Olivia Van Goor Sings the Anita O’Day Songbook
Lucille's at TolHouse 1447 N Summit, Toledo, OHOlivia Van Goor is a Detroit-based young performer with an old soul influenced by swing and bebop jazz from the mid-20th century. She released her debut album in November 2021, titled "When the Shadows Fall". Music is undeniably a part of her identity, her voice being the instrument she communicates with. She draws from the Great American Songbook and other jazz standards in a way that is beyond replicating what has already [...]
Sean Dobbins Trio
Lucille's at TolHouse 1447 N Summit, Toledo, OHSean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As Sean’s Career progressed, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”, an award for outstanding musicianship, as well as the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Due to Sean’s great talent both as a player and an educator, he has [...]
Quick Quartet
Lucille's at TolHouse 1447 N Summit, Toledo, OHThis group has played recently at the Toledo Art Museum, Downtown Toledo Jazz Loop, 2020 Jazz in the Garden. Despite the difficulties facing a live music outfit in the year 2020, Quick Quartet has managed to stay in the public eye and ear by entering the streaming age of concert presentation. Jason Quick, Guitar Will Schneider, Horn "Electric" Ray Parker, Bass Travis Aukerman, Drums Tickets are non-refundable. No DSLR, point-and-shoot, or other [...]
The Good, The Bad and The Blues
Lucille's at TolHouse 1447 N Summit, Toledo, OHToledo, Ohio, may not exactly be known as a breeding ground for the blues. After hearing the Good, the Bad and the Blues’ spicy mix of blues, soul, and a touch of gospel, listeners may think differently of the band’s Midwestern home. Bandleader and guitarist Aayan Naim—the only non-Toledo native in the group—grew up in Chicago across the street from Howlin’ Wolf. His guitar work and songwriting show that the blues seeped [...]
Matthew Fries
Lucille's at TolHouse 1447 N Summit, Toledo, OHMatthew Fries is a joyful voice on the piano with a unique and recognizable style that is authentically rooted in the tradition of the classic jazz pianists, while still looking forward to the future of the music and the instrument. As a composer and leader he has performed his own music extensively, recording ten albums of mostly original compositions. His music has been described as playful and hopeful, introspective, full of joy [...]
TRUTONE
Lucille's at TolHouse 1447 N Summit, Toledo, OHTrutone is a modern music quintet featuring seasoned veteran musicians from all over Ohio. Keyboardist Bo Dixon is from Columbus having played with Stone City Band. Bo brings a finely tuned ear keeping Trutone true to the music. Guitarist Tony Cooper has been playing in and around Columbus for many years with Priscilla Woodson and Hosea Hooks. His unique guitar sound is a perfect blend to the Trutone sound. Drummer Jacob Ellzey [...]
Michael Malis Trio
Lucille's at TolHouse 1447 N Summit, Toledo, OHMichael Malis is a composer, pianist, and music educator based in Detroit, Michigan. A multi-faceted musical artist, he works across genres in improvisational, concert music, and interdisciplinary settings. His 2022 release From Darkness We Awaken, featuring chamber-improvising ensemble Virago was released on Brisbane Australia-based MADE NOW MUSIC and called “transfixing” with a “disarming intensity” (All About Jazz). His duo project with saxophonist Marcus Elliot, Balance, has been praised as “contemporary jazz of [...]