Join up to 14 other guests for an intimate, live jazz concert. The concert is performed by accomplished Chicago musicians in the cozy home of your hosts, Pat Mallinger and Tamara Wiley. Help yourself to a glass of wine or beer before settling down in one of their comfy chairs or sofas. Sit back, relax and enjoy two sets of world-class jazz performed by a group of world-class musicians hand-picked by Pat. Pat can be seen at clubs all over the city and has been the co-leader of Sabertooth, the late night Saturday band for the last 23 years at the famous Green Mill Jazz Cocktail Lounge. During intermission, refresh your drinks, mingle with the other guests and musicians, and help yourself to fresh fruit and chocolate fondue....
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Join up to 14 other guests for an intimate, live jazz concert. The concert is performed by accomplished Chicago musicians in the cozy home of your hosts, Pat Mallinger and Tamara Wiley. Help yourself to a glass of wine or beer before settling down in one of their comfy chairs or sofas. Sit back, relax and enjoy two sets of world-class jazz performed by a group of world-class musicians hand-picked by Pat. Pat can be seen at clubs all over the city and has been the co-leader of Sabertooth, the late night Saturday band for the last 23 years at the famous Green Mill Jazz Cocktail Lounge. During intermission, refresh your drinks, mingle with the other guests and musicians, and help yourself to fresh fruit and chocolate fondue.
Make a night of it! Pat and Tammy's home is an 1895 remodeled Chicago Cottage, located in the exciting Logan Square neighborhood. They are within walking distance of the Blue Line train; free parking is easy to find near their home. Plan a full evening in the neighborhood and start with dinner at any of many fabulous local restaurants including Longman and Eagle, Buona Terra, Lula's Cafe, Fat Rice, Masa Azul, Son Of A Butcher, Latizia's Fiore, Reno, or L'Patron, all within walking distance
Who are Pat and Tammy? Pat Mallinger is a prominent Chicago saxophonist. Aside from the Green Mill he also performs regularly at Andy's Jazz Club and the Jazz Showcase. In addition, Pat has shared the stage with a variety of musical legends including Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Tammy graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She ran a consulting business, helping people renovate, remodel and restructure commercial and residential spaces. She is currently a Manager in the Facilities Department for Thresholds, an amazing non-profit mental health services provider. They enjoy sharing their listening room and music with friends old and new.
Hosting over 20 house concerts in their home, over 200 guests have enjoyed a different ensemble and experience each time. Some of the many musicians that guests have heard include Bob Dogan, Dennis Carroll, Jim Ryan, Stewart Miller, Brad Williams, Ron Perillo, Dennis Luxion, Ernie Adams, Matt Furgueson, Brian O'Hern, Joe Adamack, Kelly Brand, Kelly Sill and Pete Benson to name a few.
(Host must have a minimum of 8 guests for concert to be held. Refunds will be issued in the event the minimum has not been met 24 hours prior to scheduled concert.)
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