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ZAZZ, an alternative fusion jazz/pop quintet performs live in the Chicago area and delights audiences with innovative music.  The musicians come together to create unique and creative sounds for tunes from the jazz standards, Latin grooves,  pop tunes, classical, Broadway, and rock, as well as original songs and compositions. ZAZZ performers are multi-talented and perform on a variety of instruments and vocals.  The every changing energy and sound create an exiting musical exchange. Whether you are looking for background music, a concert, dance music or just a variety,  ZAZZ would also be happy to customize a program  to fit your special event. 

 

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 Check out  the ZAZZ calendar on this site to see where ZAZZ plays next.  You can also check out the ZAZZ  postings on YouTube and Facebook. 

 

ZAZZ at Citygate Grille in Naperville-March 2022

ZAZZ at Citygate Grille in Naperville-March 2022

Previous events

Previous events

Sep15

Zazz performs at Cosley Uncorked

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Cosley Zoo, Gary , Wheaton

Cosley Uncorked-Enjoy an evening at Cosley Zoo while sampling a selection of more than 50 wines.

Spend an evening wine tasting at Cosley Zoo listening to live entertainment by ZAZZ, enjoying appetizers, mingling with the animals and entering to win fantastic raffle prizes. NEW this year, animal-themed wine stations to include one dedicated to dessert wines and dessert! Famous Liquors will donate 10% of all wine orders placed that evening to Cosley Zoo.

The first 450 guests will receive a commemorative wine glass.

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Zazz Jazz Trio in conjunction with DuPage Symphony Outreach

DuPage Historical Museum, Wheaton

ZAZZ Trio performs a live stream event in conjunction with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra Outreach program. Deb Zelman, clarinet, sax and vocals, Gail Sonkin, Keyboard, Julian Webb, Bass, perform a variety of music to celebrate the New Year. With a focus on Latin and cross over Classical to jazz, ZAZZ presents an innovative approach to the chamber music series. This live stream event is sure to sizzle and warm the cold winter afternoon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUH3DHmdaeU

Happy Holidays! Deb Zelman, Gail Sonkin, Julian Webb, Eric Pancer at the Bensenville Library Virtual Holiday Open House 2020.

ZAZZ Holiday Concert

Previous events

Celebrate the start of a New Year with ZAZZ. Deb Zelman, clarinet, sax and vocals, Gail Sonkin-keyboard and Julian Web-Bass. In conjunction to the DuPage Symphony, ZAZZ will live stream the concert from the delightful space at the DuPage Historical Museum in Wheaton. Go to the DuPage Symphony website for live stream information. http://www.dupagesymphony.org.

Jan19

Zazz Trio

Hyatt Lodge, Oakbrook

Bridal Fair for those booking at the Hyatt Lodge. This beautiful venue offers a wide variety of options. Add the ZAZZ combo to the cocktail hour to kick off the celebration.

Previous events

ZAZZ -an alternative jazz combo, presents a classical crossover concert featuring members of the DuPage Symphony. Deb Zelman, vocals and clarinet/sax, Gail Sonkin, keyboard, Julian Webb, bass and Eric Pancer, drums. This fun filled concert lifts the spirits with special arrangements of jazz standards. Enjoy the lovely setting and the energized music of ZAZZ as they work in conjunction with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra

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Zazz Jazz Combo

Greenfields of Geneva, Geneva

The ZAZZ Trio performs for the residents of Greenfields of Geneva. Under strict COVID guidelines the concert will be performed to a smaller audience and live streamed into the other resident's private rooms. ZAZZ looks forward to presenting and exciting Autumn Concert of Jazz favorites.

Sep11

Zazz Jazz Combo

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Hale Street Dining Tent, Wheaton, Hale and Front Street, Wheaton, IL

Sit back and relax to the music of ZAZZ as you enjoy the fine dining options in downtown Wheaton. Ivy, Gia Mia, El Sogno, Altero Latin Fusion, Berger Social, and Movable Feast and Company. Deb Zelman, clarinet, vocals and sax, Gail Sonkin, keyboard, Jeff Gorski, guitar, Julian Webb, Bass, Eric Pancer Drums

Zazz Jazz Under the Stars

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Dunham Riding Club, Wayne, IL

ZAZZ presents a fun filled concert of Jazz Standards and unique arrangements. In conjunction with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, members of ZAZZ cross over between Jazz and Classical Music styles. Deb Zelman, principal Clarinet in the DuPage Symphony shows off er talents both as an instrumentalist and a vocalist, Gail Sonkin-oboe and English Horn player in the DSO, performs on keyboard, Julian Webb-co-principal Bass with DSO, and Eric Pancer, former DSO Percussionist.

Previous events

Celebrate the start of a New Year with ZAZZ. Deb Zelman, clarinet, sax and vocals, Gail Sonkin-keyboard and Julian Web-Bass. In conjunction to the DuPage Symphony, ZAZZ will live stream the concert from the delightful space at the DuPage Historical Museum in Wheaton. Go to the DuPage Symphony website for live stream information. http://www.dupagesymphony.org.

Jan19

Zazz Trio

Hyatt Lodge, Oakbrook

Bridal Fair for those booking at the Hyatt Lodge. This beautiful venue offers a wide variety of options. Add the ZAZZ combo to the cocktail hour to kick off the celebration.

Previous events

ZAZZ at the Venue

ZAZZ at the Music Venue in Aurora January 17, 2020 (as seen in the Daily Harold) 

The weather did not stop fans from enjoying great music.  ZAZZ, the jazz/pop combo performed at the Music Venue, 21 S. Broadway in Aurora on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.  This unique intimate seating venue offers stellar acoustics to engage in the music and serves drinks.  Part of the Fox Valley Music Foundation, their mission is to promote music of all genres and offers the highest caliber of performances.  ZAZZ presents the first jazz performance of 2020 at the Music Venue.  Tickets for the two shows range in price from $10-15 and cam be purchased on-line at http://themusicvenue.org/calendar.  ZAZZ's website is http://www.zazzjazzcombo.com.

The sounds of ZAZZ energize throughout the show.  the repertoire spans the gamut from jazz standards, to pop tunes to new works and meds styles and blends genres.  The group features the multi-talented musicians that change horns, create new grooves and present music in creative and unique ways.  Deb Zelman-vocals, clarinet and saxes, Ken o'Neil, tenor sax and flutes, Gail Sonkin, keyboard-arranger, Jeff Gorski, guitar, Julian Webb, bass and Eric Pancer, drums.

ZAZZ pushes the boundaries of jazz and crosses over from multiple genres.  Hear a bit of classical music in a jazz standard, or a crossing of the line between swing and Latin grooves.  ZAZZ can be heard throughout the Chicagoland area.  http://zazzjazzcombo.com

 

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