Events

September 2014 – February 2015

Sep
23
Tue
2014
UIC Jazz Faculty @ UIC School of Theatre and Music
Sep 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

UIC’s jazz studies faculty present a concert of original compositions and arrangements.

Andy Baker – Trombone
Chris Madsen – Saxohpones
Victor Garcia – Trumpet
Zvonimir Tot – Guitar
Dan Murphy – Piano
Stewart Miller – Bass
Ernie Adams – Drums

Oct
9
Thu
2014
Eric Hochberg trio @ Catch 35
Oct 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Oct
13
Mon
2014
New Standard Jazz Orchestra @ The Jazz Showcase
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm
Oct
22
Wed
2014
HardArtGroop @ Gottlieb Hall
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Chokepoint for large ensemble

The Real Dream Girl of Delta Gamma for flute and bass

new songs co-written with Chris Siebold

performers:

Andy Baker – trombone

Sarah Beske – cello

Leslie Beukelman – vocals

Scott Burns – saxophone

B J Cord – trumpet

John Corkill – percussion

Jim Gailloreto – saxophone

Bob Garrett – percussion

Bethany Hamilton Clearfield – vocals

Tom Hipskind – percussion

Katherine Hughes – violin

Paul Mutzabaugh – piano

Brandon Podjasek – percussion

Chris Siebold – guitar

Eric Snoza – bass

Melissa Snoza – flute

Andrea Tolzmann – violin

Ben Weber – viola

Cheryl Wilson – vocals

Sarah Marie Young – vocals

Nov
1
Sat
2014
Fulcrum Point – Mirror of Enlightenment @ Harris Theatre for Music and Dance
Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm

I will be performing as a soloist and ensemble member for this concert

Fulcrum Point transports you on a dramatic adventure fusing Classical Indian music/dance with new art music. “Mara” – an enlightenment tale by Kalapriya Dance – depicts the life of the Buddha. Kalyan Pathak and 25 Fulcrum Point musicians merge Messaien, Mingus and Param Vir premiere “Raga Fields” featuring British-Bengali Sarod virtuoso Soumik Datta.

Nov
2
Sun
2014
Midwest Trombone Euphonium Conference
Nov 2 all-day

I will be presenting a lecture/demonstration on accessing the language of JJ Johnson and Frank Rosolino and performing at the closing concert with Alex Iles

Nov
5
Wed
2014
Mich Paliga/Kirk Garrison Octet @ Fitzgerald's Side Bar
Nov 5 @ 8:00 pm
Nov
7
Fri
2014
The Chicago Yestet @ Mayne Stage
Nov 7 @ 1:15 pm
Nov
23
Sun
2014
Bob Lark’s Alumni Big Band @ Dundee Crown Jazz Festival
Nov 23 @ 11:15 am
Dec
6
Sat
2014
Johnny Mathis @ Rosemont Theatre
Dec 6 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dec
8
Mon
2014
New Standard Jazz Orchestra @ The Jazz Showcase
Dec 8 @ 8:00 pm

Chicago’s finest big band returns

Sets at 8:00 and 10:00

Dec
17
Wed
2014
Rob Parton Big Band @ Fitzgerald's
Dec 17 @ 8:00 pm
Dec
18
Thu
2014
New Standard Jazz Orchestra with Bob Mintzer! @ Reggies Live
Dec 18 @ 8:00 pm

If you’re in town for the Midwest conference, this special show is around the corner from McCormick place!

Dec
30
Tue
2014
Every Tuesday with the Erin McDougald Quintet @ Sayat-Nova Armenian restaurant
Dec 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Vocalist Erin McDougald leads a quintet at this  intimate bar, restaurant and  listening room

 

Jan
3
Sat
2015
Jambon Band @ Space
Jan 3 @ 8:00 pm
Jan
6
Tue
2015
Every Tuesday with the Erin McDougald Quintet @ Sayat-Nova Armenian restaurant
Jan 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Vocalist Erin McDougald leads a quintet at this  intimate bar, restaurant and  listening room

 

Jan
13
Tue
2015
Every Tuesday with the Erin McDougald Quintet @ Sayat-Nova Armenian restaurant
Jan 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Vocalist Erin McDougald leads a quintet at this  intimate bar, restaurant and  listening room

 

Jan
20
Tue
2015
Every Tuesday with the Erin McDougald Quintet @ Sayat-Nova Armenian restaurant
Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Vocalist Erin McDougald leads a quintet at this  intimate bar, restaurant and  listening room

 

Jan
22
Thu
2015
Libertyville High School Jazz Festival
Jan 22 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Guest artist and clinician

Jan
27
Tue
2015
Every Tuesday with the Erin McDougald Quintet @ Sayat-Nova Armenian restaurant
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Vocalist Erin McDougald leads a quintet at this  intimate bar, restaurant and  listening room

 

Feb
3
Tue
2015
Every Tuesday with the Erin McDougald Quintet @ Sayat-Nova Armenian restaurant
Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Vocalist Erin McDougald leads a quintet at this  intimate bar, restaurant and  listening room

 

Feb
7
Sat
2015
Natalie Cole @ Wentz Concert Hall
Feb 7 @ 8:00 pm
Feb
10
Tue
2015
Every Tuesday with the Erin McDougald Quintet @ Sayat-Nova Armenian restaurant
Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Vocalist Erin McDougald leads a quintet at this  intimate bar, restaurant and  listening room

 

Feb
17
Tue
2015
Every Tuesday with the Erin McDougald Quintet @ Sayat-Nova Armenian restaurant
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Vocalist Erin McDougald leads a quintet at this  intimate bar, restaurant and  listening room

 

Feb
24
Tue
2015
Every Tuesday with the Erin McDougald Quintet @ Sayat-Nova Armenian restaurant
Feb 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Vocalist Erin McDougald leads a quintet at this  intimate bar, restaurant and  listening room