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March 9th & 10th, 2024

Sip, sizzle, and swing during Jazz Thaw!

Shake off the cold weather blues by enjoying FREE live jazz music at establishments throughout the Downtown Oak Park district!

Presented by Downtown Oak Park in partnership with 90.9 WDCB “Chicago’s Home for Jazz!”

MUSIC SCHEDULE

(For more information on the individual acts, click the artist’s name!)

Saturday, March 9th

1pm – 4pm

Vigo Coffee
1100 Lake St Ste 100B
(630) 327-8862
vigo-coffee.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

A duo that plays melodic and rhythmic classical jazz sounds.

Q-BBQ
124 N Marion St
(708) 628-3421
www.q-bbq.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

A quartet that performs music that ranges from swing to funk to hip-hop to rock and reggae.

Beer Shop
1026 North Blvd
(847) 946-4164
www.beershophq.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

This ensemble plays Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Spanish, and fusion songs that move from hard-charging to smoldering.

Wise Cup
1018 Lake St
(708) 628-3707
wise-cup.business.site

*Seating is first come, first serve*

A solo guitarist who performs a wide variety of styles encompassing the entire jazz spectrum.

Encore! by Little Gem 
187 N Marion St
(708) 613-5491
encorelittlegem.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

This is a Gypsy jazz band that plays in the style of Django Reinhardt, which is a fusion of American jazz, Romani rhythms, and Parisian street singing.

3PM to 6PM

Nando’s PERi-PERi
1138 Lake St
(708) 434-6296
www.nandosperiperi.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

This trio performs everything from Brazillian and Afro-Cuban music to straight-ahead jazz.

Sushi House
1107 Lake St
(708) 660-8899
www.mysushihouse.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

A quartet that features jazz vocals by Riccards celebrating the “Great American Songbook,” including jazz standards, popular songs, and show tunes.

Lou Malnati’s
1038 Lake St
(708) 358-0800
www.loumalnatis.com/oak-park

*Seating is first come, first serve*

This duo plays free and structured jazz improvisation grounded in the sounds of Rebone’s double bass.

4PM to 7PM

Tre Sorelle
1111 Lake St
(708) 445-9700
tresorelleoakpark.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

A duo led by saxophonist Vogler, they perform rhythmic and soulful modern jazz.

5PM to 8PM

Q-BBQ
124 N Marion St
(708) 628-3421
www.q-bbq.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

This trio captures the essence of the classic organ trio when they perform originals along with their take on classic jazz with a well-developed sense of melody.

Beer Shop
1026 North Blvd
(847) 946-4164
www.beershophq.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

This trio performs a fusion of pop melodies, Jazz harmonies, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and Funk rhythms, and jammy improvisations with punk ferocity.

Katy’s Dumplings
1113 Lake St
(708) 383-9888
www.katysdumplings.com

*Seating is first, come first serve*

This duo features a Brazilian/American jazz guitarist playing original modern jazz that is mentally engaging.

7PM to 10PM

Tre Sorelle
1111 Lake St
(708) 445-9700
tresorelleoakpark.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

Casey Nielson, guitarist, and Christy Bennett, vocalist, showcase their love for Jazz music.

Nando’s PERi-PERi
1138 Lake St
(708) 434-6296
www.nandosperiperi.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

This ensemble performs a wide range of Afro-Cuban styles, from Cha-Cha-Cha, Guaguanco, Danzon, Guajira, Guaracha, Mambo, and Son.

Sushi House
1107 Lake St
(708) 660-8899
www.mysushihouse.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

This ensemble plays jazz improvisation with funk, soul, and fusion grooves.

Khyber Pass
1031 Lake St
(708) 445-9032
khyberpassrestaurant.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

This trio features a Finnish-American saxophonist, vocalist, and composer who performs hip, rip, and roaring jazz.

*New for 2024* Jazz Brunch

Sunday, March 10

11am – 2pm

Lea French Cafe
106 N Marion St
(708) 613-5994
leafrenchcafe.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

This duo performs swing, Latin, and fusion jazz.

Crepas Culichi
1101 Lake St
(708) 665-3490
crepas-culichi.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

This duo is led by guitarist and composer Skov, who plays contemporary jazz that refers to two diverse subgenres of jazz: modern and smooth.

Encore! By Little Gem
187 N Marion St
(708) 613-5491
encorelittlegem.com

*Seating is first come, first serve*

Jiller is a guitarist and composer who performs original works, improvisations, and standards from the standard jazz repertoire.

Jazz Thaw Program