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Uptown, Chicago
The Andy Brown Quartet takes the stage for a late-evening set at Green Mill Jazz Club, filling the historic venue with live jazz from eight until midnight.
Chicago old‑school jazz guitar quartet
Headliner
Andy Brown leads the Andy Brown Quartet, a Chicago‑based ensemble featuring guitar, piano, bass and drums. The group has performed weekly at Andy’s Jazz Club since 2012 and released the Delmark Records album *Good Atmosphere* (2023). Their style blends lyrical phrasing with hard‑swinging rhythms, earning praise from Downbeat Magazine and the Chicago Tribune.
Chicago old‑school jazz guitarist
Andy Brown, born in 1975, is a Chicago‑based guitarist known for his “old‑school jazz guitar” style. He has played solo at the Green Mill every Thursday and leads his quartet every Sunday at Andy’s Jazz Club. His recordings include *Good Atmosphere* (2023) and *Direct Call* (2012).
Chicago jazz pianist
Jeremy Kahn plays piano in the Andy Brown Quartet, contributing to the group’s lyrical and hard‑swinging sound. He has performed with the quartet since 2012.
Chicago jazz bassist
Joe Policastro is the bassist for the Andy Brown Quartet, performing with the ensemble since 2012.
Chicago jazz drummer
Phil Gratteau drums for the Andy Brown Quartet, joining the group in 2012.
NYC trumpeter
Jon‑Erik Kellso, a trumpeter based in New York, joined the Andy Brown Quartet for the 2026 event as a special guest. He has recorded over 100 albums and performed on soundtracks for *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* and *Boardwalk Empire*.
Uptown, Chicago
The Andy Brown Quartet takes the stage for a late-evening set at Green Mill Jazz Club, filling the historic venue with live jazz from eight until midnight.
Chicago old‑school jazz guitar quartet
Headliner
Andy Brown leads the Andy Brown Quartet, a Chicago‑based ensemble featuring guitar, piano, bass and drums. The group has performed weekly at Andy’s Jazz Club since 2012 and released the Delmark Records album *Good Atmosphere* (2023). Their style blends lyrical phrasing with hard‑swinging rhythms, earning praise from Downbeat Magazine and the Chicago Tribune.
Chicago old‑school jazz guitarist
Andy Brown, born in 1975, is a Chicago‑based guitarist known for his “old‑school jazz guitar” style. He has played solo at the Green Mill every Thursday and leads his quartet every Sunday at Andy’s Jazz Club. His recordings include *Good Atmosphere* (2023) and *Direct Call* (2012).
Chicago jazz pianist
Jeremy Kahn plays piano in the Andy Brown Quartet, contributing to the group’s lyrical and hard‑swinging sound. He has performed with the quartet since 2012.
Chicago jazz bassist
Joe Policastro is the bassist for the Andy Brown Quartet, performing with the ensemble since 2012.
Chicago jazz drummer
Phil Gratteau drums for the Andy Brown Quartet, joining the group in 2012.
NYC trumpeter
Jon‑Erik Kellso, a trumpeter based in New York, joined the Andy Brown Quartet for the 2026 event as a special guest. He has recorded over 100 albums and performed on soundtracks for *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* and *Boardwalk Empire*.
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