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Jazz & Blues
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Relax Attack Jazz Series: Common Ghosts

October 7 at 9pm

At The Whistler

Logan Square, Chicago

Arrive early to secure a seat
Expect a lively, cocktail-focused atmosphere

Common Ghosts weaves live jazz and spoken poetry into something genuinely spellbinding. Erez Dessel's quartet turns the room into a space where words and notes tangle and take flight.

Common Ghosts

Chicago jazz quartet blending spoken poetry

Headliner


Common Ghosts is the newest project led by Chicago pianist Erez Dessel, featuring poet Kai Ihns, violinist Caroline Jesalva, and drummer Colin Dorion, weaving poetry and music into a dense groove.

What are you into?

  • Live jazz performance
  • Spoken word poetry
  • Experimental music
  • Intimate listening room
  • The Whistler
  • Logan Square
  • Chicago

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