Tuesday Night Jazz at the Church proudly presents Chicago Jazz vocalist extraordinaire Alyssa Algood!
SPECIAL WORKSHOP & CONCERT
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Workshop: 4- 5:30 PM
Concert: 7 PM
Location: James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan St.
Admission by donation — suggested: $20 for concert; $20–$40 for workshop vocal participants, $5–$10 for observers.
Featuring an all-star quartet of bassist John Lee, pianist Tony Genge, drummer Kelby MacNayr, with guest Chicago vocalist extraordinaire Alyssa Allgood at the helm!
Named a “Rising Star Female Vocalist” in the 2024 DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll and voted “Best Individual Jazz Musician” in the 2024 Chicago Reader Poll, Alyssa Allgood has captured attention for her dynamic vocal command, sophisticated songwriting, and captivating performances. Showcasing modern sensibilities, Allgood is a fearless vocalist known for her confident musical interaction, fierce improvisation, and vulnerable expression. DownBeat Magazine has praised her “boldness, swagger, and surefooted musicianship,” while The New York City Jazz Record has recognized her “force, clarity and jazz integrity.”
Pianist Dr. Tony Genge has been a mainstay of the Canadian jazz scene, teaching, performing, and composing at the highest level for over 30 years with everyone from Roberta Gambarini to Jeff Hamilton, Russ Botten, Neil Swainson, and more!
Bassist and multi-instrumentalist John Lee made a name for himself first as a full-scholarship recipient at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston and now on the international jazz scene, working with top musicians from around the globe through his relationship as a Cellar Live jazz artist and more!
Drummer Kelby MacNayr has made a name for himself performing across North America with the likes of George Colligan, Louise Rose, John Clayton, Ian McDougall, and more! A celebrated drummer in all styles and a highly regarded composer and bandleader, MacNayr treasures most the connection of the spirit of the music between the performers and the audience.
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
7:00 PM
James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan St.
Admission by donation (suggested $20)
Join guest vocalist Alyssa Allgood for a very special workshop in the art of jazz vocal performance!
With accompanist Dr. Tony Genge
4:00–5:30 PM in the Sanctuary at James Bay United Church
Welcoming beginner to professional participating vocalists and observers!
Explore topics such as intonation, diction, swing feel, articulation, scat singing, interpreting lyrics, and more!
Pre-registration available. See link here.
Please bring a notebook, pencil, audio recorder (phone), and a copy of a chart in your key if you wish to sing.
Come and learn with one of the top jazz vocalists of her generation in a live and intimate setting!
Support the cross-pollination, educational initiatives, and mentorship integral to the jazz art form by joining the masterclass as a participant or audience member! Everyone welcome!
Admission by donation:
Vocal participants: $20–40 suggested
Observers: $5–10 suggested
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Tuesday Night Jazz at the Church admission by donation (suggested $20)
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