1920 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, Il 60613
773-348-7592
May 2012
Thursday, May 17th - 8:30pm
$10 Cover
Petra's Recession Seven 20s & 30s Jazz
Petra's Recession Seven -
Petra van Nuis - vocals, Kim Cusack - clarinet, Art Davis - trumpet, Russ Phillips - trombone, Andy Brown - guitar, Joe Policastro - bass & Bob Rummage - drums
GREAT JAZZ DANCE BAND FEATURING 1920'S & 1930'S CLASSICS
Friday, May 18th - 6:30pm
$ Cover
Petra Van Nuis & Andy Brown
Our club's "No cover-Unwind After work Jazz Series"
630pm-9pm
Second Seating After 9pm for
Rembetika.
Excerpt from DownBeat Magazine
by Frank-John Hadley
September 2010
Petra van Nuis and Andy Brown "Far Away Places " (CD Review)
...they seem to have an exceptional telepathic rapport that obviates the need for complicated arrangements...van Nuis has a light, gorgeous and fairly delicate voice...Brown, a protégé of Cincinnati guitar master Kenny Poole, happens to be an uncommonly good player, with a modesty that brings to mind the fine Canadian guitarist Ed Bickert and a warmth suggestive of Joe Pass. Joined at the conjugal hip, Brown and van Nuis share a gift for melody and have plenty of rhytmic confidence. They project naturalness when phrasing, and their overall intelligence makes understatement and subtlety virtues. They also merit praise for the integrity informing their choice of songs from the past and for their personal involvement with a lyric...
With Andy Brown, whose guitar will lull you into nostalgic bliss.
630pm-9pm
2nd Seating after 9pm for a special Rembetika.
Saturday, May 19th - 6:30pm
$10 Cover
Suzanne Petri: Songs in the Key of Diva
Songs In the Key of Diva: Torchy Sass and Swing
Award Winning Cabaret Artists Suzanne Petri and Bob Moreen
celebrate the songs of our lives and the clubs
we live, laugh, love in…and all that jazz!
A savvy stage performer,
Petri knows how to conjure drama with an expression of sorrow on her face,
how to raise spirits by strolling exuberantly through the crowd.
As musician, Petri can arch a phrase
for poignant effect or bend a pitch downward to evoke a touch of pathos.
Howard Reich
Arts Critic
630pm-9pm
Second Seating after 9pm for Paulinho Garcia Samba Quartet
showcasing Chicago's best percussionists
Geraldo de Oliveira, Heitor Garcia & Dedé Sampaio
The Chicago Tribune:
"Garcia's vocals are never less than seductive,
his guitar playing ever atmospheric and evocative.
Garcia . . . ought to be considered a local treasure."
Howard Reich, Jazz critic.
The Chicago Sun-Times:
"This Garcia among Garcia's is a man of his words, and worlds, and no matter where he takes you,
and no matter where you ask him to take you, you travel the byways of heart and soul.
Brazil, where we have never been, rejoices. Chicago, where he now has never not been, the same.
Listen, listener, and hear the freedom of horizons stretching."
Lloyd Sachs, Jazz critic.
Monday, May 21st - 8:30pm
$5 Cover
The Jodi Jean Band: Bossa-jazz
The Jodi Jean Band is:
Bossa Nova-Pop-Jazz
"Fresh, fun arrangements.
A very cool sound in genre fusion."
Catch this fun bossa-jazz ensemble
The Third Monday of every month.
$5 Latin Drink Specials
The Jodi Jean Band performs Latin-jazz at Katerina's
Monthly at Katerina's.
830pm-Midnight
Tuesday, May 22nd - 8:30pm
$7 Cover
Sandra Antongiorgi Group
Sandra Ivelisse Antongiorgi
Janet Cramer – Congas
Michael Lough – Bass
Carlos Martin – Guitar
Jenille Ramos – Bongo, Cajon
Upon hearing the artistry of Sandra Ivelisse Antongiorgi
you will be struck by the richness of her music, the deep, soulful melodies, and her pure artistry.
Born into a musical Puerto Rican family, Sandra is a musician’s musician.
She has performed with a number of musicians from around the world,
and along the way has gathered influences from traditional Caribbean sounds.
rhythm and blues, soul, rumba and Gitano music.
Her talent is undeniable, and her singing is at once raw, powerful, and effortlessly smooth.
Versed in both Spanish and English.
Sandra has proven herself to be a nimble lyricist who generously
delivers unique and seductive performances that are feast of auditory excellence.
Thursday, May 24th - 8:30pm
$10 Cover
Tom Muellner Quintet
Thurs. May 24 (8:30pm-12am) -
Tommy's special quintet
"The Chi-town Jazz AristoCATS featuring
saxophonist Eric Schneider
trumpeter Art Davis
bassist Larry Kohut, drummer
Xavier Breaker
Tom Muellner, piano
Thurs. May 24 (8:30pm-12am)
musicians & students 1/2 0ff @ door
Thursday, May 24th - 8:30pm
$10 Cover
Tom Muellner Quintet
Tommy's special quintet
"The Chi-town Jazz AristoCATS
saxophonist Eric Schneider
trumpeter Art Davis
bassist Larry Kohut,
drummer Xavier Breaker
Tom on piano
Tom Muellner is . . .
"a pianist and tunesmith of stellar magnitude."
-Neil Tesser, Playboy magazine critic
"Tommy swings, grooves, is soulful, and in total command of his instrument, plus I love him, he's one of my favorites!"
–Joey DeFrancesco,
internationally acclaimed jazz organ master
1/2 0ff of door for musicians
Friday, May 25th - 10:00pm
$10 Cover
Yoko Noge's Japanesque
Yoko Noge's Japanesque
always joined by Chicago's Blues Greats
Yoko Noge is a soulful entertainer who can belt out a boogie,
move you with heartfelt smokey blues nuances &
explore the commonalities between African-rooted music
and the music of Japan in traditional and original compositions.
Tatsu Aoki, Shamisen
Amy Homma, Taiko Drums
Anton Hatwick, bass
Saturday, May 26th - 6:30pm
$5 Cover
Marc Pompe
Chicago's seasoned virtuoso of scat & eclectic jazz & the classic jazz songbook
plays at the parlor grand piano & sings for an early, romantic Saturday evening.
630pm-9pm
2nd Seating After 9 for Conjunto.
Saturday, May 26th - 10:00pm
$10 Cover
CONJUNTO: Afro-Cuban & Puerto Rican Dance
A favorite of many a critic & Downbeat,
violinist, James Sanders & his Afro-Cuban &
Puerto Rican Latin Dance ensemble, Conjunto.
From Latin romance to dancing the night away,
Conjunto is a classic groove for a fun Saturday night!
Featuring
vocalist/multi instrumentalist Papo Santiago
other members of the band will include pianist Kevin O’Connell
conguero Osbaldo Merced
drummer Jean-Christophe Leroy
bassist Jose Porcayo
&
bandleader, James Sanders on violin.
Conjúnto:
A distinctive melding of
Cuban, Puerto Rican and jazz idioms
Conjunto performs the last Saturday of every month @ 10pm
Monday, May 28th - 12:00am
$no Cover
Memorial Day Observed.
Katerina's observes Memorial Day on Monday, May 28th
& wishes everyone a safe & peaceful holiday.
Our club resumes with its Entertainment calendar on Tuesday, May 29th
with Marinaro's Sinatra Tribute!
Tuesday, May 29th - 8:00pm
$10 Cover
Paul Marinaro Trio: A Sinatra Evening
SINATRA: THE WORLD ON A STRING!
Marinaro's Anniversary Sinatra Showcase at Katerina's
Paul is a mesmerizing singer and performer . . . worthy of some of the highest praise I can think of . . ."
Randy Freedman, Chicago Jazz Magazine
"a heartbreaker . . . ultra-cool elegance . . .
Paul Marinaro owns one of the most plush baritones in the city . . . a room is fortunate to have him."
Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
Thursday, May 31st - 8:30pm
$7 Cover
The Charlie Baron Group
Guitar virtuoso, Charlie Baron
heads this group in
Fun, Latin/Gypsy/World fusion
Featuring guitar, mandolin, harmonica & harmonies
Friday, Jun 1st - 6:30pm
$No Cover
Nicole Kestler & pianist, Brian Ohern
Our club's "No cover-Unwind After Work Friday Jazz Series"
630pm-9pm
Sassy & sultry singer, Nicole Kestler, delivers a fun evening of
jazz and 1950s R&B/jazz.
Accompanied by the Big Daddy of the ivory keys, Brian Ohern.
Second Seating After 9pm for Rembetika
Friday, Jun 1st - 10:00pm
$10 Cover
REMBETIKA
Andreas Georgas, Nikos Lambrinatos,
Andreas Kallasountas, Nikos Panomitros.
This ensemble was born of Katerina's as a labour of love.
Created in our club's first year,
with co-founders Andreas Georgas, Katerina &
a community of our venue's ardent following
bringing different players to our stage until
Rebetoneira morphed out of Katerina's Othos Oneiron.
Quite a special journey over the past twelve years.
We thank all of you who have supported us by singing with us & dancing with us!
"Life is a Dance. Enjoy it tonight @ Katerina's Here's some youtube footage of Rembetika @ Katerina's
Rembetika is performed at Katerina's
the 1st Friday of every Month.
Saturday, Jun 2nd - 10:00pm
$10 Cover
The Rhythm Rockets
Vintage Rhythm & Blues, with songs influenced by the sax-driven
bands of the late 1940's and early 1950's.
From original compositions to matchless arrangements of vintage classics,
the Rhythm Rockets deliver danceable, high-energy music.
Fronted by veteran vocalist Nicole Kestler, the Rhythm Rockets move effortlessly between torch ballads by Etta James & Dinah Washington to up-tempo numbers by Louis Jordan & Louis Prima.
The Rhythm Rockets perform at Katerina's
the 1st Saturday of every month.
Thursday, Jun 7th - 8:30pm
$ Cover
Grazyna Auguscik & Paulinho Garcia "The Beatles Nova" Record Release Concert
Join us for Katerina's long awaited
Record Release Concert for "The Beatles Nova"
Special Guests, Heitor Garcia & Brett Benteler Grazyna & Paulinho perform at Katerina's monthly. When world class artists from Brasilia - Paulinho Garcia- and Polonia - Grazyna Auguscik-
perform at a warm, intimate music venue- Katerina's,
Chicago truly becomes cosmopolitan by definition.
Here's very hip footage from their new record "Beatles Nova" (sweet arrangement!):
Musical chemistry that shouldn't be missed.
Friday, Jun 8th - 6:30pm
$No Cover
Finland Jazz
Help us welcome the Finns.
An annual visit from Finland.
Jazz musicians
Anu Ahjokoski, bass.
Petri Ahjokoski, guitar
join Chicago's Finnish-American,
Juli Wood, sax & vocals
(Together, they perform Finnish & English-Finnish Folk Songs,
Jazz Standards with Finnish lyrics, and some original jazz tunes)
Our Club's "Unwind After Work-no cover Jazz Series"
630pm-9pm
Second seating after 9pm for Harmonious Wail.
Friday, Jun 8th - 10:00pm
$10 Cover
Harmonious Wail
Some of the very best Gypsy-Jazz!
From Madison, Wisconsin,
Harmonious Wail!
"If This doesn't set your toe to tapping and put a smile on your face, you should probably get medication."
~FAME Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange
"One of the few outstanding bands..."
~TaipeTimes.com
"No one does it any better..."
JazzReview.com
"Popping-hot, double-roasted folk-jazz..."
~Roots World
"They lithely bop... tight harmonizing... spicy... romantically old-fashioned..."
~Six Moons
Velvet Underground song covered
by the Gypsy Swing band Harmonious Wail
Gypsy Swing impromptu performance w/Steve Gibons live at Katerina's
Alfonso Ponticelli returns in July
Saturday, Jun 9th - 6:30pm
$10 Cover
Spider Saloff w/pianist, Jim Sellers
"A wicked way with a lyric and a glint of well-controlled mischief."
The New York Times
"Slyly sophisticated, easily accessible, Saloff stands as a kind of ideal."
Chicago Tribune
"A thrilling singer! This is a voice you can dig, 'cause I dig it too."
Lionel Hampton
"Right-on intonation and a personal style which can sell a ballad or tantalize with half a chorus of scatting."
Dick Hyman
"Full of life and vitality."
Studs Terkel
Spider Saloff With Pianist Jim Sellers
Early Dinner Set 6:30 Until 9:00 PM 2nd Seating After 9pm.
Here's live footage of Spider Saloff at Katerina's w/guitarist, Steve Ramsdell.
Here's live footage of Spider w/Frieda Lee & Dee Alexander at Katerina's:
Saturday, Jun 9th - 10:00pm
$10 Cover
Paris La Nuit
Paris la Nuit heats up your night --
mixing up jazz, gypsy, chansons, latin tango & pop into one fantastic French-y performance.
Repertiore spans Edith Piaf, Serge Gainsborg, Gorillaz, Barbara, Guns N Roses {Oui}, Benebar, Paris Combo, Django Reinhardt, Arthur H, Jacques Brel, lePercolateur, Radiohead, Antonio Carlos Jobim and more - served up with a sultry twist of Pink Martini.
Paris la Nuit's musicians are as diverse a blend as their catalog -
showcasing members from the Paris Conservatory, America's esteemed Jazz Universities, Aruba and Chicago. Violinist & Vocalist,
Marielle de Rocca-Serra
Returns from France!
Monthly members include:
Marielle de Rocca-Serra: Andrea Else vocals
Stacy McMichael: upright bass
Dan Tabion: piano
Kevin Rush: guitar
Freddie Franken: guitar
Brian Abraham: drums
www.parischicagojazz.com
Paris La Nuit performs at Katerina's
The 2nd Saturday of every month.
A very special show - Art, Hats & Jazz!
A great quintet featuring
saxophonist Brian Gephart , pianist Dave Gordon,
&
original artwork
hand made art deco cocktail hats
- all art and hats will be for sale
Chicago's holds a treasure in SOLITAIRE MILES -
Musician, Artist, Milliner
Check out Solitaire's video montage as she sings a vintage classic,
"Make with the Kisses"
