SET ONE: 1:30 SET TWO: 47:52 Sarah Marie Young, ukulele & vocal Allison Orobia, guitar & vocal Leslie Beukelman, trumpet, melodica & vocal Sarah Marie Young has appeared at Studio5 several times, and each performance has been so artful and soulful that the audience has hung onto every note.

SET ONE: 1:33 SET TWO: 50:39 Alyssa Allgood, Rose Colella, Elaine Dame - vocals Dan Murphy - piano Ashley Summers - bass Chris Baker - drums Chris Madsen - sax A trio of great Chicago jazz singers, Alyssa Allgood, Rose Colella and Elaine Dame celebrate the five-decade career of one of America's most treasured "song stylists", Nancy Wilson.

SET ONE: 2:15 SET TWO: 49:38 "John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman: The Universalist and the Last Balladeer" Bill Overton, saxophones/vocal Jeremy Kahn, piano Rob Kassinger, bass Eric Montzka, drums Accomplished saxophonist and singer Bill Overton has performed with everybody from Doc Cheatham to Rosemary Clooney to Tony Bennett to Bo Diddley and the Temptations.

SET ONE: 0:00 SET TWO: 33:20 We regret that we didn't capture the beginning of this performance on video, but join it during the first set through to the end.

Set One: 1:39 Set Two: 59:19 Andy Brown, guitar Dennis Carroll, bass George Fludas, drums TWO MILLION VIEWERS CAN'T BE WRONG! We certainly never need a special event to invite the extraordinary guitarist, Andy Brown back to Studio5, but this time we have one.

Set One: 1:35 Set Two: 51:45 Richard D. Johnson, piano Dennis Carroll, bass Charles Heath, drums I asked Richard for a few words to describe this performance and he sent back a fabulous statement: "The evening's presentation will involve lots of swinging, toe tapping and hand clapping music for all.

Set 1: 2:12 Set 2: 1:11:11 Don Stiernberg Quartet & Fred Simon Quartet DSQ: Don Stiernberg, mandolin Neal Alger, guitar Jim Cox, bass Justin Kramer, drums FSQ: Fred Simon, piano David Onderdonk, guitar Curt Bley, bass Gerald Dowd, drums Every year the Chicago jazz community comes together under the leadership of John Moulder to present a week-long festival of music events to benefit hunger relief in Chicago.

Casey Nielsen, nylon string guitar Dan Thatcher, bass Bob Garrett, percussion Innovative composer/guitarist Casey Nielsen successfully straddles both the classical and jazz worlds in a way that is quite rare. He is a serious player in both areas, and his compositional skills only add to his multi-faceted artistry.

Luciano Antonio, guitar/vocal Luiz Ewerling, drums Jack Zara, bass Adrian Ruiz, piano Neusa Sauer, guest vocalist Luciano takes the audience on a tour of Brazil by presenting a wide variety of Brazilian compositions combined with his own originals.

Typhanie Monique, vocal Ben Lewis, piano Matt Ulery, bass Jon Deitemyer, drums Janet Salmon & Gina Rosanova, bkgnd vocals "A modern-day Sarah Vaughan with iridescent traces of Lena Horne." - JazzTimes When Typhanie Monique shows up to perform you know you're going to get an incredible voice ...

Set One: 2:25 Set Two: 53:49 Keri Johnsrud, voice Kevin Bales, piano Dennis Carroll, bass Greg Artry, drums Chicago-­based vocalist Keri Johnsrud and GRAMMY nominated pianist Kevin Bales have come together again for their latest release of "Beyond the Neighborhood: The Music of Fred Rogers".

Set One: 1:27 Set Two: 1:00:18 Fred Simon, piano Dave Onderdonk, guitar Jon Paul, bass Larry Beers, drums Renowned Chicago composer/pianist in his Studio5 debut! Fred Simon says that since childhood he has been convinced that he is a singer/songwriter trapped in the body of someone who can't sing.

Set One: 1:10 Set Two: 58:13 Judy Roberts, piano/vocal Greg Fishman, saxophone/flute Chicago's legendary jazz power couple returns to Studio5! Judy Roberts is a legend of the Chicago jazz scene, and since her move to Phoenix years ago, we always look forward to her warm-weather reappearance in the Windy City.

Set One: 1:32 Set Two: 1:06:42 Paul Marinaro, vocal Ben Paterson, piano Andy Brown, guitar John Tate, bass George Fludas, drums Friends and fans of the incomparable singer Paul Marinaro are aware of the health challenges he's faced this year. A series of hospitalizations and surgeries have kept him from performing regularly since last December.

Set One: 3:08 Set Two: 1:04:29 Neusa Sauer, vocal Luciano Antonio, guitar/vocal Steve Million, piano Geoffrey Lowe, bass Luiz Ewerling, drums For the past year I've been wanting to offer a tribute to a dear friend of ours, Breno Sauer.

Set One: 1:43 Set Two: 41:58 Andy Schumm - cornet, clarinet, tenor sax John Otto - clarinet, alto sax John Donatowicz - banjo, guitar Paul Asaro - piano, vocals Dave Bock - tuba As I was putting together the info for our summer schedule to post on our website I pulled up the video from the last time the Cellar Boys performed at Studio5 just to help me think about what to write.

Set One: 2:00 Set Two: 42:30 Sarah Marie Young, vocal Stu Mindeman, piano Andrew Vogt, bass Greg Artry, drums Sarah Marie Young performed at Studio5 about a year ago and I can't tell you how many times we've been asked when she will be returning. We are so delighted to welcome her back.

Set One: 1:37 Set Two: 53:05 Christy Bennett, vocal Don Stille, accordion Don Stiernberg, mandolin Christian Dillingham, bass Steve Rashid, flugelhorn Christy Bennett discovered the music of Django Reinhardt as a child and kept returning to gypsy jazz as a favored genre until finally forming Fumée several years ago to perform Django's music with her own arrangements.

Set One: 3:42 Set Two: 53:50 Steve Rashid, piano/vocal/harmonica Don Stiernberg, guitar/mandolin Jim Cox, bass Robert Rashid, drums I decided to become a musician as a child when I first heard Louis Armstrong's trumpet. That sound moved me so profoundly and so mysteriously; it was as if someone had just handed me a great secret and I needed to share it with everyone.

Set One: 3:48 Set Two: 1:13:43 Andy Brown, guitar Jeremy Kahn, piano Joe Policastro, bass Phil Gratteau, drums THE MASTER OF THE JAZZ GUITAR - AND THE INTERNET - RETURNS! If you have followed this jazz series or its predecessor at the Whiskey Lounge you will be familiar with Andy Brown.

Set One: 5:40 Set Two: 1:11:46 Don Stiernberg, mandolin Neal Alger, guitar Jim Cox, bass Phil Gratteau, drums World-renowned master of the jazz mandolin, Don Stiernberg, returns to Studio5 with an all-star group of Chicago musicians. There's not much I can say about Don that I haven't already said.

First Set: 3:42 Second Set: 46:48 Typhanie Monique, vocal Bob Garrett, percussion Neal Alger, guitar Ben Lewis, piano Joshua Ramos, bass Timothy Archbold, cello Vocalist Typhanie Monique presented several soulful performances for us at the Whiskey Lounge and we always looked forward to her return.

Set One: 6:15 Set Two: 1:00:46 Libby York, vocals Jeremy Kahn, piano Mike Allemana, guitar Eric Schneider, tenor sax & clarinet Clark Sommers, bass Vocalist Libby York has garnered raves from the international jazz press for her performances and recordings, "Blue Gardenia", "Sunday in New York", "Here With You" and her latest release "Memoir".

Set 1: 0:55 Set 2: 53:59 Joe Policastro, bass Dave Miller, guitar Mikel Avery, drums We are happy to welcome back our old pal, Joe Policastro, with his trio celebrating the release of their newest recording, "Screen Sounds".

Set one: 5:43 Set two: 43:03 Set three: 1:22:21 Paul Asaro, piano John Otto, reeds Andy Schumm, cornet/clarinet Russ Phillips, trombone John Donatowicz, banjo/guitar Dave Bock, tuba Alex Hall, drums It would be hard for me to overstate how much I've been looking forward to this event.

Set One: 2:38 Set Two: 1:09:00 Paul Marinaro, vocal Ben Paterson, piano Clark Sommers, bass Dana Hall, drums Two of our Studio5 favorites joining forces in one action-packed show! Paul Marinaro has been delighting audiences far and wide with what Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune calls, "one of the most beautiful vocal instruments in the business today."

5:23 - Set 1 1:16:33 - Set 2 Don Stiernberg, mandolin Andy Brown, guitar Jim Cox, bass Phil Gratteau, drums World-renowned master of the jazz mandolin, Don Stiernberg, brings an all-star group of Chicago musicians with him to our stage at Studio5. There's not much I can say about Don that I haven't already said.

First Set: 7:32 Second Set: 1:23:57 Alyssa Allgood & Paul Marinaro, vocals Dan Chase, B3 organ Mike Allemana, guitar Mikel Avery, drums Two good friends, two great singers, lots of fun! If you were a Whiskey Lounge patron you will recall nights of incredible music provided - separately - by Paul Marinaro and Alyssa Allgood.

Art Davis, trumpet Ted Hogarth, bari sax & bass clarinet Joe Policastro, bass Mikel Avery, drums Jeru celebrates the music of Gerry Mulligan's "piano-less" quartet from the early 1950s with this stellar collection of Chicago musicians.

Zvonimir Tot, guitar Carmen Kassinger, violin Lisa Fako, violin Cheryl Wilson, viola & vocal Paula Kosower, cello Rob Kassinger, double bass In addition to having perhaps the coolest jazz name ever, Zvonimir Tot is a formidable guitarist and composer.

Don Stiernberg, mandolin Any Brown, guitar Mark Sonksen, bass Internationally renowned master of the jazz mandolin, Don Stiernberg, will be appearing for a special show at Studio5 with his incredible trio on November 11th.

Paulinho Garcia, guitar/vocal Greg Fishman, saxophone/flute

Jump to 4:18 for the top of the 1st show] [Jump to 9:55 for the 1st show] [Jump to 2:08:13 for the top of the 2nd show] [Jump to 2:12:10 for the 2nd show] Joe Policastro, bass Dave Miller, guitar Mikel Avery, percussion

Don Stiernberg, mandolin Andy Brown, guitar Steve Rashid, piano Jim Cox, bass OK, so here's what's going on this week: My best pal, Don Stiernberg, just completed a great new CD, titled "Good Numbers" (with Andy Brown & Jim Cox), and we are going to celebrate its release on Thursday.

Jump to 11:42 for the start of the show] [Jump to 15:52 for the first set] [Jump to 1:40:43 for the second set] Alyssa Allgood, vocals Dan Chase, B3 organ Tim Fitzgerald, guitar Ok, do you like great singing? And do you like the B3 organ and jazz guitar?

We apologize for the technical difficulties at the beginning of this video! [Jump to 32:49 to skip technical difficulties] [Jump to 1:17:40 for the second set] FUMÉE GYPSY PROJECT Christy Bennett, vocals Art Davis, trumpet Tim Fitzgerald, guitar Joel Kelsey, bass Gypsy jazz is such a popular sub-genre of jazz, for good reason.

Jump to 12:34 for the start of the show] [Jump to 18:50 for the first set] [Jump to 1:46:53 for the second set] Camila Masiso, vocals Julie Koidin, flute Diogo Guanabara, mandolin & guitar Caio Padilha, guitar This week we welcome a new Brazilian ensemble to our stage.

Petra Van Nuis, vocals Andy Brown, guitar Joe Policastro, bass First of all, Blossom Dearie's real name was ... Blossom Dearie. Does it get much cooler than that? When she was born her brothers filled the house with pear blossoms, so they named her "Blossom".

Jump to 9:37 for the start of the show] [Jump to 16:52 for the first set] [Jump to 1:43:33 for the second set] Elaine Dame, vocals Dennis Luxion, piano John Sims, bass The lovely singer, Elaine Dame, was a featured artist in our series last November, and it happened to fall on a Thursday on which I was performing out of town ...

Jump to 16:56 for the start of the show] [Jump to 21:52 for the first set] [Jump to 1:34:34 for the second set] Zvonimir Tot, guitar Kelly Sill, bass Zvonimir Tot is a tremendous guitarist who appeared at the Whiskey Lounge as a sideman about a year ago and delivered a stunning performance.

Jump to 1:27 for the start of the show] [Jump to 8:31 for the first set] [Jump to 1:36:50 for the second set] Jim Trompeter, piano Neal Alger, guitar Most of the people I know who have careers in the performing arts use their craft in more than one way to make a living.

Jump to 14:26 for the start of the show] [Jump to 19:09 for the first set] [Jump to 1:44:00 for the second set] Alyssa Allgood, vocal Dan Chase, B3 organ Tim Fitzgerald, guitar OK, for any of you who didn't catch Alyssa Allgood at the Whiskey Lounge last year, don't tell me I didn't give you a second chance.

Jump to 16:36 for the start of the show] [Jump to 21:20 for the first set] [Jump to 1:34:50 for the second set] Steve Rashid, piano & vocal Don Stiernberg, guitar & mandolin Larry Kohut, bass This week you get a double dose of fun!

Jump to 9:32 for the start of the show] [Jump to 14:44 for the first set] [Jump to 1:49:12 for the second set] Al Day, vocal Bob Long, piano Henry Johnson, guitar Well, this is one show I've been looking forward to for quite some time.

Jump to 9:09 for the start of the show] [Jump to 15:05 for the first set] As you know, our series at the Whiskey Lounge focuses on small jazz ensembles, usually duets and trios. It's only on a rare occasion that we stray from that format.

Jump to 18:16 for the top of the show] [Jump to 23:11 for the first set] [Jump to 1:40:05 for the second set] Typhanie Monique, vocals Ben Lewis, piano Alex Austin, bass Greg Artry, drums If you've been a friend of this series for awhile you are undoubtedly familiar with Typhanie Monique.

Jump to 13:43 for the start of the show] [Jump to 18:36 for the first set] [Jump to 1:40:30 for the second set] Neal Alger & John Beard, guitars Larry Kohut, bass Ok, let's face it: It's getting colder. Us hearty Chicagoans can take it.

John Moulder, guitar Larry Gray, bass Probably 10 years ago or so I heard John Moulder's name and although he sounded familiar I knew I didn't know him. I asked a saxophone player friend if he knew John Moulder, and his response was, "Oh THAT guy.

Alyssa Allgood, vocal Dan Chase, organ Tim Fitzgerald, guitar One night at the Whiskey Lounge someone introduced me to Alyssa Allgood and said she was a wonderful singer and I should consider her for the series. Alyssa was lovely and charming, and I always try to respect recommendations from friends ...

Petra Van Nuis, vocal Andy Brown, guitar [jump to 5:03 for the start of the show] [jump to 11:37 for the first set] [jump to 1:55:34 for the second set] Petra and Andy. What can I say? These guys are like comfort food for me.

Jump to 20:11 for the first set] [Jump to 1:50:30 for the second set] (Apologies for the audio problems at the start of the show) Grazyna Auguscik, vocal John Kregor, guitar Grazyna Auguscik is a jazz vocalist unlike any other I know.

Jump to 8:46 for the start of the show] [Jump to 14:39 for the first set] [Jump to 1:39:29 for the second set] Fans of Judy and Greg know that they spend their summers in Chicago but when the weather turns colder they head off to Phoenix until it's safe to return.

Jump to 3:42 for the start of the show] [Jump to 9:45 for the first set] [Jump to 1:46:50 for the second set] When people ask me about my last name (Rashid), my standard line is, "I was actually born in the middle east -- middle eastern Wisconsin, near Oshkosh."

Eva B. Ross, vocal Don Stiernberg, guitar/mandolin Jim Cox, bass Steve Rashid, piano Robert Rashid, percussion [Jump to 16:17 for the start of the show] [Jump to 23:24 for the first set] [Jump to 1:43:43 for the second set] I have known this week's artist since she was an infant.

Judy Roberts, piano/vocal Jeannie Lambert, vocal Greg Fishman, sax Russ Phillips, Jr., trombone [Jump to 18:19 for the start of the show] [Jump to 24:32 for the first set] [Jump to 2:06:20 for the second set] Well, this week is bound to be a fun one!

We apologize for the momentary audio problems at the beginning of the show. [Jump to 12:16 for the first set] [Jump to 1:33:40 for the second set] You gotta love Fats Waller. Right?

Jump to 13:04 for the start of the show] [Jump to 17:27 for the first set] [Jump to 1:58:40 for the second set] Bill Overton, saxophone Jeremy Kahn, piano Larry Kohut, bass A few days ago, saxophonist Bill Overton was in the horn section at Ravinia performing with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga ...

Jump to 11:12 for start of show] [Jump to 18:10 for the first set] [Jump to 1:55:09 for the second set] Art Davis, trumpet Andy Brown, guitar Jim Cox, bass When I began this series I made a list of my friends in the Chicago jazz community who I hoped I could bring in to perform at the Whiskey Lounge.

Bob Long Brian Gephart Al Day Tom McCarthy Mike Arnopol A couple of months ago, pianist-composer Bob Long approached me with an interesting idea. As you probably know, I created this series with an intentional focus on jazz duets and trios.

Chris Madsen, saxophone Chris White, keyboard Joe Policastro, bass Chris Madsen is a fine modern player with a strong sense of the rich jazz history that precedes him. He sounds up to the minute even when conjuring up the breathy soulfulness of Lester Young. He is not a musical mimic.

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OK, hang onto your hats. This is week 3 of our 4-part "Sing into Spring" mini-series. Last week in her inaugural Whiskey Lounge appearance, Rose Colella gave a truly beautiful performance to a warm and appreciative audience. This week we welcome back two of our WL favorites: Vocalist Paul Marinaro and guitarist Andy Brown.

This week we are delighted to welcome back our old friends from the Copacabana Trio. This is sweet Brazilian music that will simply transport you. The group is led by the wonderful guitarist/singer Luciano Antonio and features the intuitive, delicate percussion work of Heitor Garcia.

Jump to 6:14 for the first set] [Jump to 1:33:00 for the second set] We first presented the great Bobby Broom Trio at the Whiskey Lounge last December in a special event hosted by Chicago jazz station WDCB (90.9FM).

Fred Simon is a masterful pianist and composer. He also happens to be a great storyteller and a swell guy. He has performed for us at the Whiskey Lounge in a couple of trio settings, always to a warm reception.

Guitarist Tony do Rosario hails from New Jersey and has played in some of the most storied jazz venues in the US, including Birdland in New York City, The Baked Potato in Los Angeles and Chicago's Jazz Showcase. We are happy he now calls Chicago home and are excited to welcome him to the Whiskey Lounge.

Romance and laughter. That's a lovely combination for any season, but especially for Valentine's week! Each time I take a night at the Whiskey Lounge to present my own music I try to incorporate a theme of some sort. So this week I've pulled out some of my romantic favorites and a few songs that have always made me chuckle.

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Jump to 16:26 for the first set] [Jump to 1:36:43 for the second set] Several months ago, mandolinist Grant Ziolkowski sat in with Paulinho Garcia and Rogerio Souza during a wonderful evening of Brazilian choro music. It was one of those delightfully unexpected moments I love to see at the Whiskey Lounge, and the audience ate it up.

Jump to 15:46 for the start of the show] [Jump to 1:52:18 for the second set] What a great way to wrap up our 2014 season at the Whiskey Lounge: With my best pal, Don Stiernberg, and his fantastic trio!

Ken Hall and John Moulder have been friends and musical collaborators for decades. I met them separately years ago and thought they were each spectacular musicians. When I later learned they had a long musical history with each other it made perfect sense: Both of them are inventive, melodic, generous players with keen abilities to listen and react eloquently.

Jump to 14:34 for the start of the show] [Jump to 1:59:23 for the second set] Wow! If you are a jazz fan in Chicago you are likely to know all three of these gentlemen. This is a powerhouse trio of Chicago Jazz All-Stars, and any one of them would be worth coming out to see.

Jump to 21:45 for the first set] [Jump to 2:02:43 for the second set] Saxophonist Brian Gephart and pianist Bob Long have had a great musical partnership for decades. I've known Brian for many years, and have had the distinct pleasure of playing with him on several occasions.

Jump to 10:22 for the first set] [Jump to 1:50:24 for the second set] Several months ago Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman were performing at the Whiskey Lounge and Judy told me she was going to have her friend, Paul Marinaro, sit in during the second set.

Jump to 13:57 for the start of the show] [Jump to 1:37:30 for the second set] The last time the Fat Babies Quartet played at the Whiskey Lounge I kept thinking, "If only we had a dance floor up here!" Well, this week we do!

Jump to 24:53 for the start of the show] [Jump to 1:47:02 for the second set] I first heard Typhanie sing about five years ago -- I became an immediate fan -- and was aware of Ben's fine playing through mutual friends, but had never heard them perform together until they appeared at the Whiskey Lounge in July.

Jump to 18:48 for start of the show] [Jump to 1:43:46 for the second set] September somehow turned into Brazilian music month at the Whiskey Lounge. I couldn't be happier. This is our second of three groups in a row to feature Brazilian jazz. We welcome the return of Neal Alger, one of Chicago's premiere guitarists.

We are aware of and apologize for the momentary technical problems at the start of both sets. Sorry! Arghh. [Jump to 11:11 for the start of the show] [Jump to 2:06:56 for the second set, joined in progress] Most everyone who is a Chicago jazz fan would agree that in this city of wonderful guitarists, Andy Brown is among the finest.

Jump to 16:54 for the start of the show] [Jump to 2:04:26 for the second set] It's no secret that Don is my dearest pal and long-time musical collaborator. We had a band together in college (in the 1900s!) and after graduation I followed Don to Chicago where we have been attempting to organize sounds since.

Jump to 12:27 for the start of the show] [Jump to 1:35:40 for the second set] I've known Peter Manheim since he was just a drummin' tadpole in the fertile ETHS jazz pond with my own two sons.

Jump to 13:54 for start of show] [Jump to 1:35:29 for second set] I am excited to be back playing and singing this week, this time joined by two good friends: The world renowned mandolin player (& guitarist) Don Stiernberg and the fantastic bassist, Paul Martin.

Jump to 6:21 for the start of the show] [Jump to 1:32:59 for the second set] OK, the last time I counted we had just over 317 million people in this great country. Well, good news, America!

Jump to 13:58 for start of show] [Jump to 1:41:16 for second set] Paulinho and I have a friendship that extends back more than 25 years. His musicianship and warmth are so inviting that you are going to wish he could move in with you and serenade you every day.

Jump to 1:50 for the start of the show] [Jump to 1:28:51 for the second set] This week we get to welcome back our dear pals and incredible musicians, Petra Van Nuis and Andy Brown. Petra has a beautiful, simply soulful voice and Andy is a tremendously gifted guitarist.

Jump to 17:53 for start of show] {Jump to 1:50:30 for second set] Chicago jazz legend (and former Evanstonian) Judy Roberts has called Phoenix home since 2007, but each year she is welcomed home with open arms by her many friends and fans when she makes her Spring/Summer trip back to the Midwest for a series of electrifying performances.

Jump to 1:35 for the start of the show] [Jump to 1:26:45 for the second set] Gypsy Jazz! Gypsy Jazz! Gypsy Jazz! Have I made my point? What could be more fun than this? In recent years, the renewed interest in the 1930's era European jazz of Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt has spawned a number of fine groups who faithfully create music in this style ...

Jump to 21:54 for the start of the show] This week at the Whiskey Lounge is a special treat for me -- and for you, too -- as I welcome my best pal and extraordinary jazz mandolinist, Don Stiernberg.

Jump to 25:15 for the start of the show] This week we are thrilled to present an exciting and truly unique performance by two absolute master improvisers. When I was first designing this series I approached my friend, John Moulder, about being one of the featured artists.

Jump to 38:40 for start of show. The live stream of the performance worked well, but this archival file is unfortunately audio only. We are working to restore the full video file. Thank you for your patience. On 3/27/14 "Live at the Whiskey Lounge" in Evanston welcomed the incredible Brazilian singer/guitarist, Paulinho Garcia!

SET ONE: 1:28 SET TWO: 53:03 Richard D. Johnson, piano Sharel Cassity, alto sax Charles Heath, drums Dennis Carroll, bass Earlier this year Richard Johnson appeared at Studio5, presenting an extended suite of music from "West Side Story". It was an inspired, spellbinding performance.

SET ONE: 1:20 SET TWO: 47:02 John Kornegay - alto sax Jim Gailloreto - tenor sax Peter Brusen - baritone sax Doug Scharf - trumpet Russ Phillips - trombone Bob Sutter - piano Doug Bistrow - bass Bob Rummage - drums special guest, Dee Alexander - vocals Strings: Lisa Fako, Jeff Yang, Michèle Lekas, Jeri-Lou Zike, Wendy Benner, Sarah Kim The Metropolitan Jazz Octet (MJO) is the reawakening of a group that was created in the 1950s by saxophonist/arranger Tom Hilliard (1930-2006).

SET ONE: 1:12 SET TWO: 38:46 Eva B. Ross, guitar & vocal Grant Milliken, keys & vibes Steve Rashid, keys & harmonica Christian Dillingham, bass Robert Rashid, drums We begin our Studio5 2019 Summer Season with a happy collision of genres ... and generations. Talented young singer/songwriter Eva B.

SET ONE: 1:19 SET TWO: 42:55 Christy Bennett, vocals Art Davis, trumpet Don Stiernberg, mandolin Don Stille, accordion Christian Dillingham, bass Lovely vocalist Christy Bennett is full of interesting ideas and is backed by a unique, fabulous band. The last time she performed at Studio5 she presented an evening of Django Reinhardt's vocal music (!)

Set One: 2:41 Set Two: 54:49 Ben Lewis, piano Jeremiah Hunt, bass Jon Deitemyer, drums guest vocalists: Typhanie Monique & Matt Lewis It's all about time ... The brilliant pianist, Ben Lewis, makes a return trip to our stage in a special concert about "Time" ...

Set One: 1:19 Set Two: 1:00:45 Brian Gephart, saxophones Tom Garling, trombone Neal Alger, guitar Kelly Sill, bass Eric Montzka, drums Brian Gephart has been a fixture on the Chicago jazz scene for many years. He is a prolific composer and recording artist, having seven releases to his name as leader or co-leader, as well as a vast discography of work on other artists' recordings.

Set 1: Set 2: Marc Smith, poet Al Day, guitar/vocals Bob Long, piano Brian Gephart, saxophones Doug Lofstrom, bass A band full of brilliant musicians teams up with the legendary FOUNDER of the poetry slam movement, performing jazz and poetry simultaneously. And you are thinking ... what?

Sarah Marie Young, vocals/ukulele/bells Steve Million, piano Andrew Vogt, bass Greg Artry, drums She's back! The incredible soulful singer is a Studio5 audience favorite and we're always thrilled when she makes a return trip to our stage! Sarah will be featuring songs from her past three albums and some brand new music.

Steve Rashid, vocal/piano/harmonica Paul Mertens, saxophones Don Stiernberg, guitar Jim Cox, bass Kevin Connelley, drums This whole show started with a suggestion from my good pal, Victoria Zielinski. When I mentioned to her that 2019 is Nat "King" Cole's centennial and that I was planning to do a show at Studio5, she reminded me that my old band, The Porkpies, was focused on Nat's music.

Set One: 1:10 Set Two: 1:05:38 Don Stiernberg, mandolin/vocal Andy Brown, guitar Jim Cox, bass Phil Gratteau, drums The internationally renowned jazz mandolinist returns to Studio5! It's no secret that Don Stiernberg is not only a friend of our series, he is my personal best pal.

Set One: 2:12 Set Two: 53:14 Marques Carroll (leader), trumpet Ryan Nyther, trumpet Quentin Coaxum, trumpet Amr Fahmy, piano Andrew Vogt, bass Isaiah Spencer, drums Innovative trumpeter and rising star in Chicago jazz! Trumpet Summit is a relatively new project by innovative young trumpeter, Marques Carroll.

Set One: 1:27 Set Two: 54:50 Alyssa Allgood, vocals Dan Chase, Hammond B-3 organ Kyle Asche, guitar Greg Artry, drums "A jazz singer to the core...she's off to a remarkable start, a young singer of unusual accomplishment and extraordinary potential." -Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune We are always happy when Alyssa Allgood makes an appearance on our stage.

Set One: 1:49 Set Two: 1:08:12 Randy Napoleon, guitar Kazuki Takemura, bass We're returning to the roots of our series for this one! Back when we started presenting performances at the Whiskey Lounge our focus - partly because it was a small space - was jazz duets and trios.

Set One: 2:18 Set Two: 55:37 John Moulder, guitars Vijay Tellis-Nayak, organ Jon Deitemyer, drums John Moulder is an extremely gifted guitarist and has been a buddy of ours for many years. I heard of him before I had heard his music, and I recall asking a mutual musician/friend of ours if he knew John.

Set One: 1:04 Set Two: 40:55 Jeremy Kahn & Steve Million, pianos Ariane Dolan, choreographer/dancer I've known the music - and pianistic brilliance - of Jeremy Kahn and Steve Million for some time, but I have never heard them perform together live.

Set One: 1:45 Set Two: 50:16 Chris Madsen, tenor sax and arrangements Brandon Hunt, guitar Sean Van Dril, keyboard Andrew Vogt, bass Zach Marks, drums Talented saxophonist Chris Madsen performed for us at the Whiskey Lounge a couple of years ago with a group he assembled for that performance.

Set One: 2:43 Set Two: 48:40 Howard Levy, piano & harmonica Dancers: Enid Smith Kasha Hilton Rachel Molinaro Mary O'Rourke MODERN JAZZ MEETS MODERN DANCE Multiple Grammy Award winning musician Howard Levy has developed a truly unique event in conjunction with innovative modern dancer (and Dance Center Evanston faculty member) Enid Smith.

First Set: 6:15 Second Set: 57:15 Chris Greene, saxophone Damian Espinosa, piano Marc Piane, bass Steve Corley, drums Saxophonist and composer Chris Greene was born and grew up right here in Evanston. After graduating from the the University of Indiana Jazz Studies program he returned to the Chicago area to pursue his career.

Set One: 3:40 Set Two: 49:05 Marc Smith, poet Al Day, guitar/vocal Bob Long, piano Brian Gephart, saxophone Doug Lofstrom, bass This one is going to be mind-blowing. I've long considered Al Day one of Chicago's best kept musical secrets ... and it frustrates the hell out me.

Set One: 7:15 Interview: 1:03:14 Set Two: 1:11:36 Ben Lewis, piano Patrick Mulcahy, bass Jon Deitemyer, drums Special Guest Vocalists: Sarah Marie Young and Matt Lewis I first heard Ben Lewis play several years ago when he appeared with Typhanie Monique at the Whiskey Lounge.

Set one: 7:13 Set two: 1:21:48 Paulinho Garcia, vocal/guitar Mike Allemana, guitar Grazyna Auguscik, vocal It's hard to imagine a more lovely sound than that of Paulinho Garcia. The lush harmonizations from his guitar and his quiet, pure voice all reflect his gentle, sweet spirit. His is Brazilian jazz at its finest.

Set 1: 1:47 Set 2: 51:17 Judy Roberts - piano/vocal Greg Fishman - saxophone/clarinet/flute Bob Ojeda - trumpet/flugelhorn Three Chicago jazz greats on one stage! Judy Roberts is a legend of the Chicago jazz scene, and since her move to Phoenix years ago, we always look forward to her warm-weather reappearance in the Windy City.

8:06 - Set 1 51:07 - Set 2 Choro de Lá pra Cá is a multi-national trio based in Natal, Brazil and the Chicago area. This talented, soulful group delighted us in a concert at the Whiskey Lounge in 2016. They are currently on their third U.S.

First Set: 4:28 Second Set: 55:35 Sarah Marie Young, vocals Clark Sommers, bass Stu Mindeman, keyboards Greg Artry, drums Bassist Clark Sommers is active throughout the Chicago jazz scene (and beyond) in a delightfully diverse collection of ensembles, including his position as Kurt Elling's regular bassist.

This is a reposted video from a performance with audio problems which have been repaired. First Set: 5:20 Second Set: 1:21:54 Howard Alden & Andy Brown, guitars Joe Policastro, bass Phil Gratteau, drums Most everyone who is a Chicago jazz fan would agree that in this city of wonderful guitarists, Andy Brown is among the finest.

An evening of improvised swing dancing to dance-themed jazz standards. Petra van Nuis, vocals Eric Schneider, reeds Andy Brown, guitar Dan DeLorenzo, bass Bob Rummage, drums Featuring swing dancing by Denise Williams and Tom Bachtell OK, this will take a little 'splainin'.

Ben Paterson, piano & vocals

Andy Brown, guitar

Clark Sommers, bass

We were thrilled that the extraordinary young New York pianist Ben Paterson made a stop on our stage during a brief tour back to the Midwest.

Lucy Smith, vocals Amr Marcin Fahmy, piano Bryan Doherty, bass Marcus Evans, drums Greg Ward, alto sax (1st set only) The wonderfully soulful singer, Lucy Smith, is celebrating the release of her new Holiday CD, "Singing Christmas", with us in this WDCB co-sponsored event. Lucy is a Chicago-based singer, composer, bandleader and producer.

Bring on the Fat Babies, the 7-piece classic jazz band that specializes in the music of the 1920s and 30s! The Chicago-based Fat Babies tour regularly, so we are thrilled they will be able to join us for our grand opening weekend. Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune called The Fat Babies "a band to be treasured."

Jump to 13:37 for the top of the show] [Jump to 22:53 for the first set] [Jump to 2:25:39 for the second set] Hey! It's the inaugural show at Studio 5 in Evanston! What better way to kick things off than to bring our old Whiskey Lounge friend, Paul Marinaro.

Jump to 14:43 for the start of the show] [Jump to 19:10 for the first set] [Jump to 2:04:46 for the second set] Judy Roberts, piano & vocals Greg Fishman, saxophone/flute They're back!! Like the swallows in Capistrano, or the butterflies in ... someplace in Mexico, or the rabbits in my backyard, Judy and Greg have returned!

Jump to 9:36 for the start of the show] [Jump to 13:50 for the first set] [Jump to 1:52:19 for the second set] Paul Asaro, piano Beau Sample, bass Alex Hall, drums STRIDE PIANO. Is there anything more delightful, anywhere? I'm honestly not sure.

Jump to 11:38 for the start of the show] [Jump to 17:00 for the first set] [Jump to 1:57:50 for the second set] Bobby Lewis, trumpet John Moulder, guitar Stewart Miller, bass This year, Chicago's legendary trumpet player, Bobby Lewis, is marking several huge life milestones: His 80th birthday, his 70th year playing the trumpet, his 55th year in Chicago and the release of his 10th CD!

Jump to 21:26 for the start of the show] [Jump to 27:28 for the first set] Eva B. Ross, vocals Steve Rashid, piano Don Stiernberg, guitar Jim Cox, bass Kevin Connelley, drums In case you missed her last summer, let me tell you I have known Eva since she was an infant.

Jump to 22:34 for the start of the show] [Jump to 26:37 for the first set] [Jump to 2:00:42 for the second set] Typhanie Monique, vocals Ben Lewis, piano Josh Ramos, bass Greg Artry, drums Typhanie was one of the first vocalists to appear as part of the Whiskey Lounge series in 2014, and she remains a crowd favorite and a dear friend.

Jump to 24:36 for the start of the show] [Jump to 32:24 for the first set] [Jump to 2:37:22 for the second set] Paul Marinaro, vocals Mike Allemana, guitar Chris Sargent, piano Joe Policastro, bass This week marks our 100th show at the Whiskey Lounge, and will feature the Paul Marinaro Quartet.

Jump to 1:34 for the start of the show] [Jump to 5:59 for the first set] [Jump to 1:32:49 for the second set] Brian Gephart, saxophone Vijay Tellis-Nayak, piano Mike Arnopol, bass Hey, it's St. Patrick's Day! And no better way to celebrate than with a musical tribute to that famous Irishman, Thelonious O'Monk.

Jump to 17:43 for the start of the show] [Jump to 23:25 for the first set] [Jump to 1:48:31 for the second set] Donovan Mixon, Guitar Jim Cox, Bass Jean Leroy, Percussion My good friend, Jim Cox, is one of the busiest bass players I know.

Jump to 16:59 for the start of the show] [Jump to 21:32 for the first set] [Jump to 1:34:44 for the second set] Art Davis, trumpet Bill Overton, sax Patrick Donely, piano Dan DeLorenzo, bass This is not the first time I've made this statement, but it is again true: I've really been looking forward to this week's show.

Jump to 2:09 for the start of the show] [Jump to 7:52 for the first set] [Jump to 1:34:20 for the second set] Peter Lerner, guitar Aaron Mitter, bass I've said this before, but one of the joys of presenting this series is occasionally meeting wonderful Chicago musicians I hadn't previously known.

Chris Madsen, saxophone Dave Miller, guitar Joe Policastro, bass The last time Chris Madsen played at the Whiskey Lounge he presented a clever concept of "New Standards" - arrangements of popular songs written in recent years that have the potential to become jazz standards.

jump to 12:32 for the start of the show] [jump to 16:40 for the first set] [jump to 1:53:15 for the second set] Bill Overton, saxophones Brian Wilkie, pedal steel guitar Larry Kohut, bass This week is a great example of creative reshuffling of the Whiskey Lounge musician deck.

Jump to 9:46 for the start of the show] [Jump to 14:00 for the first set] [Jump to 1:40:10 for the second set] Don Stiernberg, mandolin Andy Brown, guitar Jim Cox, bass OK, what's not to love about this??

Jump to 17:09 for the start of the show] [Jump to 21:27 for the first set] [Jump to 1:36:27 for the second set] Elaine Dame, vocal Neal Alger, guitar Elaine Dame is one of those people you just want to know. She sings like a bird and is about as sweet a person as you'll be able to find.

jump to 9:40 for the start of the show] [jump to 13:13 for the first set] [jump to 1:25:33 for the second set] Juli Wood, tenor sax & vocal Lee Rothenberg, guitar Joel Kelsey, bass Mike Schlick, drums This week at the Whiskey Lounge we feature jazz versions of Finnish folk songs.

jump to 10:44 for the start of the show] [jump to 14:32 for the first set] [jump to 1:50:12 for the second set] Brian Gephart, saxophones Fred Simon, piano Brian Wilkie, pedal steel guitar Brian Sandstrom, bass Occasionally at the Whiskey Lounge we present ensembles that have played together for years - sometimes decades - and we get to witness the kind of musical camaraderie that is born of longstanding friendships and years of working through musical puzzles as a group.

Jump to 9:32 for the start of the show] [Jump to 13:01 for the first set] [Jump to 1:55:09 for the second set] Art Davis, trumpet Dennis Luxion, piano Dan DeLorenzo, bass Each week I try to include a link to a sample of our upcoming artist so you can get a little preview of the next show.

Bobby Lewis, trumpet Jim Ryan, piano Stewart Miller, bass What do Peggy Lee, Tex Beneke, Jack Teagarden, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra have in common? They were all lucky enough to have trumpeter Bobby Lewis in their bands. That's some list, huh?

In case you haven't heard, Chicago's master Brazilian musician, Paulinho Garcia, is relocating to Los Angeles. I met Paulinho shortly after he moved to Chicago from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and we have have been friends for decades. He has the silkiest voice imaginable and when he plays the guitar it's positively orchestral.

Andy Brown, guitar Joe Policastro, bass Mikel Avery, drums [Jump to 10:38 for the start of the show] [Jump to 17:42 for the first set] [Jump to 1:44:02 for the second set] Back in March we celebrated our one-year anniversary at the Whiskey Lounge with a fabulous CD release concert by our old pal, guitarist, Andy Brown.

Jump to 21:37 for the start of the show] [Jump to 25:15 for the first set] [Jump to 1:51:23 for the second set] Don Stille, accordion Daniela Bisenius, violin Is there a happier sound than a jazz accordion? I think probably not.

Paul Marinaro, vocal Ben Paterson, piano Clark Sommers, bass HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAUL! OK, this week not only will the incredible Paul Marinaro sing for us, we will also sing for Paul, and there may even be cake involved. Paul is our dear pal, and, as I'm sure you know, a true rising star on the Chicago jazz scene.

Jump to 11:20 for the start of the show] [Jump to 16:00 for the first set] [Jump to 1:35:12 for the second set] Steve Rashid, piano/vocal/harmonica Don Stiernberg, guitar/mandolin Jim Cox, bass Robert Rashid, drums Special Guest: Ingrid Graudins, vocal Big influences. We've all had them.

Jump to 17:34 for the start of the show] [Jump to 20:52 for the first set] [Jump to 1:36:58 for the second set] They're back!!! I feel kind of like a puppy waiting at the window.

Jump to 1:53 for the start of the show] [Jump to 8:18 for the first set] [Jump to 1:28:56 for the second set] Howard Levy, harmonica & piano Larry Gray, bass Miles Levy, drums On the off-chance that you are not familiar with multiple Grammy Award winning artist, Howard Levy, let me tell you about the first time I saw him.

Jump to 3:12 for the start of the show] [Jump to 10:00 for the first set] [Jump to 1:59:46 for the second set] A TRIBUTE TO PEGGY LEE Petra Van Nuis - vocal Bobby Lewis - trumpet Andy Brown - guitar So is there anyone who is not a Peggy Lee fan?

Jump to 19:48 for the first set.] [Jump to 2:01:30 for the second set] For the first time in months, this Thursday I will be absent from our weekly presentation. My son graduates from college this week so I will be off celebrating the end of tuition payments ...

Jump to 10:06 for the start of the show] [Jump to 15:10 for the first set] [Jump to 2:04:34 for the second set] Typhanie has performed several times at the Whiskey Lounge, and each time she brings something a little different and always fabulous.

Jump to 5:05 for the start of the show] [Jump to 9:52 for the first set] [Jump to 1:33:00 for the second set] If you are a regular listener to Chicago jazz station WDCB (90.9FM), you may already be aware of Rose Colella.

Jump to 27:54 for the start of the show] [Jump to 33:54 for the first set] [Jump to 2:02:16 for the second set] Besides being a stellar bassist, Jim Cox is a dear old pal of mine and a frequent performer on our stage.

I looked back at our artist roster for this past year and there is an argument to be made that Andy Brown is everyone's favorite guitarist. He has actually performed at the Whiskey Lounge more than any other single musician.

For quite awhile I've considered breaking with our stated duet/trio format on occasion and experimenting with other sub-categories of jazz. So this week we're smashing the mold and featuring a full, rocking 17-piece big band!

jump to 27:07 for the first set] [jump to 2:02:24 for the second set] Our artists this week demonstrate another fun example of the joyous creative collaboration that thrills me at the Whiskey Lounge. All three of these talented gentlemen have performed at the Whiskey Lounge, but never in this grouping, so I will be hearing this trio for the first time right along with you.

Jump to 9:38 for the first set] [Jump to 1:28:18 for the second set] Let's try this again, shall we? You may recall that the first show of our 2015 season -- The Barry Winograd Trio -- had to be canceled because of snow and extreme cold.

Paul is a true rising star on the Chicago jazz scene, and for very good reasons. Paul's vocal stylings can take an audience back 60 years, and yet he is an artful modern interpreter. He finds a great balance between his respect for the jazz history from which we've all come, and his inventive delivery which moves the music forward.

Typhanie and Ben are Whiskey Lounge favorites -- their performances are electrifying and soulful, and we always look forward to their return. Mainstays on the Chicago jazz scene, Typhanie's sultry voice is at once controlled and wild, and Ben is a mind reader who happens to have stupendous chops.

Jump to 17:12 for the first set] [Jump to 1:46:59 for the second set] Each week I look for a little audio or video clip to share as a preview of our upcoming artist. As I was watching an archive of one of Petra and Andy's previous appearances at the Whiskey Lounge I found myself grinning and laughing out loud.

Jump to 16:11 for the first set] [Jump to 1:45:13 for the second set] I recently played a solo benefit concert for the Evanston Dance Ensemble at the home of our friends (and friends of this series) Regina and Doug.

Jump to 8:45 for the first set] [Jump to 2:00:41 for the second set] Fred Simon is a fantastic pianist, composer, and all-around great guy. He is really one of the beloved jazz musicians in Chicago. I was thrilled to have Fred perform at the Whiskey Lounge a couple of months ago and am delighted he will be back this week.

Jump to 27:10 for the first set] [Jump to 1:57:14 for the second set] It's Judy's birthday! We are so fortunate to have Judy and Greg as our friends and regular performers at the Whiskey Lounge.

Jump to 2:29 for the start of the show] [Jump to 7:20 for the first set] [Jump to 1:52:41 for the second set] Paulinho Garcia is certainly no stranger to the Whiskey Lounge, and he's been my friend for over 25 years.

Jump to 7:26 for the start of the show] [Jump to 1:44:44 for the second set] In a wonderful but completely unintentional feat of programming, September has kind of turned into "Brazilian music month". You will have three opportunities to hear fantastic Brazilian jazz, each with its own flavor.

jump to 3:50 for start of the show] [jump to 1:33:24 for the second set] OK, she's from Poland, he's from Brazil. She doesn't speak Portugese, he doesn't speak Polish. Fortunately, they are both eloquently fluent in jazz. What perfectly blending voices; what a transporting sound.

Jump to 14:14 for start of the show] [Jump to 1:49:39 for the second set] Fred Simon says that since childhood he has been convinced that he is a singer/songwriter trapped in the body of someone who can't sing. Fred is a brilliant (I do not use the term lightly) pianist and composer.

Jump to 9:01 for start of show] [Jump to 1:43:46 for second set] I first became familiar with Typhanie Monique several years ago when I hosted a series similar to our Whiskey Lounge concerts at a venue called Q2. Perhaps you remember it.

Jump to 16:54 for the start of the show] If you were fortunate enough to be in the audience at the Whiskey Lounge on April 10th, you saw a mind-blowing performance by two master improvisers: John Moulder, one of the most gifted guitarists you will ever hear, and seven-time Grammy Award winning percussionist Paul Wertico.

Jump to 10:05 for the start of the show] [Jump to 1:38:03 for the second set] Paulinho Garcia and I were talking recently and he was commenting on how Chicago has somehow really become a center for great jazz guitarists.

Due to audio problems during the live webcast, we have decided to provide this improved version of the show. It's worth the effort. This show was fantastic!

Jump to 22:25 for start of the show] [Jump to 1:53:10 for start of the second set] If you are a fan of the hot jazz of the 1920s like I am, you are going to want to show up early for this one.

Jump to 17:17 for start of show] [Jump to 1:30:57 for the second set] Steve Rashid / Don Stiernberg / Larry Kohut play MOSE ALLISON! Every musician can point back to the handful of early influences that helped shape them.

jump to 10:31 for the start of the show] [jump to 1:40:43 for the second set] Alright, this is going to be a dreamy night at the Whiskey Lounge. We are honored to have the fantastic Copacabana Trio, bringing incredible Brazilian music to our stage. This group boasts two outstanding vocalists.

Jump to 15:15 for the start of the show!] This week at the Whiskey Lounge our host, Steve Rashid, is back at the keyboard, joined by the beautifully melodic vibes player, Ken Hall, and the fabulous bassist, Stewart Miller.

Jump to 21:10 for the start of the show! Tonight we feature more great Chicago jazz performers at the Whiskey Lounge: Petra Van Nuis and Andy Brown. Petra has the sweetest, most comfortable voice that is at once innocent and sensual, friendly and hip.

Jump to 27:35 for start of show] Live small-group jazz from the Whiskey Lounge at 27 Live in Evanston, IL. Join us each Thursday starting at 7:30pm for a free live webcast. This week (3/20/14) pianist/singer Steve Rashid is joined by guitarist/mandolinist/singer Don Stiernberg.