Chicago Jazz Calendar June 2008

Ai Sushi Restaurant, Chicago (312) 335-9888
July 11th - Dlaine Dame
July 18th - Keely Singer
July 25th - Roberta Miles

 

Andy's Jazz Club
11 East Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312.642.6805

One of Chicago's best-known and most respected Jazz establishments, historic Andy's offers casual dinning and live jazz. Local acts focusing on mainstream, traditional, be-bop jazz and blues are featured with sets at lunchtime, late afternoon and evenings. Located just off Michigan Ave in downtown Chicago.

Visit Andy's Jazz Club

Andy's performance schedule

Spotlight Performances

JVC Jazz Festival with the Corey Wilkes Quartet featuring Greg Osby

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Organist Melvin Rhyne
August 22nd & 23rd
Indianapolis Organist Melvin Rhyne featuring Chicago's Kyle Asche Trio performs 9:30pm-1:30am
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Jazz Institute of Chicago's "Jazz Club Tour"
August 27th
Corey Wilkes Quartet performs 5pm-8:30pm
Mike Smith Quartet performs 9pm-1am

Sunday  
5pm - Martez Rucker Trio
9pm - Andy's Jam Session w/John Bany
 

Monday
5pm - Ari Seder Trio
9pm - Yoko Noge Jazz Me Blues Band
 

Tuesday
5pm - Alison Ruble Quartet
9pm - Jordan Baskin Trio w/Dr. Odies Williams

Wednesday
5pm - Salty Dogs Jazz Band 
9pm - Mike Smith Quartet

Thursday
5pm - Russ Phillips Quartet
9pm - Ron Perillo Quartet

Fridays
5pm - Jeremy Kahn Trio  

Saturdays
5pm - Bob Dogan/Ryan Shultz Quartet

Weekend Headliners
July 5th - Shawn Maxwell Quartet
July 11th & 12th - Frank Catalano Band
July 18th & 19th - JVC Jazz Festival - Chicago
July 25th & 26th - Alison Ruble This Is A Bird' CD RELEASE
August - 1st & 2nd - Frank Catalano Band
August - 8th & 9th - Von Freeman Quintet
August - 15th & 16th - Corey Wilkes
August - 22nd & 23rd - Melvin Rhyne w/Kyle Asche Trio
August - 29th & 30th - Matt Ulery's Loom

Bill's Blues Evanston (847)424-9800
Monday 8:30 pm The Blue Monday Jazz & Blues Jam with Mike Finnerty & the Heat Merchants

Second Friday of each month
The Sideman Big Band

Catcher's Live, Music and Sports Chicago (773) 869-9411
Blues Fridays- Call for current Schedule

Checker Board Lounge Chicago (773) 869-9411

Checker Jazz Series sponsored by the Hyde Park Jazz Society and
Chicago Jazz Magazine

July
6  Ernie Adams
13        Curtis Robinson - The Music of Wes Montgomery
20        Two for Brazil
27        Larry Novak - A Tribute to King Fleming

August
3          Frank Russell
10        Maggie Brown
17        Brienn Perry
24        Charles Heath
31        Greg Sergo

 

The Chambers, Niles (847) 647-8282
Tuesdays 7 pm Buddy Charles, Pianist
Wednesdays 7 pm Jack Carr, Pianist, Singer
Thursdays 8 pm Jazz Jam - John Bany trio

Cafe Mestizo Chicago (312) 942-0095
Sundays 6 pm Jam Session with David Boykin

Chicago Chop House Chicago (312) 787-7100
Sundays 6pm Scott Earl Holman Solo Jazz Piano/Vocals, No Cover
Wednesdays 5pm Scott Earl Holman Solo Jazz Piano/Vocals
Thursdays 5pm Scott Earl Holman Solo Jazz Piano/Vocals

Cuatro Chicago (312) 842-8856

July
6          Marshall Vente
13         Frieda Lee 
20         Charlie Johnson
27         Ava Logan

August
3          Rio Bamba
10         Jose Valdes 
17         Peter Lerner
24         Evan Coleman
31         Paulhino Garcia

The Elastic Arts Foundation (2nd Floor) Chicago (773) 772-3616

Every 2nd Monday of every month.
8pm to 10pm Rich Corpolongo - Woodwinds Frank Portolese - Guitar Doug Lofstrom - Bass, Piano Dave Williams - Drums

Family Piano Waukegan (847) 775-1988

Visit FamilyPiano's Website

July 25 Frank Portolese

Fifty Yard Line Chicago (773) 846-0005

Call for updated performance information

FitzGerald's Berwyn (708) 788-2118

Sun, July 13 Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners Big Band, 6pm
Sun, July 20 Mulligan Mosaics Big Band, 6pm
Sun, July 27 Chicago Grandstand Big Band, 6pm
Saturday, August 9 Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues, Doyle Bramhall

Geno's Place in the Park Calumet Park (708) 385-3100
Call for updated performance information.

Gorton Community Center Lake Forest (847) 234-6060

Green Dolphin Street
Chicago (773) 395-0066
Wednesdays 9 pm The Bill Porter Orchestra Dance, Dine and Swing with the Bill Porter Orchestra every Wednesday night. Performing music by Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and many others.
Thursdays call for performance schedule


Green Mill Chicago (773) 878-5552
The Green Mill
4802 N. Broadway Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
773.878.5552

Visit The Green Mill's Website

The Green Mill is one of the most famous jazz clubs in Chicago. It used to be a hangout for Al Capone and his henchmen but now is one of ChicagoÕs hottest jazz clubs. Dixieland, traditional, bebop, contemporary, progressive - played by such legendary figures as Von Freeman, Franz Jackson and Wilbur Campbell, as well as young lions Kurt Elling, Eric Alexander and Orbert Davis. All capture the broad spectrum of jazz from its root rhythms in New Orleans to New York avant-garde. Deep smokey jazz sounds fill the club in the early morning hours when soulful musicians continue to express their love of jazz by jamming 'til the early dawn.

Green Mill performance Schedule

Weekly Shows
Sundays          
7 pm-10 pm     Uptown Poetry Slam with Marc Smith
11pm-2am       Sunday Night Late Show featuring the Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio

Mondays         
9 pm-1 am       Patricia Barber Quartet
Except July 7th
Tuesdays
9 pm-1 am       Deep Blue Organ Trio

Wednesdays    
9 pm-1 am      Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan                     
2 am-3:00 am   Frank Catalano Trio Late Night Industry Set

Thursday         
9 pm-1 am       Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra

Friday 
5pm-8pm         Happy Hour Show with Chris Foreman on
Hammond B-3 Organ
9 pm-1 am       See below
1 am-4 am        Green Mill Quartet Jazz Jam Session

Saturday  
8pm-Mid.         See below
Mid.-5am         After Hours Jazz Party w/Sabertooth

July
4                      9pm Garaj Mahal                                                                    
5                      8pm Joel Paterson Trio                                                
11                    9pm Laurence Hobgood Quintet                                              
12                    8pm Ron Perrillo Quartet                                                         
18                    9pm Jazz Festival: Von Freeman, Ari Brown, Frank Catalano w/Willie Pickens
19                    8pm Jazz Festival:Von Freeman, Ari Brown, & Frank Catalano w/Willie Pickens
25                    9pm Fareed Haque Flat Earth Ensemble                                  
26                    8pm Fareed Haque Flat Earth Ensemble                                                               

August
1                                  TBA                                                                            
2                                  TBA                                                                            
8                                  TBA                                                                            
9                                  TBA                                                                            
15                                9pm Willie Pickens Quintet                                          
16                                8pm Willie Pickens Quintet                                          
22                                TBA                                                                            
23                                TBA                                                                           
29                                9pm Greg Osby Four                                                  

30                                8pm Greg Osby Four

             

Jazz Showcase Chicago 312-360-0234
July
3-6 Charles McPhereson w/Ron Perillo
10-13 Eric Alexander
18-20 John Abercrombie w/ Eric Schneider
24-27 TBA
30-Aug 3 Harry Allen w/ Andy Brown

Joe's BeBop Cafe Chicago (312) 595-5299

Fridays 6 pm Skinny Williams

Kabukii Chicago (773) 975-7033

Wednesdays 6:30pm Bruce Bendinger-featuring Chip & The Yamahas

Katerina's

1920 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 348-7592

Visit Katerina's It's a bar, it's a bistro, a cultural center. Eclectic music on a nightly basis. Featuring some of Chicago's top Jazz Musicians, Katerina's is a must see in Chicago.

ChicagoJazz.com/Chicago Jazz Magazine is proud to be a sponsor of Typhanie Monique's Vocal Jam Session. The second Monday of each month.

Katerina's performance scheudule

Fridays:
Dinner Show - 630-9pm - Kimberly Gordon (no cover)

Visit Katerina's Website for updated performance schedules

Philander's

1120 Pleasant St, Oak Park IL (708) 848-4250

Visit Philander's

Restaurant Description
Philander's Restaurant, located in the Carleton Hotel, is a rare gem on beautiful Pleasant Street in historic Oak Park. Philander's offers first-rate cuisine, an award-winning wine list and live nightly jazz in a welcoming, romantic atmosphere. With a specialty in prime aged steaks and fresh seafood, Philander's offers delicious dishes expertly prepared by Executive Chef John Tuttle. After dinner, you can relax and enjoy a martini at the lovely oak-sculpted octagonal bar and listen to the sounds of prominent Chicago jazz artists. At Philander's you will be sure to enjoy professional and courteous service from the outstanding wait staff. So join us and experience Philander's: from private parties of up to 200 people, to fabulous holiday buffets, to enticing seasonal outdoor dining - Philander's is the restaurant for all occasions.

Performing in July

3 John Wright Trio
5 Marshall Vente
6 Kara Kesselring
7 Sami Scot
8 Skinny Williams
9 Angel Spiccia
10 John Wright Trio
11 Shawn Maxwell
12 Done Deal
13 Corky McClerkin
14 Sami Scot
15 Skinny Williams
16 Angel Spiccia
17 John Wright Trio
18 Elaine Dame
19 Brent Kimbrough
20 Corky McClerkin
21 Sami Scot
22 Skinny Williams
23 Angel Spiccia
24 John Wright Trio
25 Holly McGuire
26 Chris Greene
27 Kara Kesselring
28 Sami Scot
29 Skinny Williams
30 Angel Spiccia
31 John Wright

Red Kiva

1108 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.226.5577

Visit Red Kiva

Located in Chicago's West Loop, this new lounge offers a unique atmosphere and excellent selection of drinks including wines, champagnes and a wide variety of beers on tap. The kitchen serves up a variety of delicious pizzas or outside on the patio.

Red Kiva's performance scheudule

Fridays
9pm Dirty MF (from Liquid Soul) and the Smokin Sextion

Wednesdays in July
Summer Breeze Concert Series

Wednesdays
9          The Marquel Jordan Project
16         Rick Parma RICK PARMA-Wednesday, July 16th
23         Corey Wilkes
30         Harlan Jefferson

M Lounge Chicago (312) 447-0201
Jazz Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7pm

July
8              Eric Allen Quartet
9               Elaine Dame
15             Julia Huff
16            Chris Greene Quartet
22            Eric Allen Quartet
23            Gary Tu Trio
29             Julia Huff
30            Nikki George

Morseland Chicago (773) 764-8900
Jimmy Bennington's Colour and Sound 8-10pm Jazz and American Free Music

New Apartment Lounge Chicago (773) 483-7728
Tuesdays 9 pm Von Freeman


Pacific Blue Glen Ellyn (630) 469-1080
Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm Lady T and her Trio

The Peninsula Hotel Chicago (312) 337-2888
Call for updated information.

Pete Miller's Steakhouse Evanston (847) 328-0399
Tuesdays-Ron Perrillo
Wednesdays-Bobby Broom

Pete Miller's Steakhouse Wheeling (847) 243-3700
Wednesdays 7pm Jeannie Tanner Quartet

Pops for Champagne Chicago (773) 472-1000

Tuesdays: Dan Cray Trio
Wednesdays: Paulinho Garcia Trio
Thursdays:  Ryan Cohan Trio

Friday & Saturday
July
4&5 and 25&26 - Elaine Dame Quartet
11&12 - Tom Muellner Quartet
18&19 - Steven Palmore Quartet

SERBIAN VILLAGE, Chicago
3144 W Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois 60618
Cost : free

First Sunday of Each Month

Catherine Whitney- Robert Irving III- Rich
Mars- Freddie Sontag- Ron Overcash- Timm's Sister Band- Jazz Pop Blues
Originals- Songwriter's Forum -individual vocalists encouraged to
bring lead sheets for the house band or play as ensemble- we are
showcasing composers and lyricists - sharing musical stories as we
cross genres every Sunday. 3144 W Irving Park Rd at Kedzie 8-
midnight.


Underground Wonder Bar

10 E. Walton
Chicago, IL 60611
312.266.7761

Visit Underground Wonder Bar

The Underground Wonder Bar offers a mix of different musical styles throughout the week. There is always something special happening at the Wonder Bar and since they are open until 4am the action never stops.

The list of players to grace its tiny stage reads like a Who's Who of Chicago music. And just like Chicago's vast music scene, the lineup of acts is as diverse as the day is long. In short, the Underground Wonder Bar is a singular experience.

Underground Wonder Bar performance scheudule

Mondays
9pm Open MIC
12am Jen Porter's Fabulous Trio rock & soul

Tuesdays
8:30pm Lonie Walker "Alone at Last"
10:30pm Lorna Boston Band featuring Vince Willis funk jazz & blues
12:00am Pro Jam Session hosted by Lorna Boston local legends take the stage

Wednesdays
8pm Damian Williams funky soul
11pm Lonie Walker & her Big bad Ass Co. Band transcendent blues featuring Jordan Taggart original floetry

Thursdays
8pm Brazilian Trio jazz
10:30pm Luiz Ewerling & A Cor Do Brazil funky jazz samba
1:30pm Vince Willis refreshing your soul

Fridays
8:30pm Lorna Boston jazz 11pm Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band funky blues n jazz-featuring Smokin Joe Thomas

Saturdays
8:30pm Pete Special acoustic back alley blues
11pm Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band funky blues n jazz

Sundays
8pm Bifunkal funky rock
10pm Insane Plantains reggae & blues
12am Hurricane Reggae Band reggae

Velvet Lounge Chicago (312) 791-9050

July

All Sundays (6, 13, 20, 27) – Jam Session with Isaiah Spencer, 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th & 13th 6pm – 8pm:  AACM Great Black Music Ensemble
All Tuesdays – CLOSED

3 Vincent Davis Percussion Plus! With special guest Ed Wilkerson
4 Nicole Mitchell Black Earth Ensemble
5 David Boykin Expanse
7 Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble
9 Renee Baker Project 6
10 Jeff Marx Trio
11 Ernest Dawkins Trio
12 Ernest Dawkins Trio
14 Dee Alexander Evolution Ensemble
16 Edwin Daugherty Quintet
17 Justin Dillard
18 JVC Jazz Festival William Parker, Fred Anderson, Isaiah Spencer
19 JVC Jazz Festival William Parker, Fred Anderson, Isaiah Spencer
21 Dushun Mosley & the Vizitors
23 Greg Ward
24 Baba Jaga Sextet with Paul Casey
25 WAZ Trio – Ed Wilkerson, Tatsu Aoki, Michael Zerang
26 Nicole Mitchell Black Earth Ensemble
28 Isaiah Spencer, Ernest Dawkins, Kevin Nabors, Scott Hesse Darius Savage
30 Magic Carpet with Fred Jackson
31 David Boykin solo

The Viaduct Theatre
773.296.6024
Every Weds. night

Ad Libitum Music Series
starring: Supermodel Freaktooth
featuring: "Dirty" Dan Trudell and Brian"Model Citizen" O'hern
with Pat Mallinger and Gerald Dowd
$5 or pay what you can
Free to all Hothouse members
Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm


Wildwood Steak House Geneva (630) 377-8325
No Cover
Fridays: 8:30pm Bruce Oscar/Nick Schneider Duo (jazz)

Winds Cafe Chicago (773) 489-7478
Visit the Winds Cafe for updated performance schedules

Special Concerts...

Beverly Arts Center Hosts Cool Jazz in the Courtyard
June 2 through Aug. 25
Mondays 7pm-9pm
The Pat Noland Group featuring Patrick Noland,
Pete Vancura and Rusty Jones will play Cook Jazzin the Courtyard
Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.
(111th and south Western Ave.), Chicago.
Bring picnic blankets or chairs.
(In case of rain, concerts will move indoors.)
Free. 773-445-3838 Visit the Website

World Music Series
Every Wednesday from May 28th to August 13th 8:30 to 10:30 PM
(except June 18th and August 13th which will run 9:30 to 11:30 PM)
Where: The Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL
Contact: Call (773) 728-6000 or visit oldtownschool.org
Admission: FREE (suggested donation of $5)


Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Tum Balalaika (Klezmer)

Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Sama-Sama: Project Pinoy (Philippines)

Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Lamajamal and Erika Ochoa Dance (Middle Eastern/world)

Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
David Gweshe (Zimbabwe)

Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Yang Ying (China)

Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Mamadou Diabate (Mali)

Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 9:30pm - 11:30pm
Parampara: Tradition (India)

McAnnich Arts Center at College of DuPage,  Glen Ellyn (630) 942-4000

The Blind Boys of Alabama and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Down by the Riverside
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, 8 p.m.

Burgess Gardner
with the Arts Center Jazz Ensemble, Tom Tallman, Music Director
Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, 8 p.m.

The Mulligan Mosaics Big Band
with special guest Judi Silvano
Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, 8 p.m.

Ramsey Lewis Trio
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, 8 p.m.

KidJazz!
Friday, March 6, 2009, 7 p.m.

Freddy Cole
with the Arts Center Jazz Ensemble, Tom Tallman, Music Director
Friday, April 3, 2009, 8 p.m.

 

Piano Forte, Chicago (312) 291-0291

Jazz Salon
September 11: Willie Pickens Trio
7pm bar / 7:30 pm concert

October 9: Marshall Vente Trio
7pm bar / 7:30 pm concert

November 13: Bobby Lewis Jazz Trio
7pm bar / 7:30 pm concert

December 11: Anne & Mark Burnell
7pm bar / 7:30 pm concert
 

Glen Ellyn Jazz Festival, Glen Ellyn  (630) 942-4200
www.JazzFestGlenEllyn.org
Saturday, July 12 - 3 to 9 p.m.
Featuring:
3:00 Mulligan Mosaics Big Band
4:30 Henry Johnson Trio
6:00 Willie Pickens Trio
7:30 Chevere, featuring Alejo Poveda & Howard Levy

 

JVC Jazz Festival 2008

Friday, July 18
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
House of Blues
call (312) 923-2000
 
The Corey Wilkes Quartet featuring Greg Osby
Andy’s Jazz Club
(312) 642-6805
8pm & 10:30pm
Tickets: $21.50 in advance, $25 at the door
 
3 Generations of Chicago Tenors:
Von Freeman, Ari Brown & Frank Catalano
Green Mill Jazz Club
 (773) 878-5552
9pm - 1am
 
John Abercrombie Organ Trio with Special Guest Eric Schneider
Jazz Showcase
(312) 360-0234
8pm & 10pm
 
William Parker with Fred Anderson
Velvet Lounge
 (312) 791-9050
9:30pm & 11pm
 
Saturday, July 19
The Corey Wilkes Quartet featuring Greg Osby
Andy’s Jazz Club
 (312) 642-6805
8pm & 10:30pm
 

3 Generations of Chicago Tenors:
Von Freeman, Ari Brown & Frank Catalano
Green Mill Jazz Club
(773) 878-5552
9pm - 1am
 
John Abercrombie Organ Trio with Special Guest Eric Schneider
Jazz Showcase
 (312) 360-0234
8pm & 10pm
 

William Parker with Fred Anderson
Velvet Lounge
(312) 791-9050
9:30pm & 11pm
 
Sunday, July 20
Gospel Brunch
House of Blues
 (312) 923-2000
10am & 12:30pm
 

John Abercrombie Organ Trio with Special Guest Eric Schneider
Jazz Showcase
 (312) 360-0234
4pm & 8pm

2008 KETTLE MORAINE JAZZ FESTIVAL
September 5 & 6
Riverside Park, West Bend WI
Visit www.kmjazz.com for more information

Friday, September 5
5:30 p.m.: Warren Hill
7:30 p.m.: Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
9:30 p.m.: Soul Express, featuring Phil Perry, Everette Harp, and Chris Standring

Saturday, September 6
1:30 p.m.: Nelson Rangell
3:45 p.m.: EastBay Soul
6;15 p.m.: Jim Peterik’s Lifeforce
8:30 p.m.: Nick Colionne

Millennium Park, Chicago
World Class Jazz
Visit ChicagoJazz.com/thescene for detailed information on each performance

50 years of Bossa Nova featuring Paulinho Garcia's Orquestra Brazzilli
Thursday, July 24, 6:30 pm
Paulinho Garcia, Grazyna Auguscik, João Donato, Jim Gailloreto

Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, July 31, 6:30 pm
 
Amir ElSaffar's Two Rivers Large Ensemble
Thursday, August 7, 6:30 pm
 
Kelan Phil Cohran and The Legacy of Sun Ra
Thursday, August 14, 6:30 pm

Celebrating Nat King Cole
Thursday, August 21, 6:30 pm
Freddy Cole
Audrey Morris
Jeff Lindberg

Mike Reed's People Places and Things Octet
Monday, August 25, 6:30 pm


Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago
World Music Series
Every Wednesday from May 28th to August 13th 8:30 to 10:30 PM
(except June 18th and August 13th which will run 9:30 to 11:30 PM)
Call (773) 728-6000 or visit oldtownschool.org
Admission: FREE (suggested donation of $5)
 
Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Tum Balalaika (Klezmer)

Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Sama-Sama: Project Pinoy (Philippines)

Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Lamajamal and Erika Ochoa Dance (Middle Eastern/world)

Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
David Gweshe (Zimbabwe)

Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Yang Ying (China)

Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Mamadou Diabate (Mali)

Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 9:30pm - 11:30pm
Parampara: Tradition (India)

Skokie Theatre, Skokie (847) 677-7761

July
2 Brass Works, 11am & 1pm
A musical educational program featuring classical and jazz compositions

16 Brass Works, 11am & 1pm
A musical educational program featuring classical and jazz compositions

17 Bob Acri Octet, 7:30pm
Giving you an intimate evening with swing, big band, and jazz music

August
2          8pm Ron Surace trio 
3          2pm Ron Surace big band   
13    11am & 1 pm Brass Works
A musical educational program featuring classical and jazz compositions

September
11   7:30pm Bob Acri Octet
Giving you an intimate evening with swing, big band, and jazz music

12   8pm Rhythm Futur
Join this ensemble for night of Jazz Hot, a style revolutionized Django Reinhardt

23   7:30pm Bob Acri Octet
Giving you an intimate evening with swing, big band, and jazz music