SCHEDULE (subject to change)
The live big band swing jazz music of the Jazz Consortium Big Band can be experienced in the Chicago area and suburbs at these performances (schedule subject to change):
JAN
11
SUN
DURTY NELLIE'S GASTROPUB & ENTERTAINMENT HUB
Did you resolve to hear more live music in 2026? Then come hear the Jazz Consortium Big Band at Durty Nellie’s with special guest Prospect High School Jazz Ensemble!
Doors open 5pm. Propsect at 6pm, followed by us at 6:30. Cover commences at 6:30: $10 cash adults, $5 students 17 & under with ID.
Seating is limited, so reservations STRONGLY encouraged. RESERVATIONS BY PHONE ONLY: 847.358.9150.​​ Food service until 7pm--beverage service available all evening. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.
180 N. Smith St., Palatine, IL 60067 www.jcbigband.com
"I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the show last night! I am so glad you were at FitzGerald's ...You guys deserve a standing O for every song..."
--Virginia D.
"Man, what a cool time last night... The Jazz Consortium really puts out a tight wall of sound! Favorites of the night-- Grape Jelly; Mercy, Mercy!; Sing, Sing, Sing; ...and my Absolute Favorite...Fanfare for the Common Man..." --Kurt M.
FEB
15
SUN
DURTY NELLIE'S GASTROPUB & ENTERTAINMENT HUB
"Such a well put together set and many challenging tunes to play. Excellent concert - Kudos to Roy and the Jazz Consortium Big Band." --Paula C.
(NOTE DATE CHANGE! We're a week LATER than usual, due to the Super Bowl.) The Jazz Consortium Big Band returns to Durty Nellie’s with special guest Fremd H.S. Jazz Ensemble! Doors open 5pm. Fremd at 6pm, followed by us at 6:30. Cover commences at 6:30: $10 cash for adults, $5 students 17 & under with ID.
SEATING IS LIMITED, so reservations STRONGLY encouraged BY PHONE ONLY: 847.358.9150.​​ Food service until 7pm--beverage service available all evening. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.
180 N. Smith St., Palatine, IL 60067 www.jcbigband.com
“The JCBB did a great rendition of ‘In the Mood’! There's a little too much snobbery against classics like that one! And when people hear bands like the JCBB play those classics, they'll truly understand why they became classics in the first place! Keep up the good work!"
--Chicagoland Big Band Jazz Society
MAR
10
SUN
MAR
8
SUN
DURTY NELLIE'S GASTROPUB & ENTERTAINMENT HUB
"Went to see an absolutely superb performance by The Jazz Consortium @ Durty Nellie's this eve. ...My compliments to you and everyone in the group!! A wonderful mix of great talent & composers!!" --Ariel S.
'Tis the luck o' the Irish that the Jazz Consortium Big Band is back to its regular 2nd-Sunday-of-the-month schedule at Durty Nellie's in Palatine! We'll be playing Big Band jazz for all ages (and maybe an Irish tune or two)! Doors open 5pm. Barrington High School Jazz Ensemble will open for us at 6:00, followed by us at 6:30. Cover commences at 6:30: $10 cash for adults, $5 students 17 & under with ID.
LIMITED SEATING, so make reservations now (by PHONE ONLY) at 847.358.9150. Food service until 7pm--beverage service available all evening. Free parking. Handicapped accessible.
180 N. Smith St., Palatine, IL www.jcbigband.com
"You guys are great. I was finally able to catch one set a few weeks ago, and you guys were on fire. Great job!" --Barb R.
"Just had the most wonderful evening listening to Roy Vombrack lead the Big Band Jazz Consortium tonight! Truly Sensational!...I tell you that this band is hot hot hot!...I look forward to when I get to see them play again!"
--Kat D.
APR
12
SUN
DURTY NELLIE'S GASTROPUB & ENTERTAINMENT HUB
"These guys are legit." --Katie K.
April is Jazz Appreciation Month! Celebrate as the Evanston Township High School Jazz Ensemble joins the Jazz Consortium Big Band at Durty Nellies! Enjoy another exciting evening of Big Band music by TWO Big Bands!
Doors open 5pm. Evanston starts at 6:00 for about a half-hour, then after a brief pause we start at 6:30. $10 cash cover commences at 6:30, $5 17 & under with student ID. LIMITED SEATING! Reservations strongly suggested--by PHONE ONLY--at 847.358.9150. NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES. Food service until 7pm--beverage service all evening.
180 N. Smith St., Palatine, IL 60067 www.jcbigband.com
"This band is a must see for all Chicago musicians and music lovers. All of Chicago's best performers are in this group."
--Brian F.
"This is one of the most solid groups with the most consistently highest-quality players anywhere, along with great arrangements. They have been extremely enjoyable to hear. I’d highly recommend them to anyone."
--Barb S.
"Remembering the Many Happy evenings at Jazz Consortium. Keep it up!"
--Janet D.