Jamaican born Piano Master Monty Alexander
Thu Nov 5, 8pm
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Chicago Loop, Chicago
Keep in mind there is a one-drink minimum policy for admission.
Consider upgrading to VIP seating for a couch up front, according to visitor reviews.
French cinema music and jazz standards anchor the evening as guitarist Alejandro Urzagaste presents his latest release, Universal Translation, alongside an all-star quartet featuring Bill Carrothers, Anthony Cox, and Ethan Kogan.
Tuesday, November 10, 8:00 PM
Free
Alejandro Urzagaste
Chicago-based experimental jazz guitarist
Headliner
Alejandro Urzagaste is a Chicago‑based guitarist of South American descent who presents his latest release “Universal Translation” with an all‑star quartet featuring pianist Bill Carrothers, bassist Anthony Cox and drummer Ethan Kogan. The album blends standards, French cinema music and original compositions, and the quartet will perform selections from the new release and earlier Flow recordings.
Bill Carrothers
Chicago‑based jazz pianist
Bill Carrothers is a professional pianist with over 25 years of experience, having performed at venues such as the Village Gate, Knitting Factory, Birdland and international festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival and Marciac Festival. He has led over thirty recordings and has collaborated with many leading jazz musicians.
Anthony Cox
Minneapolis‑based jazz bassist
Anthony Cox is an American jazz bassist from Minneapolis known for his work with Geri Allen, Dave Douglas, John Scofield, Pat Metheny and others. He is featured on the quartet’s new album “Universal Translation.”
Ethan Kogan
Chicago‑born New York‑based drummer
Ethan Kogan is a Chicago‑born, New York‑based drummer and conceptualist who has performed with WallaceRoney, Ursula Oppens, Phil Woods, Joe Lovano and others. He plays drums on the quartet’s latest release.
Chicago Loop, Chicago
Keep in mind there is a one-drink minimum policy for admission.
Consider upgrading to VIP seating for a couch up front, according to visitor reviews.
French cinema music and jazz standards anchor the evening as guitarist Alejandro Urzagaste presents his latest release, Universal Translation, alongside an all-star quartet featuring Bill Carrothers, Anthony Cox, and Ethan Kogan.
Tuesday, November 10, 8:00 PM
Free
Alejandro Urzagaste
Chicago-based experimental jazz guitarist
Headliner
Alejandro Urzagaste is a Chicago‑based guitarist of South American descent who presents his latest release “Universal Translation” with an all‑star quartet featuring pianist Bill Carrothers, bassist Anthony Cox and drummer Ethan Kogan. The album blends standards, French cinema music and original compositions, and the quartet will perform selections from the new release and earlier Flow recordings.
Bill Carrothers
Chicago‑based jazz pianist
Bill Carrothers is a professional pianist with over 25 years of experience, having performed at venues such as the Village Gate, Knitting Factory, Birdland and international festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival and Marciac Festival. He has led over thirty recordings and has collaborated with many leading jazz musicians.
Anthony Cox
Minneapolis‑based jazz bassist
Anthony Cox is an American jazz bassist from Minneapolis known for his work with Geri Allen, Dave Douglas, John Scofield, Pat Metheny and others. He is featured on the quartet’s new album “Universal Translation.”
Ethan Kogan
Chicago‑born New York‑based drummer
Ethan Kogan is a Chicago‑born, New York‑based drummer and conceptualist who has performed with WallaceRoney, Ursula Oppens, Phil Woods, Joe Lovano and others. He plays drums on the quartet’s latest release.
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