CHICAGO CONNECAZIONE f/ Ben Paterson & Michael RaynorCHICAGO CONNECAZIONE f/ Ben Paterson & Michael Raynor

Chicago Connection w/ Ben Paterson & Michael RaynorSpecial Note: Ticket holders for this show receive free admission to Jack Londons Burly Q Revue Cabaret after the music!BEN PATERSONCombining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances. Whether playing lush ballads on the piano, digging into some hard-driving blues-tinged organ jazz on the Hammond B3, or singing classic tunes by the likes of Ray Charles and Nat King Cole, Ben combines effortless technique with soulful honesty, drawing in both aficionados and Jazz neophytes alike.Originally from Philadelphia, Ben studied both classical and Jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City. Now based in New York, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience, performing regularly at top notch venues around town, and at clubs and festivals around the world.Starting in 2005, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA jazz master Von Freeman, performing with him regularly until Vons passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russel, Houston Person, Bobby Broom, Samara Joy, Johnny ONeal, Red Holloway, Eldee young, Jerry Weldon, Peter Bernstein and Ed Cherry to name a few, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King.In 2018, Ben was named as the First Place winner of the inaugural Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis, Arturo OFarrill and Jon Batiste.Ben currently has 7 CDs released under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012), Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013), For Once In My Life (Origin 2015), That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018), Live at Van Gelders (Cellar Live 2018), and Ill Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019). Visit www.benpaterson.com for more information. JLR Seating Map Notes: For this show, you may reserve individual tables on the map pictured. Note that some tables have limited sightlines as noted. General Admission ticket holders note that seating and sightlines are limted and may be standing room only. All table reservations include admission.Instructions: For Table Reservations: Note the relative location of the stage and bar on the map. Then click a table number to see prices, or click Show All Tickets. Click the + button to add a specific table to your cart. For General Admission tickets: click the GA Standing area. Click the + button to add additional tickets.Click Agree This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.