Jamie O’Reilly’s Roots Salon presents the May Day Salon “Blue.”

The blessing of soft wind be upon your mornings
and steadfast stars on your nights.
The blessing of generous rain
when your field complains and sun when it is sated.
(– Maureen Flannery)

For this spring event, John Erickson is featured on jazz piano.  He accompanies Jamie on a mix of American standards, smoky ballads and also plays jazz solos.  Now in the 6th year of their musical collaboration, as Jamie’s accompanist, John navigates a stunning range of musical genres with panache and no-how.  For this event they will feature jazz and cabaret tunes, with a mix of American standards, smoky ballads and John’s captivating solo piano.  Guest poet Maureen Flannery joins them.
(read more here)

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About Roots Salon
Now in its 4th year at Tre Kronor Restaurant, our evenings offer a sophisticated, intimate mix of acoustic music, literature readings and good food – seasonal small plates -– with a BYOB option, in a charming cornerstone restaurant in Chicago’s historic North Park neighborhood. Easy parking. No stairs to navigate! Good folks.

 

Admission. Use PayPal button below.  $25 each (and handling charge.)
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Listen to our “Blue” Sampler here.

 

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John Erickson, Jazz Pianist and Composer
Recognized for his fine lyrical playing style and versatility, John Erickson’s sound could be described as a blend of Bill Evans, Bruce Hornsby, and George Winston. He strives for a perfect balance between warm melody and adventurous jazz improvisation when he performs.

 

About Maureen Flannery, Jamie’s Blog.
Read this interview: https://www.poetsandpatrons.net/poet-spotlight-maureen-tolman-flannery

 

 

 

 

 

Jamie O’Reilly bio here