I’ll be at Andy’s Jazz Club playing the late set on Friday and Saturday September 16th & 17th , one set from 10:30-11:45pm each night. I’ll be joined by some stellar musicians: Dave Miller on guitar, Richard Johnson on piano, Dennis Carroll on bass, and Todd Howell on drums. Visit andysjazzclub.com for tickets. Come join us!
I’ll be playing with a great band for the “Moon Jazz” series at Evanston’s Prairie Moon Restaurant, curated by Fulton Street Collective: Scott Hesse on guitar, Clark Sommers on bass, and Neil Hemphill on drums. 9-11pm, $7. you can walk up or purchase tickets in advance. Hope to see you!
I’ll be back at Andy’s Jazz Club playing the late set on Friday and Saturday April 15-16, one set at 10:30pm. I’ll be joined by a stellar rhythm section: Richard Johnson on piano, Dennis Carroll on bass, and George Fludas on drums. Visit andysjazzclub.com for tickets. Come join us!
Tenor Time ! is a critically-acclaimed new recording featuring myself along with fellow Chicago-based tenor saxophonists Geof Bradfield and John Wojciechowski, backed by a stellar rhythm section led by pianist/producer Richard Johnson, who released the record in January on his label AFAR Records. Tenor Time ! is currently available on your favorite music streaming services. We’ll be playing a special one-night engagement at Winter’s Jazz Club along with bassist John Tate, and drummer Greg Artry, co-sponsored by WDCB Jazz 90.9 FM. Sets at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. We hope you’ll join us! INFO/TICKETS
I’ll be playing the late set at Andy’s Jazz Club on Friday and Saturday March 25-26, one set at 10:30pm. I’ll be joined by a great rhythm section: Ryan Cohan on piano, Clark Sommers on bass, and George Fludas on drums. Visit andysjazzclub.com for tickets. Come join us!
Saxophonist and composer Joe Henderson is one of jazz music’s most exciting and original musicians, and we’ll explore his musical legacy for a special night at winter’s Jazz Club. Joining me are an incredible group of musicians, trumpeter Derrick Gardner, pianist Pete Benson, bassist Clark Sommers, and drummer Dana Hall. We are looking forward to this one, and I hope you’ll join us! Sets at 7:30 and 9:30pm, visit www.wintersjazzclub.com for details/tickets.
I’ll join bassist Eric Hochberg and pianist Steve Million for and evening of tunes at one of downtown Chicago’s premiere seafood restaurants, Catch 35. Great food, bar and atmosphere!
Pianist Richard Johnson has assembles a group of Chicago’s finest for a weekend at Andy’s Jazz Club: Myself and John Wojciechowski on saxes, John Tate on bass, and Charles Heath on drums. We’ll play two sets each night, 6pm and 8:15pm, Reservations required, visit andysjazzclub.com or HERE for info/tickets.
I’m joined by incredible tenor saxophonists John Wojciechowski and Geof Bradfield for a new recording dropping this week, Tenor Time! A stellar rhythm section comprised of pianist Richard Johnson, bassist Clark Sommers, and drummer Greg Artry join us for an album of original music composed by Geof, John, Richard and myself. We are playing at the storied Chicago jazz venue The Jazz Showcase for a 4 night engagement that coincides with the record release on AFAR Music. Check you favorite streaming services, or better yet, come on down to the Showcase to pick up a copy! We hope to see you!
Trumpeter Eric Jacobson will lead a quintet including fellow Milwaukee-based musicians Mark Davis (piano) and Jeff Hamann (bass), along with Chicagoans George Fludas on drums and myself on tenor sax. We’ll play a mixture of originals and jazz standards. The Jazz Estate, 7-10pm, 2 sets.
Pianist and composer Ryan Cohan brings his quintet as the artist-in-residence group for the 30th annual Guimarães Jazz Fest in Portugal. We’ll be performing several times and teaching students from the ESMAE Conservatory in Porto, PT. The quintet is comprised of some excellent musicians from Illinois and New York: Ryan Cohan (piano, compositions), Tito Carrillo (trumpet, flugelhorn), Scott Burns (tenor, soprano saxes), Lorin Cohen (bass), and George Fludas (drums). We are thrilled to be a part of this festival, which features many other international jazz artists. Details are available HERE.
I’m headed to Cincinnati for two nights of music at Caffe Vivace Jazz Lounge with two great friends and frequent collaborators: Chicago drummer George Fludas, and Cincinnati pianist/organist Steve Schmidt. Excited to play in my old stomping grounds!
I’m headed to Cincinnati for two nights of music at Caffe Vivace Jazz Lounge with two great friends and frequent collaborators: Chicago drummer George Fludas, and Cincinnati pianist/organist Steve Schmidt. Excited to play in my old stomping grounds!
The Ryan Cohan Quintet will be in residence for 9 days at the Guimarães Jazz Festival in Portugal in November 2021, and we are excited to precede our trip with performances at Chicago’s venerable jazz club, the Green Mill! I’m very excited to play with an outstanding group of musicians, all of whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with in a variety of settings over the past 2 decades: Ryan Cohan (piano, composer), Tito Carrillo (trumpet), Lorin Cohen (bass), and George Fludas (drums). Don’t miss it!
The Ryan Cohan Quintet is back for a second night at the Green Mill Jazz Club, ahead of our 9 day residency at the Guimarães Jazz Festival in Portugal in November 2021. I’m very excited to play with an outstanding group of musicians, all of whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with in a variety of settings over the past 2 decades: Ryan Cohan (piano, composer), Tito Carrillo (trumpet), Lorin Cohen (bass), and George Fludas (drums). Don’t miss it!
This is a warm-up to performances at the Guimarães Jazz Festival in Portugal in November 2021. This quintet will be in residence performing and working with students for 9 days. I’m very excited to play with an outstanding group of musicians, all of whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with in a variety of settings over the past 2 decades: Ryan Cohan (piano, composer), Tito Carrillo (trumpet), Lorin Cohen (bass), and George Fludas (drums). Can’t wait!
Award-winning composer and pianist Ryan Cohan will lead a stellar quartet including bassist Lorin Cohen, drummer George Fludas and myself on saxophones at Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago. These are the first of a series of gigs leading up to our residency for 9 days at the Guimarães Jazz Festival in Portugal in November, and we are excited to play this music for Chicago audiences. We’ll play 2 sets at 6:00pm and 8:15pm. Visit andysjazzclub.com for reservations. Don’t miss it!
Award-winning composer and pianist Ryan Cohan will lead a stellar quartet including bassist Lorin Cohen, drummer George Fludas and myself on saxophones at Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago. These are the first of a series of gigs leading up to our residency for 9 days at the Guimarães Jazz Festival in Portugal in November, and we are excited to play this music for Chicago audiences. We’ll play 2 sets at 6:00pm and 8:15pm. Visit andysjazzclub.com for reservations. Don’t miss it!
with guitarist Mike Allemana and bassist Larry Kohut. Come enjoy the music along with the great food, drinks and atmosphere at Angelo’s for their Wednesday Jazz and Juice series!
We’ll revisit the music from drummer Pete LaRoca’s 1967 record, which featured his original compositions played by an incredible band that included pianist Chick Corea and Chicago-raised tenor saxophonist John Gilmore. Urgent and beautiful music! Presented by Jazz Records Arts Collective.
For our final Wednesday installment this month, I’ll be joined by Pete Benson on organ, Kyle Asche on guitar, and George Fludas on drums. It’s been a blasth playing with these great musicians this month, I hope you’ll join us! Sets at 6 and 8.15 pm., visit andysjazzclub.com for reservations.
For our 3rd Wednesday installment this month, I’ll be joined by Pete Benson on organ, Kyle Asche on guitar, and George Fludas on drums. I hope you’ll join us! Sets at 6 and 8.15 pm.
I’ll be joining my good friend and trumpeter Victor Garcia for an organ quartet gig, featuring Reggie Thomas on organ and Dana Hall on drums. 2 shows, visit wintersjazzclub.com for tickets!
Our second Wednesday installment in August at Andy’s Jazz Club will feature Dan Chase on organ, Kyle Asche on guitar, and George Fludas on drums. Sets at 6pm and 8:15pm, reservations required. See andysjazzclub.com for details. Hope to see you!
I’ll be playing Wednesdays in August at Andy’s Jazz Club with a stellar group including Pete Benson on organ, Kyle Asche on guitar, and George Fludas on drums. Sets at 6pm and 8:15pm, reservations required. See andysjazzclub.com for details.
The CJO big band is back performing live on Mondays during the month of August at one of Chicago’s leading jazz venues, the Jazz Showcase. We’ll play a one set from 5:30-7pm, perfect for after work or before a dinner out. We hope you’ll come join us!
The CJO will play at Naperville’s Fiesta Italiana Festival. FREE to the public!
with guitarist Mike Allemana, and bassist Larry Kohut.
I’m thrilled to share the stage with acclaimed pianists Kenny Barron and Benny Green and their trios for a special concert dedicated to the piano music of the great Nat King Cole. Better known to the public as a vocalist, Nat Cole was a brilliant and often overlooked jazz pianist, with a nimble touch and buoyant sense of swing. The CJOs Jeff Lindberg has transcribed several charts from Cole’s recordings with various big bands for this concert, and there will be lots of piano trio music as well. Not to be missed!
This trio will play every other Wednesday in October, so mark your calendars! I’ll be joined by two Chicago jazz veterans, organist Pete Benson and drummer Dana Hall. It’s sure to be a groovy affair!
