Mateusz Smoczynski is a graduate of the Frederic Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw, Poland. A student of Andrzej Gebski. Winner of the 2nd International Zbigniew Seifert Jazz Violin Competition. Best jazz violinist of 2017 by Jazz Forum, European Magazine. Since 2017 he teaches jazz violin at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in […]
MARLENE ROSENBERG She has emerged as one of the most talented and multi-faceted bass players on the scene today. She has played professionally throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America and Japan, performing with innumerable jazz luminaries, such as Kenny Barron, Frank Foster, Stan Getz, Albert “Tootie” Health, Joe Henderson, Marian McPartland, Cedar Walton, Wallace […]
Denise ranks with the all-time greats such as Ella, Sassy, Lady Day, Nancy, Dianne, Monica, and Carmen, to name a few. CLARK TERRY, LEGENDARY JAZZ TRUMPETER Denise Thimes sings with such tenderness and honesty, she has every audience in the palm of her hands. She is one of the best singers in St. Louis […]
Originating from Chicago, IL, Charles “Rick” Heath IV is a versatile and renowned musician from local to international levels. Playing anything from Jazz and Blues to Gospel and Latin music, his signature sound is prominent in the recording studios, concert settings, live Broadway theater platforms, and currently as the drummer for pianist and jazz legend […]
Vijay Tellis-Nayak Vijay Tellis-Nayak has received accolades for his prodigious musical talents since childhood and is currently sought after as one of the top musicians in Chicago as a keyboardist, producer, composer/arranger, and engineer. Vijay began studying classical piano at the age of 5 and by 11 had won numerous awards for […]
“My journey with jazz began quite a few years ago when on Public Radio, I heard Rosemary Clooney singing “September song” with pianist Marian McPartland. This kind of music (classical American jazz ballad) spoke to me on a very personal level. I immersed myself in listening to great vocalists of the genre singing Cole Porter, […]
Beckoned by the dulcet tones of violin, bass, and the female voice spiraling through the darkness, the stranger was helplessly drawn towards the last lit trailer in the camp that seemed to have sprung forth from another time. This chance meeting’s outcome: lePercolateur.
TIGER BLOOD presents an eclectic blend of jazzy souls, R’n’B & funk standards, featuring unique talents of the band members. The core of the band consists of drummer and percussionist Nicholas Ugo, talented Eitan Bernstein on piano, Ryan Cooper, guitar, and Sergiusz Zgrzebski on bass guitar. Tiger Blood invites you to a journey throughout […]
The TeeMac Quartet Tad TeeMac Janik – piano – one of the most respected musicians on the Chicago music scene. His resume boasts appearances at some of the world`s best-known events like CMA AWARDS, LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS, and others. Tad Shared the stage with some of the best-known artists in recent decades … […]
Lilianna Zofia Wosko / Daniel Villarreal-Carrillo / Michel Salter Lilianna Zofia Wosko is Chicago based classically trained cellist with a primary focus on solo and chamber music performance. Lilianna received her Master’s in Music in Cello Performance from Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts Music Conservatory. Lilianna has appeared with classical, jazz, new […]