Fall Jazz Series

The Fall Jazz Series aims to bring dynamic jazz voices from the region and beyond to Galesburg.  Throughout Fall term, different guest artists will hold workshops/conversations with the attendees at the Galesburg Community Arts Center followed by performance at Jazz Night with the Cherry St Combo. Bring your dinner or order carry-out and join us!

Twin Talk

Thursday, October 3rd
6:00 p.m. Q&A
7:00 p.m. Performance with the Cherry St. combo at the Galesburg Community Arts Center

Since forming in 2012, Chicago’s Twin Talk has steadily drifted from the conventions of the saxophone trio. Saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi, bassist-singer Katie Ernst, and drummer Andrew Green have spent their time on the band stage together making their music elastic, spontaneous, and open, embracing new inspirations without stifling the improvisational heart of their work.

Matt Wilson

Thursday, October 24th
6:00 p.m. Q&A
7:00 p.m. Performance with the Cherry St. combo at the Galesburg Community Arts Center

Matt Wilson has released thirteen albums as a leader, appeared on more than 400 others as a sideman and has played with an impressive array of some of the most legendary names in jazz, including Wynton Marsalis, Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden, John Scofield, Joanne Brackeen and Herbie Hancock, just to name a few.

Wilson was named 2018 Musician of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association and his album, Honey And Salt (Music Inspired by the Poetry of Carl Sandburg), won the JJA’s Album of the Year Award. That recording and his previous, Beginning of a Memory, accomplished the rare feat of an artist receiving consecutive 5-star (masterpiece) reviews from DownBeatmagazine. 

Wilson’s commitment to jazz goes far beyond his estimable skills as a drummer and bandleader. Also a renowned educator, he is on a tireless mission to foster a lively and deep connection between music and people, whether they be playing or listening to it. To that end, he is extremely passionate about bringing jazz to new audiences and inspiring students to be as individualistic and imaginative as possible.

Alyssa Allgood

Thursday, October 31st
6:00 p.m. Q&A
7:00 p.m. Performance with the Cherry St. combo at the Galesburg Community Arts Center

Named a “Rising Star Female Vocalist” in the 2024 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll, vocalist and composer Alyssa Allgood stands out as a bold and compelling voice in the modern jazz landscape. Described as “assured and daring” by Downbeat and acknowledged for her “force, clarity and jazz integrity” by the New York City Jazz Record, Allgood weaves soulful storytelling and rich improvisational language through original compositions, captivating arrangements, and a lyrical focus of self-love and human connection.