Bassist

Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer, Ruslan Sirota has performed and/or recording with the likes of Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Bob Mintzer, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat and Josh Groban. Joins Sirota and his trio for a night of original compositions and tight-knit arrangements of classics.

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Ruslan Sirota Trio in the Gateway Lounge

Copernicus Center

Greg Ward is a saxophonist and composer that was born in Peoria, IL. Currently based in Chicago, Ward has had the opportunity to perform and record with a varied group of artists like Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Andrew D'Angelo, and Mike Reed.

Greg Ward Quintet

Dearborn Station

Originally hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lenard Simpson’s well-earned reputation as “quickly becoming one of the most important saxophonists of this generation” (Kiefer) has secured him a spot as a rising star among his contemporaries. From his early days in Milwaukee as a self-taught beginner, to formal studies at Northern Illinois University (B.M., jazz performance) and UCLA’s Herbie Hancock Institute (M.M., music performance jazz), Simpson’s natural ability and outstanding musicianship have been recognized by some of the most celebrated jazz musicians and pedagogues across the world, including Herbie Handcock, Christian McBride, Wayne Shorter, and many more.

Lenard Simpson Quartet

Grammy Award winning drummer Kyle Swan has been working on mastering his craft for over 18 years. He has demonstrated true dedication to enhancing his artistry in every way. He attained his Undergraduate and Graduate degrees from University of Miami’s Frost School of Music from the years 2013-2018. He studied Criminology and Jazz Studies in his undergraduate degree and became the TA for the Jazz Drum Department during his graduate studies. He has participated in many music festivalsacross the world which include the Montreal Jazz Festival (Canada, 2016), The Jazz Cruise(2017, 2023, 2024), University of Wyoming Jazz Festival (2024), Port Au Prince Jazz Festival(Haiti, 2018), Dromos Jazz Festival(Italy 2018) Guatemala Jazz Festival(Guatemala 2019), Menorca Jazz Festival(Spain 2019), Leavenworth Jazz Festival (Washington 2023), and many others. He has had the honor of performing/recording/touring with many esteemed artists such as, @Grammy Award winning artists Kurt Elling, Brian Lynch, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Paquito D’Rivera. He has also had the privilege of playing/recording with other phenomenal artists such as Sean Jones, Orrin Evans, Peter Bernstein, Rodney Whitaker, Cyrille Aimee, Bobby Broom, Martin Bejerano, Ira Sullivan, Alex Brown, etc. Kyle can be heard on recordings including @Grammy Winning “Omni American Book Club,” “Gola Akoustik,” “Kemet (The Black Land),” “Hallways,” and others. Kyle has also taught/performed at various jazz camps/festivals including Tonica International Jazz Festival (Guadalajara, 2016), Festival de Jazz de Antequera (Spain, 2022), and Leavenworth Jazz Festival, (Seattle, 2023). As he currently resides in Chicago, Il., you can find him performing at jazz clubs and teaching master classes and privately around the city, country, and abroad. As a student of the Black American Artform that is Jazz, Kyle has devoted quality time to his musical evolution, instruction, and mastery.

Kyle Swan Trio feat. Brian Lynch

Jazz Showcase

Julian Davis Reid is a pianist, producer, and composer with a focus on jazz, electronic music, and gospel. His style has been described as introspective and hopeful. Hailing from Chicago, Julian’s newest project is Circle of Trust, which is his original music grounded in the sonic worlds of Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. This show at The Jazz Showcase coincides with the release of his debut single, Candid.

Bassist

Runere Brooks

Events

Past events

Nov 14, 2025

Ruslan Sirota Trio in the Gateway Lounge · Copernicus Center

Jul 30, 2025

Greg Ward Quintet · Jazz Showcase

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