Jeff Mackevich: News

Yep, we're doing it again. The response was so good last year that I am happy to be playing at the Chicago Jazz Festival again this year. Stop by the Chicago Jazz Magazine Stage (left of the big band shell) and pick up a free copy of my CD "Boytoy".

Performing on Saturday September 4 at 3:15pm with some great musicians.

Mark your calendar for February 26 & 27. Jim Trompeter anchors a phenomenal jazz trio from Chicago; and brings in some ringers on horns from New York.
Ralph Bowen on sax and Jim Magnarelli on trumpet.

These sets will be SMOKIN!

Ben Neuman and I had the ridiculously good fortune to be joined by Chicago Jazz Magazine president Mike Jeffers on drums and John Tate on bass on the spot. Nothing planned or rehearsed. After all, that's jazz.........

Jeff will play a jazz duo with Ben Neuman at the Chicago Jazz Festival on Saturday September 5 at 3:20 pm. Ben is a very talented young pianist. Larry Kart said that Ben is "a deep melodist, which is a joy to hear.." and "he swings hard without sounding swingy".

Nothing wrong with taking a week to play jazz with a great rhythm section and a teacher from Berklee who teaches Brazilian Jazz and guitar.

Jeff Mackevich will reunite with the Russell Alan Rowe Trio for a great evening of jazz in Highwood at the old Pops. Now it's Gabe's Backstage Lounge. This group played together at Pops in Chicago for over 3 years.

Jeff Mackevich will perform on June 10 at the Abbott Corporate Headquarters for the annual festivities.

Carrie Mackevich sings with the excellent Youth Choral Theater of Chicago.
Jeff was called to play saxes for the December 9 Holiday Concert at Pick Staiger, but Carrie didn't know this. She was very surprised when Jeff appeared on stage with
his horns ready to play.
The performance was phenomenal

Just like old times, Jeff will be reunited with Russell Alan Rowe on piano and vocals, J. Mattes on drums, and Alex Feldman on bass for four Saturdays in September, starting September 8. Valet parking is available.

On his summer vacation Jeff found a fun place to hang out, eat, and play with some very good musicians. It is located in Fennville, Michigan near Holland. Jeff was the featured saxman on Monday nights along with Dick Reynolds on piano (from Chicago) and Dan Jacobs on trumpet (from LA).

Pioneer Press article May 3,2007 on Jeff's return to music and the CD Release Weekend

Just Added Friday May 11 and Saturday May 12 .

Friday May 4 and Saturday May 5 from 9pm until 1am.
Come and enjoy great food ,drink, atmosphere,and MUSIC!
I'll be joined by Jim Trompeter on piano along with Larry Gray on bass and Eric Montzka on drums.
Pops for Champagne is located at the corner of State Street and Ohio. Valet parking is available.

Jeff is featured as saxophone soloist on jazz singer Christine Ott's premier recording. She sounds great and the group really swings; Michael Thorn on piano, Rick Frigo on drums, and Steve Hart on bass.

Go to the CD Baby website(see Links) to hear soundclips, buy "Boytoy", or write your own review.

The October 9 issue of Crain's Chicago business has a marvelous profile of Jim (see Links). From his touring days with the Miami Sound Machine to his compositions for TV,movies, and slot machines.

Announcing the release of a new jazz-funk-new age CD entitled "Boytoy" by Chicago saxophonist Jeff Mackevich. It is produced and arranged by Jim Trompeter, who is a world class jazz pianist and TV jingle writer. Musicians include Dana Hall on drums, Larry Gray on bass, and trumpeter John Swana.
Jeff composed two of the tunes, and three tunes were composed by New York saxophonist Andy Middleton.
Jeff Mackevich has been the "house saxophonist" at Pop's for Champagne for the last three years.