WORDS AND MUSIC - "Jeannie Tanner makes every note count."

What's going on ... Jeannie Tanner hosts two nights|four shows at Andy's Jazz Club to showcase live performances by the original artists from her recent release, Words and Music.

Why you should go ... If you missed the debut at City Winery, you now have an opportunity to see some of Chicago's top vocalist's perform songs that Tanner wrote for them. (If you went the first time, you already know why you should come again!)

What you should know ... a dinner reservation gets you into the room. Otherwise, show up early and settle in for the rest of the night.

Who's on first ... Friday 8/11:  Elaine Dame, Paul Marinaro, Tammy McCann & Typhanie Monique
Saturday: 8/12:  Alyssa Allgood, Andy Pratt, Abigail Riccards & Michele Thomas, with special guest appearances (TBA).  9:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. $15

What about the musicians ... Jeannie Tanner singing & playing trumpet, Dan Murphy (co-producer/pianist/Fri), Lisa McQueen (piano/composer/Sat), Cory Biggerstaff (bass), Darren Scorza (drums), Neal Alger (guitar/Fri) and Tim Fitzgerald (guitar/Sat)

How do I buy the CD ... Buy the CD In fact, buy two and give it to a friend! Website

ANDY's JAZZ CLUB
11 East Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60611
WEBSITE

Words and Music is a collection of songs written by Jeannie Tanner and recorded by twelve of Chicago’s finest vocalists. This two-disc album features: Alyssa Allgood, Rose Colella, Elaine Dame, Kimberly Gordon, Paul Marinaro, Tammy McCann, Jeff Meegan, Typhanie Monique, Andy Pratt, Abigail Riccards, Michele Thomas and Amy Yassinger. WEBSITE