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NEWS
12/28/2011
K&Co's newest residency at The Cellar Bistro!
Starting January 23rd and continuing on the first Monday EVERY month the K&Co Duet will perform at this renowned western suburban enclave for fine, preservative-free food and beverages.
The Cellar Bistro
132 N. Hale Street, Wheaton, IL
6:30 - 9:00pm
NYE - Come celebrate an unimaginable year with The K&Co Quartet at the illustrious Omni Hotel Chicago on New Year's Eve!
676 N Michigan Ave, 9:00-1:00am FREE
We're ever-grateful for the heartwarming reception the group received while in China. A follow up tour there is imminent!
In Beijing China!
12/7/11
K&Co is poised for departure to China!! After a stopping off in Shanghai for a visit we'll be touching down in Beijing for Chicago Live!
In December, from the 10th-17th, Booey Lehoo will host a week of athletic and artistic events that showcase the talents of Chinese and American athletes and artists in support of the 100,000 Strong Initiative. The week culminates with the star-studded concert at National Indoor Stadium on December 17 featuring will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Shunza, John Legend, Sa Dingding, and CoCo Lee.
The K&Co Quartet will feature and all star band: Ben Paterson, Piano, Kurt Schweitz, Bass, Kenny Coleman, Drums
We're honored to represent Chicago, the U.S. at this historic event!
11/11/11
K&Co is heading to Beijing, China! We're proud to announce our involvement in a concert series dedicated to the Obama Administration's 100,000 Strong education initiative. The all star band, featuring Lisa Roti, vocals, Carlo Carani, piano, Kurt Schweitz, bass and yours truly on guitar, will be representing Chicago jazz as part of a "Chicago Arts Night" celebration on December 15th, 2011. More detail soon!
9/13/11
K&Co returns to Katerina's! Wednesday, September 21st, 8:30 - 12:30am $8
Quartet featuring Chris Neal, Sax, Chris Carani, Bass & Vocals and Ben Scholz, Drums
Katerna's is Chicago's intimate home for jazz, blues, funk and international music! Please join us as we explore new originals and arrangements.
7/20/11
The K&Co Quintet will gratefully perform at this year's Jazz At Five concert series in Madison, WI!
Wednesday, September, 7th, 6:30 - 9:00 Quartet, Jazz at Five, State Street - Madison, WI FREE An all-star cast! K, Guitar & Vocals - Chris Greene, Sax - Dan Tabion, Piano - Kurt Schweitz, Bass - Ben Scholz, Drums
6/24/11
The K&Co Quartet will be a proud participant of the pioneering first annual Seward Park Jazz Fest in Chicago! This is part of Jazz In The Parks; free concerts for arts enthusiasts hosted by jazz radio impresario Al Carter-Bey!
Friday, July 8th, 6:30 - 9:00 Quartet. Division & Orleans - Chicago, IL FREE
New original jazz & blues and arrangements of timeless classics!
6/22/11
Tuesdays On The Terrace at the MCA was a huge success! Music, both new and old, was well received and the weather held beautifully until the performance was over. Thanks so much to the MCA, Amy, Linda, Al, all the musicians and supporters involved! Some great pics from the event now at our Photos page.
5/16/11
K&Co proudly returns to the Museum of Contemporary Art's Tuesdays on the Terrace Jazz Series! The Quintet will unveil new original music and arrangements at this year's event.
Tuesday, June 21st, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Museum of Comtemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
12/22/10
K&Co Friday nights at Elate!
Starting in January the Trio will hang it's hat at this casual yet sophisticated River North restaurant serving modern American Market cuisine.
9:30 - 12:30am
111 W Huron - Chicago, IL
FREE
11/15/10
K&Co will perform again at Lincoln Square Christkindl Market 2010!
This is a wonderful event for the whole family - holiday cheer in the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Square. K&Co expands to a sextet featuring original arrangements of holiday classics!
Sunday, December 5th, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Leland & Western - Chicago, IL
$3 Donation
10/12/10
K&Co with special guest vocalist Lisa Roti at the 4th Annual Franz Jackson Jazz Celebration in Dowagiac, MI on November 6th!! This annual event is dedicated to the musical legacy of Franz Jackson - a Chicago/worldwide legend of jazz! Honored is an understatement. Please check out the Franz Jackson page on facebook and official website: http://www.franzjackson.com/
9/8/10
K&Co is proud to be hosting our official “CD Release Party” at Katerina’s - The Hippest Jazz, Funk, Latin, Blues, Greek & International Music in Chicago!
Friday, September 17th, 10:00 - 1:30am Quintet
Wandering CD Release Party at Katerina's!!
1920 W Irving Park Rd - Chicago, IL
$10 - 1/2 Priced CD's with admission
K – Guitar & Vocals
Chris Greene – Saxophone
Chris Mahieu – Piano
Chris Carani – Bass & Vocals
Ben Scholz – Drums
8/20/10
Brent Kimbrough & Company is proud to announce the release of Wandering
This long anticipated, sophomore album by K&Co consists of a clever blend of original music and classic arrangements. To hear more, purchase Wandering visit the Media page
*A SPECIAL “SAVE THE DATE” K&Co is proud to be hosting our official “CD Release Party” at Katerina’s - The Hippest Jazz, Funk, Latin, Blues, Greek & International Music in Chicago!
Friday, September 17th, 10:00 - 1:30am Quintet
Wandering CD Release Party at Katerina's!!
1920 W Irving Park Rd - Chicago, IL
$10 - 1/2 Priced CD's with admission
K – Guitar & Vocals
Chris Greene – Saxophone
Chris Mahieu – Piano
Chris Carani – Bass & Vocals
Ben Scholz – Drums
7/3/10
K&Co will perform again this year at the Fillmore Jazz Festival in San Francisco!
"The Largest Free Jazz Festival on the West Coast"
Saturday, July 3rd, 2:00pm - Sutter Street Stage
6/8/10
The Museum of Contemporary Art's "Tuesdays On The Terrace" series will include K&Co! One of summer's sweetest events and a great honor for the band! Tuesday, June 8th, 5:30 - 8:00 @ the MCA, 220 E Chicago Ave - Chicago, IL
Kimbrough & Company is honored to perform for the Mayor and Mrs. Daley's dinner & reception at Murphy Auditorium in December.
Due to unfortunate circumstances Vintage Wine Bar is closed as of 10/22/08. Thanks so much to everyone who supported us during our two year residency.
Kimbrough & Company residency at Pops For Champagne. K&Co holds down Tuesday nights in September, 9-12:00.
Kimbrough & Company returns to perform at Fillmore Jazz Festival 2008 in San Francisco, CA.
Saturday, July 5th on the California Street Stage
K&Co has been picked again to bring their unique brand of jazz to the TASTE OF CHICAGO 2008!
Sunday, July 6th at NOON, Grant Park, TASTE STAGE
2007
Kimbrough & Company will perform at Fillmore Jazz Festival 2007 in San Francisco, CA.
Saturday, June 30th, 12:00 - 1:30pm The Quintet performs on the Ellis Street Stage
New Venues for KIMBROUGH & COMPANY:
Sound-Bar, Philander's, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, Green Dolphin Street, Pete Miller's, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, The Smoke Daddy, Chicago's Park West, Soldier Field's Cadillac Club, Silvie's Lounge, & Renaissance Chicago Hotel.
Kimbrough & Company is featured in the February edition of Time Out Chicago magazine as a fresh new alternative to jazz up cocktail & dinner for weddings & private events.
Kimbrough & Company has been chosen to bring their unique brand of jazz to the 26th annual Taste of Chicago 2006.
In Loving Memory
Donald D. Kimbrough
August 19, 1932 - February 10, 2007
