Colvin Concerts: The Chris Greene Quartet - Valentine's Edition

The Chris Greene Quartet has been an obvious part of Chicago’s jazz scene since 2005 and has maintained a stable lineup from the beginning, except Steve Corley, who has held the drum chair since 2011. Damian Espinosa on piano and keyboards and Marc Piane on acoustic and electric basses have been onboard since the beginning.

Unique among Chicago bands, most of whom feature, by necessity, constantly shifting personnel, the CGQ has been able to develop a true group sound and feel, harking back to bands from the classic age of jazz when groups could stay together for long periods. While honoring the tradition, the CGQ incorporates elements of funk, hip-hop, rock, pop, the blues and reggae, reflecting their diverse backgrounds.

CGQ was also recently honored at the 2018 Chicago Music Awards with an award for “Best Jazz Entertainer” and was voted 2022's "Best Jazz Ensemble" in the Chicago Reader's "Best of Chicago" Reader's Poll - the 2nd time they've received this honor!

"[...] a hearty tone and sharp wit...a proud descendant of such 60s soul-jazz saxophonists as Gene Ammons and Eddie Harris.”-- DownBeat Magazine

“Chris Greene is a Chicago jazz treasure.”-Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune.

• Chris Greene - saxes
• Damian Espinosa - piano
• Marc Piane - bass
• Steve Corley - drums

Check out their website, Twitter & YouTube.
 

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Food & Drink:

For this event, Colvin House will be offering a special Valentine's Day dinner menu.

For $100, pairs can purchase a Dinner-for-Two with a shared appetizer, shared salad course, two entrées, and a shared dessert. 

You can reserve this unique and romantic experience through the Add-On option when you click 'Get Tickets.'

Outside food is no longer allowed at Colvin Concerts.

Colvin House does not sell alcoholic beverages onsite. A selection of non-alcoholic beverages is available for purchase, but you are welcome to bring your own beer, wine, etc.

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Donation:

RSVP is free, there is a suggested donation instead of a ticket price at the door so that Colvin House can pay their talented, local artists and continue supporting the performing arts. They ask that you contribute $20/person toward paying the musicians and staff for their efforts in producing these community concerts at the Colvin House.

While Colvin House prefers cash donations whenever possible, they also accept Zelle, Venmo and PayPal. Thank you!

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Parking Info:

Colvin House can only provide limited parking onsite for this event, usually reserved for parkers with disabilities.

The first 20 cars can park FREE at George B. Swift Elementary School, just a block west of Colvin House (as space allows). Please pull up to Colvin House's driveway gate (Thorndale Ave.) first to receive a parking permit, which will provide further instructions.

The Malibu Condominiums parking garage is under construction and not open for public parking.

Colvin House recommends arriving early if you need to park.

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+ Only register / RSVP if you can attend. If plans change, please cancel your reservation or email Colvin House at support@creativecoworking.com

+ Colvin House recommends registering tickets as a group (under one name) so their staff can plan to seat your party together.

+ Keep an eye on your inbox (once you register) for any announcements in the case of a postponement.