Bradford Newquist presents Quiet Night Album Launch Party

Well-known Chicago vocalist Bradford Newquist is celebrating the release of his newest album, Quiet Nights, with this launch party. The album features a diverse collection of songs including familiar jazz and pop standards from songwriters as wide ranging as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hoagy Carmichael, Michel LeGrand, and The Cure, all presented with freshness and originality. Newquist lends his distinctive voice and elegant style to the album, which also features many of Chicago’s biggest names in jazz: Paul Von Mertens of Poi Dog Pondering on saxophone, clarinet and flute; world-renowned jazz guitarist Don Stiernberg on guitar; Malcolm Ruhl, music director of the Goodman Theatre, on bass; and David Victor on drums. Newquist and members of the band will perform a selection of songs from the album, and attendees can also purchase a copy of the album. Proceeds from the event will benefit Gilda’s Club Chicago. On Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Street Church, 607 Lake Street, Evanston. Tickets are $20. For more information visit bradfordnewquist.com or call 312-505-5389.