Monday, December 1 @ 6:00 & 8:15 p.m. (2 sets)
Heritage Holidays Jazz Orchestra @ Andy’s Jazz Club (Chicago)
Led by trombonist, Luke Malewicz, come get in the holiday spirit with this fantastic band!
21+ / $20 cover
Andy’s Jazz Club – 11 E. Hubbard St. – Chicago, IL 60611
Thursday, December 4 @ 7:30 p.m. (2 sets)
Blueshift Big Band @ Fulton Street Collective (Chicago)
Excited to hop on board with this great band! I will be joining the band on one of the tunes in the Final Fantasy VI suite (conducted & arranged by Joe Clark) along with other super fun arrangements by the inimitable Joe Clark!
All Ages / Donation
Fulton Street Collective – 1821 W. Hubbard St. – Chicago, IL 60622
Monday, December 8 @ 6:00 & 8:15 p.m. (2 sets)
Blueshift Big Band @ Andy’s Jazz Club (Chicago)
Excited to hop on board with this great band! I will be joining the band on one of the tunes in the Final Fantasy VI suite (conducted & arranged by Joe Clark) along with other super fun arrangements by the inimitable Joe Clark!
21+ / $20 cover
Andy’s Jazz Club – 11 E. Hubbard St. – Chicago, IL 60611
Monday, December 15 @ 6:00 & 8:15 p.m. (2 sets)
Tom Garling Jazz Orchestra @ Andy’s Jazz Club (Chicago)
Led by composer and trombonist, Tom Garling, and comprised of an incredible crew of musicians, this band will knock your socks off! Come hear original big band compositions by Tom, in addition to big band fan favorites!
21+ / $20 cover
Andy’s Jazz Club – 11 E. Hubbard St. – Chicago, IL 60611
Friday, December 19 @ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (2 sets)
The Merry Janes @ The Venue (Aurora)
Come get into the holiday spirit with the Merry Janes!! Be sure to warm up your voice, as we may do a sing-a-long or two…
more info coming soon…
The Venue – 21 S. Broadway St. – Aurora, IL 60605
Sunday, December 21 @ 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Chicago Skyliners Big Band @ FitzGerald’s Nightclub (Berwyn)
Not your father’s big band music, the Chicago Skyliners feature contemporary arrangements of traditional big band hits. The Chicago Tribune stated, “This group consistently found the ideal tempo, style and phrasing for the scores they played.” Jazziz Magazine said, “The band has a surplus of exceptional soloists coupled with high powered ensemble playing.” Enjoy the big band swing sounds, America’s greatest contribution to world music history.
All ages / No cover, donations only
FitzGerald’s Nightclub – 6615 Roosevelt Rd. – Berwyn, IL 60402
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Saturday, February 21 @ 8:00 p.m. (2 sets)
Pete Ellman Big Band @ The Venue (Aurora)
Looking foward to joining the Pete Ellman Big Band at this lovely venue!
more info coming soon…
The Venue – 21 S. Broadway St. – Aurora, IL 60605