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Got a nice review for my CD ” 5 4 3 2 1 ” in the Chicago Jazz mag.
Honey West shows up at the Showcase !
Here I am performing as my alter ego , Honey West, in Morris Gearring’s show ” Something About Oscar ”
a tribute to the late great Oscar Brown jr. , with Calvin Koko Brunson, Kwame Steve Cobb, Harrison Bankhead, and Enoch Williamson. Morris is taking his wonderful show to NYC in a few weeks. I hope they have sold out shows and much success !
Great gig with Natalies Wood !
We had a ball at Constellation with Natalies Wood plays Roland Kirk. Can’t wait to play with this band again!
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Next Chicago Calling gig is June 9th at the MCA Chicago
Chicago Calling will play a fun hip gig at the MCA Tuesday Jazz series on June 9th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Here we are at the Cafe Logan after a great gig there. Thanks again Judith Stein of the Hyde Park Jazz Society for having us !
Tomorrow Debut of Natalie Wood Plays Roland Kirk
Thursday I and Natalie Scharf and Natalie Lande will debut our new group “Natalie Wood Plays Roland Kirk” (I’m the wood) at the Constellation Chicago at 3111 N Western Avenue at 9:30 PM. There is a $10 Cover. See you there.
We are excited to play with our great rhythm section; Brian O’Hern – piano, Matt Furguson – bass, and Mike Schlick – drums ! We are playing some great tunes like No Tonic Press, Black and Crazy Blues, A Handful of Fives and Stompin’ Grounds.
See What The Trib had to Say About Chicago Calling
Bob Dogan Quintet at the Jazz Showcase April 2nd – 5th
Hope you can catch us at the Showcase on the first weekend in April. It’s always great to play with jazz veteran pianist , Bob Dogan and the guys !
Here are two links to articles written about Bob’s quintet the last time we played at the Showcase.
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At the Jazz Showcase with Morris in April
I’ll be performing 2 shows on Tues. April 7 and 14 at the Jazz Showcase in a tribute to Oscar Brown jr.
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Women in Jazz
Women in Jazz is a weekly series in the month of March in Oak Park. It was so wonderful to be able to showcase my own work, Goofy Blues, Pessoa, Salty Waltz and to perform Kelly Brand’s Fall Spring, Yellow Blues, and Bitter Blew the Winds of March, as it doesn’t happen that often. So often when performing, especially in clubs and restaurants, we showcase jazz standards. The opportunity to be able to highlight our own work as women was something spec
ial. Thanks to the Linda Solitaire of True Muse productions and Open Door Theatre.
SHE- An all Female Jazz Band
Led by Bobbi Wilsyn, vocalist, Audrey Morrison trombone, Juli Wood sax, Kelly Brand piano, Katie Ernst, bass, Sarah Allen Drums.
At the Jazz Showcase, for the Chi-town Jazz Fest that was for Catholic Charities. John Moulder guitarist and priest started this fest a few years ago and we donate our time and the proceeds go to Catholic Charities. Always a worthy event.
What a great set for an enthusiastic audience of jazz lovers. We played my original tune Two Buck Chuck, however, the drinks at the Showcase were $10 bucks. 🙂
It is a shame that SHE only gets a chance a couple times a year to perform. Such a group of talented women!
Ladies let’s do this more often!
Moovin'and Groovin'
