Outdoor Jazz Shows in Chicago

Join us as these artists take the stage with an ensemble of extraordinary talent. With their unmatched energy, technical prowess, and deep connection to the music, these musicians lead the way in performances that push boundaries and redefine a way to experience jazz. Doors open at 6, show starts at 7 Kitchen and bar are fully open for dinner service. Last kitchen order taken at 9:30. See you at the show!

Join us every Monday for our weekly jam session at Le Piano! We welcome musicians, vocalists, and artists of all kinds to step up, share their talent, and celebrate the joy of live music. $10 Cover

Brenan Whalen - trombone Addison Jordan - tenor saxophone Julius Tucker - piano Carmani Edwards - bass Christian Hindrato - drums Dakarai Barclay is a trumpet player and educator based in Chicago, Illinois. With each performance, Dakarai seeks to pay homage to the origins of Black American music, in all its forms, and those whose legacies we are indebted to. Outside of leading his own projects, Dakarai has played with musicians such as Willerm Delisfort, Winard Harper, Marlene Rosenberg, Jarrard Harris, Ernest Dawkins, Emma Blau and many more.

Brenan Whalen - trombone Addison Jordan - tenor saxophone Julius Tucker - piano Carmani Edwards - bass Christian Hindrato - drums Dakarai Barclay is a trumpet player and educator based in Chicago, Illinois. With each performance, Dakarai seeks to pay homage to the origins of Black American music, in all its forms, and those whose legacies we are indebted to. Outside of leading his own projects, Dakarai has played with musicians such as Willerm Delisfort, Winard Harper, Marlene Rosenberg, Jarrard Harris, Ernest Dawkins, Emma Blau and many more.

Cameron Pfiffner/ Saxophones and Flute Pat Mallinger / Saxophones Pete Benson / Organ Neil Hemphill/ Drums Founded around 1990, Sabertooth is led by two saxophonists: Cameron Pfiffner & Pat Mallinger. The band started out with the unique pairing of its two lead reedmen at an old musicians hang called Jazz Bulls in Lincoln Park West neighborhood of Chicago. From that night’s collaboration the idea of Sabertooth began to take shape with a driving force behind the widely varied stylings best summed up as, “just groove it”. Sabertooth has often ventured beyond soul-jazz and hard bop and moved into post-bop and modal territory with John Coltrane’s modal recordings of the early to mid-’60s influencing the groups sound. Sabertooth is both a post-bop group and a soul-jazz/hard bop group with a highly diverse repertoire that includes many original compositions and jazz classics by Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Lester Young, John Coltrane, as well as covers by the Beatles, Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Bob Marley. Special invited guests who have performed with Sabertooth have included Harry Conick Jr., Kurt Elling, Joe Lovano, Roy Hargrove, Wynton Marsalis Band, Jack McDuff, Joey DeFrancesco, Umphrey’s Mcgee Band, and many others. Sabertooth has also performed for numerous jazz festivals, concerts and private engagements.

Cameron Pfiffner/ Saxophones and Flute Pat Mallinger / Saxophones Pete Benson / Organ Neil Hemphill/ Drums Founded around 1990, Sabertooth is led by two saxophonists: Cameron Pfiffner & Pat Mallinger. The band started out with the unique pairing of its two lead reedmen at an old musicians hang called Jazz Bulls in Lincoln Park West neighborhood of Chicago. From that night’s collaboration the idea of Sabertooth began to take shape with a driving force behind the widely varied stylings best summed up as, “just groove it”. Sabertooth has often ventured beyond soul-jazz and hard bop and moved into post-bop and modal territory with John Coltrane’s modal recordings of the early to mid-’60s influencing the groups sound. Sabertooth is both a post-bop group and a soul-jazz/hard bop group with a highly diverse repertoire that includes many original compositions and jazz classics by Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Lester Young, John Coltrane, as well as covers by the Beatles, Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Bob Marley. Special invited guests who have performed with Sabertooth have included Harry Conick Jr., Kurt Elling, Joe Lovano, Roy Hargrove, Wynton Marsalis Band, Jack McDuff, Joey DeFrancesco, Umphrey’s Mcgee Band, and many others. Sabertooth has also performed for numerous jazz festivals, concerts and private engagements.

While hosting his residency at Le Piano, Paterson has become one of the top Hammond B3 players on the jazz scene today, combining influences from his home town of Chicago, in addition to his 10 year residency in NYC. Together, this trio follows Paterson's lead, bringing unique style and sound renderings to the classic organ trio format! Don't miss the opportunity to hear this internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist. THURSDAYS 7-10. There will always be guest artists in the house,

Le Piano is thrilled to present our newest ensemble in residence. Experience the pinnacle in jazz with an unforgettable night featuring the incomparable Chris White on piano with a rotating roster of featured guest performers. These artists are seasoned pros and no strangers to Le Piano. Loaded with talent, they present stylistically, seamless renders of jazz classics. 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!