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Bradley Williams - piano
A pianist/arranger with Woody Herman's Thundering Herd in the mid-80's Williams then served as musical director at Chicago's legendary Gold Star Sardine Bar. His 1994 Trio recording, "The Next Sound You Hear" garnered critical acclaim. In 1995 Williams founded his unique group, "The Original 21st Century Review." In 2011 he released the CD "Sojourn," original works performed by his trio with a string quartet and vocalist Jade Maze. His music is featured in films and his bands tour worldwide. Credits include Sheila Jordan, Joe Henderson, Dizzy Gillespie and Tony Bennett.
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BradleyWilliamsLive.com | Eloquent Sound Chicago
Eric Hochberg - bass
Hochberg crosses the realms of jazz, folk, rock and blues. He has toured with the Lyle Mays Quartet, the Terry Callier Group, the Paul Wertico Trio, the Kurt Elling Quartet, Ken Nordine's Word Jazz, the Howard Levy Quartet and the Grazyna Auguscik Quintet. His compositions graced Kurt Elling's Close Your Eyes and The Messenger on Blue Note Records, Hochberg and Potter's World Thing on HoPo Records, Trio New New Bolero, The Paul Wertico Trio's Live in Warsaw and Don't Be Scared Anymore, The Rob Parton Quartet, and Future Tense with Eric, Steve Eisen and Andrew Scott Potter.
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EricHochberg.com
Jim Widlowski - drums
Widlowski brings his intuitive imagination to an array of musical situations. His talents have graced many Chicago theater productions (Wicked, Lion King, Rent, Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins) and orchestral presentations including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Grant Park Symphony and the Ravinia Festival. In the jazz world, he's worked with the Ed Petersen Quintet, Bradley Williams' 21st Century Review, Fareed Haque and on Kurt Elling's Grammy nominated "The Messinger." He's in demand for his studio skills and has played sessions for many artists and producers.