Live Jazz in Chicago

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with JESSE LEAR TRIO and MARIO DUENAS TRIO on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA. 7:30 MARIO DUEÑAS ELECTRIC TRIO Mario Dueñas – Guitar Scott Mertens – Keyboard Jonny Gifford – Drums 8:45 JESSE LEAR TRIO Jesse Lear – Bass Lara Driscoll – Piano Tommy Sagins – Drums 7pm Doors 7:30pm Show $15 FREE PARKING

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

Fulton Street Collective presents a return performance with QRUNCH on Wednesday, June 17th at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA “…a unique fusion of jazz and pop that breathes new life into familiar tunes specializing in reharmonizing and arranging popular songs alongside timeless jazz standards, creating an eclectic vibe that appeals to all music lovers. The ensemble features a vibrant horn section, guitar, bass, keys, synths, organ, drums, and a captivating vocalist, all coming together to deliver an unforgettable musical experience. Join QRUNCH as they explore the rich textures and improvisational spirit of contemporary jazz, funk, and r&b!” ~qrunchband.com Keys/MD: Eddy Shin Trumpet: Aidan Buck Trumpet: TBD Alto Sax: TBD Tenor Sax: Mark Cambinian Bari Sax: Tommy Shermulis Vocals: Gina Montalvo Drums: Eric Galvan Bass: Andrew King 7pm Doors 7:30pm Show (2 Sets) $15 FREE PARKING

Jazz Record Art Collective presents Tom McCarthy Quartet performing John McLaughlin’s 1969 release EXTRAPOLATION Thursday, June 18th at FSC The night will also feature live painting from visual artist TBA. “John McLaughlin’s first recording as a leader features the future innovator playing guitar in an English quartet. Although McLaughlin contributed all ten pieces, baritonist John Surman actually dominates this music, often swinging quite hard. The historically significant set, although a lesser-known item in McLaughlin’s discography, is quite musical and enjoyable in its own right.” ~Scott Yanow Tom McCarthy – Guitar Brian Gephart – Sax Larry Kohut – Bass Eric Montzka – Drums 7:30 Doors 8pm Show Free Parking $15 Suggested Donation

Fulton Street Collective presents EVON J SAMS Album Release Performance of MOTHER EARTH 2.0 on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist Arthur Wright. Mother Earth 2.0 is a continuation of the Mother Earth Saga from the mind of composer and multi-instrumentalist Evon J. Sams. This album explores some of the work from the first iteration of Mother Earth but features a new three-movement suite that depicts nature’s resiliency in the face of human advancement. This piece also addresses the growing concerns surrounding AI. The album is complemented by the addition of two jazz standards, “Nature Boy” and “Night and Day.” Evon J. Sams- Saxophone, Flute, Bass Clarinet Austyn Menk- Piano, adn Keyboard Nat Lin- Bass Sid Smith IV- Drums Mellisa Wang- Percussion Alysha Monique- Vocals 7pm Doors 7:30pm Show (2 Sets) $15 FREE PARKING

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with ZACH SORKIN QUINTET and WILLIAM SCHNEIDER QUARTET on Wednesday, June 24th at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA. 7:30 WILLIAM SCHNEIDER QUARTET William Schneider – Horn Kyle Brooks – Saxophone Jeff Pedraz – Bass Brad Billmaier – Drums 8:45 ZACH SORKIN QUINTET Zach Sorkin – Drums Nate Harrigan – Trumpet Miriam Goroff-Behel – Alto Lucas LaBeau – Piano TBA – Bass 7pm Doors 7:30pm Show $15 FREE PARKING

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with BRANDON HARPER TRIO and SOLOMON LINDENBERG TRIO on Thursday, June 25th at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist Dale Pesmen. 7:30 SOLOMON LINDENBERG TRIO Solomon Lindenberg – Piano Dylan Reed – Bass Colin Dorion – Drums 8:45 BRANDON HARPER TRIO Brandon Harper – Piano Marion Mallard – Bass Francis Basset-Dilley – Drums 7pm Doors 7:30pm Show $15 FREE PARKING