SCHEDULE (subject to change)
The live big band swing jazz music of the Jazz Consortium Big Band can be experienced in the Chicago area and suburbs at these performances (schedule subject to change):
JAN
12
SUN
DURTY NELLIE'S GASTROPUB & ENTERTAINMENT HUB
Put the "happy" in your New Year--come hear the Jazz Consortium Big Band play swing & jazz-rock faves at one of the best venues in the suburbs, Durty Nellie's! The Fremd High School Jazz Ensemble is our special guest at 6:00, followed by us at 6:30. It's the 13th year in our series to give high school jazz bands the opportunity to perform in a club setting, and for you to hear the next generation of up and coming jazz musicians--and us too! Still only $10 cash cover, $5 students 17 & under. Food & drink service available. Free parking. LIMITED SEATING! Reservations strongly suggested--by PHONE ONLY--at 847.358.9150. NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES.
180 N. Smith St., Palatine, IL 60067
"I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the show last night! I am so glad you were at FitzGerald's ...You guys deserve a standing O for every song..."
--Virginia D.
"Man, what a cool time last night... The Jazz Consortium really puts out a tight wall of sound! Favorites of the night-- Grape Jelly; Mercy, Mercy!; Sing, Sing, Sing; ...and my Absolute Favorite...Fanfare for the Common Man..." --Kurt M.
FEB
16
SUN
DURTY NELLIE'S GASTROPUB & ENTERTAINMENT HUB
“The JCBB did a great rendition of ‘In the Mood’! There's a little too much snobbery against classics like that one! And when people hear bands like the JCBB play those classics, they'll truly understand why they became classics in the first place! Keep up the good work!"
--Chicagoland Big Band Jazz Society
(NOTE DATE CHANGE! We're a week LATER than usual, due to the Super Bowl.) The Jazz Consortium Big Band returns to Durty Nellie’s with special guest Buffalo Grove High School Jazz Ensemble! Doors open 5pm. Buffalo Grove's band is at 6pm, followed by us at 6:30. Cover commences at 6:30: Still only $10 cash for adults, $5 students 17 & under with ID. NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES.
LIMITED SEATING! Reservations strongly suggested--by PHONE ONLY--at 847.358.9150. Food & beverage service available. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.
180 N. Smith St., Palatine, IL 60067
MAR
10
SUN
MAR
9
SUN
DURTY NELLIE'S GASTROPUB & ENTERTAINMENT HUB
"Went to see an absolutely superb performance by The Jazz Consortium @ Durty Nellie's this eve. ...My compliments to you and everyone in the group!! A wonderful mix of great talent & composers!!" --Ariel S.
'Tis the luck o' the Irish that the Jazz Consortium Big Band is back to its regular 2nd-Sunday-of-the-month schedule at Durty Nellie's! We'll be playing Big Band jazz for all ages--and maybe an Irish tune or two! Huntley High School Jazz Ensemble will open for us at 6:00, followed by us at 6:30.
LIMITED SEATING! Reservations strongly suggested--by PHONE ONLY--at 847.358.9150. NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES. Food & beverage service all evening, too. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.
180 N. Smith St., Palatine, IL 60067
"You guys are great. I was finally able to catch one set a few weeks ago, and you guys were on fire. Great job!" --Barb R.
APR
13
SUN
DURTY NELLIE'S GASTROPUB & ENTERTAINMENT HUB
April is Jazz Appreciation Month! Celebrate as the Evanston High School Jazz Ensemble joins the Jazz Consortium Big Band for the first time at Durty Nellies! Enjoy another exciting evening of Big Band music by TWO Big Bands!
Evanston starts at 6:00 for about a half-hour, then after a brief pause we start at 6:30. $10 cash cover commencing at 6:30, $5 17 & under with student ID. Nellie's features a local-sourced, farm-to-table menu. LIMITED SEATING! Reservations strongly suggested--by PHONE ONLY--at 847.358.9150. NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES.
180 N. Smith St., Palatine, IL 60067 https://durtynellies.com
"Just had the most wonderful evening listening to Roy Vombrack lead the Big Band Jazz Consortium tonight! Truly Sensational!...I tell you that this band is hot hot hot!...I look forward to when I get to see them play again!"
--Kat D.
"These guys are legit." --Katie K.
"This band is a must see for all Chicago musicians and music lovers. All of Chicago's best performers are in this group."
--Brian F.
"This is one of the most solid groups with the most consistently highest-quality players anywhere, along with great arrangements. They have been extremely enjoyable to hear. I’d highly recommend them to anyone."
--Barb S.