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Photo Recap: An Evening of Jazz Royalty: Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap at City Winery photos by Alan Frohlichstein
Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap live at City Winery Chicago on January 17, 2026 photos by Alan Frohlichstein.
A night of jazz royalty captured in an intimate setting.
A Glimpse into the 28th Annual Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2025 with Stunning Photos by Alan Frohlichstein
Dave Koz at the 28th annual Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour! Photos by Alan Frohlichstein
Photo Recap: Andrew Lawrence Quintet Performs 'Birds Of Fire' at Fulton Street Collective by Harvey Tillis
The Andrew Lawrence Quintet took the stage at Fulton Street Collective to tackle one of fusion jazz's most demanding and electrifying works: Mahavishnu Orchestra's groundbreaking 1973 release, "Birds of Fire." This was an incredible night all captured by photographer Harvey Tillis at the intimate setting of the FSC.
REVIEWS
Paul Marinaro’s Mood Ellington: A Triumphant Chicago Tribute to Duke & Strayhorn - Review by Jeff Cebulski
Chicago baritone Paul Marinaro delivers a stunning tribute to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with Mood Ellington — a bold, beautifully arranged double album brought to life with a nine-piece band and a 12-piece violin ensemble.
Our latest review dives into the artistry, arrangements, and live performances at Studio5, where Marinaro proves once again why he remains one of Chicago’s most compelling jazz vocalists.
REVIEW: Markus Joachim Rutz, Many Moons. Third Coast Sounds, 2025.
Markus Rutz, His latest album, Many Moons, is both an expansion and a reflection of his career, but with a significant difference: this is the first one where he left the recording booth to someone else and was just a musician among others.
JAZZ REVIEW |Entre Amigos, "Magpie" by Jeff Cebulski
Entre Amigos, Magpie Magpie Entre Amigos Records, 2025 By Jeff Cebulski | ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Roy McGrath, tenor and soprano saxophones Hana...
JAZZ REVIEW |Sharel Cassity "Gratitude" by Jeff Cebulski
Sharel Cassity Gratitude Sunnyside, 2025 By Jeff Cebulski | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sharel Cassity, alto sax, clarinet Cyrus Chestnut, piano Christian...
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