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Join us for a mesmerizing evening of jazz with the Stu Katz / Eric Schneider Quartet at the iconic Jazz Showcase, the heart of where jazz lives in Chicago. This special performance is part of the Charlie Parker Month celebration, taking place from Thursday, August 15, 2024, to Sunday, August 18, 2024, with shows starting at 8:00 PM each night.

The quartet features the legendary Stu Katz, an American jazz pianist and vibraphonist known for his authentic bebop style and collaborations with jazz greats like Gene Ammons, Kenny Burrell, and Dexter Gordon. Joining him is Eric Schneider, a Chicago native with a rich jazz career, known for his work with Earl Hines, Count Basie, and his passionate solos on clarinet and saxophone. The lineup also includes the talented Clark Sommers and Doug Hayes on bass, with Ernie Adams on drums for a Saturday performance that promises to be unforgettable.

The event will be held at the Jazz Showcase, located at 806 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, offering a cozy and intimate setting for an evening of world-class jazz. This is a unique opportunity to experience the artistry of jazz veterans who have shaped the genre, in a venue that has hosted some of the most significant figures in jazz history.

Tickets are available for general admission at $25 and VIP preferred seating at $40 for the Thursday show. For Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances, general admission is $30, and VIP preferred seating is $45. Don't miss this chance to witness a live performance that pays homage to the legacy of Charlie Parker and the vibrant Chicago jazz scene.

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Stu Katz / Eric Schneider Quartet

Jazz Showcase

Set on a working barge along the Seine, Il tabarro is a dark, emotionally charged drama where love, loneliness, and unspoken desire simmer beneath the surface, drawing its characters toward a powerful and unsettling confrontation. Performed in Italian with English Supertitles.

Il tabarro

Thalia Hall

A concert of Italian opera favorites featuring Opera Festival of Chicago company artists.

Dante 700

Artifact Events

A husband's growing jealousy and suspicion threaten marital harmony, as misunderstandings and hidden habits turn a quiet household into a stage for playful intrigue and emotional misfires. Performed in Italian.

Pianist, Music Director

Doug Hayes

Events

Past events

15 - 18 Aug, 2024

Stu Katz / Eric Schneider Quartet · Jazz Showcase

Aug 5, 2021

Il tabarro · Opera Festival of Chicago

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Pianist in Il segreto di Susanna by Wolf-Ferrari

Opera Festival of Chicago

Pianist in Il tabarro by Puccini

Opera Festival of Chicago

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