Tickets $15

Upshtat Zingerai is thrilled to present Tantshoyz: Klezmer Dance Party at Clara, featuring Emma Blau on trombone, Hannah Mira Friedland on fiddle, Jonah Lazarus on percussion, Max Lazarus on saxophone and flute, and Qi Yang on accordion.

Kyle Deschner Underground Sound Jazz Combo, a versatile ensemble based out of Delavan, Wisconsin. From a dynamic 3-piece combo to a vibrant 17-piece big band, we bring the timeless magic of jazz to life. Our repertoire spans across various eras of jazz, delivering captivating performances of hit jazz standards.

Morgan Turner is a Chicago based bassist and composer. She received her Bachelor of Music from Northern Illinois University, and is currently pursuing a Master of Music at Western Michigan University. Morgan was selected to be a part of the Women in Jazz Organization 2023 mentorship program, during which she was mentored by composer Ayn Inserto.

The Elisha Organ Trio consists of Ben Crino on guitar, Milwaukee native Isaiah Jones Jr. on organ and Cali native but Chicago stationed drummer Sid Smith IV, both of whom Ben shares the band leader role with.

Led by pianist Oliver Scott, Trio DASHES is an upcoming jazz trio based out of Chicago, Illinois.

The trio plays a mix of standard repertoire, popular music and original compositions, all written/arranged by Scott. They perform around the city of Chicago publically and as private contractors.

Lakeshore Brass is a brass quintet born from the vibrant music scene of Chicago, where each member has soaked up the city’s rich musical traditions. David, Jered, Fiona, Matt, and Keith each received their musical training from members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Born and raised in the Chicago area, Marli loves to dazzle the Windy City’s stages, bars, auditoriums, and all of its listeners. You can often catch her performing at the Zebra Lounge in Old Town or at various venues with her band, The Delta Waves. Her music is a fun mix of pop and classic rock, with a unique twist thanks to her classical piano background. Whether she's playing a chill solo set or rocking out with her band, Marli always brings her energy and passion!

Solomon Lindenberg is a pianist from Door County, WI and based in Chicago, IL. His playing is informed by a love for jazz, folk, classical and improvised music. His trio, featuring Leo Buczkowski on bass and Charlie O’Neill on drums, interprets jazz standards with an emphasis on dynamic group interaction, exploration and improvisation.

Guitarist Alejandro Urzagaste is a midwestern native of South American descent whose musical interest piqued at an early age by popular music on the radio. He studied guitar at Northern Illinois University with Fareed Haque. Alejandro released "Urban Intervals," in January 2012.

Chicago-based jazz standards with a big band sound!

Erez Dessel is an improvising pianist and composer. After graduating from the New England Conservatory in Boston in 2020, Dessel moved to Savannah, GA, where he served as music director at the Savannah Music Festival Jazz Academy, Savannah’s first and only free after-school youth jazz program.

Kabir Dalawari is a drummer, composer and educator based in Chicago, Illinois. His newest record, Last Call presents a new book of kinetic and exciting originals.

Originally from Detroit, Michael Hudson-Casanova is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, improviser, and educator quickly becoming a staple in the Chicago jazz and creative music scene. His debut album as a leader, Echoes of Thought (2021), has been praised as “…an exceptional record by a killer band,” by All About Jazz. His music blends traditional and contemporary jazz concepts, and always leaves plenty of room for dynamic improvisation with carefully chosen bandmates.

Tommy Carroll is a Chicago-based percussionist and bandleader working primarily in the areas of modern jazz, folkloric percussion and experimental rock. He leads Calculated Discomfort, an electro-acoustic ensemble showcasing his cinematic compositions, and Prosthetic, a futuristic dance band. He has released six albums and performed on more than 30 recordings as a collaborator in styles ranging from Puerto Rican folk to indie rock to modern hip hop.

Duo Riso is a chamber ensemble co-founded at the start of 2023 by Evan Kopca, clarinet, and Zaira Castillo, piano. The duo is passionate about exploring and expanding the limits of the piano & clarinet sound and sharing it through modern and non-traditional settings. Additionally, we are also eager to involve artists of different disciplines and engage in interdisciplinary projects to create unique and unusual experiences for the audience and the performers.

Laura Cai is a recording artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Chicago.

As a singer, keyboardist, cellist, guitarist, and bassist, Laura has lent her range of talents to a variety of live and studio projects across diverse genres for more than a decade. She has worked as a studio musician, recording and arranging songs that have together amassed millions of streams.

Jack Sundstrom has since found a love for performing all kinds of creative and improvisational music. His wide ranging musical interests have enabled him to perform with artists ranging from Jim Peterik to Ernest Dawkins.

For over 10 years, Romel Sims has been a noteworthy Artist, visionary, and creative. Being featured on TEDx, PBS, and Coors Light ads. Having studied composition, orchestration, and business at the prestigious NYU Steinhardt Music, The Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and Brevard Institute. Currently Romel is working on a solo project to be released soon.

Solomon Lindenberg is a pianist from Door County, WI and based in Chicago, IL. His playing is informed by a love for jazz, folk, classical and improvised music. His trio, featuring Leo Buczkowski on bass and Charlie O’Neill on drums, interprets jazz standards with an emphasis on dynamic group interaction, exploration and improvisation.

Alvin writes music to represent the emotional landscape of his inner world and to grapple with his life and relationships while striving to maintain his fundamentally optimistic and up-looking worldview.

This series is designed to highlight Female, non-binary, trans, and genderqueer people in the jazz community! Everybody is welcome to come and share in some exciting music making.

Pay what you can: Suggested $15

Upshtat Zingerai is thrilled to present Tantshoyz: Klezmer Dance Party at Clara, featuring Emma Blau on trombone, Hannah Mira Friedland on fiddle, Jonah Lazarus on percussion, Max Lazarus on saxophone and flute, and Qi Yang on accordion.

Bryan Cee is a Chicago based artist from the Bahamas that has been making waves throughout the Mid west with his eclectic and soulful sound. His music has been a fusion and blending of many different genres including classical, folk, r&b, jazz, reggae and afro beats. He attributes his sound to his Caribbean roots intertwined with his American experience.

VOM takes the form of a trio to explore Jazz standards, original work, and free improvisation. This trio will feature Rufus Parenti on Saxophone, Leo Buczkowski on Bass, and Charlie O'Neill on Drums/Cymbals, all three being Chicago based instrumentalists and improvisers.

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Emily Manheimer (Clarinet), Lillia Woolschlager (piano) & Katarina Ignatovich (Flute) Come together to form Elk Trio.

Erez Dessel (USA 1998) is an improvising pianist and composer. After graduating from the New England Conservatory in Boston in 2020, Dessel moved to Savannah, GA, where he served as music director at the Savannah Music Festival Jazz Academy, Savannah’s first and only free after-school youth jazz program.