Monday Nights at Andy's

[jhatpro]

If you happen to be in Chicago on a Monday, don't miss the No Am/Pro Jam at Andy's at 11 E. Hubbard (at State) just West of the Tribune Tower.

It starts at 9 PM with the house band (John Baney, bass; John Young, piano; Charlie Brown, drums; and Art Davis, trumpet).

This Monday, after the regulars offered some tasty renditions of "Bernie's Tune," "What's New,"and other standards, they were joined by a conga drummer and the first of several newcomers on the Chicago music scene.

A lanky young redheaded guy belted out a Fats Waller vocal medley with a lot of style.

Then a large young man named Kalique who reminded me of how I picture Fats Navarro got up with his tiny Vito clarinet and proceded to blow the pads off on "Cottontail."

Then a bone player joined in and the house fell down.

When I left at midnight still more musicians were arriving and unpacking their cases. It was a real throwback to the day, and the audience loved it.

Cover is just $10 and imported beer's $5. Not bad for a real taste of Chicago jazz with the extra excitement of maybe, just maybe, hearing one of tomorrow's greats!
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Jim Hatfield/Chicago Area
"It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it."

[ This Message was edited by: jhatpro on 2003-10-22 19:05 ]