Vijay Tellis-Nayak

Vijay’s began playing piano at the age of five. His musical acclaim began early, winning local piano competitions. Starting at ten years old, he won the Eastern Illinois University Young Composers Contest three years in a row, garnering national attention for his orchestral compositions. He continued studying music and began performing professionally in high school on piano and guitar. He attended Northwestern University on scholarship from the Oak Park Arts Alliance and received a bachelors degree in Music Technology in 1997. During that time, he studied recording arts as well as jazz and classical piano, composition, music theory and communication studies. In 1999 Vijay received his masters degree from Northwestern University’s Communication Studies department. During undergraduate studies, Vijay began performing with Chris Clemente and Chris Siebold in what would become "Kick the Cat".

In addition to currently being a member of Kick the Cat, Ernie Denov’s "Bad Dog U", Nicholas Barron Hyperactive, Band of Joes, Frank Catalano Group, and Louis Stockwell Organ Quartet, Vijay has performed with Fareed Haque Group, Orbert Davis, Bill Quateman, Street Dancer, Luis Ewerling’s Acor do Brasil, the national tours of The Lion King and Wicked, Sumo, Kalyan Pathak’s Jayho Jazzmata, Tributosaurus, Brother Brother, Mike Ferro’s Townsound, Funk House, Ross Bon and too many others to name.

In addition to performing, Vijay also is one of the owners of the celebrated Chicago recording studio Curried Bagel Recording.

These photos of Vijay Tellis Nayak were taken by and are property of Chicago Studio Club. They were taken at a July 2010 performance featuring the Band of Joe’s, at Jazz Showcase. Click on pix for MORE about Vijay Tellis-Nayak!

DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES TOTALLY OUTSIDE OF OUR CONTROL, WE ARE VERY, VERY SORRY TO INFORM YOU THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO HOLD OUR JAZZ EVENT ON SUNDAY EVENING, 7/25/10.

WE WILL BE WORKING ON THIS PROBLEM AND HOPE YOU WILL CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.

WE WILL INFORM YOU OF ANY CHANGES IN OUR SITUATION AS SOON AS WE HAVE NEWS TO SHARE.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT JAZZ AND KEEP THE MUSIC ALIVE ON THE SOUTHSIDE.

…FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE HYDE PARK JAZZ SOCIETY

Upcoming Schedule
Sun. July 25 – CANCELLED
Sun. Aug. 01 – Jeanne Franks (vocals), and A Tribute to drummer Robert Shy
Sun. Aug. 08 – Pat Mallinger (saxophone)
Sun. Aug. 15 – Ernest Dawkins (saxophone)
Sun. Aug. 22 – Hinda Hoffman (vocals)
Sun. Aug. 29 – Peter Lerner (guitar)

Don’t forget our Fourth Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on Saturday, September 25, 2010… spanning multiple venues across Hyde Park and including more than 150 musicians. FREE!

Hyde Park Jazz Society Fundraising Concert!
Thursday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at ROOM 43
Thanks to all who came out!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
And thanks to all our generous musicians for volunteering their time and talents!
Please check back often for the latest details.

http://www.hydeparkjazzsociety.org/

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

8:00 pm – Midnight

Alhambra Palace  1240 W. Randolph St.

Chicago, IL      (312) 666-9555

The Flat Cats:

Amanda Wolff – vocals
Jonny Kostal – tenor sax
Kevin Gawthorp – bari sax
Stuart Olsen – guitar
Nathan Kawaller – upright bass
Barry Rose – drums

For those under 21, if you ever wondered what it would be like to dance in a real night club now is your chance, as this is an "All Ages Show".

Need to brush-up on your steps – - no problem . . . Dance lessons start at 8:00 PM by BIG CITY SWING.

DJ RICO PACHUCO will be spinning the sounds for you.

ALL AGES DANCE AND SHOW!

$10 cover

Alhambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL / USA.

Meet Kat Fitzgerald.

This is a great musical series focusing on female singer/songwriters in, around and touring thru Chicago.

Each Wednesday, “Four” female performers will showcase their talents in a show. For one month, the same four performers will be featured, but will rotate and change their sets.

NEW SHOWCASE CREATES VENUE FOR UP AND COMING FEMALE SINGER SONGWRITERS

“Four Women Showcase ” offers the only showcase in Chicago dedicated to new female singer/songwriters and performers!

And just a little bit of trivia that some might enjoy – Crystal Bowersox – Yes, the one and only American Idol fabulous performer, played in “Four Women” 3 times!   We Love you Crystal and wish you all the best!

“Four Women Showcase ” – the music series which began in September of 2008 to help bring music from female singer/songwriters to the masses happens each and every Wednesday night at Mary’s Attic. In addition, you can find “Four Women” appearing around the city at places like Circuit, Heartland Cafe and many others – just keep an eye out on the event calendar.

Come out and support local music at Hamburger Mary’s (Mary’s Attic)!

Mary’s Attic

5400 N Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60640

(773) 784 – 6969

Read more about “Four Women”

http://windycityopenmic.com/?page_id=14

Windy City Times for Premier Article (2008)

Edge Chicago “Girls Guitars and More…“

10:00 pm

Jordi Kleiner (fiddle) & Dean Milano (guitar)

and

Dave Ivaz (guitar)

Pork & Beans opens at 9:00 pm

Heartland Cafe

Rogers Park

7000 N. Glenwood Ave.

Chicago, IL

(773) 465-8005

Photos thanks to musician/author Dean Milano

The quartet plays classic and obscure music from the legendary Blue Note jazz record label  ( 1955 – 1970 ).

Thursday, July 15, 2010      8 pm and 10 pm                                                               -           $10 cover

 
Friday, July 16, 2010          8 pm and 10 pm                                                                   -            $15 cover

Saturday, July 17, 2010       8 pm and 10 pm                                                                -            $15 cover

Sunday, July 18, 2010         4 pm (kids matinee), 8 pm, & 10 pm                -           $10 cover

Parents!         Don’t forget about the Sunday 4 pm matinee which is for the little ones!

Neal Alger – guitar
Scott Burns – saxes
John Tate – bass
George Fludas – drums

Click on poster for more details!

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Southport Records Presents

Richard Cantu

"Romantic Evening of Vocals and Acoustic Guitar”

Saturday, August 7, 2010

6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

$5

Katerina’s  1920 W. Irving Park Road

Chicago, IL  60613           773-348-7592

Featuring:   Rich Cantu – Vocals and Acoustic Guitar

Bradley Parker-Sparrow – piano   /   Joanie Pallatto – voice

Southport Records presents an ongoing series of events at Katerina’s on the first Saturday of every month!  Label partners Bradley Parker-Sparrow, piano and Joanie Pallatto, voice will open each evening with their original duets and improvisations.

The early evening sets will present a mix of artists from the label roster, featuring jazz, avant garde, classical, world and new music.

The co-host of this event, Katerina’s, has evolved into a unique listening experience and environment, with fine programming, including jazz, world, and pop forms.

As always, Katerina’s serves great cocktails and fine food!  Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts.

Rich Cantu – Vocals and Acoustic Guitar

Rich Cantu is a singer/songwriter from Chicago who has been performing for over 20 years. Playing guitar, bass, piano and a variety of other instruments, he has performed at many venues in the Midwest. From the Congress Theatre to the Riviera, Rich has sung with numerous bands and mariachis as well as delighted audiences with his powerful voice and mastery of the guitar as a solo artist. He has performed on such shows as "Despierta America" as well as having a series of solo specials on local Chicago cable dedicated to his solo work. Rich Cantu led the Chicago based Spanish rock group “Antenna the Band” from 2005 -2009. As the songwriter and lead singer they had a #1 hit on Chicago radio with the song "Paris" for close to 6 months, along the way winning many awards and accolades for being the best Spanish rock band in Chicago. Writing music and putting his own twist on all the classic music written over the years is his passion. "Enjoy every song you play" is his motto. Hope you agree and enjoy as well.

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As producers and recording engineers for the past thirty-three years, Sparrow and Pallatto currently present 130 titles in the Southport Catalog.

Southport Records celebrates the documentation of recording

Chicago artists for the past thirty three years!

Sparrow Sound Design (1977 – 2010)

SOUTHPORT RECORDS DISCOGRAPHY OF FEATURED LABEL ARTISTS:

SPARROW:

BRADLEY PARKER-SPARROW “THE NEW WORLD” (Asian Improv Records, 2009)

BRADLEY PARKER-SPARROW “THE BLACK ROMANTIC” (2009)

BRADLEY PARKER-SPARROW "SHUT EYE" (the composer’s variations) (2006)

SPARROW & THE MACHINE BAND “THE LIGHT” – A TONE POEM (2004)

SPARROW & JOANIE PALLATTO “CANNED BEER” (2003)

SPARROW & JOANIE PALLATTO “WE ARE NOT MACHINES” (2001)

“FIRE” WITH VON FREEMAN (1996)

TATSU AOKI & SPARROW “IF IT WASN’T FOR PAUL” (1995)

SPARROW SHORTWAVE “THE DESERT RAT SUITE” (1991)

SPARROW “SOLO” (1995)

SPARROW “LATIN BLACK” (1979-LP)

JOANIE PALLATTO

JOANIE PALLATTO “IT’S NOT EASY” (2008)

SPARROW & JOANIE PALLATTO “CANNED BEER” (2003)

SPARROW & JOANIE PALLATTO “WE ARE NOT MACHINES” (2001)

JOANIE PALLATTO & KING FLEMING “THE KING AND I” (2000)

JOANIE PALLATTO “WORDS & MUSIC” (1999)

JOANIE PALLATTO & MARSHALL VENTE “TWO” (1997)

“FIRE” WITH VON FREEMAN (1996)

JOANIE PALLATTO “PASSING TONES” (1995)

JOANIE PALLATTO “WHO WROTE THIS SONG?” (1993)

JOANIE PALLATTO “WHISPER NOT” (1986-LP)

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All SOUTHPORT CD’s are available from: http://www.amazon.com/

http://www.emphasisentertainment.com/

http://www.cadencebuilding.com/

http://www.jazzmart.com/

See and hear Joanie & Sparrow on MySpace and Youtube

Southport Records

773-281-8510

Monday,  July 26,  2010

2 Shows!   8:00 pm & 10:00 pm

Band of Joe’s are:  

Vijay Tellis-Nayak on keyboards,

Kelly Sill on double bass,

Steve Eisen on reeds and percussion,

Geraldo de Oliveira on percussion

and Alejo Poveda on drums.

Cover: $10 

Jazz Showcase   806 S. Plymouth Court   Chicago, IL

Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL

The building with the green roof is Dearborn Station and you can see the parking lot there.  The short, shady street is Plymouth Court.

F Y I – -  click on pic . . . you MAY go places!

Hemmingway’s Bistro 211 N. Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302-2118       (708) 524 – 0806

Click on pick for more info about ROSE!

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Click on pic for more ROUNDHOUSE info!

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Maggie Brown

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Henry Johnson

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Crosswind

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Ari Brown

Chicago Regal Theater

1645 E. 79th Street

Chicago, IL (773) 768-9900

Groove to the smooth jazz vibes of a different featured artist

each Wednesday night at the The Regal Theater.

Cover: $10.    Doors open at:  6:00 pm, LIVE MUSIC starts at:  7:00 pm.

Ari Brown photo by Bryan Thompson

Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich describes saxophonist ARI BROWN as being "what Chicago tenordom is all about, including a larger-than-life presence, a profound affinity with blues expression and an unquenchable thirst for novel sounds." This Sunday, ARI BROWN is going to bring fireworks to Room 43. And this is a Sunday night where most of you can stay late and sleep in on a holiday Monday! Whether at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, Symphony Center, or ROOM 43, ARI BROWN is the saxophonist whom everyone wants to hear.

Founded by James W. Wagner, the  HYDE PARK JAZZ SOCIETY presents Sunday Jazz at Room 43, 1043 E. 43rd St., Chicago, IL.

Sunday, July 4, 2010 from 7:30 – 11:30 pm

FEATURING: ARI BROWN, Saxophonist,  Kirk Brown, piano; Yosef Ben Israel, bass;  Dr. Cuz, percussion; Avreeayl Ra, drums

Requested Cash Donation: $10. Students with university ID and children accompanied by an adult: $5 .  ROOM 43 has a bar service &  offers "jazz bites" that range from shrimp to chicken Caesar salad, from gumbo to cheesecake. ROOM 43: 1.5 blocks East of Ellis (Just past Berkeley) on the south side of the street at the bus stop sign w/orange awnings in front. On street parking in area & at "ONE STOP" (43rd & Lake Park) & valet parking is $5.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Led by APOL President Bob Centano -  Pieces of 8 =

Bill Porter (trombone), Doug Scharf (trumpet),

 Rich Corpolongo, Brian Patti, Bobby Schiff (piano),

Dick Bunn (bass) and Don Simmons (drums).

Mango Restaurant    8743 N. Milwaukee Ave.,

Niles, IL (847) 967-0030

Mango Restaurant, 8743 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL

Hidden way behind a dark window on a quiet block on North Halsted. There is a space that blurs the boundaries between your regular Lincoln-park bar and a mellow fire-lit speak easy. It’s a place that presents both the excitement of large crowds and live hip-hop, and the anonymity of a cool whining darkness. The bar is lined with antique bottles from the turn of the century. Tonics, they were called, for their supposed abilities to counter any ailment. The look and style is indefinite. The soft blocks of leather sofa are a jigsaw puzzle, each night bearing new ways to interlock with themselves. The space has no set identity. It is to each guest, what he chooses to see. It is to each guest what she chooses to be. The Tonic Room, it is called, for its universal ability to adapt.

- David Kupcinet – Chicago Sun Times & Red Streak.

Photo credit: Chicago Studio Club.

Tonic Room

2447 N. Halsted

(between Altgeld St & Fullerton Ave)

Chicago, IL / USA

(773) 248 – 8400

The Tonic Room offers the best in Chicago Open Mike entertainment. Every Monday @ 10:00 pm (sign up @ 9:00 pm), the Tonic Room opens it’s doors to all acoustic artists in Chicago that would like to sign up for our Open Mike. They provide a top of the line P.A., microphones, cables, and even a guitar. All you need to do is bring your good spirits and voice. Their open mike focuses on every type of performer. Whether you are into rap, comedy, rock, or just want to get up on stage, the Tonic Room open mike provides a place for you to perform. Their open mike host, Dan the Man, is there to run the show, mix, and can even perform with you if you need an extra musician.

Photo credit: Chicago Studio Club.

They are always on the look out for talent to headline other nights at the Tonic so bring your friends and best material. Get there early, because open mike slots fill up fast. Also, check out some of the best Chicago LIVE MUSIC every Tuesday and Wednesday

Sunday-Friday until 2:00 am / Saturday until 3:00 am. Have yet to find out what time they open, will have to add that later . . .

F Y I – - Click on pix . . . you MAY  go places!

All photos taken by and property of Chicago Studio Club.

Paul Abella Trio

(photos by BRAD WALSETH)

Opens for  Late Night Hooligan Riff Raff    

& TEST PILOT   

Friday, July 2, 2010   at    9:30 pm

Shark City   2240 Bloomingdale Road  Glendale Heights, IL   (630) 893-9346

Then . . .

Paul Abella Trio

Saturday, July 10, 2010   at   8:00 pm

   Glen Ellyn Jazz Fest 2010 after-fest party at   Curly’s Bar & Grill  499 Pennsylvania Ave.   Glen Ellyn, IL.  This will be their last performance for a month while Paul plays in   Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!

Following that:

Paul Abella Trio

Saturday, August 7, 2010     at    10:30 am

  Dupage Children’s Museum  301 N. Washington St.  Naperville, IL (630) 637-8000

Next up:

Paul Abella Trio

Sunday, August 22, 2010  at   8:00 pm

   Jerry’s   1938 W. Division   Chicago, IL   (773) 235-1006

After that:

Paul Abella Trio

Friday, August 27, 2010    at   9:30 pm

  The Store   2002 N. Halsted    Chicago, IL    (773) 327-7766

ALSO!

Paul Abella Trio

Saturday, August 28, 2010    at 2:00 pm

 Field Trip Festival  in  Vasa Park along the beautiful Fox River, just 5 miles north of St. Charles, IL on Rt. 31,

  in South Elgin, IL!

                             AND           later that night . . .

Paul Abella Trio

Saturday, August 28, 2010   at   8:15 pm

Woodstock Jazz Festival

    Stage Left Cafe 125 Van Buren St., Woodstock, IL (815) 337 – 1395. Opening for Paul & Chris at : 7:00 pm   Roger Panella Trio and to top off the night , saxophonist  Chris Greene   and the CGQ: Chris Greene Quartet at 9:30 pm!

According to Chicago Jazz Magazine: The Paul Abella Trio is here to get its groove on. Their agenda is simple: to make jazz fun again. Taking their cues from a long line of jazz giants who had themselves a grand old time, they seek to build upon the legacies of Nat King Cole, Mose Allison, Eddie Harris, Les McCann, Mongo Santamaria and a thousand other jazz giants by playing tunes that people know and grooving on those tunes like there’s no tomorrow.

The Paul Abella Trio got its start in late 2006. Paul’s original idea was to emulate the later edition of the Nat King Cole Trio with Jack Costanzo. In a way, they have accomplished this with great elan, by using Nat’s playbook, without using his songbook. By utilizing percussion as opposed to a full drum set, they’re not only unique, but they’re also quiet enough for just about any situation that could ever arise. That said, their sound is still full enough that they can get good and funky when the mood strikes them. Beyond the left of center instrumentation, The Paul Abella Trio also concentrates on witty arrangements, quirky medleys and songs that people love. What they ended up with was a set list that covered everything from Louis Armstrong to Radiohead, played in a way that has consistently left jaws dropping and fingers popping.

The Paul Abella Trio is made up of three of the more unique musicians in the Chicago area. Paul is best known as the music director at  WDCB and as one of the review writers for  Chicago Jazz Magazine. But he’s also an inventive percussionist who can juggle polyrhythms while keeping things grooving all night long. Add to that a knowledge of music that can only come with working in record stores and at one of the hippest radio stations anywhere, and you have a solid rhythmic base with which to build a band upon.

 In 2007, the released their debut CD, "mainstreamism" .  It’s an eclectic offering that ranges from new spins on old classics (check out their takes on Caravan or La Vie En Rose) to ambitious arrangements of more modern fare (listen to what they do on REM’s Losing My Religion).

 The Paul Abella Trio is available for events of all shapes and sizes, both public and private. If your club needs a break from the norm, or your wedding needs a little spice, the Paul Abella Trio is the perfect choice.

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8040659

to see a video of  Paul Abella and more!

If you have an account, find the Paul Abella Trio on Facebook.

F Y I – - – Click on pix . . . you MAY go places!

Special thanks to Brad Walseth at  JazzChicago  for the photos at the top of the page.

EVERY THURSDAY the Rose Colella Trio will perform at this great club run by Jim Flint who features back-to-back jazz nights following    Paul Marinaro on Wednesdays.  Rose’s Trio will be playing new arrangements each week and musicians are always welcome to sit in!

Rose Colella   vocals    Dan Effland    guitar    Joe Policastro  bass

Club 3160

3160 N. Clark   Chicago, IL

(773) 327 – 5969                No cover !    21 +

Club 3160, 3160 N. Clark, Chicago, IL / USA.

F Y I – -  Click on pix . . . you MAY go places!

Juli Wood on sax/vocals

Thursday, July 1, 2010

8:00 – 11:00 pm

Theatre Cafe  2958 W. Irving Park Rd.  Chicago, IL  773-866-2233

The northeast corner of  Irving and Sacramento in Chicago!

F Y I  – - Click on pix . . . you MAY  go places!