Piano Jazz Series: Laurence Hobgood at Zinc Bar

Join us for an enchanting evening with pianist Laurence Hobgood on Tuesday, November 21st! He’s supported by Matt Clohesy on bass and Jared Schonig on drums.

Laurence Hobgood, a multifaceted artist with a career spanning over three decades, brings his exceptional talents to the stage. From a young age, he immersed himself in the world of music, ultimately transitioning to jazz during his time at the University of Illinois. It was there that he developed his skills and artistic philosophy in a thriving musical environment.

In 1988, Hobgood made his mark in Chicago, collaborating with legendary musicians, including Kurt Elling. Their partnership resulted in Grammy-nominated albums, with Hobgood recognized as a producer when they clinched the 2010 Grammy for “Dedicated To You: Kurt Elling Sings The Music Of Coltrane and Hartman.” Hobgood’s achievements also include receiving ASCAP’s Deems Taylor Award and earning critical acclaim for his own albums, such as “When The Heart Dances” and “PoemJazz,” featuring poet Robert Pinsky....

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Join us for an enchanting evening with pianist Laurence Hobgood on Tuesday, November 21st! He’s supported by Matt Clohesy on bass and Jared Schonig on drums.

Laurence Hobgood, a multifaceted artist with a career spanning over three decades, brings his exceptional talents to the stage. From a young age, he immersed himself in the world of music, ultimately transitioning to jazz during his time at the University of Illinois. It was there that he developed his skills and artistic philosophy in a thriving musical environment.

In 1988, Hobgood made his mark in Chicago, collaborating with legendary musicians, including Kurt Elling. Their partnership resulted in Grammy-nominated albums, with Hobgood recognized as a producer when they clinched the 2010 Grammy for “Dedicated To You: Kurt Elling Sings The Music Of Coltrane and Hartman.” Hobgood’s achievements also include receiving ASCAP’s Deems Taylor Award and earning critical acclaim for his own albums, such as “When The Heart Dances” and “PoemJazz,” featuring poet Robert Pinsky.

In 2013, he introduced the Laurence Hobgood Quintet, a project celebrated by Downbeat magazine. Hobgood’s musical journey continues to captivate audiences worldwide, making his performance on November 21st an event not to be missed. See you there!

Concert Details:

Date: November 21
Time: 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM
Tickets: $30 advance / $35 day of show
Join him on November 21 at Zinc for an unforgettable musical experience, celebrating his triumphant return to the stage. See you there!

Showtimes: 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM. Tickets: $30 (advance) / $35 (at the door). More info: http://zincbar.com. Explore more shows by Charles Carlini Presents: https://www.charlescarlinipresents.com/.

Refunds available for cancellations; otherwise, tickets are non-refundable. Please be punctual, and let us know if you’ll be late. We can hold your reservation for 15 minutes past the scheduled time. Thank you for your understanding.

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