The Courtyard Series: The Chris Greene Quartet

Tue Jul 11 2023 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

Colvin House | Chicago

Creative Coworking
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The Courtyard Series: The Chris Greene Quartet
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In these concerts, Chicagoland talent performs in the beautiful Courtyard of the historic, Chicago Landmark, Colvin House.
About this Event

The Chris Greene Quartet has been a highly visible part of Chicago’s jazz scene since 2005, and has maintained a stable lineup from the beginning, with the exception of Steve Corley, who has held the drum chair since 2011. Damian Espinosa on piano and keyboards and Marc Piane on acoustic and electric basses have been onboard since the beginning. Unique among Chicago bands, most of whom feature, by necessity, constantly shifting personnel, the CGQ has been able to develop a true group sound and feel, harking back to bands from the classic age of jazz when groups could stay together for long periods of time. While honoring the tradition, the CGQ incorporates elements of funk, hip-hop, rock, pop, the blues and reggae, reflecting their diverse backgrounds.


CGQ was also recently honored at the 2018 Chicago Music Awards with an award for “Best Jazz Entertainer” and recently won the “Best Jazz Band” category in the Chicago Reader “Best of Chicago” Poll.

"[...] a hearty tone and sharp wit...a proud descendant of such 60s soul-jazz saxophonists as Gene Ammons and Eddie Harris.”-- DownBeat Magazine

​“Chris Greene is a Chicago jazz treasure.”-Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune.

​Chris Greene - saxes

Damian Espinosa - piano

Marc Piane - bass

Steve Corley - drums

Check out their website, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

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We are thrilled to partner with our neighbor, Rewired Cafe, for The Concert Series! Using QR codes, guests will be able to order right from their seats and have food delivered.

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Helpful Info:

Colvin House cannot provide parking on site for this event. The first 20 cars can park free at George B. Swift Elementary school, just a block west of Colvin House. Please pull up to Colvin House's driveway gate (Thorndale Ave) first to receive a parking permit which will provide further instruction.

For $20, valet parking is also available at the Malibu Condominiums (6007 N Sheridan) public garage, just across the street, north of Colvin House. This parking can be validated by Colvin House for $2.00 off.

We recommend arriving early if you need to park.

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+ Please only register / RSVP if you are able to attend. If plans change, please cancel your reservation or email us at [email protected]

+ We recommend registering tickets as a group so that our staff can plan to seat your party together.

+ Bring-Your-Own-Refreshment! You are welcome to enjoy your own beverages and food at your table.

+Keep an eye on this link as well as your inbox for any announcements in the case of a postponement.

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While RSVP is free, there is a suggested donation in place of a ticket price at the door so that Colvin House can pay our talented, local artists and continue supporting the performing arts. We ask that you contribute $20/person toward paying the musicians and staff for their efforts in producing these community concerts at the Colvin House.

While we prefer cash donations whenever possible, we also accept Zelle, Venmo and PayPal. Thank you!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Colvin House, 5940 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, United States

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