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Art Lillard Quartet @the Inkwell June 12, 7-9 pm

Drummer Art Lillard leads this jazz quartet, which includes Ron Jackson on guitar, Chris Bacas on sax, and Ralph Hamperian on acoustic bass. The group plays jazz standards, swing tunes, bossa novas, blues, and Lillard’s original compositions. The band’s extensive...

Northern Spy Jazz@Inkwell Fri May 22

Events, Jazz, Music

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,...

May 10, 1-3 pm, at Parkside Plaza: Michael-David Gordon Quartet

Events, Music, Vocals

The Michael-David Gordon Quartet initiates the Second Sundays in Summer, a series of free performances sponsored by PLG Arts and the Inkwell Jazz Cafe. Concerts and performances in this series take place the second Sunday each month from May through September. Second...

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

Events, Jazz, Music

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...

“Fingers” DelRey at Jazz @the Inkwell Friday, 3/27, 7-9 pm

Jazz, Music

Combining Chicago and New Orleans style boogie-woogie barrelhouse piano reminiscent of Dr. John, Otis Span, and James Booker, gospel/R&B harmonies, and moody, worldly-wise lyrics laden with humor and sensuality–kind of Mose Alison meets Pete Johnson meets...

Mind Open at Jazz@the Inkwell

Jazz, Music

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

Events, Jazz, Music, Vocals

“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...