The dining room is sold out for this show, but bar seat tickets are available.
DOORS @6PM, SHOWTIME @6:30PM
The triumphant return of the LowDown Brass Band to the Blue LLama Jazz Club!
The LowDown Brass Band is a uniquely strong representation of Chicago Music culture. This talented all horn band leans heavily on dancehall and street beat rhythm, with the energy of conscious hip hop, jazz, reggae, and soul.
LowDown maintains a constant performing and touring schedule throughout the globe. Recent performances include a opening run with Galactic, Bon Jovi, The Montreal Jazz Festival, World Music Fest, Vancouver Jazz Fest, Lagunitas Beer Circus, Chicago Jazz Fest, Frendly Gathering, Alaska's Salmon Fest, Chicago's Do-Division Fest, Wicker Park Fest, Wakarusa, and Cotai Jazz Fest,
LowDown is currently touring their last two albums "The Reel Sessions" & "LowDown Nights", created during the pandemic. These albums dive deeper into their unique sound and show how the collective continues to push the genre further into the future and beyond.
THE BAND:
Mike August - Drums
Raphael Crawford - Trombone
Steve Duncan - Trombone
Shane Jonas - Trumpet
David Levine - Baritone Saxophone
Lance Loiselle - Sousaphone
Chris Neal - Tenor Saxophone
Kevin Tague - Trumpet
Andy Zelm - Trombone
CHEF’S MENU PREVIEW
First Course:
White Bean Soup
Caprese Salad with Roasted Tomato, Smoked Burrata, Arugula Basil
Tinned Fish - Skipjack Tuna, Roasted Tomato, Balsamic Vinegar, Olives, Basil, Focaccia
Second Course: Pork Roulade with Winter Squash Risotto, Grana Padano, Frisée, Sherry Sage Relish
Dessert: Olive Oil Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream, Luxardo Cherry, and Toasted Pistachio Crumble
DINNER & SHOW TASTING MENU
First Course:
Focaccia with Roasted Tomato, Herbs de Province and Whipped Butter
Your Choice: White Bean Soup or Apple Salad
Second Course: Confit Chicken with Winter Squash Risotto, Peas, Grana Padano, Sherry Reduction, and Relish
Dessert: Blood Orange Crème Brûlée
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