Events

November 2014 – September 2015

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

 

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

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

 

Jul
25
Sat
2015
Chicago Yestet @ The Green Mill
Jul 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Aug
29
Sat
2015
NSJO at The Jazz Showcase @ Jazz Showcase
Aug 29 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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

 

Sep
4
Fri
2015
Chicago Jazz Festival Performace @ Jay Pritzker Pavillion
Sep 4 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

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.