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Elena Welch & Greg Hester
August 24, 2019 // 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$10
Call 503.223.0070 to reserve your seat, $18 minimum, food or beverage per person, all ages welcome.
Elena…I learned so much just by hanging out at Chicago jazz clubs and listening to and jamming with the local cats. Dave Shumacher, friend and exquisite baritone sax player, gave me two LPs, one featuring vocalist Abbey Lincoln and the other featuring vocalist Betty Carter. These records would become major influences. Two cuts from these LPs are featured on “Catnip Cafe”. Neal Kristie, friend and cabaret singer extraordinare, introduced me to jazz vocalist Anita O’Day. The tune “Four” is a tribute to Anita and to the late Mr. Kristie. Guitarist and friend, Michael Groh, had a day gig at the library and would check out the classic double-LP songbooks featuring Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn for me. I would wear these thin and began incorporating the classics into my growing repertoire.
COVER CHARGES apply when we have live music in our dining room and bar area Wednesday through Saturday.
If you’re joining us for drinks or dinner and plan to leave before the music starts, we won’t ask for a cover charge. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to ask your host—we’re here to help!