About the Artist

Chicago Calling is a quartet that’s all about the jazz greats that came from Chicago or spent some formative years there. The band presents music written by or associated with musicians; Johnny Griffin, Eddie Harris, Dinah Washington, Joe Williams, Sun Ra, John Gilmore, Clifford Jordan, Johnny Hartman, Von Freeman, Fred Anderson, Gene Ammons, Carmen McRae, Herbie Hancock, Nat King Cole, Ahmad Jamal, Earma Thompson, and Jodie Christian, and she relates the history, circumstances and personalities that made these musicians Chicago legends.

Chicago Calling’s shows are a unique musical tour through a history of the Chicago legends and the places they played. The band has appeared many times at Buddy Guy’s Legends and Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago.

The members of the band are; Juli Wood – sax and vocals, Dr Mike Allemana – guitar, Matt Ferguson – bass, Mike Schlick – drums. 

 Juli Wood was featured at the first annual Women’s Jazz Fest at Hey Nonny leading the band called Little Rootie Tootie. 

Don’t miss this upcoming performance with Chicago Calling !   https://www.juliwoodsax.com/ensembles/chicago-calling/