Summer Jazz Festival: Jeremy Kahn Trio with Eric Schneider
The Monday Night Concert Series continues with The Jeremy Kahn Trio, featuring Eric Schneider at 7 p.m. Monday, July 15, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave.
Kahn and his group will perform some of the best songs of the 20th century. Referred to by Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich as “a rare and gifted pianist,” Kahn has played in jazz venues around the world and pit orchestras for theatrical events such as “Wicked.” He has also performed with artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Joni Mitchell, Phil Woods, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Aretha Franklin.
After over a decade living in New York, this Chicago native now lives in Oak Park with his family.
Eric Schneider has had an extensive and successful career as a saxophonist and clarinetist participating in concerts, festivals and studio work. After graduation from the University of Illinois, Schneider recorded and toured extensively with Earl Fatha’ Hines for four years and Count Basie and his Orchestra for another two years.
Most recently Schneider performed in the Ravinia 2013 lineup playing clarinet with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra in the Tribute to Benny Goodman, which celebrated the 75th anniversary of Goodman’s Ravinia debut.
Schneider is in high demand by small groups and big bands alike. When not performing, he enjoys golf and skiing.
The Oak Park Arms is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay – a weekend, a week, a month or longer.
The event is free and open to the public. Call Jill Wagner at 708-386-4040.