Join us for an afternoon of elegant jazz standards and timeless popular songs. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tinley Park Public Library. Signup begins Dec 15.
Join pianist Chris White and his trio for an afternoon of elegant jazz standards and timeless popular songs. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tinley Park Public Library. Signup begins Dec 15.
About Chris White:
Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition as a leader with the albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) and The Jazz Kitchen, among others. Chris is an in-demand educator as well, teaching piano, theory and ensembles at Lake Forest College, North Park University and North Central College. He earned his Master’s in Jazz Studies at Indiana University’s prestigious Jacobs School of Music, studying with the late renowned educator David Baker, and went on to complete his DMA in Jazz Performance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has studied piano with Barry Harris, Joanne Brackeen and Hal Galper among other greats, and performed with Miguel Zenón, Ira Sullivan, Jamey Aebersold, Oliver Nelson, Jr. and many more. ChrisWhitePiano.com
About Abigail Riccards:
Abigail Riccards has garnered much attention from the jazz community for her effortless swing, heartbreaking tone, and personalized approach to lyrics. Abigail’s inimitable approach to the Great American Songbook has made her one of the most celebrated jazz vocalists of her generation. She also loves putting her signature on pop, rock, and R&B classics and has collaborated with many of Chicago’s most respected musicians, while headlining the most famous clubs and venues in Chicagoland.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adult | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Music | Friends of the Library | Entertainment & Culture |
TAGS: | Seniors | Senior-Friendly | Senior Friendly | Senior |
Today's hours
We're open 12:00PM to 5:00PM
| Mon, Dec 01 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, Dec 02 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, Dec 03 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Thu, Dec 04 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, Dec 05 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Sat, Dec 06 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Dec 07 | 12:00PM to 5:00PM |
The Tinley Park Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability for any library presentation should contact the library at 708.532.0160, x3 or outreachservices@tplibrary.org at least ten working days before an event.