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Chicago Live Jazz Music (November 26 - December 3, 2010) Schedule

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Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates November 26th thru December 3rd, 2010... (photo by JAZZzology: At the Annual Bill Evans Tribute event in Chicago with Chuck Cicero-Jazz Showcase general manager, Richard Watters-JAZZzology editor, Joe Segal-Jazz Showcase founder/owner)

Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805 ANDY'S WEEKENDS FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS! $10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm Upcoming performances Sundays 5pm—Jordan Baskin Trio 9pm—Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany Mondays 5pm—Chicago Jazz Orchestra 9pm—Guy King Organ Trio Tuesdays 5pm—Zona Sul 9pm—Chicago Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble Wednesdays 5pm—Russ Phillips Group 9pm—Mike Smith Quartet Thursdays 5pm—Charles Rick Heath Quartet 9pm—Yoko Noge Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's November Weekends 26 & 27 5pm—Tim Fitzgerald Group 9:30pm—Pharez Whitted Quartet December Weekends 3 & 4 5pm—Isaiah Spencer Quartet 9:30pm—Corey Wilkes Quintet

The Blue Note Jazz Club 1715 W. Roosevelt Road, Broadview IL 708-343-2670 2 miles west of Harlem Avenue Parking & Entrance in rear. Thursdays and Sundays 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm and 12:00 am (midnite) Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 pm, 11:00 pm and 12:30 am
  • NOVEMBER
  • Friday, Nov. 26: Yvonne Gage
  • Saturday, Nov 27: Michael Ross
  • Sunday, Nov 28: Bobby Lewis Trio
  • DECEMBER
  • December 2-5 Carmen Stokes
  • Thursday, Dec 9: Frank Russell
  • Friday, Dec. 10: Yvonne Gage
  • Saturday, Dec. 11: TBA
  • Sunday, Dec. 12: Frank Russell
  • Thursday, Dec. 16: Bobby Lewis Featuring Yvonne Gage
  • Friday & Saturday, Dec. 17 & 18: Bobby Lewis Trio, featuring Kennedy
  • Sunday, Dec. 19: Bobby Lewis featuring Yvonne Gage
  • Thursday & Friday, Dec. 23 & 24: Bobby Lewis Trio featuring Yvonne Gage
  • December 25: (Open)
  • Sunday, Dec. 26: Bobby Lewis Trio featuring Yvonne Gage
  • Thursday, Dec. 30: TBA
  • December 31: Bobby Lewis Trio
No cover Thursdays & Sundays

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

The Hyde Park JAZZ Society SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43 1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL. (773) 285-2222 November 28 Irwin Pierce (teen phenom), sax

THE GLENDORA HOUSE 102nd and Harlem, Chicago Ridge, IL Students with ID—free admission For ticket information or to become a member visit www.illianajazz.com or call Herta: 708 672-3561 write to P.O. Box 1459, Oak Park, IL 60304 Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz December 12, 2010 Illiana Christmas Party 12 noon until 5 pm Riviera Country Club, 8801 W. 143rd St. Orland Park, IL Music for dancing by Mark Biegel and his Swing Dogs For ticket information or to become a member visit www.illianajazz.com or call Herta: 708 672-3561 write to P.O. Box 1459, Oak Park, IL 60304 FREE PARKING/ Hardwood Dance Floor
  • $15.00 in advance
  • $17.00 at the door
Lagniappe Creole Cajun Joynt 1525 West 79th Street, Chicago (773) 994-6375 JAZZ NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 6 PM FOLLOWED BY OPEN JAM SESSION AT 8 PM

PianoForte 410 South Michigan Avneue #820 Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 291-0000 December 5th Winston Choi and MingHuan Xu Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011׭:00 pm Re-Interpreting Chopin Acclaimed Polish jazz singer Grazyna Auguscik and pianist Ben Lewis Co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL. Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16) Premium seating (cabaret-style tables in front) is $25. For group pricing (6 or more): please call (312) 291-0291.

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

Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe 114 South Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 775-1988 December 3 Shawn Maxwell Quartet 10 Holiday special with an amazing handbell choir, a magician and a very classy Santa! Closer than you think! Free parking lot / right by Metra station. www.JoplinsJava.com

M Lounge 1520 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 447-0201 All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday 7 pm㬆 pm NO COVER

The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773.878.5552 Upcoming Weekend Shows 26 9pm Dave Schumacher/Jerry Weldon Organ Quartet 27 8pm Dave Schumacher/Jerry Weldon Organ Quartet Weekly Shows Sundays 7 pm㬆 pm Poetry Slam with Marc Smith 11 pm-2 am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Mondays 9 pm-1 am Patricia Barber Quartet Tuesdays 9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio Wednesdays 9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Thursdays 9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra

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

Underground Wonder Bar 10 E. Walton Chicago, IL 60611 312.266.7761 Final Month of the Underground Wonder Bar at the Walton St Location!!! Mondays 9pm-12am Open MIC hosted by Joanna Woods 12-3:30am Kickin' it with KP Tuesdays 8:30㬆:30pm Lonie Walker “The Soulo Set" 10:30pm-12:00am Lorna Boston Band featuring Vince Willis 12:00-3:30am ProJam Session hosted by Lorna Boston
  • Wednesdays
  • 8-10:30pm
  • November
  • Friday
  • 8-10:30pm
26 Doubleshott 11pm-3:30am Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band Saturday November 27 Lance Brown Group 11pm-4:30am Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band Sunday November 28 4pm UWB's 21st Anniversary Party 10pm-12am Kick the Record feat. Jesse Cryderman 12-3:30am Hurricane Reggae Band

The Venue at Horseshoe Casino 777 Casino Center Drive Hammond, IN (866)711-SHOE

Regal Theatre Jazzn' at the Regal 1645 East 79th Street Chicago, IL Chicago (773) 768-9900 Doors Open at 6pm Performance at 7pm $10 Admission December 1st Sarah Young-vocalist 8th Charlie Johnson-piano 15th Larry Gray-bass 22nd Dee Alexander- vocalist 29th Saleek Zayid- vocalist

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

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

The Velvet Lounge 67 E. Cermak Road Chicago, Illinois 60616 phone number: 1.312.791.9050. web: http://www.velvetlounge.net/ 11/26-27—Corey Wilkes' Black Slang 11/28—Jazz Jam at 9:30PM Isaiah Spencer with Kevin Nabors (saxophones/percussion), Hans Lutz (bass), Marquis Hill (trumpet)

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

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

McAnich Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn IL November 18 Jazz Cafe 8pm 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599 (630-942-4000)

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

This Must Be The Place 206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439 630.243.1500
  • Nov 27—Nick Willett
  • Dec 3—The Dancing Noodles
  • Dec 4—Second Opinion
  • Dec 10—Pure Blue
Adelle's 1060 College Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187-5720 (630) 784-8015 Open Tue-Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-9:30pm; Sun 4pm-8pm Jazz On Thursdays from 7PM-10PM

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

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

Back Room� N Rush St, (312) 751-2433

Catch-35㬟 W. Wacker—(312) 346-3500

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

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

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

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

Hideout� W. Wabansia 773) 227-4433

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

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

Balcon del Mediterraneo, Burr Ridge Bill's Blues, Evanston Braxton Seafood Grill, Oak Brook The Chambers, Niles Cafe Mestizo, Chicago Cuatro, Chicago Fifty Yard Line, Chicago FitzGerald's, Berwyn Gale Street Inn, Chicago Geno's Place in the Park, Calumet Park Gibson's, Rosemont Pacific Blue, Glen Ellyn Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston & Wheeling Sullivan's Steak House, Naperville Jilly's, Naperville—November 27 9PM—Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Still Other Jazz Events:

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

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

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

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

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ Fri, Nov 26, 2010—every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Green Mill, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session Fri, Nov 26, 2010—every Friday from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago

Dave Schumacher/Jerry Weldon Organ Quartet Fri, Nov 26, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago

Italian Jazz Singer Roberta Gambarini Quartet Fri, Nov 26, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Juli Wood Trio Fri, Nov 26, 2010 from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Dragon Lounge (lower level of Sushi House), Oak Park

Dave Schumacher/Jerry Weldon Organ Quartet Sat, Nov 27, 2010—from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth Sat, Nov 27, 2010—every Saturday from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago

Glazz featuring Billy Denk & Curt Johnson Sat, Nov 27, 2010 8:00 pm L' Eiffel Bistrot & Creperie, South Barrington

Italian Jazz Singer Roberta Gambarini Quartet Sat, Nov 27, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Sun, Nov 28, 2010—every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago

Ballroom Dancing with Steve Anthony Sun, Nov 28, 2010 1 p.m. Willowbrook Ballroom, Willow Springs

WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party Rob Parton Big Band Sun, Nov 28, 2010 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. FitzGerald's, Berwyn

Italian Jazz Singer Roberta Gambarini Quartet Sun, Nov 28, 2010—performances at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Patricia Barber Quartet Mon, Nov 29, 2010—from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago

Deep Blue Organ Trio Tue, Nov 30, 2010—every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago

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

Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Dec 1, 2010—every Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago

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

An intimate evening with Daniela Bisenius (violin), and Zvonimir Tot (guitar) Wed, Dec 1, 2010 7pm Flight 112 Wine House, Elmhurst

Saxophonist Chris Greene Quartet “Fan Appreciation Night and DVD Release Party" Wed, Dec 1, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago

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

Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra Thu, Dec 2, 2010—every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago

Spare Parts Thu, Dec 2, 2010—every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. AliveOne, Chicago

The Brookfield Jazz Society presents Summer Kwai Quartet in concert Thu, Dec 2, 2010 7:30 p.m. The Cottage @ Irish Times, Brookfield

Pianist Cedar Walton Trio with David Williams and George Flutas Thu, Dec 2, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago

JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime Reginald R. Robinson Fri, Dec 3, 2010 7 p.m. LaFollette Park, Chicago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Thu, Dec 16, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule' Fri, Dec 17, 2010 and Sat, Dec 18, 2010—both at 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

The Flipside Show with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ Fri, Dec 17, 2010—every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Green Mill, Chicago

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

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

The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King Fri, Dec 17, 2010—performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jazz Showcase, Chicago

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Hot Club of San Francisco Holiday Concert 'Hot Club Cool Yule' Sat, Dec 18, 2010 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth Sat, Dec 18, 2010—every Saturday from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Green Mill, Chicago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WDCB Jazz Cafe' Live at the MAC: Neal Alger Fri, Feb 4, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

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

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Two for Brazil and Henry Johnson's Organ Express Fri, Feb 18, 2011 and Sat, Feb 19, 2011—both at 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Jazz at the MAC: Second Annual Winter Jazz Fest Ramsey Lewis Trio Sat, Feb 19, 2011 MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Patricia Barber Thu, Mar 10, 2011 7:30 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

WDCB Jazz Cafe' Live at the MAC: Fareed Haque Duo Thu, Mar 17, 2011 8 p.m. MAC—McAninch Arts Center at College of Du Page—Theatre 2, Glen Ellyn

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

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

WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward Thu, May 12, 2011 7:30 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

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

...And performances by local (Chicago) favorites: Steve Million Catch 35 35 W. Wacker Chicago, Ill 60601 No Cover with Eric Hochberg—bass and Rob Parton—trumpet Tuesday—Friday: 6:00ׯ:00 PM Saturday: 6:30ׯ:30 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tom Muellner Tuesday Nov. 30 (6:30pm-9:30pm), vocalist Amy Yassinger with Tom on piano @ Chambers Restaurant, 6881 N. Milwaukee Av., Niles, IL 60714, Ph. 847-647-1300(no cover)...And every other Tues. (Dec. 14 & 28). Jazz Christmas party with Kelly Sill on bass, Jon Deitemyer on drums, Bill Klewitz on guitar & Tom on piano @ Chambers Restaurant, 6881 N. Milwaukee Av., Niles, IL 60714, Ph. 847-647-1300(no cover).

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

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