Le Piano's Upcoming Shows

Soul Message Band is founded on the enduring partnership of Chris Foreman, the Chicago-based and nationally celebrated Hammond B3 Jazz Organist, and award winning solid swinging drummer, Greg Rockingham, aka “The Rock.” Greg and Chris have a 38-year history of collaboration, including groups like the award winning Deep Blue Organ Trio. Mr. Rockingham and Mr. Foreman have an unmistakable chemistry that has taken them from Chicago to Jazz Clubs and Arenas around the world as both headliners (Umbria Jazz Festival Italy) and opening group for Steely Dan for 8 years. Soul Message band featuring Chris & Greg were inducted into the Hammond B3 Hall of Fame. Soul Message can be seen in a worldwide attraction at Navy Pier, called Fly Over Chicago. The band adds the captivating alto saxophonist, Greg Jung. Greg Jung is the trio’s newest and youngest member. He is a wonderful human being and educator. He also is a world class musician. The powerful trio is not to be missed.

6pm doors

show 7pm - 10pm

$15 cover

Le Piano is thrilled to present our newest ensemble in residence. Experience the pinnacle in jazz with an unforgettable night featuring the incomparable Chris White on piano with a rotating roster of featured guest performers.

These artists are seasoned pros and no strangers to Le Piano. Loaded with talent, they present stylistically, seamless renders of jazz classics.

Who knows, it could lead to dancing!

Doors open at 6

Show runs 6:30 - 9:30

General Admission $20

See you at the show!

*EARLY SHOW ENDS AT 9:30PM! There is a second seating for our Late Night show from 9:30 - midnight. To ensure a smooth transition between shows, we kindly ask that tables be returned at the conclusion of your performance time. Thank You!

9:45pm - Midnight

$15 Cover

Wanye (Wan) Williams is a Chicago-based jazz vibraphonist, drummer, and pianist who began his musical journey as a classical percussionist. In just a few years, he has quickly emerged as a promising young voice in jazz.

Wanye has studied and performed through the Jazz Institute of Chicago, Ravinia Jazz Scholars, and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, sharing the stage with artists including Braxton Cook, Isaiah Collier, Terell Stafford, and Lisa Henry. His honors include the Kiewit-Wang Scholarship, selected as an ILMEA All-State Jazz musician in the 2023-2024 season, and featured as A Winner with Distinction for the YoungArts week Festival in Miami.

He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Jazz Showcase, New World Symphony Center, the Chicago Jazz Festival, and other renowned venues. A graduate of ChiArts, Wanye now studies at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, continuing to develop his sound while carrying forward his belief that jazz is very much alive.

Doors 6pm

Show 6:30 - 9:30

$20 Cover

Dev is a 22 year old pianist, composer, producer, and multimedia artist based in Chicago, Illinois.

His work, play and collaborative spirit have opened doors across the world including performing with world-renowned artists such as Common, Paquito D'Rivera, Marquis Hill, the AACM, Ernest Dawkins, Markus Stockhausen, and Miguel Zenon to name a few.

His solo work intends to bridge the gap between the electronic age and the past in efforts to bring the two to an intersection increasing the transaction of knowledge and between the two. At heart, he considers the most passionate aspects of his work to be in its exploration of musicology and anthropology.

9:45 - Midnight

$15 Cover

#MisterChicago Sean Harris, will take your emotions on a

rollercoaster throughout the performance. A vocalist who's both

multi lingual and faceted. With a musical-comedic flow and lyrical

execution. Bringing uniquely inspirational versions, that are a

throwback to a bygone era, along with modern music.

Andrew Blendermann's accompaniment, assembles notes of a

melodias puzzle. Bringing color, to a panoramic view of audible

delight.

Show 4pm - 6pm

$25 Tickets