Chicago’s finest big band returns to Chicago’s most venerable club.

The Chicago Jazz Festival will honor the centenary of the late composer and arranger William Thomas ‘Billy’ Strayhorn with new arrangements of his iconic repertoire, made famous predominantly by the Duke Ellington Orchestra, here performed by The Chicago Jazz Orchestra under the direction of bassist Jeff Lindberg.

Chicago’s All-Star big band returns to one of the town’s great venues.

I will be performing Joseph Turrin’s Fandango with Concordia trumpet professor, Kirk Garrison.

New music for large brass and percussion ensemble. Plus, beer!

One set only!

Please come out and support the cause!  http://www.jazzshowcase.com/upcoming_shows/special-thanksgiving-benefit-for-jennifer-graham/

Chicago’s all-start big band, directed by me

and lead altoist, Ken Partyka.

Brian Gephart – saxophones
Karl Montzka – piano
Kelly Sill – bass
Tim Davis – drums
with special guest Andy Baker – trombone

Andy Baker – Trombone

Steve Million – Piano

Eric Hochberg – Bass

Afro-Beats
In this concert, cool jazz is paired with its West African roots.

Horace Silver, Thelonius Monk, and Malinke Traditional Drumming

Joan Hickey – Piano

John Sims – Bass

Joel Spencer – Drums

Tito Carrilo  – Flugelhorn

Chip McNeil – Alto Flute

Andy Baker – Bass Trombone

The band returns!

Andy Baker – Trombone/Compositions

Steve Million – Piano/Compositions

Eric Jacobson – Trumpet

Jim Gailloreto – Saxophones

John Sims – Bass

Tim Davis – Drums