03/2011
REMBETIKA 06/03/2011
Southport Records Presents MAX ZT 06/04/2011
The Rhythm Rockets 06/04/2011
Jeannie Lambert w/Andy Brown-guitar, Russ Phillips-trombone 06/06/2011
Chi Chi's CHA CHA: A Cool Cuban Groove 06/07/2011
The Jodi Jean Band 06/08/2011
Nicole Kestler & pianist, Brian Ohern 06/10/2011
Alfonso Ponticelli's Flamenco & Gypsy-Jazz Showcase:
special guest, flamenco dancer, Cristina Dominguez Guitierrez 06/10/2011
Petra Van Nuis & Andy Brown 06/11/2011
Paris La Nuit 06/11/2011
Petra's Recession Seven: 20s & 30s Jazz 06/16/2011
Yoko Noge's Japanesque w/Blues Greats Jimmy Burns & Jimmy Ellis 06/18/2011
Elaine Dame's Musicians' Mixer 06/20/2011
Trio Copacabana 06/22/2011
EASTERN BLOK 06/23/2011
Paulinho Garcia Quartet 06/24/2011
Petra Van Nuis & Andy Brown 06/25/2011
Vasilios Gaitanos 06/25/2011
lePercolateur hipster Gypsy-Jazz 06/29/2011
SHUSMO 06/30/2011

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 Typhanie Monique 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 5pm-8pm FLIPSIDE SHOW with CHRIS FOREMAN on HAMMOND B-3
* FRI June 3 9pm-1am: Brad Goode Quartet
* FRI June 10 Pharez Whitted Sextet
* FRI June 17 Jeff Newell's New-Trad Octet
* FRI June 24 Chuchito Valdes Afro-Cuban Ensemble
* FRIs 1:30am-4am GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION
* SAT June 4 8pm-12am: Brad Goode Quartet
* SAT June 11 Mike Reed's People, Places,Things
* SAT June 18 Jeff Newell's New-Trad Octet
* SAT June 25 Chuchito Valdes Afro-Cuban Ensemble

* SATs AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY with SABERTOOTH

Uncommon Ground on Clark
3800 North Clark Street, Chicago
773.929.3680

Uncommon Ground on Devon
1401 West Devon Ave.
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 and her Big Bad Ass Co. Band
SAT
9pm - 2:30am
Lonie Walker and 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 and 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
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, June 4th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella
Saturday, June 11th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, June 18th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella
Saturday, June 25th, 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 and 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
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)

This Must Be The Place
206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439
630.243.1500
Jun 3 - Youth Open Mic Challenge

Jun 3 - Danny Fox and Ashleigh Ashton
Jun 4 - The Welcome, Snow n Charm, and Goodbye Good Sense
Jun 5 - Reunion Jazz Orchestra with Addison Trail High School
Jun 10 - TNT
Jun 11 - Fort Awesome with John Sharpe
Jun 17 - Reckless - Relay For Life Fundraiser
Jun 18 - Jordan Macarus and Crashland Multi Media Show
Jun 26 - Directions Jazz Orchestra
Jun 27 - Larry Farnesi Memorial Golf Outing for Cancer Research
The Serbian Village
3144 W Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60618
Every Monday "Pianist Tommy Muellner's Pro Jazz Hang"
(invited guests sitting in) from 9pm-1am
featuring the trio of Jim Cox on bass, Phil Gratteau on drums & Tom on keyboard. Well stocked bar with "jazz jam night" drink & dinner specials. Rudy the proprietor is a committed jazz fan, so please support this fun time. Invited pro jazz instrumentalists & vocalists are welcome to sit in (as time allows).
2 drink minimum - no cover.
Upcoming featured 1st set guests:
June 6 - vocalist Amy Yassinger

...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...
Jazz on the Square Jazz Jam Hosted by Billy Denk

Fri, Jun 3, 2011 - from 7 to 11 p.m.

Stage Left Cafe - in the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock

Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ

Fri, Jun 3, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session

Fri, Jun 3, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Barry Winograd Trio

Fri, Jun 3, 2011 (always FIRST FRIDAY) - from 8:30 to 1:30 p.m.

C.J. Arthur's, Wilmette

Pianist and Vocalist Freddy Cole Trio

Fri, Jun 3, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Jazz Showcase, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth

Sat, Jun 4, 2011 - every Saturday from midnight to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Max ZT & House of Waters

Sat, Jun 4, 2011

Katerina's, Chicago

Frank D'Rone Quartet

Sat, Jun 4, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Chambers, Niles

Pianist and Vocalist Freddy Cole Trio

Sat, Jun 4, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio

Sun, Jun 5, 2011 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Maracujaz Brazilian Music

Sun, Jun 5, 2011 - from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant, Chicago

Pianist and Vocalist Freddy Cole Trio

Sun, Jun 5, 2011 - sets at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Ballroom Dancing with Teddy Lee Orchestra

Sun, Jun 5, 2011 - at 2 p.m.

Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party

Chicago Grandstand Big Band

Sun, Jun 5, 2011 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

FitzGerald's, Berwyn

Patricia Barber Quartet

Mon, Jun 6, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Blujazz Presents: Grilly Brothers Sextet with Curt Hanrahan’s UW Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra

Mon, Jun 6, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio

Tue, Jun 7, 2011 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Pianist Peter Schwender Quartet CD Release Party

Tue, Jun 7, 2011 - sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan

Wed, Jun 8, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet

Wed, Jun 8, 2011 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra

Thu, Jun 9, 2011 - every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Spare Parts

Thu, Jun 9, 2011 - from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

AliveOne, Chicago

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Chris Greene-Dan Tabion Duo

Thu, Jun 9, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Freddie Franken Trio

Thu, Jun 9, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Adelle's, Wheaton

WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake

Elmhurst College Jazz Band

Thu, Jun 9, 2011 7:30 p.m.

Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ

Fri, Jun 10, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session

Fri, Jun 10, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth

Sat, Jun 11, 2011 - every Saturday from midnight to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Kennedy Administration Jazz Quartet

Sat, Jun 11, 2011 - from 7 to 10 p.m.

Carmen's Jazz Bistro, Palos Heights

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio

Sun, Jun 12, 2011 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party

Bill O'Connell Chicago Skyliners Big Band

Sun, Jun 12, 2011 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

FitzGerald's, Berwyn

Patricia Barber Quartet

Mon, Jun 13, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio

Tue, Jun 14, 2011 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan

Wed, Jun 15, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet

Wed, Jun 15, 2011 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra

Thu, Jun 16, 2011 - every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Spare Parts

Thu, Jun 16, 2011 - from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

AliveOne, Chicago

Tia Fuller Quartet

Thu, Jun 16, 2011 - Sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Jazz Showcase, Chicago

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Jose Valdes Duo

Thu, Jun 16, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Shawn Maxwell Duo

Thu, Jun 16, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Adelle's, Wheaton

Jazz on the Square Jazz Jam Hosted by Billy Denk

Fri, Jun 17, 2011 - from 7 to 11 p.m.

Stage Left Cafe - in the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock

Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ

Fri, Jun 17, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session

Fri, Jun 17, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Tia Fuller Quartet

Fri, Jun 17, 2011 - Sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Jazz Showcase, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth

Sat, Jun 18, 2011 - every Saturday from midnight to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Tia Fuller Quartet

Sat, Jun 18, 2011 - Sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Kennedy Administration Jazz Quartet

Sat, Jun 18, 2011 - from 7 to 10 p.m.

Carmen's Jazz Bistro, Palos Heights

Naperville Jazz Festival - sponsored by Calamos Investments

Sat, Jun 18, 2011 - from 4 to 10 p.m.

Naperville Community Concert Center, Naperville

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio

Sun, Jun 19, 2011 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Tia Fuller Quartet

Sun, Jun 19, 2011 - Sets at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Jazz Showcase, Chicago

WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party

Rob Parton Big Band

Sun, Jun 19, 2011 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

FitzGerald's, Berwyn

Patricia Barber Quartet

Mon, Jun 20, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio

Tue, Jun 21, 2011 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan

Wed, Jun 22, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet

Wed, Jun 22, 2011 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra

Thu, Jun 23, 2011 - every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Spare Parts

Thu, Jun 23, 2011 - from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

AliveOne, Chicago

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Tony do Rosario Duo

Thu, Jun 23, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Steve Ramsdell Duo

Thu, Jun 23, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Adelle's, Wheaton

Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ

Fri, Jun 24, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session

Fri, Jun 24, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth

Sat, Jun 25, 2011 - every Saturday from midnight to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Kennedy Administration Jazz Quartet

Sat, Jun 25, 2011 - from 7 to 10 p.m.

Carmen's Jazz Bistro, Palos Heights

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio

Sun, Jun 26, 2011 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party

John Burnett Orchestra

Sun, Jun 26, 2011 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

FitzGerald's, Berwyn

Patricia Barber Quartet

Mon, Jun 27, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio

Tue, Jun 28, 2011 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra

Thu, Jun 30, 2011 - every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Spare Parts

Thu, Jun 30, 2011 - from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

AliveOne, Chicago

WDCB Jazz in the Bistro: Steve Hashimoto/Pat Fleming Duo

Thu, Jun 30, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park

WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Frank Portolese

Thu, Jun 30, 2011 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Adelle's, Wheaton

Barry Winograd Trio

Fri, Jul 1, 2011 (always FIRST FRIDAY) - from 8:30 to 1:30 p.m.

C.J. Arthur's, Wilmette

Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ

Fri, Jul 1, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session

Fri, Jul 1, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio and John McLean

Fri, Jul 1, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio and John McLean

Sat, Jul 2, 2011 - from 8 p.m. to midnight

Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth

Sat, Jul 2, 2011 - every Saturday from Midnight to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio

Sun, Jul 3, 2011 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet

Mon, Jul 4, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio

Tue, Jul 5, 2011 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan

Wed, Jul 6, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet

Wed, Jul 6, 2011 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra

Thu, Jul 7, 2011 - every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ

Fri, Jul 8, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session

Fri, Jul 8, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth

Sat, Jul 9, 2011 - every Saturday from Midnight to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Jazz Fest Glen Ellyn

Presented by WDCB, MAC, White Space, Glen Ellyn Chamber

Sat, Jul 9, 2011 - from 3 to 10 p.m.

JFGE Stage, Glen Ellyn

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio

Sun, Jul 10, 2011 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet

Mon, Jul 11, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio

Tue, Jul 12, 2011 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan

Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet

Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra

Thu, Jul 14, 2011 - every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ

Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session

Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth

Sat, Jul 16, 2011 - every Saturday from Midnight to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio

Sun, Jul 17, 2011 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet

Mon, Jul 18, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio

Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan

Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet

Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra

Thu, Jul 21, 2011 - every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Pianist Peter Mintun

Thu, Jul 21, 2011 doors open 6:30 pm, Concert at 8 pm

Place de la Musique - a private Estate, Barrington Hills

Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ

Fri, Jul 22, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session

Fri, Jul 22, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth

Sat, Jul 23, 2011 - every Saturday from Midnight to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio

Sun, Jul 24, 2011 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet

Mon, Jul 25, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio

Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan

Wed, Jul 27, 2011 - from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet

Wed, Jul 27, 2011 - every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra

Thu, Jul 28, 2011 - every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ

Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session

Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth

Sat, Jul 30, 2011 - every Saturday from Midnight to 4 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio

Sun, Jul 31, 2011 - every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Green Mill, Chicago

Barry Winograd Trio

Fri, Aug 5, 2011 (always FIRST FRIDAY) - from 8:30 to 1:30 p.m.

C.J. Arthur's, Wilmette

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

Barry Winograd Trio

Fri, Sep 2, 2011 (always FIRST FRIDAY) - from 8:30 to 1:30 p.m.

C.J. Arthur's, Wilmette

Barry Winograd Trio

Fri, Oct 7, 2011 (always FIRST FRIDAY) - from 8:30 to 1:30 p.m.

C.J. Arthur's, Wilmette

Barry Winograd Trio

Fri, Nov 4, 2011 (always FIRST FRIDAY) - from 8:30 to 1:30 p.m.

C.J. Arthur's, Wilmette

Barry Winograd Trio

Fri, Dec 2, 2011 (always FIRST FRIDAY) - from 8:30 to 1:30 p.m.

C.J. Arthur's, Wilmette

Spider Saloff

Sun, Feb 26, 2012 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Katerina's, Chicago

(source: chicagojazz.com, wdcb.org, various club and artists websites)

Chicago Live Jazz (May 20 - May 27, 2011) Music Schedule

2011-05-20T14:07:00.000-07:00

Here is what's happening on the Chicago Live Jazz Music Scene for May 20th, 2011 thru May 27th, 2011...(Chicago Jazz Drummer Redd Holt with JAZZzology Editor Richard Watters - photo by: JAZZzology)...be sure to catch The Redd Holt Trio at The East Bank Club Chicago on Friday May 20, 2011 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm featuring Jose Valdes on piano and Ken Haebich on bass!

Video of drummer Redd Holt performing "Stormy Monday" at Montreux in 1988 with Eldee Young:

----Club Schedules----

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 5/26 ~ Fred Krubel 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
9pm - Andy's Jam Session w/John Bany
Mondays
5pm - Rocky Yera Quartet
9pm - Guy King's Organ Trio
Tuesdays
5pm - Chris Greene Quartet
9pm - Tim Fitzgerald Trio feat. Vocalist Sara Marie Young
Wednesdays
5pm - Henry Johnson's "Just Us 3"
9pm - Mike Smith Quartet
Thursdays
5pm - Dan Trudell Trio
9pm - Pat Mallinger Quartet
Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's
May Weekends
205:30pm - Dan Cray Trio5:30pm - John Brumbach Quartet
5:30pm - Dan Cray Trio
9:00pm - Ken Fowser Quintet 21
21
9:00pm - Ken Fowser Quintet 21
22
1:00pm - Tribute/Memorial For Wilfred "Chaunte" Hamilton
4:30pm - Chicago Jesuit Academy Jazz Band Fundraiser Event
9:00pm - Andy's Jam Session feat. bassist John Bany
27
5:30pm - John Brumbach Quartet
9:00pm - Joe Breidenstine Quartet 28
28
9:00pm - Joe Breidenstine Quartet 28

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
Wednesdays in May
Variety Night
CD Spin- Poetry- New Talent
No Cover Charge

Carmen's Jazz Bistro
7210 W College Dr
Palos Heights (119th and Harlem)
708-361-JAZZ [5299]
Live Jazz from 7-10PM every Friday (Komango - Cecile Savage and Calvin "Koco" Brunson)
and Saturday (The Kennedy Administration - Jazz Quartet)
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00PM Saxophonist Tim Branch / Pianist Mike Smith

The Cellar Bistro
132. N. Hale
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-653-6299
6:30-9:00pm, no cover
Live Jazz Every Monday!
May 23-Petra VanNuis and Andy Brown
June 6-Elaine Dame
June 13-Rebecca Sullivan

The Chambers
Niles, IL (847) 647-8282
Wednesdays 7 pm Jack Carr, Pianist, Singer
Thursdays 7pm John Bany, Charles Braugham, Don Stille

Cafe Mestizo
1646 W 18th St
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
416 South Clark Street
Chicago
(312) 385-1111
Call for updated peformance information
May 20
Audley Reid Band
21
Audley Reid Band
25
Vo Era featuring Chris Paquette
26
Buddy Fambro Trio
27
Buddy Fambro Band
28
Buddy Fambro Band

Coq d'Or
(inside The Drake Hotel)
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 and 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

Geno's Place In The Park
12401 S. Ashland Ave.
Calumet Park, IL.
(708) 385-2795
Mondays
7pm - Blues bands are featured
Wednesdays
7pm - Jazz bands are featured

The Hyde Park JAZZ Society
(773) 285-2222
Weekly Sunday night jazz concerts at NEW LOCATION 7:30 - 11:30PM!
Until further notice, The Hyde Park Jazz Society will hold its Sunday evening jazz shows at L26, located in the South Loop Hotel at 11 W. 26th Street. Entry to the hotel is through its free parking lot located immediately west of State on 26th Street. L26 is at the south end of the 1st floor. Food and bar service will be available, and the general admission remains $10 and $5 for students with ID's and children accompanied by adults.
Sun. May 22: Art Hoyle Quartet
Sun. May 29: Chris Foreman Trio

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
**Sunday May 22nd, 2011 2-5:30 pm

Dave Drazin and The Ambassadors
**Sunday, June 19th, 2011

1:30-5:00 pm
(half hour earlier start just for this concert)
Crocodile Jazz Band
**Sunday July 17th, 2011 2-5:30

Fat Babies Jazz Band
**Sunday, August 21st, 2011 2-5:30 pm
Barb City Stompers
**Sunday, September 18th, 2011 2-5:30 pm
Barbary Coast Jazz Band

Jazz Showcase
806 south Plymonth ct.
Tel: 312 369- 0234
May 19 2011 - May 22 2011 GREAT PIANIST BENNY GREEN TRIO WITH KENNY WASHINGTON (DRUMS) & PETER WASHINGTON(BASS) $25 BENNY GREEN/PETER WASHINTON/KENNY WASHINGTON
May 23 2011 SAXOPHONIST ADAM LARSON QUINTET ADAM LARSON
May 24 2011 VOCALIST/COMPOSER MILTON SUGGS QUARTET $10/$5 STUDENTS and MUSICIANS MILTON SUGGS
May 25 2011 HAMMOND ENDORSEE ORGANIST JUSTIN DILLARD D-O-3-O $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS JUSTIN DILLARD
May 26 2011 - May 29 2011 SAXOPHONIST MIGUEL ZENON QUARTET 8PM/10PM SUN.4PM/8PM/10PM
May 31 2011 IAN TORRES BIG BAND $10/$5 MUSICIANS & STUDENTS IAN TORRES

Jun 1 2011 JOHN MOULDRIE PRESENTS JAMES PERKINS TRIBUTE TO JOHN COLTRANE $10 SHOWTIME 7PM/9PM/11PM JAMES PERKINS
Jun 2 2011 - Jun 5 2011 PIANIST/VOCALIST FREDDY COLE TRIO $20/$25 8PM/10PM NIGHTLY SUN.4PM/8PM/10PM FREDDY COLE
Jun 6 2011 GRILLY BROTHERS BIG BAND PROJECT BLUJAZZ GRILLY BROTHERS SEXTET WITH CURT HANRAHAN'S UW MILWAKEE JAZZ OCHESTRA $10 8PM/10PM
Jun 7 2011 PIANIST PETER SCHWENDENER QUARTET CD RELEASE PARTY(KICKSTAND) ! $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS 10PM/8PM PETER SCHWENDENER
Jun 8 2011 JOHN MOULTRIE PRESENTS DE'SEAN JONES DETROIT JAZZ PROJECT QUARTET $10 7PM/9PM/11PM DE'SEAN JONES
Jun 9 2011 - Jun 12 2011 GUITAR GREAT PAT MARTINO TRIO $20/$25 8PM/10PM NIGHTLY/SUN.4PM/8PM PAT MARTINO
Jun 13 2011 GREAT BASSIST MARLENE ROSENBERG QUARTET $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM MARLENE ROSENBERG
Jun 14 2011 ANDREAS KAPSALIS & GORAN IVANOVIC GUITAR DOU $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM ANDREAS KAPSALIS/GORAN IVANOVIC
Jun 16 2011 - Jun 19 2011 RUDRESH MANHANTHAPPA INDO-PAK COALITION WITH REZ ABBASI & DAN WEISS $20/$25 8PM/10PM NIGHTLY/SUN.4PM/8PM/10PM RUDRESH MANHANTHAPPA
Jun 20 2011 GUITARIST KEVIN BROWN MOSAIK CD RELEASE PARTY $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS KEVIN BROWN
Jun 21 2011 JERRY COLEMAN'S NINE BURNER $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM JERRY COLEMAN
Jun 23 2011 - Jun 26 2011 BRAZILIAN TRUMPETER CLAUDIO RODITI QUARTET $20 8PM/10PM NIGHTLY SUN.4PM/8PM/10M CLAUDIO RODITI
Jun 27 2011 TRUMPETER MARQUIS HILL QUARTET CD RELEASE PARTY! $10/$5 STUDENTS AND MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM MARQUIS HILL
Jun 28 2011 VOCALIST SOLITAIRE MILES QUARTET $10/$5 STUDENTS AND MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM SOLITAIRE MILES
Jun 30 2011 - Jul 3 2011 GUITARIST LARRY CORYELL TRIO
Jul 4 2011 CLOSED
Jul 6 2011 RYAN COHAN QUARTET $10/$5 STUDENTS and MUSICIANS 8PM/10PM

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
504 East 75th Street
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 7pm - Jazz Duo

North Central College
(630) 637-7469
Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center

Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago (773) 728-6000

Park 52
Chicago (773) 241-5400
Call for details

The Peninsula Hotel
108 East Superior Street
Chicago (312) 337-2888
"Jazz At The Pen" (in The Lobby)
Fridays/Saturdays 8:30pm-12:30am
The Kimberly Gordon Quartet

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
http://www.katerinas.com/
Visit Katerina's Website for updated performance information
Juli Wood with pianist, Kelly Brand 05/20/2011
Yoko's Blues Band 05/20/2011
"New Sounds" Concert Series 05/21/2011
Paulinho Garcia Quartet 05/21/2011

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 Typhanie Monique 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 5pm-8pm FLIPSIDE SHOW with CHRIS FOREMAN on HAMMOND B-3
* FRI May 20th 9pm-1am: Mike Jones Trio
* FRI May 27th Fareed Haque's Flat Earth Ensemble
* FRIs 1:30am-4am GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION
* SAT May 21st 8pm-12am: Mike Jones Trio
* SAT May 28th Fareed Haque's Flat Earth Ensemble
* SATs AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY with SABERTOOTH

Uncommon Ground on Clark
3800 North Clark Street, Chicago
773.929.3680

Uncommon Ground on Devon
1401 West Devon Ave.
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 and her Big Bad Ass Co. Band
SAT
9pm - 2:30am
Lonie Walker and 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 and 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
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, May 21st, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella
Saturday, May 28th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, June 4th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella
Saturday, June 11th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, June 18th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella
Saturday, June 25th, 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 and 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
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)

This Must Be The Place
206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439
630.243.1500
May 20 - Petty Cash
May 21 - Lil' Ed and The Blues Imperials
May 22 - Shout Section Big Band with Homer Junior High ~ Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Series
May 27 - The Britt Dignan Band
May 28 - Blah Blah Blah

The Serbian Village
3144 W Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60618
Every Monday "Pianist Tommy Muellner's Pro Jazz Hang"
(invited guests sitting in) from 9pm-1am
featuring the trio of Jim Cox on bass, Phil Gratteau on drums & Tom on keyboard. Well stocked bar with "jazz jam night" drink & dinner specials. Rudy the proprietor is a committed jazz fan, so please support this fun time. Invited pro jazz instrumentalists & vocalists are welcome to sit in (as time allows).
2 drink minimum - no cover.
Upcoming featured 1st set guests:
May 23 - vocalist Salvatore Guagliardo (AKA Sonny G.)
May 30 - vocalist Angel Spiccia
June 6 - vocalist Amy Yassinger

...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...

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)

Chicago Live Jazz (May 6 - May 13, 2011) Music Schedule

2011-05-06T11:08:00.000-07:00

Here is what's happening on the Chicago Live Jazz Music Scene for May 6th, 2011 thru May 13th, 2011...(Chicago Jazz Bassist Kelly Sill - photo: KellySill.com)...

Video of bassist Kelly Sill performing at a Northern Illinois University 2009 concert:

----Club Schedules----

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 5/12 ~ Chris Bernhardt Duo
THURSDAY 5/19 ~ Jose Valdes Duo
THURSDAY 5/26 ~ Fred Krubel 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
9pm - Andy's Jam Session w/John Bany
Mondays
5pm - Rocky Yera Quartet
9pm - Guy King's Organ Trio
Tuesdays
5pm - Chris Greene Quartet
9pm - Tim Fitzgerald Trio feat. Vocalist Sara Marie Young
Wednesdays
5pm - Henry Johnson's "Just Us 3"
9pm - Mike Smith Quartet
Thursdays
5pm - Dan Trudell Trio
9pm - Pat Mallinger Quartet
Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's
May Weekends
6
5pm - Vocalist Milton Suggs
9pm - Corey Wilkes Quintet
7
5pm - Vocalist Milton Suggs
9pm - Corey Wilkes Quintet
13
5pm - Marlene Rosenberg Quartet
9pm - Von Freeman Quintet
14
5pm - Marlene Rosenberg Quartet
9pm - Von Freeman Quintet

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
Wednesdays in May
Variety Night
CD Spin- Poetry- New Talent
No Cover Charge
Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8
Ronnie G and The Ultimate Concept Band

Carmen's Jazz Bistro
7210 W College Dr
Palos Heights (119th and Harlem)
708-361-JAZZ [5299]
Live Jazz from 7-10PM every Friday and Saturday
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00PM Saxophonist Tim Branch / Pianist Mike Smith

The Cellar Bistro
132. N. Hale
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-653-6299
6:30-9:00pm, no cover
Live Jazz Every Monday!
May 2-Christy Bennett
May 9-Jim Perona
May 16-Jen Cook
May 23-Petra VanNuis & Andy Brown
June 6-Elaine Dame
June 13-Rebecca Sullivan

The Chambers
Niles, IL (847) 647-8282
Wednesdays 7 pm Jack Carr, Pianist, Singer
Thursdays 7pm John Bany, Charles Braugham, Don Stille

Cafe Mestizo
1646 W 18th St
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
416 South Clark Street
Chicago
(312) 385-1111
Call for updated peformance information
May 6 - Curtis Clark Band
May 7 - Curtis Clark Band
May 11 - Time Keepers
May 12 - Buddy Fambro Trio
May 13 - Cynthis Michele Band

Coq d'Or
(inside The Drake Hotel)
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 and 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

Geno's Place In The Park
12401 S. Ashland Ave.
Calumet Park, IL.
(708) 385-2795
Mondays
7pm - Blues bands are featured
Wednesdays
7pm - Jazz bands are featured

The Hyde Park JAZZ Society
(773) 285-2222
Weekly Sunday night jazz concerts at NEW LOCATION 7:30 - 11:30PM!
Until further notice, The Hyde Park Jazz Society will hold its Sunday evening jazz shows at L26, located in the South Loop Hotel at 11 W. 26th Street. Entry to the hotel is through its free parking lot located immediately west of State on 26th Street. L26 is at the south end of the 1st floor. Food and bar service will be available, and the general admission remains $10 and $5 for students with ID's and children accompanied by adults.
Sun. May 08: Ron Salter and The Most Wanted
Sun. May 15: Charles Heath Quartet
Sun. May 22: Art Hoyle Quartet
Sun. May 29: Chris Foreman Trio

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
May 5 2011 - May 8 2011 ERIC ALEXANDER/HAROLD MABERN QUARTET ERIC ALEXANDER/HAROLD MABERN
May 11 2011 - May 15 2011 IRA SULLIVAN/WILLIE PICKENS QUINTET(WILLIE & IRA 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ) WITH LARRY GRAY(B) & ERNIE ADAMS(D) $20
May 17 2011 CHICAGO'S YOUNG JAZZ PIANIST MARTEZ L. RUCKER CORE-TET $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS MARTEZ RUCKER
May 18 2011 HAMMOND ENDORSEE ORGANIST JUSTIN DILLARD D-O-3-O $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS JUSTIN DILLARD
May 19 2011 - May 22 2011 GREAT PIANIST BENNY GREEN TRIO WITH KENNY WASHINGTON (DRUMS) & PETER WASHINGTON(BASS) $25 BENNY GREEN/PETER WASHINTON/KENNY WASHINGTON
May 23 2011 SAXOPHONIST ADAM LARSON QUINTET ADAM LARSON
May 24 2011 VOCALIST/COMPOSER MILTON SUGGS QUARTET $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS MILTON SUGGS
May 25 2011 HAMMOND ENDORSEE ORGANIST JUSTIN DILLARD D-O-3-O $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS JUSTIN DILLARD
May 26 2011 - May 29 2011 SAXOPHONIST MIGUEL ZENON QUARTET 8PM/10PM SUN.4PM/8PM/&10PM

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
504 East 75th Street
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 7pm - Jazz Duo

North Central College
(630) 637-7469
Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center
“A Great Evening of Jazz” on May 18 @ 7:30pm features ensembles directed by the College’s acclaimed jazz faculty, including the Jazz Combos led by guitarist John McLean, saxophonist Mitch Paliga and drummer Jack Mouse; the Vocal Jazz Ensemble directed by vocalist Janice Borla; the NCC Big Band; the NCC Jazz Guitar Ensemble led by McLean; a Chamber Jazz Group directed by trumpeter Doug Scharf; and the Jazz Saxophone Quartet under the direction of Paliga. Repertoire will include compositions and arrangements by such jazz luminaries as Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter, Don Grolnick, Bobby Troup, Janice Borla and others.

Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago (773) 728-6000

Park 52
Chicago (773) 241-5400
Call for details

The Peninsula Hotel
108 East Superior Street
Chicago (312) 337-2888
"Jazz At The Pen" (in The Lobby)
Fridays/Saturdays 8:30pm-12:30am
The Kimberly Gordon Quartet

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
http://www.katerinas.com/
Visit Katerina's Website for updated performance information
Rose Colella w/guitarist, Dan Effland 05/06/2011

REMBETIKA 05/06/2011
Southport Records Presents: Joanie Pallatto's "As You Spend Your Life" with Special Guest Artist, Fareed Haque 05/07/2011
The Rhythm Rockets 05/07/2011
Arlene Bardelle Trio 05/10/2011

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 Typhanie Monique 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 5pm-8pm FLIPSIDE SHOW with CHRIS FOREMAN on HAMMOND B-3
* FRI May 6th 9pm-1am: Joey Defrancesco Trio
* FRIs 1:30am-4am GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION
* SAT May 7th 8pm-12am: Joey Defrancesco Trio
* SATs AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY with SABERTOOTH

Uncommon Ground on Clark
3800 North Clark Street, Chicago
773.929.3680
05/06/11
Chris MacCarthy - Singer Songwriter
(10:00 - 10:45)
Kelsey Wild - Folk/Americana
(11:00 - 11:45)
05/07/11
Deanna Devore
(10:00 - 12:00)

Uncommon Ground on Devon
1401 West Devon Ave.
Chicago (773) 465-9801
Call for updated performance information
05/06/11
Mad Bread - Bluegrass
(6:00 - 8:00) Cost: free
Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mad Bread
(6:00 - 8:00) Cost: free
Mundelein Music
(10:00 - 10:45)
Ginger Binge - Folk/Americana
(11:00 - 12:00)
05/07/11
Jake La Botz
(10:00 - 12:00) Cost: $10
Mississippi Gabe Carter
(10:00 - 12:00) Cost: $10

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, May 7th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, May 14th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, May 21st, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella
Saturday, May 28th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, June 4th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella
Saturday, June 11th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, June 18th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella
Saturday, June 25th, 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 and 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
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)

This Must Be The Place
206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439
630.243.1500
May 6 - Ivas John
May 7 - The Frantic
May 13 - Windy City Rev Ups
May 14 - Cheer Up Moon Cat and North of Eight
May 15 - Chico Smorgallees Jazz Ensemble with Lemont High ~ Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Series
May 20 - Petty Cash
May 21 - Lil' Ed and The Blues Imperials
May 22 - Shout Section Big Band with Homer Junior High ~ Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Series
May 27 - The Britt Dignan Band
May 28 - Blah Blah Blah

...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...

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)

Chicago Live Jazz (April 29 - May 6, 2011) Music Schedule

2011-05-02T14:48:00.000-07:00

Here is what's happening on the Chicago Live Jazz Music Scene for April 29th, 2011 thru May 6th, 2011...(Chicago Jazz Vocalist Rose Colella - photo source: Facebook.com):

Rose Colella with Dan Effland performing at Katerina's in Chicago:

----Club Schedules----

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 5/5 ~ Frank Portolese
THURSDAY 5/12 ~ Chris Bernhardt Duo

THURSDAY 5/19 ~ Jose Valdes Duo
THURSDAY 5/26 ~ Fred Krubel 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
9pm - Andy's Jam Session w/John Bany
Mondays
5pm - Rocky Yera Quartet
9pm - Guy King's Organ Trio
Tuesdays
5pm - Chris Greene Quartet
9pm - Tim Fitzgerald Trio feat. Vocalist Sara Marie Young
Wednesdays
5pm - Henry Johnson's "Just Us 3"
9pm - Mike Smith Quartet
Thursdays
5pm - Dan Trudell Trio
9pm - Pat Mallinger Quartet
Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's
April Weekends
29
5pm - Trumpeter Bobby Lewis' CD Release Event
9pm - Alfonso Ponticelli's Swing Gitan
30
5pm - Trumpeter Bobby Lewis Quartet
9pm - Alfonso Ponticelli's Swing Gitan
May Weekends
6
5pm - Vocalist Milton Suggs

9pm - Corey Wilkes Quintet

7

5pm - Vocalist Milton Suggs
9pm - Corey Wilkes Quintet

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
Wednesdays in May

Variety Night
CD Spin- Poetry- New Talent
No Cover Charge
Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8
Ronnie G and The Ultimate Concept Band

Carmen's Jazz Bistro
7210 W College Dr
Palos Heights (119th and Harlem)
708-361-JAZZ [5299]
Live Jazz from 7-10PM
Wednesday (6:30-9:30), 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!
April 25-Jeremy Richards

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

Geno's Place In The Park

12401 S. Ashland Ave.
Calumet Park, IL.
(708) 385-2795
Mondays
7pm - Blues bands are featured
Wednesdays
7pm - Jazz bands are featured

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 28 2011 - May 1 2011 DEPAUL BIG BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST JEFF HAMILTON JEFF HAMILTON
May 2 2011 SAALIK ZIYAD/SARAH MARIE YOUNG DUETS WITH SCOTT HESSE(GUITAR),MARLENE ROSENBERG(BASS)&MAKAYA MCRAVEN(DMS) $10/$5 STUDENTS/MUSICIANS SAALIK ZIYAD/SARAH MARIE YOUNG
May 3 2011 DIRECTOR RODRIGO VILLANUEVA FUNDRAISER FOR THE NIU JAZZ LAB BAND WITH ART DAVIS,KELLY SILL,RICH MOORE & RON CARTER AND OTHER NIU ALUMNI MUSICIANS $10/$5 STUDENTS/MUSICIANS/NIU FACULTY
May 4 2011 HAMMOND ENDORSEE ORGANIST JUSTIN DILLARD D-O-3-O $10/$5 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS JUSTIN DILLARD
May 5 2011 - May 8 2011 ERIC ALEXANDER/HAROLD MABERN QUARTET ERIC ALEXANDER/HAROLD MABERN
May 11 2011 - May 15 2011 IRA SULLIVAN/WILLIE PICKENS QUINTET(WILLIE & IRA 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ) WITH LARRY GRAY(B) & ERNIE ADAMS(D) $20

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
504 East 75th Street
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 7pm - Jazz Duo

North Central College
(630) 637-7469
Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center
“A Great Evening of Jazz” on May 18 @ 7:30pm features ensembles directed by the College’s acclaimed jazz faculty, including the Jazz Combos led by guitarist John McLean, saxophonist Mitch Paliga and drummer Jack Mouse; the Vocal Jazz Ensemble directed by vocalist Janice Borla; the NCC Big Band; the NCC Jazz Guitar Ensemble led by McLean; a Chamber Jazz Group directed by trumpeter Doug Scharf; and the Jazz Saxophone Quartet under the direction of Paliga. Repertoire will include compositions and arrangements by such jazz luminaries as Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter, Don Grolnick, Bobby Troup, Janice Borla and others.

Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago (773) 728-6000

Park 52
Chicago (773) 241-5400
Call for details

The Peninsula Hotel
108 East Superior Street
Chicago (312) 337-2888
"Jazz At The Pen" (in The Lobby)
Fridays/Saturdays 8:30pm-12:30am
The Kimberly Gordon Quartet

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 Typhanie Monique 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 5pm-8pm FLIPSIDE SHOW with CHRIS FOREMAN on HAMMOND B-3
* FRI May 6th 9pm-1am: Joey Defrancesco Trio
* FRIs 1:30am-4am GREEN MILL QUARTET JAM SESSION
* SAT May 7th 8pm-12am: Joey Defrancesco Trio
* SATs AFTER HOURS JAZZ PARTY with SABERTOOTH

Uncommon Ground on Clark
3800 North Clark Street, Chicago
773.929.3680
05/02/11
SHURE Sponsored Open Mic Hosted by Wes Lambert - Singer Songwriter

(8:00 - 10:00) Cost: 7pm sign up
05/03/11
Starina Curates with Adam Hitchell
(8:00 - 10:00)
05/04/11
Back Room Sessions Hosted By Jimmy Zangrilli - Singer Songwriter
(8:00 - 10:00)
05/05/11
Story Club
(8:00 - 10:00)
05/06/11
Chris MacCarthy - Singer Songwriter
(10:00 - 10:45)
Kelsey Wild - Folk/Americana
(11:00 - 11:45)
05/07/11
Deanna Devore
(10:00 - 12:00)

Uncommon Ground on Devon
1401 West Devon Ave.
Chicago (773) 465-9801
Call for updated performance information
05/03/11
SHURE sponsored Open Mic Hosted by Scott Schaefer - Singer Songwriter

(8:00 - 10:00)
05/04/11
Chris Ayer - Acoustic Rock
(8:00 - 10:00) Cost: $5
John Schmitt
(8:00 - 10:00) Cost: $5
Matt Simons
(8:00 - 10:00) Cost: $5
05/05/11
Al Rose and Friends with guest r d roth - Singer Songwriter
(8:00 - 10:00) Cost: $7
05/06/11
Mad Bread - Bluegrass
(6:00 - 8:00) Cost: free
Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mad Bread
(6:00 - 8:00) Cost: free
Mundelein Music
(10:00 - 10:45)
Ginger Binge - Folk/Americana
(11:00 - 12:00)
05/07/11
Jake La Botz
(10:00 - 12:00) Cost: $10
Mississippi Gabe Carter
(10:00 - 12:00) Cost: $10

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 30th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella

Saturday, May 7th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, May 14th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, May 21st, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella
Saturday, May 28th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, June 4th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella
Saturday, June 11th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Paul Marinaro Trio
Saturday, June 18th, 2011
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rose Colella
Saturday, June 25th, 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
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)

This Must Be The Place
206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439
630.243.1500
Apr 29 - Fort Awesome - Lions Club International Fundraiser for Disaster Relief
Apr 30 - Shine Box
May 1 - Riverside Brookfield High School Jazz Band ~ Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Series
May 6 - Ivas John
May 7 - The Frantic
May 13 - Windy City Rev Ups
May 14 - Cheer Up Moon Cat and North of Eight
May 15 - Chico Smorgallees Jazz Ensemble with Lemont High ~ Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Series
May 20 - Petty Cash
May 21 - Lil' Ed and The Blues Imperials
May 22 - Shout Section Big Band with Homer Junior High ~ Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Series
May 27 - The Britt Dignan Band
May 28 - Blah Blah Blah

...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...

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)