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Title: The Central Illinois Jazz Society
Description: The Central Illinois Jazz Society
cijs.org Serving Central Illinois Since 1978
Presents CIJS House Band At 6:00 p.m.
Guest Group: Hard Bop Messengers At 7:15 p.m.
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Jazz Nights in the Heights at Trailside Event Center, second floor of Trefzger's Bakery, 4416 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights.

If you’re in need of a musical vacation, try checking in for Live at The Last Hotel. John Covelli and the Hard Bop Messengers will be featuring their new album, Live at The Last Hotel, a jazzy getaway that takes you to a time and place where everyone is hip, and everything is happening. And it was on Jazz Week's Most Added list awhile back. Covelli uses his own musical journey and a residency at the REAL Last Hotel in downtown St. Louis as a basis for this experience. He sets his foundation on the classic bop styles of the late 50’s and early 60’s - but there’s much more here. Covelli infuses the album with influences from the many bands he's played in, including Latin, funk, chamber-classical, soul, blues and rock. Covelli knew he had something special when he assembled this group and he gives them all room to shine. Nick Savage, Chris Meschede, Luke Sailor, and Ben Shafer are, like himself, of the esteemed Webster University jazz program (where the album was recorded). Matt Krieg, originally from St Louis, puts the vocals where they need to be to tell Covelli’s lyrical tale The result will have you tapping your toes and bobbing your head along with every tune. .

The Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band will play during the first set, under the leadership of Larry Harms - sax
. The CIJS House Band features outstanding jazz musicians from the area. They will present a mixture of jazz styles. For more information visit www.cijs.org or call 243-1582. Beverages are available for purchase at this live jazz program.
Admission: $8.00 Members $12.00 Non-Members Students are free

The Central Illinois Jazz Society (CIJS) is a non-profit organization that is open to anyone who enjoys jazz. You do not have to be a musician to be a member or to attend our programs. Please consider joining the Central Illinois Jazz Society and supporting live jazz.
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