Cat Gaddis
Sep
10
7:00 PM19:00

Cat Gaddis

ABOUT CAT GADDIS

Cat Gaddis began performing professionally at the age of 16 in Davenport, IA and at the age 

of 19 she moved to Chicago to perform as the opening act for former Heavy Weight Boxing Champion, Ernie Terrell.
 

While performing with Terrell she met the legendary King of Blue-eyed Soul, Wayne Cochran, and he convinced her to go on the road with him and his world renowned band, the CC Riders. She performed all over the world with Wayne Cochran, first, as a backup singer and, later, as his opening act, appearing in such places as Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles CA, and making appearances with Wayne and the CC Riders on:
The James Brown Show.
The Dinah Shore Show
The Merv Griffin Show
 

In 1979, after settling in Miami, Cat Gaddis formed her own act, she was signed to TK Records as a solo artist, a producer, song writer, and sound engineer where she was stable mates with:
Bobby Caldwell
KC and the Sunshine Band
Betty Wright
Benny Latimore
Peter Brown
Anita Ward
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Jimmy "Bo" Horne
Timmy Thomas
George and Gwen McCrae
T-Connection
 

In 1987 she relocated to Chicago, IL where she has performed with:
What the Funk.  
Downtown Charlie Brown's Blues Band
The Q-Balls
The Chi-Town Showstoppers
Rhythm Kitchen Blues Band
 

In 2022 she reunited with the Downtown Charlie Brown's Blues Band and performed a guest appearance at

Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago, IL, where she received rave reviews for that performance.
 

At the age of 69, Cat Gaddis has been inspired to come out of retirement and to do what she loves most, perform and

she formed The Cat Gaddis Project with four of Chicago's best blues and jazz musicians:
David Kellen, keyboardist
Glover Washington, drummer

David Jordan, guitarist 

Reggie Harrington, bassist.
 

The Cat Gaddis Project is currently producing a solo album, “The Cycles of My Life " at Gremlen Recording Studios in Aurora, IL with engineer, Jeremy Kollross,

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James Davis' BEVELED
Aug
13
7:00 PM19:00

James Davis' BEVELED

Beveled features the unusual instrumentation of two flugelhorns, two bass clarinets, and drums and bass, a combination that Davis’ explores to great and varied effect throughout Arc and Edge. “The name ‘Beveled’ is meant to evoke a soundscape that uses softer edges, unexpected angles, and a generally gentler and a warmer side of modern creative music,” says Davis. The band got its start at the Green Mill’s Sunday Chicago Jazz Composers Collective series in 2013, released their first (self-titled) album in 2014, and played the Chicago Jazz Festival in 2015. A hiatus of several years followed as drummer Juan Pastor and bass clarinetist Michael Salter relocated overseas for extended periods. With their return, Davis reformed the ensemble and composed a new body of work, recording the EP Remain Calm literally the night before the COVID-19 lockdown hit Chicago in March 2020. Another hiatus unavoidably followed. With Arc and Edge, Davis and company return en force with crystalline performances of eleven sublime new Davis originals.

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Jack Buratczuk Quartet
Jul
16
7:00 PM19:00

Jack Buratczuk Quartet

Joined by fellow local talents Chris Majure (drums), Ryan Reid (alto sax), and Jacob Nowakowski (bass), the Jack Buratczuk Quartet will present a diverse setlist that spans the jazz spectrum—from the classic works of McCoy Tyner to the modern sounds of Seamus Blake, along with original compositions by the band.

Come out for an evening of exciting live music!

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Mario Duenas Quartet
Jul
2
7:00 PM19:00

Mario Duenas Quartet

MARIO DUEÑAS ELECTRIC GROUP
Mario Dueñas, guitar
Ian Letts, saxophone
Tom Hartnett, keyboards
Jonny Gifford, drums

Mario Dueñas, born from an Italian family in Guayaquil, Ecuador on April 23, 1985, was introduced to music at the age of 5, developing a special interest in harmony, and soon began a self-teaching process through record transcription and bibliographic studies.

Years later, established a variety of ensembles to further explore both the languages of composition as well as performance. After experiencing the music of Bill Evans and John Coltrane along with many other master improvisers, decided to continue a deeper study into the nature of improvisation.

In 2008, traveled to the United States. By 2014, moved from Texas to Illinois, where he currently resides with his wife and two children. Since 2014, the continuation of this musical journey, led to the Mario Dueñas Solo, Duet and Trio acts, performing regularly all around the Chicago, Wisconsin and Indiana areas. In 2024, released “Fruits of the Spirit”, a solo guitar meditation featuring acoustic textures with motivic explorations inspired by jazz aesthetics and spiritual writings.

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Gomeh Barak Trio
Jun
18
7:00 PM19:00

Gomeh Barak Trio

Gomeh Barak - Trumpet

John Sutton - Bass

Eric Binder - Drums

Gomeh Barak has been a fixture in Chicago’s jazz scene for nearly a decade. He can be found performing a sideman in a plethora of ensembles of all styles around the Chicago area, as well as leading his own projects. Barak has degrees from the Eastman School of Music (BM ‘14) and DePaul University (MM ‘19).

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Jarod Bufe
Jun
4
7:00 PM19:00

Jarod Bufe

Music @ 7pm | Doors+Kitchen 6pm

Jarod Bufe -tenor

Deanna Witkowski -piano

Christian Dillingham -bass

Jeremy Cunningham -drums

BIO

Saxophonist Jarod Bufe has been active in the realms of woodwind repair and music performance since moving to Chicago in 1996. Soon after arriving, he established himself as one of the first-call saxophone repairmen in the area, while performing primarily as a section player in local big bands. In the early 2010s, his affiliation with the musician-curated Ratchet Series at the Skylark in Pilsen reinvigorated his longtime interest in original composition and improvisation in small group contexts. Today, Jarod maintains an active repair practice—counting many of Chicago's finest professional musicians and music educators among his loyal clientele—while regularly performing his original music with his quartet and trio at such area venues as FitzGerald's, the Whistler, and Elastic Arts. His principal collaborators to date include guitarist Tim Stine, bassist Matt Ulery, and drummer Jon Deitemyer, as well as bassists Anton Hatwich and Christian Dillingham, and drummers Quin Kirchner and Frank Rosaly. New Spaces, the debut album by the Jarod Bufe Quartet, was released by Origin Records in 2018.

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Dennis Carroll - DC and the Love
May
21
7:00 PM19:00

Dennis Carroll - DC and the Love

Dennis Carroll on bass

Joey Skoch on keys

Lee Rothenberg Guitar 

Neil Hemphill Drums

DC AND THE LOVE

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.

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Righteous Rooster Organ Trio
May
7
7:00 PM19:00

Righteous Rooster Organ Trio

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 trio’s debut album, Fowl Play (2024, 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 album's “impassioned funk and soul,” while All About Jazz praises its infectious energy, stating it quickly passes the "can't sit still" test. JazzWax hails it as “one of the best organ trio albums of the year,” and the UK Jazz Journal highlights the trio's "fresh, engaging sound that showcases their mastery and innovative spirit.” Chicago Jazz Magazine affirms that “it’s worth the time to investigate.” As WDCB 90.9FM puts it, Fowl Play is "exactly the funk that you're looking for from an organ trio."

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Grey Matter Quartet
Apr
23
7:00 PM19:00

Grey Matter Quartet

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.

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CANCELLED - Righteous Rooster Organ Trio
Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00

CANCELLED - Righteous Rooster Organ Trio

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST

EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED

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 trio’s debut album, Fowl Play (2024, 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 album's “impassioned funk and soul,” while All About Jazz praises its infectious energy, stating it quickly passes the "can't sit still" test. JazzWax hails it as “one of the best organ trio albums of the year,” and the UK Jazz Journal highlights the trio's "fresh, engaging sound that showcases their mastery and innovative spirit.” Chicago Jazz Magazine affirms that “it’s worth the time to investigate.” As WDCB 90.9FM puts it, Fowl Play is "exactly the funk that you're looking for from an organ trio."

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Chris Greene Quartet
Jan
29
7:00 PM19:00

Chris Greene Quartet

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:

https://pravdamusic.com/album/3044521/conversance

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