Founded in 2021 by Marcos and Jose, Piraguas y Piropos addresses the lack of musical representation of Jibaro Music in Chicago. This genre, deeply rooted in Puerto Rican folkloric tradition.

Chicago-based jazz standards with a big band sound.

Solomon Lindenberg is a pianist, composer and educator from Door County, WI and is currently based in Chicago, IL. He can be seen and heard playing in groups that he leads around the city, as well as with a range of other musicians as a sideman. While mainly a jazz player, he is also largely influenced by classical, gospel, folk, and R&B music, and incorporates all of these elements into his playing.

Micah Aléc Collier is one of Chicago’s young and promising bassist, teacher and composer. His artistic love of traditional jazz and funky bass lines helps to create a powerful musical voyage. Micah has grown in Chicago’s jazz scene by participating in The Jazz Institute of Chicago’s Jazz Ambassador program and Ernest Dawkins Young Masters program, while being mentored by international musicians Vincent Davis, Michael Manson and Junius Paul who helped to shape his diverse sound.

Introducing Kyle Deschner Underground Sound Jazz Combo, a versatile ensemble based out of Delavan, Wisconsin. From a dynamic 3-piece combo to a vibrant 17-piece big band, we bring the timeless magic of jazz to life.

Kyle Downs is a Texas-born, Chicago-based guitarist that explores the intersection of jazz, indie rock, and soul through his carefully crafted selection of covers and original material. With both a grounded understanding and appreciation for the tradition and ears that are open to the contemporary, Kyle's music strives to meet the listener where they are at while imagining where they could go.

James Demeny uses their tap shoes to play music, rather than to dance. James fills the role of the dummer in their ensembles, creating an intimate sonic environment that makes you lean forward, watch, and listen.

Ensemble Du Jour is a vibrant clarinet, violin, and piano trio comprising of Michael Tran, Hee Yeon Kim, and Ryan Senger. Founded in 2023, the group met performing with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.

Led by pianist Oliver Scott, Trio DASHES is an upcoming jazz trio based out of Chicago, Illinois.

The trio plays a mix of standard repertoire, popular music and original compositions, all written/arranged by Scott. They perform around the city of Chicago publically and as private contractors.

Solomon Lindenberg is a pianist, composer and educator from Door County, WI and is currently based in Chicago, IL. He can be seen and heard playing in groups that he leads around the city, as well as with a range of other musicians as a sideman. While mainly a jazz player, he is also largely influenced by classical, gospel, folk, and R&B music, and incorporates all of these elements into his playing.

Azure Main is an experimental jazz fusion ensemble rooted in open ended improvisation. Drawing inspiration from many contemporary/jazz greats and infusing those styles with a pulsating groove that evolves organically throughout each song.

Guitarist Alejandro Urzagaste is a midwestern native of South American descent whose musical interest piqued at an early age by popular music on the radio. He studied guitar at Northern Illinois University with Fareed Haque. Alejandro released "Urban Intervals," in January 2012.

Introducing Kyle Deschner Underground Sound Jazz Combo, a versatile ensemble based out of Delavan, Wisconsin. From a dynamic 3-piece combo to a vibrant 17-piece big band, we bring the timeless magic of jazz to life.

If you are looking to create an unforgettable night, look no further than this band devoted to the quips of the great Tobias Fünke from the cult classic television show Arrested Development.

OLD SCHOOL JAZZ, RHYTHM & BLUES

The Rhythm Rockets are a guaranteed good time, full of boundless energy, top-flight musicianship, and flat-out fun. Captivating singer Nicole Kestler has fronted the band since 2000. So beguiling is her vocal delivery that their repertoire is now dominated by classic material from the postwar era by Dinah Washington, Big Maybelle, Peggy Lee, Ella Mae Morse, Ruth Brown, Etta James, and Annie Laurie.

Solomon Lindenberg is a pianist, composer and educator from Door County, WI and is currently based in Chicago, IL. He can be seen and heard playing in groups that he leads around the city, as well as with a range of other musicians as a sideman. While mainly a jazz player, he is also largely influenced by classical, gospel, folk, and R&B music, and incorporates all of these elements into his playing.

The Leisure Committee is a space age lounge jazz band led by saxophonist and composer Dr. Rocktagon. Founded in 2016, they have performed all over the US and Canada backing up burlesque and variety entertainers. A formidable musical force in their own right, The Leisure Committee combines elements of pagan pop, crime jazz, exotica and psychedelia into a singular entertainment experience.

Guitarist and composer Brian Citro (ears&eyes Records, The Drastics) reunites with drummer and composer Quin Kirchner (founder, Spacetone Recordings) in a new quartet featuring alto saxophonist Nick Mazzarella (Natural Information Society, Nick Mazzarella Trio) and bassist Matt Ulery (Woolgathering Records, Quin Kirchner Group).

Solomon Lindenberg is a pianist, composer and educator from Door County, WI and is currently based in Chicago, IL. He can be seen and heard playing in groups that he leads around the city, as well as with a range of other musicians as a sideman. While mainly a jazz player, he is also largely influenced by classical, gospel, folk, and R&B music, and incorporates all of these elements into his playing.

Swanson’s latest project delivers an eclectic mix of influences from the unsuspecting places where life’s curiosities lie. Fusing his interest in folkloric and classical melody, he combines the feel of a chamber string ensemble with the instrumentation of an electric guitar quartet, encouraging the listener to reconsider what is possible for a small ensemble to achieve.