WINTER’S JAZZ CLUB: Today, October 24th! Come on out to Winter’s Jazz Club to catch me in concert as part of the Ben Paterson Trio (me on guitar, Ben on organ, and Greg Artry on drums). The show starts at 7:30 PM. Find your tickets via my Link in Bio. 📸: Jim Funk

WINTER’S JAZZ CLUB: Tomorrow, October 24th, I’ll be at Winter’s Jazz Club w/ my pals Ben Paterson & Greg Artry. Last night, we had a great time together at Le Piano– here’s a shot from that show. If you know who took it, please let me know! Grab tickets via my Link in Bio.

It’s always great to see this guy in the house: Isaiah Sharkey!! He’s been at the top of the food chain for a minute now in the soul, R&B, and pop music realms… But look out jazz world! He’s coming for you too!

GUITAR MASTERCLASS: Today, October 22nd, I’m looking forward to seeing you guitarists on Zoom for a digital masterclass on the blues with me and Chase Maddox of Chase’s Guitar Academy. It's open to members of Chase’s online academy. Check out his website via my Link in Bio.

CAFE CODA: One month from now, on November 21st, I’ll be visiting Madison, WI, to play at Cafe Coda, one of Madison's creative and cultural hubs. Stay tuned for tickets via my Link in Bio. 📸: Leiko Napoli

GUITAR MASTERCLASS: Tomorrow, October 22nd, I'll be joining Chase Maddox (of Chase’s Guitar Academy) for a digital Zoom masterclass on the blues. The session is open to members of Chase’s online academy. Check out his website via my Link in Bio. 📸: Mark Sheldon

Dizzy Gillespie: October 21st is the day to celebrate one of the giants of jazz, born on this day in 1917. I’m proud to say I had the honor of playing on a Dizzy Gillespie album, "Endlessly." Hats off to Dizzy! 📸: William P. Gottlieb

EDDIE HARRIS: Today is the birthday of a real Chicago legend, Eddie Harris. I first met Eddie while I was on the road with Sonny. Later, I had the pleasure of sitting in with him at a show of his at the Jazz Showcase here in Chicago. Happy birthday, Eddie Harris! 📸: ?

WINTER’S JAZZ CLUB: If you enjoy hearing me with the Ben Paterson Organ Trio, you’re in luck. Next week, on October 24th, you can find the three of us (me, Ben, and Greg Artry) on stage at Winter’s Jazz Club here in Chicago. Tickets are up via my Link in Bio 📸: Mark Sheldon

LOST IN SPACE: Tomorrow, October 17th, find me with Kevin King at the Chicago Public Library for the second installment of “Lost in Space,” their free astronomy-inspired concert series. Come enjoy some free fun. Learn more via my Link in Bio. 📸: Jim Funk

Guitarists, get ready! On October 22nd, I’ll be joining Chase Maddox (of Chase’s Guitar Academy) for a live Zoom masterclass on the blues. The class is for members of Chase’s online academy, so check out his website via my Link in Bio. 📸: Doug Graham Photography and ?

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Here’s a then-and-now #flashback I wanted to share, all about my current guitar: the Koentopp Chicagoan. It was made for me by a top notch luthier I know, Danny Koentopp. These pics are from the day I got it in 2015 and a chat we had about it just the other day. Thanks, Danny!

ED CHERRY: Today we celebrate the birthday of fellow jazz guitarist Ed Cherry. I’m always happy to see him out there doing his thing, and getting the recognition he deserves as a leader in the jazz guitar world. Happy Birthday, Ed! Photo via Ed’s website.

ART BLAKEY: Today I’m remembering the legendary Art Blakey, a true giant of jazz and one of the most influential bandleaders of all time. These photos are from when I had the opportunity to play with him early in my career. Thank you, Mr. Blakey, and Happy Birthday.

LOST IN SPACE: On October 17th, you can find me with Kevin King at the Chicago Public Library for the second installment in their astronomy-inspired concert series, “Lost in Space.” Come enjoy some free fun. Learn more via my Link in Bio. 📸: Eugene Moerman

GEORGE FLUDAS: Today I’m wishing a very happy birthday to a fantastic drummer and a longtime friend of mine, George Fludas. Look at this old pic of us from the '90s! (Dennis Carroll on bass.) Have a great birthday, George. Keep on keepin’ on! 🎉🎂

KENNY GARRETT: Today I’m wishing a happy birthday to a great musician and one of my favorites, Kenny Garrett. This photo is from 2013, when we happened to bump into each other at an airport in Prague. Wishing you a great birthday, Kenny!

LE PIANO CHICAGO! Tonight, join me, Ben Paterson, and Greg Artry as the Ben Paterson Organ Trio for one of my favorite regular gigs: Thursday Organ Night at Le Piano Chicago. Grab tickets via my Link in Bio. 📸: This pic was taken at Le Piano by Philip Tawanchaya

A fresh new music video is out now: “No Hype Blues” as played and recorded live at the Jazz Showcase by my friend Ron Blake Music on saxophone, me on guitar, Kobie Watkins on drums, and Dennis Carroll on bass. Check out the whole thing on YouTube here: buff.ly/1yHidFo