“…a hearty tone and sharp wit…a proud descendant of such 60s soul-jazz saxophonists as Gene Ammons and Eddie Harris.”
– DownBeat Magazine

“Chris Greene is a Chicago jazz treasure.”
– Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune.

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 was also honored at the 2018 Chicago Music Awards with an award for “Best Jazz Entertainer” and won the “Best Jazz Band” category in the 2017 Chicago Reader “Best of Chicago” Poll.

Join us for an evening of music and art with WDCB and the sounds of the Chris Greene Quartet. You’ll be able to watch the performance right at 7pm on June 26th or enjoy it for a later date with a downloadable link.

Event Details:
June 26, 2020
Performance begins at 7:00 p.m.
This performance is appropriate for all ages.
$12 per ticket. Purchase online at Eventbrite.com.

All proceeds from the evening will go to support our community by providing more art opportunities for all through programming at Water Street Studios.

About Water Street Studios
Water Street Studios is a 501(c)3 for-purpose art center located in downtown Batavia, Illinois. Our mission is to help make the arts more accessible to the Fox Valley region and beyond. Our vision is to be a cultural hub in the Midwest. We provide our community with classes, artist studios, gallery exhibitions, free programs for under-resourced families and schools, events in our historic venue, and more. Learn more at www.waterstreetstudios.org
Water Street Studios was awarded “Best Gallery” in 2019 by Kane County Chronicle and West Suburban Living Magazine.

Water Street Studios is committed to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, or disability.

About WDCB
WDCB Listener-Supported Jazz & Blues, “Chicago’s Home for Jazz,” is a listener-supported, public radio station that broadcasts from the campus of College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. WDCB serves Chicagoland with jazz, blues, news and arts programming. WDCB can be heard throughout Chicagoland on 90.9FM, also from WDCB’s 90.7FM booster signal in the West Loop, via streaming worldwide at https://wdcb.org/ (and the Tune-In app) and in the city of Chicago via cable television on CAN TV42.