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FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTSJAZZ ALBUM TRIBUTES VOL. XVIIMILES DAVIS KIND OF BLUE$18 General Admission Seating // $23/seat reserved tablesJOE POLICASTRO, veteran bassist of the Chicago jazz scene, assembles an all-star ensemble to pay tribute to one the most influential albums in history by one of musics greatest icons in the centennial of his birth! Miles Davis Kind of Blue, the best-selling jazz album of all time, will be presented in its entirety and freshly realized by trumpeter CHAD MCCULLOUGH, alto saxophonist LENARD SIMPSON, tenor saxophonist ALEX BELTRAN, pianist KEVIN FORT, and drummer GEORGE FLUDAS.CHAD MCCULLOUGHHeralded for his solos of mercurial poetry and high craft. (Chicago Tribune) Chicago-based trumpeter/composer Chad McCullough is active throughout the world. Dan McClenaghan writes, He is a rare instrumentalist who makes each note sound as if it were imbued with a deeper meaning. LENARD SIMPSONLenard Simpson is a saxophonist, composer and educator from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lenard was mostly self-taught through high school, but his natural ability and musicianship earned him accolades such as membership in the esteemed Grammy Camp Jazz Session, and an outstanding soloist award at the Mingus Jazz Competition in New York City. ALEX BELTRANHailing from Chicago, Illinois, Alex Beltran has been called a saxophonist of impeccablemusicianship by the Chicago Jazz Magazine. He is a sought after multi-instrumentalist, composer and teacher.KEVIN FORTKevin Fort has established himself as one of the most in demand pianists on the Chicago jazz scene. Since moving to the city in 1999, he has performed with such icons as Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, and Louie Bellson. As well as the next generation of great jazz artists including Makaya McCraven, Matt Ulery, Jeff Parker, Andy Brown, Caroline Davis, and Dana Hall. JOE POLICASTROBassist Joe Policastro is a Chicago-based performer, composer, educator, and bandleader. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, he spent time performing in Europe, and settled in Chicago in early 2003. He is an in-demand bassist for vocalists, combos, and big bands alike. As a composer/arranger, he leads and a contributes to a wide array of ensemblesGEORGE FLUDASHas played with many stellar musicians such as Ira Sullivan, Buddy Montgomery, Lou Donaldson, Frank Wess, Kenny Burrell, Betty Carter, Johnny Griffin, Benny Green, Roy Hargrove, Tommy Flanagan, Hank Jones, Cedar Walton, Diana Krall, Benny Carter, Phil Woods, Junior Cook, Slide Hampton, and Bobby Hutcherson.
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This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Thank you for purchasing a ticket to FITZGERALDS! If you selected Will Call, you'll check in at the entrance when doors open for the show. Please have an ID ready. If the event is General Admission, there is no Reserved Seating. Under 21 ok if accompanied by parent or guardian. Tickets are NOT mailed to you unless you select delivery. All Tickets are Non-Refundable. All Tickets are Non-Transferrable. A NON-REFUNDABLE service charge will be added to the purchase price of each ticket - in the instance of a show cancellation, this fee will not be returned. Parking is available on the street with no permit restrictions or meters; DO NOT park in business or mini-mall lots or you will be towed. NO Filming or Audio Recording without written consent from the performing artist Outside food and/or drink is not allowed. Enjoy dinner at our restaurant BABYGOLD BARBECUE before the show or inside both The Club & Sidebar. Place a reservation here: https://resy.com/cities/brwy/babygold-barbecue - view the menu here: https://www.babygoldbbq.com/
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FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB, Berwyn, United States
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USD 21.57 to USD 146.44
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