Jazz Thaw
March 11 @ 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
March 11, 2023
Sip, sizzle and swing during Jazz Thaw! Enjoy free live music performances inside 12 local restaurants with the option to order from the host restaurant’s menu. Presented by Downtown Oak Park in partnership with 90.9 WDCB “Chicago’s Home for Jazz!”
MUSIC SCHEDULE
1PM to 4PM
Lea French Cafe
106 N Marion St
(708) 613-5994
leafrenchcafe.com
** Seating is first come, first serve **
Jeremy Kahn Duo
Born near Chicago, Jeremy Kahn lived in New York City for twelve action-packed years, and now he and his family live near Chicago, in Oak Park, Illinois. Although he is mainly a jazz pianist, having played in jazz-type venues around the world, he also plays on recordings and in pit orchestras.
Q-BBQ
124 N Marion St
(708) 628-3421
www.q-bbq.com
** Seating is first come, first serve **
Ethan Philion Trio
The Ethan Philion Trio features three of Chicago’s most prominent instrumentalists – Ethan Philion on bass, Ben Lewis on piano and Mike Allemana on guitar. Philion’s arrangements of jazz standards highlight the virtuosity and the sensitivity of each member of the ensemble.
BeerShop
1026 North Blvd
(847) 946-4164
www.beershophq.com
** Seating is first come, first serve **
Harry Tonchev Trio
Harry Tonchev is a Bulgarian-American jazz guitarist who currently lives and performs in the Chicago and central Illinois area. He holds a B.A. in music performance from University of Central Oklahoma.
3PM to 6PM
The Little Gem Cafe
189 N Marion St
(708) 613-5491
thelittlegemcafe.com
The New Deal
The New Deal is Kevin Rush on guitar, Steve Kelly on guitar, Teir Foster on clarinet, and Ed Sullivan on bass. They are a Chicago-based band playing Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt.
La Borra Cafe
1100 Lake St, Suite 100B
(708) 948-7007
www.laborracafe.com
** Seating is first come, first serve **
Barry Winograd & Jim Ryan
Musician biography coming soon…
Nando’s PERi-PERi
1138 Lake St
(708) 434-6296
www.nandosperiperi.com
Maracujaz Brazilian Jazz Trio
From mellow bossa novas and upbeat sambas to jazz classics, Maracujaz is a musical journey to Brazilian jazz! Maracujaz will put you right in the heart of Carnaval!
Sushi House
1107 Lake St
(708) 660-8899
www.mysushihouse.com
** Seating is first come, first serve **
Neal Alger Quintet
Comprised of four veterans of the Brazilian music scene in Chicago, Alger’s Quartet mines the rich treasure trove of Brazilian popular music and authentically delivers classics and obscurities with a jazz touch and sensibility.
Wise Cup
1018 Lake St
(708) 628-3707
wise-cup.business.site
** Seating is first, come first serve **
Derek Duleba
Jazz Guitarist Derek Duleba performs and teaches globally. He is an active member of the Chicago jazz community, performing throughout the city at venues such as Chicago Symphony Center, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, The Green Mill, and The Jazz Showcase.
5PM to 8PM
Tre Sorelle Ristorante
1111 Lake St
(708) 445-9700
tresorelleoakpark.com
Margaret Murphy-Webb Duo
Margaret Murphy-Webb is a musician and community activist. A graduate of Chicago State University with a degree in music performance, this award-winning vocalist has toured the Caribbean, Germany, and France, and has performed for presidents Obama and Clinton.
Q-BBQ
124 N Marion St
(708) 628-3421
www.q-bbq.com
** Seating is first come, first serve **
Kevin Fort Quartet
Kevin Fort has established himself as one of the most in demand pianists on the Chicago jazz scene. Since moving to the city in 1999, he has performed with such icons as Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, and Louie Bellson.
BeerShop
1026 North Blvd
(847) 946-4164
www.beershophq.com
** Seating is first come, first serve **
Paul Abella Trio
The Paul Abella Trio is an instrumental ensemble led by Paul Abella. Existing in some form or another since 2006, The Paul Abella Trio has made a name for itself by embracing a free wheeling approach towards its choice in song material and for finding unique ways to weave the cajon (a Peruvian box drum) into Jazz.
Katy’s Dumplings
1113 Lake St
(708) 383-9888
www.katysdumplings.com
** Seating is first, come first serve **
Megan Curran Duo
Musician biography coming soon…
7PM to 10PM
Nando’s PERi-PERi
1138 Lake St
(708) 434-6296
www.nandosperiperi.com
Marcel Bonfim Brazilian Trio
Marcel Bonfim is a critically acclaimed Brazilian musician. With a unique sound, music sensibility and creativity. He has played and shared the stage with big names like: Hermeto Pascol, Carlos Lyra, Marcos Vale, Helio Delmiro, Pat Mallinger, Chad McCullough and many others.
Sushi House
1107 Lake St
(708) 660-8899
www.mysushihouse.com
** Seating is first come, first serve **
Eric Jacobson Quintet
The future of Blue Note-styled hard bop is in good hands with trumpeter Eric Jacobson along with his snappy quintet of Geof Bradfeld/ts, Bruce Barth/p, Dennis Carroll/b and George Fludas/dr. Jacobson has a sound and feel not dissimilar to Lee Morgan.
Khyber Pass
1031 Lake St
(708) 445-9032
www.khyberpassrestaurant.com
Tommy Bradford Duo
Musician biography coming soon…
Harold’s Shrimp & Chicken
1023 Lake St
(708) 434-5282
haroldsshrimpandchicken.com
Chris Greene/Marc Piane Duo
Saxophonist and composer Chris Greene was born in Evanston, IL. and attended Indiana University where he studied with renowned professor and cellist David Baker. He returned to Chicago in 1994 and has since collaborated with some of the nation’s most creative and versatile musicians.
Marc Piane has played and recorded with talents throughout Chicago including Myles Hayes, Heather Moran, Sarah Marie Young, and many others. His influences range from Ray Brown and Paul Chambers to Dave Holland, Eric Revis, and Stanley Clarke.
