Jazz Brunch in Chicago

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:Joe Policastro & FriendsFREE SHOW! Click Book Now to reserve a table.And Hey: Its $5 Burger Night! Bassist Joe Policastro is a Chicago-based performer, composer, educator, and bandleader. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, he spent time performing in Europe, and settled in Chicago in early 2003. He is an in-demand bassist for vocalists, combos, and big bands alike. As a composer/arranger, he leads and a contributes to a wide array of ensembles. Visit the GROUPS page to find out more about the Joe Policastro Trio and other bands, projects, and collaborations.Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

FITZGERALDS PATIO Presents: RIGHTEOUS ROOSTER!FREE SHOW! Righteous Rooster is a Chicago-based organ trio featuring Henry Dickhoff on organ, Kenny Reichert on guitar, and Luke Sagadin on drums and cymbals. Drawing inspiration from the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Soulive, Medeski Martin & Wood, Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart, Grant Green, and the Sam Yahel Trio, they blend rich grooves with soulful melodies, crafting music that honors the classic organ trio tradition while embracing contemporary influences.The trios debut album, Fowl Play, released by Shifting Paradigm Records, showcases their versatility with six dynamic tracks that blend greasy funk rhythms, jazz-blues licks, and soulful interplay, as noted by Textura. UK Vibe celebrates the albums impassioned funk and soul, while All About Jazz praises its infectious energy, stating it quickly passes the cant sit still test. JazzWax hails it as one of the best organ trio albums of the year, and the UK Jazz Journal highlights the trios fresh, engaging sound that showcases their mastery and innovative spirit. As WDCB 90.9FM puts it, Fowl Play is exactly the funk that youre looking for from an organ trio. Grab brunch during the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***NONE! ALL AGES EVENT