Jazz
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its roots are in blues, ragtime, European harmony, African rhythmic rituals, spirituals, hymns, marches, vaudeville song, and dance music. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major form of musical expression in traditional and popular music. Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, complex chords, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation.
About This Event
Ease into the evening with the sounds of Chicago jazz at Three Top Lounge. Sip crafted cocktails, eat small bites, enjoy happy hour specials, and settle into relaxed lounge vibes as live jazz sets the moodframed by stunning Chicago architecture from the highest point of The Salt Shed. Micah Alc Collier is one of Chicagos young and promising bassist, teacher and composer.
His artistic love of traditional jazz and funky bass lines helps to create a powerful musical voyage. Micah has grown in Chicagos jazz scene by participating in The Jazz Institute of Chicagos Jazz Ambassador program and Ernest Dawkins Young Masters program, while being mentored by international musicians Vincent Davis, Michael Manson and Junius Paul who helped to shape his diverse sound. RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY