Chris Lawrence began playing the trumpet at age 11 in his hometown of Muskegon, MI. In 2011, he was selected as one of five finalists to the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Solo Competition, the most prestigious competition for jazz trumpeters in the world. A 2005 graduate of Western Michigan University (B.A. Music/Philosophy), Chris has performed […]
We are very sorry for the short notice to those of you who were planning on attending the Spare Parts performance this evening. Something very special came up and we had to cancel in favor of a private event. The good news is that they will be performing Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. We hope […]
“Celebrating 100 years of Sinatra!” and the release of their debut CD: Hello, Detroit! Detroit-based record label, Brass Jar Music, is happy to announce the release of Hello, Detroit! Mark Randisi’s long-awaited release with The Motor City Jazz Orchestra during the 100th Anniversary Year of Frank Sinatra’s birth. At the same time it is a […]
"A superb tenor saxophonist" Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader Primarily a saxophonist, Tim Haldeman experiments with woodwinds, guitars, percussion, singing, and composition. He started playing saxophones more than 20 years ago, and has been performing, touring (U.S., Europe, Canada), and recording with some of Chicago's premiere jazz groups since 1997, including Mike Reed's People, Places and […]
“...truly a perfect match creatively.” - EMUSIC.COM Featuring: Chad McCullough - trumpet Bram Weijters - piano & keyboards Piet Verbist - bass John Bishop - drums Through their first two recordings, the Belgian / American band led by pianist Bram Weijters and trumpeter Chad McCullough firmly established a musical style that's equal parts melancholic and hopeful. […]