Join us for a remarkable evening at the Jazz Showcase, the heart of jazz in Chicago, for the Alliance CD Release featuring Colleen Clark & Sharel Cassity. This special event is set to take place from Thursday, July 18, 2024, to Sunday, July 21, 2024, with performances starting at 8:00 PM each night.

Saxophonist/flutist Sharel Cassity and drummer/composer Colleen Clark, along with their group Alliance, will present an electrifying set of jazz compositions. The showcase will include influential works by jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Mary Lou Williams, Jimmy Heath, and Mulgrew Miller, alongside fresh and captivating tunes by Clark and other Alliance members, including bassist Carmani Edwards, pianist Hannah Mayer, and special guest trumpeter Kellin Hanas. These artists represent the leading voices of the emerging generation of jazz musicians, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

The event will be held at the iconic Jazz Showcase venue located at 806 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL. Tickets are available for purchase with options for general admission and VIP preferred seating. General admission tickets for the Thursday show are priced at $20, with VIP preferred seating at $35. For the shows from Friday to Sunday, general admission tickets are $25, and VIP preferred seating is $40.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the vibrant and dynamic jazz scene of Chicago through the Alliance CD Release event. It's a celebration of jazz's past, present, and future, all in one unforgettable weekend.

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Alliance Cd Release - Colleen Clark & Sharel Cassity

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Saxophonist, Flutist, and Educator Sharel Cassity is prominent on the New York and Chicago jazz scenes. Voted the 2023 "Rising Star Alto Saxophone" and having a cover feature in Downbeat Magazine, Sharel has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and The Colbert Show; she is in the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award. 

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18 - 21 Jul, 2024

Alliance Cd Release - Colleen Clark & Sharel Cassity · Jazz Showcase

18 - 21 Jul, 2024

Sharel Cassity Quartet · Jazz Showcase

Future and recently performed repertoire

Saxophone in works by Herbie Hancock by Hancock

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Saxophone in works by Mary Lou Williams by Williams

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Saxophone in works by Jimmy Heath by Heath

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Saxophone in works by Mulgrew Miller by Miller

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