Chris Greene Quartet

Join Origins Jazz Series for our next "Live from WUKY Studios" show. This edition will feature the Chicago-based Chris Greene Quartet, which includes saxophonist Chris Greene,  pianist Damian Espinosa, bassist Marc Piane and drummer Steve Corley. There will be two sets - one at 6:30pm, and one at 8:30pm.

Will you be into it: In the Chris Greene Quartet, you'll find a band that has the flexibility to shift seemlessly between hard-edged intensity and reflective lyricism. Whether it's the quartet playing an engaging original composition or a cover of a Hank Williams country classic, this intimate show at WUKY Studios will bring you energy and excitement.

You can check out some of their music here.

About the artist:The Chris Greene Quartet has been a highly visible part of Chicago’s jazz scene since 2005, and has maintained a stable lineup from the beginning, with the exception of Steve Corley, who has held the drum chair since 2011. Damian Espinosa on piano and keyboards and Marc Piane on acoustic and electric basses have been onboard since the beginning. Unique among Chicago bands, most of whom feature, by necessity, constantly shifting personnel, the CGQ has been able to develop a true group sound and feel, harking back to bands from the classic age of jazz when groups could stay together for long periods of time. While honoring the tradition, the CGQ incorporates elements of funk, hip-hop, rock, pop, the blues and reggae, reflecting their diverse backgrounds.

CGQ’s most recent record - “PlaySPACE 2 - Play Harder” recently received a 4 1/2 star rating from DownBeat Magazine. The band was also recently honored at the 2018 Chicago Music Awards with an award for “Best Jazz Entertainer” and recently won the “Best Jazz Ensemble” category in the 2022 Chicago Reader “Best of Chicago” Poll.