Chicago Jazz Trios

Mike Jeffers Trio
"The Chicago Jazz Trio was outstanding! Your beautiful music created a wonderful atmosphere for the reception and really set the mood for a festive evening."
Paula Schaffer

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The Mike Jeffers Trio combines some of Chicago's top jazz players into one high powered group. Lead by Chicago Jazz Magazine publisher Mike Jeffers this group includes instrumentalists who have performed at many of Chicago's world famous jazz clubs and high profile hotels.

Jeffers recently completed a four year residency at the world famous Peninsula Hotel in Chicago. His groups currently specialize in creating the perfect atmosphere for corporate receptions and private events.

"Mike Jeffers, a drummer and publisher of Chicago Jazz Magazine and one of the emerging voices on the city's jazz landscape." - Howard Reich Chicago Tribune

 

The Mike Jeffers Trio Samples:

As Long As I Live (Click here to listen)

Blues for the Big Easy (Click here to listen)

Corner Pocket (Click here to listen)

Down in St Kitts (Click here to listen)

For All We Know (Click here to listen)

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Don Stille

Don Stille

Aurora's Dance (Click here to listen)

Jace Marie's Dream (Click here to listen)

Samba por Nada (Click here to listen)

Don Stille proves he is . . . an artist to be reckoned with. The fluidity of his technique, the depth of his tone and the intellectual sophistication of his improvisations firmly established him as a polished and accomplished artist."

~ Howard Reich, Music Critic for the Chicago Tribune

The Don Stille Trio creates a classy and exciting atmosphere for corporate receptions, weddings, cocktail parties and many other events. You hear Don at many of Chicago's hottest jazz clubs and fine hotels. He is a seasoned veteran with an extensive repertoire that is sure to impress even the most seasoned jazz enthusiast. He is available for solo piano, duo and trio performances.

Don has performed in major cities throughout the country with a long list of nationally and internationally acclaimed jazz artists which include Clark Terry, Red Holloway, Roy Hargrove, Terry Gibbs, Ira Sullivan, Eddie Daniels and Doc Severinsen.

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Corky McClerkin

Corky McClerkin

Los Nino's (Click here to listen)

Island of Dreams (Click here to listen)

Sounds Good to Me (Click here to listen)


A member of the soul jazz and bebop traditions, Corky has performed with Von Freeman, Sonny Stitt, Ray Brown, Elvin Jones, and Jack Dejohnette. He has accompanied Dee Dee Bridgewater, Earnestine Anderson, and Linda Hopkins, plus Chicago vocalists Sasha Daltonn, Dee Alexander, and Joan Colasso. Thanks to BET video replays of the Corky McClerkin Trio, jazz listeners around the world are aware of his talents. With Curtis Prince on Drums and John Whitfield on Bass, Corky's trio performs throughout the Chicagoland area.

"Irrespective of style or tempo, hard bop, Latin or soul Jazz, McClerkin brings his many years of experience into play as he crafts each tune, making a special and distinctive statement with each". — Dave Nathan, All About Jazz

"…without question, a very talented musician and composer". — Wes Gillespie, Sony Jazz Europe E-zine

Corky "…swings with considerable abandon…is perpetually exciting…with dissonance or striking blues elements in every two-fisted chord he plays." — Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

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Chicago Jazz Trio-Corporate Jazz Trio, Wedding music

Chicago Jazz Entertainment specializes in corporate events, weddings and private engagements. Chicago’s finest pianists, jazz trios, jazz quartets and vocalists performing classic standards that Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat Cole, Tony Bennett and many others made famous. Booking Chicago Entertainment has never been easier with Chicago Jazz Entertainment. Chicago Jazz trios, quartets, vocalists and solo piano will help you create the perfect atmopshere for your next event.

 

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Past Clients and Venues
Trump Tower
Peninsula Hotel
Four Seasons
Marriot Chicago
McCormick Place
Hyatt Chicago
Drake Hotel
Mid America Club
Metropolitan Club
Swiss Hotel
Signature Room
Navy Pier
Field Museum
Art Institute
Shedd Aquarium
Soldier Field
Blackstone Hotel
McCormick & Schmick
Taste of Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Corporate Conceiger
Chicago Jazz Festival
Chicago Blues Festival
Village Green Country Club
House of Blues
Elate Restaurant
Zed 451
Royal Melbourne CC
Riverbend C.C.-Kohler WI.
City of Chicago
Project Ladybug Foundation
Catholic Charities
Lions Club
Illinois Education Foundation
Pete Millers Steakhouse
Morgans

Andy's Jazz Club
Green Mill Jazz Club
Kohler Company
Opal Orthodontics
Ogletee & Deakins
Jackson Hewitt
Orqis
Houghton Mifflin
Chase Bank
Oracle
Goodman Theatre
Salvation Army
Silver Star Events
Hotel Sofitel
Garfield Park Conservatory
Morton Arboretum
Chicago Botanical Gardens
Willis Tower
Plaza Club
And many others...

TESTIMONIALS

Just want to say, that you and your group are fantastic musicians and very professional. We had special needs concerning our location and atmosphere that we wanted to pay great attention to and you did a wonderful job accommodating all issues and concerns. Couldn't have asked for a better performance and great entertainment! We will definitely keep you on the list to call for next years David A. Noyes & Company 2007 Annual Seminar. Thanks again,

Deb Gray V.P. of Marketing David A. Noyes & Company

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Becca and Aaron W

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"ChicagoJazz.com helped make our wedding absolutely perfect! Thank you so much."

Brian and Amy S.

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"Everyone enjoyed the piano player and thought that he was an excellent choice. Thanks."

Dennis M. Catholic Charities

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