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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.

http://www.andysjazzclub.com/

Andy's performance schedule

Andy's, Chicago
(312) 642-6805

Spotlight Performances

New Years Eve Celebration - The Joey DeFrancesco Trio    
Ring in the new year with the 'Baddest Organist On The Planet' as
Andy's Jazz Club welcomes back The Joey DeFrancesco Trio to help us blast into 2009.


This evening is an "All-Inclusive" Powerhouse Event featuring
Top Shelf Open Bar
Gourmet Full Course Dinning Buffet
Balloon Drops & Party Favors

not to mention 2 exclusive, killin' shows by The Joey DeFrancesco Trio.
  
Doors Open at 7pm, Dinner 8pm-10pm, Dessert 10pm-11pm and
Live Performances 9-10pm and 11pm-12:30am.
Cost $175

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Sunday
November - 5:00pm - Evolution Quartet
December- 5:00pm - D-O-3-O
        9:00pm-Jam Session

Monday

5:00pm- Andy Brown Quartet feat. Art Davis
9:00pm-   Yoko Nogue Jazz Me Blues Band

Tuesday

5:00pm-   Kevin Nabors Quartet
9:00pm-   Jordan Baskin Trio feat. Dr. Odies Williams

Wednesday

5:00pm - Ari Brown Quartet
9:00pm - Mike Smith Quartet

Thursday

5:00pm - Russ Phillips Quartet
9:00pm - Ron Perillo Quartet feat. Pharez Whitted
9:00pm - Jeannie Tanner CD Release Party (11/13)
9:00pm - Jeannie Tanner Quartet (12/4)

Friday

5:00pm-8:30pm - Typhanie Monique/Neal Alger Trio

Saturday

5:00pm - Barrelhouse Chuck & Friends 11/8,  11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/20
5:00pm - Skinny Williams Quartet 12/6, 12/13, 12/27

Headliners


Friday/Saturday -
9:30pm
11/7 & 11/8, 12/5 & 12/6 - Frank Catalano Band
11/14 & 11/15, 12/12 & 12/13 - Von Freeman Quintet
11/21 & 11/22 - M13
11/28 & 11/29 - Richie Cole
12/19 & 12/20 - Everett Greene Quintet
12/26 & 12/27 - BMR-4

 

 


Cuatro (312) 842-8856
2030 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago Il

Contemporary Latin Restaurant and Bar Located in the South Loop

* Best of Citysearch 2007 Winner
* Delicious Nuevo Latino Menu
* Corporate/Private Party Rooms

Cuatro strives to bring the traditional flavors of Latin American and Caribbean cuisines in a modern, yet down-to-earth fashion; our approach is one of simplicity and boldness of flavors with an emphasis on popular Mexican cooking.


Cuatro's Website


November and December
Sunday Brunch 11 am to 2 pm Bossa Tres
One of the only Bossa Nova Brunches in Chicago!


Sundays Jazz Series Sponsered by ChicagoJazz.com
6-9 pm

Nov. 16       Cecila Savage
Nov. 23       Charlie Johnson
Nov. 30       Roger Weaver

 

 



The Green Mill

4802 N. Broadway Ave.

Chicago, IL 60640

773.878.5552

http://www.greenmilljazz.com/

 

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

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
Tuesdays
9 pm-1 am      Deep Blue Organ Trio
Wednesdays  
9 pm-1 am      Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan                            
2 am-3:00 amFrank 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

November 

14   9pm David Liebman Quartet                        
15   8pm David Liebman Quartet                 
16   2pm New Music Concert featuring Anaphora         
21   9pm Orbert Davis Quintet Record Release                               
22   8pm Orbert Davis Quintet Record Release Party           
23   2pm Chicago Jazz Composers Collective            
28        TBA                           
29   8pm Joel Paterson Trio

December
5    9pm John Moulder Quintet
6    8pm John Moulder Quintet
12   9pm Fareed Haque’s Flat Earth Ensemble                  
13   8pm Fareed Haque’s Flat Earth Ensemble                  
14   2pm New Music Concert featuring dal niente       
19   9pm Typhanie Monique, Neal Alger, & Friends             
              Holiday CD Release Party

20   8pm Chicago Yestet Record Release Party                 
26   9pm Battle of the Saxes w/Von Freeman & Ed Petersen
27   8pm Battle of the Saxes w/Von Freeman & Ed Petersen
         
31   8:30pm New Year’s Eve party with Von Freeman and Ed Petersen 


 

 


The Venue Exclusively at Horseshoe Casino

thevenue

777 Casino Center Drive

Hammond, IN

(866)711-SHOE

www.thevenue-chicago.com

 

The Venue at Horseshoe Casino Performance Schedule


Nov 14 - Aretha Franklin
Nov 28 - Al Green
Dec 5 - Wayne Newton
Dec 13 - Al Jarreau/Take 6

Click here to buy tickets to any of the above events

 

 



Katerina's

 

1920 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago (773) 348-7592
Visit Katerina's Official Website

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 -Every Friday "unwind after work with the Kimberly Gordon show
630-9pm no cover.

14            6:30pm-9pm    Kimberly Gordon with Tom Hope   
              10pm          Alfonso Ponticelli’s Latin & Gypsy-Jazz Showcase.
               Featuring Tony Ballog(Violin) Djuliano Milo(Accordion)

 

15            6:30pm-9pm    Chico Malo Trio     
              10pm          Les Getrex & Creole Cookin

 

17            8:30pm Bossa Saravah
                          

18            8:30pm Double Cd Release Event
       Bob Dogan Sings Ballads Followed By “Mike Ferro – All Love”
              Performing his original lyrics to Monk,Ellinigton, Scofield

 

19            8:30pm Ellinkiko Boite
                     Katerina (vocals) Andreas Georgas (piano)

 

20            8pm           The Paul Marinaro Trio           
                     Billie Holiday Tribute Concert!

 

21            6:30pm Kimberly Gordon with Tom Hope
              10 pm         Steve Gibons Gypsy-Rhythm Project


22            6:30pm Petra Van Nuis & Andy Brown
              10pm          Katerina’s Annual Dionysian Wine Fest Alfonso Poticelli, Goran Ivanovic,Andreas Kapsalis (3 Guitars),


24            7:30pm “The Big Night” Film/International
                     Followed by Alfonso Ponticelli’s Italian Trio
                     Menu Special: Timpano


25            8:30pm Brent Kimbrough & Co.


26            8:30pm Uptown Strings            


27            Closed for Thanksgiving. Joy to All!


28            6:30pm Kimberly Gordon with Tom Hope Piano
              10pm          Ambrosia                         


29            10pm          Vasilios Gaitanos in Concert w/special
              guest Demetra Gaitanos     


 
   
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The MECCA Supper Club



6666 N Northwest Hwy
Edison Park, Chicago, IL
(773) 775-1077

Visit The Mecca Supper Club's Official Website

Welcome to The MECCA Supper Club, where we bring the Rustic Northwoods atmosphere & cuisine to Northwest Chicagoland. We invite you to try Edison Park’s premiere restaurant for perfectly grilled steaks, fresh daily fish & seafood specials, hearty pastas, original sandwiches & burgers, and piping hot fresh MECCA pizza. All of which is served in a relaxing environment surrounding you with the feel of a Northwoods Lodge. In addition to serving lunch & dinner fare, we also feature a lumberjack style breakfast menu every Sunday from 10:00am till 2:00pm and also have LIVE Jazz Music on Wednesdays from 9:00pm til closing, karaoke & dancing every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday nights after 10:30pm until closing. Our kitchen is open till 1:00am on these nights and we also deliver our full menu. Please join us, we look forward to hosting you.

The Mecca's performance scheudule

Every Wednesday in November
(the 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th) at 9pm till closing
The MECCA Supper Club will be presenting "Freakeasy" featuring Pat Mallinger on Saxes, Dan Trudell on Hammond Organ, Brian O'Hern on Piano, & Gerald Dowd on Drums. There is No cover charge.


 
   
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Philander's

Philanders

 

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

Visit Philander's Official Website

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.

Philander's performance scheudule

Please Visit Philander's Website for updated performance listings

Performing in November

1          8pm     Stephanie Aaron
2          7pm     tbd
3          7:30pm             Sarah Marie Young
4          7:30pm              Nikki George
5          7:30pm              Marshall Vente
6          7:30pm             John Wright
7          8:00pm             Thomas Gunther
8          8:00pm Chris Greene
9          7:00pm tbd
10        7:30pm              Sarah Marie Young
11        7:30pm Nikki George
12        7:30pm Marshall Vente
13        7:30pm John Wright
14        8:00pm Shawn Maxwell
15        8:00pm Done Deal
16        7:00pm tbd
17        7:30pm Sarah Marie Young
18        19        7:30pm Nikki George
20        7:30pm Marshall Vente
21        7:30pm John Wright
22        8:00pm Elaine Dame
23        8:00pm Brent Kimbrough
24        7:00pm tbd
25        7:30pm Sarah Marie Young
26        7:30pm Nikki George
28        7:30pm Holly McGuire
29        8:00pm John Wright
30        8:00pm Steelin Jazz

 
   
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Red Kiva

1108 W. Randolph St., Chicago
312.226.5577

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.

Vist Red Kiva's Official Website



Red Kiva's performance scheudule

Fridays
Fridays and Saturdays
Earkandy with D.J. G.T.
Spinning Sounds from the Way Back to What’s Hot Now

Jazz Tuesdays and Wednesdays visit Red Kiva's website for details.

 
   
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Underground Wonder Bar

10 E. Walton

Chicago, IL

312.266.7761

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 Wonderbar performance scheudule

Monday
9-12       Open MIC hosted by Joanna Woods
12-3:30    Jen Porter
Tuesday
8:30 - 10:30 Lonie Walker “Alone at Last”   
10:30 – 12:00        Lorna Boston Band featuring Vince Willis
12:00 - 3:30 Pro Jam Session hosted by Lorna Boston
Wednesday 
8:30-10:30           Sami Scot
8:30-10:30           BlackJackBlue (12th)
11-3:30    Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co.
Band featuring Jordan Taggart
Thursday
8-10       Professor John
10:30 - 1:30 Luiz Ewerling & A Cor Do Brazil  
1:30 - 3:30   Vince Willis  
Friday  
8:30-10:30 Lorna Boston
   11-4    Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co.
           featuring Smokin’ Joe Thomas   
Saturday
8:30-10:30    Pete Special  
   11-5    Lonie Walker & her Big Bad Ass Co. Band
Sunday
8-10       Bifunkal
10:30-12   Insane Plantains
12-3:30              Hurricane Reggae Band

 
   
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http://www.undergroundwonderbar.com/

 

Winds Cafe

2657 N. Kedzie

Chicago, IL

773-489-7478

Visit The Winds Cafe Website

This cozy, warm-lit joint is a good place to go for a small bite to eat and great music. Winds Café offers a mix of some of Chicago’s finest musicians on a weekly basis. The menu is Caribbean-influenced but has many other styles to choose from. A great place to listen, dine and hangout with friends.

Winds Cafe Performance Schedule

Visit the Winds Cafe website for updated performance schedules

November
18 – Matthew Brewer Duo // jazz (8-11 PM)
19 – Nick Mazzarella// jazz trio (9-11 PM)
21 – Larry // urban folk songs (9 PM-Mid)
22 – Faraz Shandry Duo // originals+classics (9 PM-Mid)
23 – Doug + Kate's Revue featuring Wesley Hudson // acoustic+vocals (7-10 PM)

 


Other venues that feature great Chicago Jazz

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
Green Dolphin Street, Chicago
Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Joe's Bebop Cafe, Chicago
M Lounge, Chicago
New Apartment Lounge, Chicago
Pacific Blue, Glen Ellyn
The Peninsula Hotel, Chicago
Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston & Wheeling
Philander's, Oak Park
Viking Steakhouse, Winfield

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