We had a ball recording a set of swinging Christmas tunes onstage at the Elgin Community College! Visiting a quiet stage can be a bittersweet experience--our arts community is still deeply feeling the effects of pandemic-related closures. But it was a joy to bring some life to this stage again (in a safe, distanced way) while …

A Classic Jazz Piano Christmas with the Jo Ann Daugherty Trio Read More »

This one is special. Rod and Alfreda are insanely talented vocalists whose skills span such a wide range of styles--from straight-up opera to full-on swing and so much more, they're deeply committed to delivering the goods authentically with any type of material. It was a wild and joyful ride making this show together! We are so …

A holiday concert with Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, and the Jo Ann Daugherty Trio, presented by the Auditorium Theater Read More »

Looking forward to returning to Chicago’s famous Jazz Showcase for two nights of happy music with vibraphonist Thaddeus Tukes, bassist Joshua Ramos, and drummer Ryan Bennett.