Michael LeMorin Quintet: Friday July 21, 7:30

PLG Arts Jazz at KD’s, 408 Rogers Ave (betw Sterling St & Lincoln Rd) Michael LeMorin stirs the cadences of his native Haiti—and  other tropical treats such as reggae, samba, and bossa nova—into a smoothly vibrant jazz cocktail. Lyrics in English, French,...

Spin Cycle at KD’s + NEW SEAFOOD MENU!!! Friday, June 9, 7:30-9:30 pm KD’s, 408 Rogers Ave between Sterling St & Lefferts Ave, 7:30-9:30 Spin Cycle, led by saxophonist Tom Christensen and drummer Scott Neumann, plays an eclectic blend of hard-hitting...

PLG Arts Jazz at KD’s Friday, April 14

The Jon Menges Quartet Jon Menges-Trumpet; Adam Kolker-Tenor Sax; Joe Fitzgerald-Bass; Robert Weiss-Drums A trumpeter, composer, arranger, and music copyist, Jon Menges’s creative and talented musical programs delighted audiences in the Chicago area for many years....

PLG Arts Jazz at KD’s

 ECDYSES at KD’s, Friday, April 28, 7:30-9:30 408 Rogers Ave betw Lefferts Ave & Sterling St “Ecdyses” explores the ongoing processes of self-transformation. Uniting the voices of the violin, guitar, and drums, it pushes the boundaries of musical...

Curtis Ostle Trio, Friday, September 9, 2016

The Inkwell was; the new KD’s IS!!! Check out the new home for PLG Arts Jazz Night . The Inkwell Cafe has been transformed into KD’s, redecorated and with a new menu, $6 frozen drinks, and $5 beers. The Curtis Ostle Trio is the first group to perform under...

Vinnie Knight: Black Pearls and White Diamonds July 22

Miss Vinnie Knight is a well-known jazz and blues singer with an angelic voice and a sophisticated sound. She has recorded the music of Duke Ellington and toured many European countries.   Miss Vinnie Knight has a profound love for music theater. She Has written and...

Jerram Original Network Band Fri, 6-24, 7:30

Founded by drummer Jerry Griffin, the Jerram Original Network Band started as Network, playing blues and R&B, working with Martha and the Vandellas, Freddie King, Sun Ra, Bobby Rush, and Willie Mabon. The trio now includes bassist Tyler Mitchell (Tyler Mitchell...

Wataru Uchida Quartet: Jazz this Friday (June 10)

Wataru Uchida writes original tunes influenced by his East Asian sensibility for music and advanced jazz harmony. Wataru studied saxophone and composition with Chico Freeman, a saxophonist who worked with McCoy Tyner for many years. Wataru’s new album is Predawn...

Jazz @the Inkwell Friday, May 13, 7:30-9:30

The Yuma Uesaka Quartet performs this Friday at the Inkwell Cafe, 408 Rogers Avenue, between Sterling St and Lefferts Avenue.  The Brooklyn-based improvising ensemble  draws inspiration from a vast array of musical idioms, including jazz, classical, African, Indian,...

Nicoletta Manzini Trio @the Inkwell April 8

Italian saxophonist and composer Nicoletta Manzini has performed throughout Europe with her own group and as a member of the Steve Grossman Quintet. She recently moved to New York, where she made her last recording with her trio, including bassist Tyler Mitchell and...

Emilio Teubal Trio Fri, Sept 25, 7:30-9:30

Join us at the Inkwell Cafe, 408 Rogers Ave, between Sterling & Lefferts, for PLG Arts Jazz at the Inkwell Pianist/composer Emilio Teubal is “one of the most outstanding musicians from Argentina.” His latest album, Musica Para Un Dragon Dormido, was chosen as a...

June 14, 1-3pm, at Parkside Plaza: h2f2 and Anne Dearth

The Second Sunday Series, sponsored by the Inkwell and PLG Arts, will have it’s second event on June 14th between 1 and 3pm. The concert will feature music by h2f2, an improv-based flute and piano duo, preceded by classical solos and duos performed by Anne...

Northern Spy Jazz@Inkwell Fri May 22

Michael Bates: Northern Spy Take one listen to the joy and energy of this unpredictable band and you’re sure to get caught up in the excitement.  They’ll be playing at the Inkwell Jazz Cafe, 408 Rogers Ave between Sterling St & Lefferts Ave, on Friday,...

Jon Menges Quartet at Inkwell May 8, 7-9 pm

Jon Menges has arrived in New York, and it’s time to welcome this talented young trumpeter, composer, and arranger who delighted audiences in Chicago for many years. We’re pleased to announce that this performance is part of the 16th Annual Central...

Mind Open at Jazz@the Inkwell

Next Friday, Feb 13, be sure to stop by the Inkwell Jazz Cafe between 7 and 9 pm, when Mind Open performs. The band features Chris Covais on vibraphone, Andrew Ahr on guitar, Hugo Lopez on drums, and Chris Eisener on bass. Come hear rare grooves from jazz-funk, rock,...

Nick and Carol @the Inkwell January 9

“A wonderful talent and a fine singer,” says world-renowned vocalist Sheila Jordan of Carol Leven. She joins PLG guitarist Nick Moran for a night of song, both standard and popular. They combine voice, percussion, 7-string guitar and live looping to create a sound...

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