The Hall For Us All
Interlace is an exciting new sextet led by Andy Schlinder and Andrew Meyer.
Line up and more info TBA
MUSIC @ 7pm
DOORS + Kitchen @ 6pm
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
Arman Sangalang Quartet
Arman Sangalang- tenor saxophone
Dave Miller- guitar
Ethan Philion- bass
Devin Drobka- drums & cymbals
Website/Socials:
Instagram: @arman_sangalang
Chicago-based saxophonist and composer Arman Sangalang has been garnering attention as one of the up-and-coming jazz musicians on the scene. Sangalang composes intricate originals, weaving together lyricism and colorful textures to deliver atmospheric soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from Chicago’s genre-bending creative music scene, his music ranges from contemplative to groove-oriented. His current project, the Arman Sangalang Quartet, brings freewheeling and fiery improvisations to audiences. His debut record Quartet (2023, Calligram Records) was awarded Best First Release as Leader by RadioRadioX. Sangalang is set to release his sophomore album Waypointson Calligram Records in August 2026.
Throughout his career, he’s had the honor of sharing the stage with notable jazz artists such as Jon Irabagon, Clark Sommers, Bruce Forman, Sylvia Cuenca, and countless others. His music has been performed at prestigious venues like the Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, and Chicago Jazz Festival. Other notable venues include The Green Mill, Andy’s Jazz Club, the Hungry Brain, The California Clipper, The Whistler, Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club and the Logan Center for the Arts.
Sangalang has also received various accolades in the last few years. He was awarded grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for his debut album. In 2023, he was selected to be a part of the Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Residency in Delaware. In 2022, IRIS, a collective formed by Sangalang, was one of four groups across the U.S. selected for the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Academy. The same year, Arman was also the awardee of the Jazz Institute of Chicago’s Jazz Links Fellowship program.
Grey Matter Quartet (GMQ) is an ensemble that focuses on fusion styled jazz, originated by the masters of the style (Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, George Duke, Weather Report, YellowJackets, Snarky Puppy, etc)
As all jazz should include original content infusion by the performing musicians, you will find pieces of all of us in the presentation of these compositions. We also consider it our honor and privilege to bring these compositions to our audiences. Be it in a restaurant, dinner party or concert setting. Inevitably folks will be tapping their feet & bobbing their head.
Historically, GMQ started out as a trio. Originated by drummer and founder; Andrew Hix and keyboardist / co-founder Stew Levin. Andrew and Stew have played in numerous ensembles together since the 1990’s. consisting of Late Shift Orchestra, a (5) piece pre-curser ensemble called “Soulfiztication”, and numerous jazz pick up bands.
Andrew is also the drummer for the jazz group – Slyvan Street. They released two LPs that dropped in 2007 & 2014. Andrew also plays in a number of other ensembles in the area and is the founder of the Hix Brothers teaching studios and music stores.
Noah Dee, bassist / composer joined the trio in 2019. Noah is an accomplished pianist/composer as well as bassist. Noah played bass with Stew in an original material ensemble called “Goodwood”. Noah produced and co-wrote the LP “Wicker” with Stew which dropped in 2015. (Available on Itunes & Spotify)
GMQ became a quartet when we had the good fortune to have Jeff Ford (Saxophones) add his voice to the ensemble in 2020. Jeff is an accomplished composer / teacher and performer. Jeff taught music and woodwinds at Wabaunsee College, Jeff also has his own woodwind repair business and plays with ensembles all over the Midwest. Jeff wrote and produced his LP – “Saxophoning” that dropped in 2021.
The unmistakable characteristic and founding principal of the ensemble is that we love the music that we play, love playing it together, and love presenting it to you.
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
The Quantum Committee Sextet blends traditional jazz with innovation and passion. Meeting in the Western Michigan jazz studies program. Jacob Nowakowski (Bass), from Bartlett Illinois, composes their original pieces while laying down the groundwork for the band. Rohan Marr (Drums) from West Chicago Illinois, and Caleb Downey (Piano) from Cadillac Michigan complete the rhythm section bringing a diversity of textures and fiery passion. Haden Bovee (Saxophone) from Middleville Michigan, Colin Woniewski (Trombone)from Byron Center Michigan, and Joji Klooster (Saxophone) from Redlands California complete the sextet, expanding its musical possibilities through their innovative solos. Quantum, being inspired largely by jazz legends such as Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman, and John Coltrane seek to reflect these artists’ fire, while also bringing a refreshing originality. With the rich history of Jazz as their inspiration interspersed with their individual skills and passion for playing together, the possibilities are endless.
Haden Bovee - Alto
Joji Klooster - Tenor
Colin Woniewski - Trombone
Jacob Nowakowski - Bass
Caleb Downey - Keys
Rohan Marr - Drums
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
Breck Cherry: Trumpet
Gustavo Astudillo: Tenor Sax
Zadie Ma: Bass
Ryan Weaver - Drums
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
St. Charles native, blazing up and coming guitarist Jack Buratczuk will perform
with Jacob Nowakowski on bass and Rohan Marr on drums
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
Gomeh Barak - Trumpet
Greg Jung - Saxophone
Tom Vaitsas - Piano
John Sutton - Bass
Luke Sagadin - Drums
Dennis Carroll on bass
Joey Skoch on keys
Lee Rothenberg Guitar
Neil Hemphill Drums
A Chicago-based band rooted in the city’s native Jazz and Blues Tradition and formed in response to the challenges posed for live performers in the wake of the 2020 pandemic. Led by legendary bass player and songwriter Dennis Carroll, DC & The Love brings together a group of premier musicians who began playing spontaneously on porches and public venues around the city, immediately embraced by audiences for their musicianship and originality. Since those early days, DC & The Love has evolved into one of the most exciting and cutting-edge bands in the country, playing some of Chicago’s best clubs and recording their first highly acclaimed EP titled “Go Up.” The leader, Dennis Carroll, a sideman for decades to many of the great jazz players is now leading his own group. Lee Rothenberg plays guitar, Joey Skoch plays keys, and Neil Hemphill plays drums.
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
An NIU Jazz Alumni and St Charles resident, Sam Wyatt has been tearing it up on the keys around the Chicagoland area. This trio will feature:
Sam Wyatt - Organ
Joel Ream - Guitar
Juan Pastor - Drums
Luke is a great drummer based in Chicago. He has played at the hall a few times with different groups, mainly the Righteous Rooster Organ Trio. This Wednesday he will perform with a new quartet project featuring some marvelous musicians from around the city.
Featuring:
Luke Sagadin - Drums
John Sutton - Bass
Greg Jung - Sax
Gomeh Barak - Trumpet
Jack Obretski - Trumpet
Seamus Moore - Tenor Sax
Adam Blendermann - Bass
Ryan Weaver - Drums
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
Matthew Muñeses - Saxophone
Arman Sangalang - Saxophone
Clark Sommers - Bass
Dana Hall - Drums
more info:
Eric Brink - Saxophone
Zach Finnegan - Trumpet
Colin Drozdoff - Piano
Marcel Bonfim - Bass
Peter Mack - Drums
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
The Chicago Experiment was formed in 2025 out of Connor Bernhard's desire to perform more on guitar and realize the dream he had since he was in high school of having an organ powered band.
The trio features himself on guitar, trumpet, arrangements, and compositions along with the inimitable Zack Marks on drums and Andrew "Larry" Lawrence on Hammond B3 organ.
The three met nearly a decade prior to play in the band New Nostalgia and have been friends and accomplices in musical crime ever since with that group, Bonzo Squad and many others. These three musicians share a passion for the harmony and intellectual prowess of jazz, but are also captivated by the infectious groove and melodies of vernacular musics in the popular music genre. Together they synthesize those two commonly separated worlds into the funky fire that is The Chicago Experiment.
The trio currently holds a monthly residency every second Tuesday at one of Chicago's newest jazz clubs, Clara, in Wicker Park and are currently working on their first album as a unit which will feature Bernhard's arrangements of popular cover songs as well as some original compositions.
The Chris Greene Quartet - led by the Evanston saxophone colossus - played its first gig in 2005 and has since become one of the most highly visible, award-winning and critically lauded bands in the Chicago area. While honoring jazz’s tradition, the band incorporates elements of funk, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban, the blues and reggae, reflecting their diverse backgrounds. CGQ is currently celebrating the release of “Conversance,” the first ever jazz release for Chicago’s longest-running indie rock label, Pravda Records.
Check out the new album here:
Featuring new compositions that mix classical saxophone styles of Chika Inoue with the modern jazz concepts of Shawn Maxwell.
Shawn Maxwell - Saxophone
Chika Inoue - Saxophone
Mark Nelson - Keyboards
Michael Barton - Bass
Nils Higdon - Drums
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
Grey Matter Quartet (GMQ) is an ensemble that focuses on fusion styled jazz, originated by the masters of the style (Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, George Duke, Weather Report, YellowJackets, Snarky Puppy, etc)
As all jazz should include original content infusion by the performing musicians, you will find pieces of all of us in the presentation of these compositions. We also consider it our honor and privilege to bring these compositions to our audiences. Be it in a restaurant, dinner party or concert setting. Inevitably folks will be tapping their feet & bobbing their head.
Historically, GMQ started out as a trio. Originated by drummer and founder; Andrew Hix and keyboardist / co-founder Stew Levin. Andrew and Stew have played in numerous ensembles together since the 1990’s. consisting of Late Shift Orchestra, a (5) piece pre-curser ensemble called “Soulfiztication”, and numerous jazz pick up bands.
Andrew is also the drummer for the jazz group – Slyvan Street. They released two LPs that dropped in 2007 & 2014. Andrew also plays in a number of other ensembles in the area and is the founder of the Hix Brothers teaching studios and music stores.
Noah Dee, bassist / composer joined the trio in 2019. Noah is an accomplished pianist/composer as well as bassist. Noah played bass with Stew in an original material ensemble called “Goodwood”. Noah produced and co-wrote the LP “Wicker” with Stew which dropped in 2015. (Available on Itunes & Spotify)
GMQ became a quartet when we had the good fortune to have Jeff Ford (Saxophones) add his voice to the ensemble in 2020. Jeff is an accomplished composer / teacher and performer. Jeff taught music and woodwinds at Wabaunsee College, Jeff also has his own woodwind repair business and plays with ensembles all over the Midwest. Jeff wrote and produced his LP – “Saxophoning” that dropped in 2021.
The unmistakable characteristic and founding principal of the ensemble is that we love the music that we play, love playing it together, and love presenting it to you.
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
3/4/26
Interlace is an exciting new sextet led by Andy Schlinder and Andrew Meyer.
Featuring:
Andrew Meyer - Trombone
Jon McQuade - Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Andy Schlinder - Tenor / Baritone Saxophone
Chris Nolte - Upright Bass
Brandon Harper - Keyboard
Gustavo Cortinas - Drumset
MUSIC @ 7pm
DOORS + Kitchen @ 6pm
For 2026, The Old Elburn Hall House Quintet will play once per month on the last Wednesday of the month.
Jazz/Bebop Standards, Modern Jazz, and usually some funky/fusion stuff towards the end!
Randy Ream (sax)
Larry Harris (keyboards)
Joel Ream (guitar)
Michael Barton (bass)
Peter Mack (drums)
