(8pm – midnight) CHICAGO CELLAR BOYS Tuesday June 9 8:00pm - 12:00am $10 cover Chicago Cellar Boys featuring: Andy Schumm – cornet, clarinet, saxophone John Otto – clarinet, saxophone Natalie Scharf – clarinet, saxophone Jim Barrett – banjo, guitar Paul Asaro – piano, vocals Dan Anderson – tuba, bass
Greg Murphy - piano Micah Collier - bass Vincent Davis - drums Irving Quartman - trumpet From Chicago roots to New York jazz royalty, Greg Murphy has carved a path through the world of music, bridging generations with innovation and fearless creativity. A longtime collaborator with Coltrane drummer Rashied Ali, Greg has shared stages with everyone from Ornette Coleman to Carlos Santana. His piano work spans continents and styles, earning him two #1 JazzWeek albums—Bright Idea (2019) and Snap Happy (2025)—plus an Oscar-nominated soundtrack credit. With grooves that stretch from classic to cutting-edge, Greg remains a vital voice in modern jazz. — Free Admission — 1 drink minimum
FREE ADMISSION Jazz jam sessions have long been the place where musicians gather to connect, perform together, and hone their skills. Historically, jam sessions take place after-hours in the clubs, making it impossible for student musicians to participate. The Jazz Links Jam Session creates a live performance opportunity where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community. The JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS take place every month at The Jazz Showcase from October through May from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Students perform with one another and with the Jazz Links house band, which Includes world-class, professional jazz musicians. WHO CAN JAM? Students age 9-19 perform with one another and with the Jazz Links Mentors in the house. WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE JAM SESSION? Musicians, parents, students, siblings, and friends are all welcome and encouraged to attend these free events. HOW DOES IT WORK? Students sign up on-site, and fill out a jam session info card listing three to five tunes they can play and improvise on from memory. The jam session host calls up groups of students to perform and improvise together in front of an enthusiastic live audience. WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Bring your trumpet/saxophone/trombone/voice/flute/vibes/drumsticks and a list of jazz standard tunes that you know and can improvise over. A vocal microphone, drum set, double bass, bass amp, and piano are provided for each session. The Jazz Institute of Chicago gratefully acknowledges the following for their support of the Jazz Links Education Program: The Alphawood Foundation | The Benjamin Rosenthal Foundation | A CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events | Crown Family Philanthropies| Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation | The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation | The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation| Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency | The Oppenheimer Family Foundation | The Polk Bros. Foundation| The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince | The Walder Foundation.
Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with prolific jazz vocalist LESLIE VINCENT on Thursday, June 11th at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist Melanie Brown . Leslie Vincent is a prolific jazz vocalist and songwriter whose warm tone and magnetic stage presence have made her a standout in the modern-day jazz scene. Inspired by Diana Krall and Norah Jones, Leslie blends timeless standards with charming originals, creating a sound that’s all her own. “On this collection of originals, she shows more depth and versatility than Laufey, the young jazzy vocalist of the moment. ” – Jon Bream ~Star Tribune “Leslie is a terrific songwriter…Her lyrics tell stories that paint vivid pictures all wild, the band swings. The album showcases her talent, all of it radiating from her pen.” ~Nicole Zuraitis (2x Grammy-winning vocalist and composer) Leslie Vincent – Vocals Kavyesh Kaviraj – Piano 7pm Doors 7:30pm Show (2 Sets) $15 FREE PARKING
Showtimes: 10:30pm-11:45pm This no-nonsense jazz pianist in the Ellington and Monk vein gets a big, ringing sound out of the extreme registers of the instrument…He manages a thoughtful modernism that coexists more than peaceably with a buoyant, unselfconscious sense of swing.” – New York Times Pianist Ben Waltzer cut his teeth on the expansive New York jazz scene of the 1990s playing with the likes of Gerald Cleaver, Reid Anderson, and Bill McHenry and developing his personal voice alongside peers Brad Mehldau, Kevin Hays, and Ethan Iverson. In 2014, Waltzer relocated to Chicago and rapidly integrated into the thriving jazz community there. The Point, Waltzer’s first record as a leader since that move, captures his top-flight Chicago quartet with saxophonist Geof Bradfield, bassist Clark Sommers, and drummer Dana Hall in a vibrant live performance at Chicago’s Pro Musica Audio. The quartet initially coalesced under the leadership of Dana Hall as Black Fire, exploring the iconoclastic music of Andrew Hill weekly at Andy’s Jazz Club. Perhaps their easy connection is less surprising given that Bradfield, Hall and Sommers all did their own stints in New York before settling in Chicago. The band honed its sound and repertoire there for the next two years, developing the trust and intuition evident here on their debut recording – The Point. The New York-Chicago transplant sees the music here as reflecting and connecting the many junctures along his path. “We see and hear through our personal prisms,” says Waltzer, “and as a resident of Hyde Park, The Point offers a vista in many directions that evoke varied relationships and aspects of my life.”
Experience the nuance of a curated night of the finest jazz featuring the incomparable Bradley Williams on piano/vocals, Arman Singalong on tenor saxophone, Dan LeLorenzo on bass, and Michael Schlick on drums. These artists-in-residence are all at home here at Le Piano, as their performances have helped shape our very special brand. This ensemble of impeccable talent, presents stylistically, seamless renders of jazz classics and music for the soul. Williams is a master arranger and composer and tonight's performance will carry those influences. Who knows, it could lead to dancing! Doors open at 6 Show runs 6:30 - 9:30 General Admission $20 See you at the show! EARLY SHOW ENDS AT 9:30PM! There is a second seating for our Late Night show from 9:30 - midnight. To ensure a smooth transition between shows, we kindly ask that tables be returned at the conclusion of your performance time. Thank You!
