Booking Roster
Management and Booking
Blujazz supports a small roster of artists it manages and/or books. Our diverse range of artists cross multiple genres, are critically acclaimed and in demand internationally. They touch audiences hearts with their performances of all ages and backgrounds. Blujazz also books non-roster artists for small projects for a fee on a selective basis.
Greg Pasenko - President/Manager
Email: gregpasenko@blujazz.com
Phone: 773-517-8336 Chicago IL
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Diane Delin (jazz & world)
Violinist, composer, recording artist and educator. Her jazz work has earned her the Downbeat Magazine’s Critics Poll “Rising Star” category four times.
Paulette McWilliams (Jazz, Pop, Soul)
You have already heard her voice. For a significant part of her career, its sound graced the recordings of Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Luther Vandross and Celine Dion, among others. A Woman’s Story, her most recent recording, brings her voice to the foreground – showcasing her brilliance as an interpreter of beautifully meaningful songs. Her incredible musicianship is enveloped by the arrangements and production of two-time Grammy winner, Kamau Kenyatta. Drummer Terreon Gully (Dianne Reeves, Stefon Harris and David Sanborn), harmonica player Grégoire Maret (Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny) and Grammy winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor (Gregory Porter and Billy Childs) also help to create an elegant musical environment for Paulette’s one-of-a-kind artistry. “A Woman’s Story” reimagines the music of Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and Luther Vandross – all musical partners from Paulette McWilliams’ storied career. Among the other composers she interprets are Janis Ian and Phoebe Snow. Her exquisite and personal reading of their melodies and lyrics is not to be missed…
Chris Crain (R&B, Contemporary)
Chris‘ is a pianist with extroirdinary R&B and Jazz technique but his true gift is his voice that touches everyone that hears it. Mix in his composing talent you are left the complete Chris Crain. Chris has an extensive resume crossing genres and consists of 6 albums, 2 WAMI’s for Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Year and plethora of performances that has taken him all across the country.
Michelle Coltrane (Jazz/R&B)
Michelle Coltrane was born in Paris, France, and is the only daughter of Alice and John Coltrane.
Danny Lerman (jazz, smooth, contemporary)
Welcome to the dynamic world of contemporary saxophonist/composer/singer Danny Lerman. Welcome to the dynamic world of contemporary saxophonist/composer/singer Danny Lerman.
Dave Lumsden (Blues)
David Lumsden is an American Electric Blues Guitarist, Songwriter, Vocalist, Song Arranger, Producer and Musical Director new album of David Lumsden & Friends “Hues of Blues”
Gary Negbaur (Jazz/Blues/Roots)
Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Gary Negbaur plays jazz, blues and American roots music, combining innovative versions of standards with unforgettable originals. Steeped in the New Orleans piano tradition and the Great American Songbook, he tours as a soloist and with the Gary Negbaur Group
Chanda Rule (Jazz, Gospel, Blues)
Soul stirring. Powerful. Sacred. Goose-bump inducing! These are just some of the words used to describe vocalist and interfaith minister Chanda Rule. With feet rooted in the gospel traditions of the South, a heart filled with soul, and a voice touched with jazz, Chanda has been weaving stories through song, humming melodies, and bending words since her childhood. Mesmerizing audiences around the world with her “liquid clear” song “bound to fill your spirit to its rim with musical serenity” and her uncanny ability to lead audiences of all backgrounds in harmonious song, Chanda loves to proclaim that music is a healing balm for the human spirit and uses music to honor the downright sacred wholeness of every being.
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George Freeman (jazz)
He recorded with Charlie Parker for the Savoy label “One Night In Chicago”. You can count on two hands the number of musicians alive today who recorded with Charlie Parker. Among them are drummer Roy Haynes, saxophonist Sonny Rollins, vocalist Annie Ross, guitarist Mundell Lowe (94 at this writing), percussionist Candido Camero (now 95) – and George Freeman.
Marieann Meringolo (Cabaret)
A New Yorker who has been called “One of the circuit’s most powerful singers”. “If k.d. lang’s DNA were to get whipped together with Barbra Streisand’s in a genetics lab specializing in divas, the result might well be Marieann Meringolo” -Time Out New York.
Michelle Brourman (Cabaret/Pop)
Songwriter/singer Michele Brourman has enjoyed a wide-ranging career in music. Her song “My Favorite Year”, co-written with Karen Gottlieb, has become a cabaret standard, recorded by luminaries Margaret Whiting, Michael Feinstein, and Dame Cleo Laine. Her music for the theatre includes “Dangerous Beauty” with longtime collaborator Amanda McBroom, “The Belle of Tombstone” with Sheilah Rae, and the 2019 Ovation Award-winning “Bronco Billy” with Chip Rosenbloom and John Torres. She co-wrote (with McBroom) and produced the songs for 20 animated features for Universal Studios including the beloved “Land Before Time” series, and most recently, two new “Curious George” features. The winner of 2019’s Bistro Award for Outstanding Songwriter and Musical Director, she’s worked with artists Amanda McBroom, Ann Hampton Callaway, Dixie Carter, Heather MacRae, Donna McKechnie, and more.
Moutin Factory Quintet (Jazz, Progressive)
The Moutin brothers—bassist Francois and drummer Louis—formed the Moutin Factory
Quintet back in 2013, expanding on their already established musical ties while giving
further credence to the notion that twins share a special bond and language
Quintet back in 2013, expanding on their already established musical ties while giving
further credence to the notion that twins share a special bond and language
Saxophonist/Composer/Vocalist Jerry Vivino
Jerry Vivino: A “who’s who” list of artists with whom he has performed or recorded with. Bruce Springsteen, Stanley Clark, Bette Midler, Tony Bennett, Frankie Valli, Dr. John, Ray Charles, Lyle Lovett, Keely Smith, Michael Jackson, Son Seals, Hubert Sumlin, Paul Shaffer, Al Kooper, Dion, Levon Helm, Phoebe Snow, Donald Fagen, Dr. John, Wynton Marsalis and Slash to name a few. For the past 2 decades Jerry has been a featured member of the house band for T.V. talk show host Conan O’Brien. To date the show airs on TBS and is led by Jerry’s guitar playing brother Jimmy Vivino. Jerry is also a member of the David Letterman show bassist Will Lee’s The Fab Faux and has a regular spot at LA’s world renowned progressive jazz club The Baked Potato.
South Side Denny (blues rock)
Southside Denny, legendary bluesrocker & acoustic fingerstyle player with 10 CDs often shares the stage with Chicago Blues & Rock stars such as Luther Allison, Sugar Blue, Pinetop Perkins, Ray Charles, Lonnie Mack, Albert Collins, John Fogerty, Edgar Winter, BTO & Styxx.
Shea Welsh
Jazz, Contemporary, Pop
Nanette Frank (r&b and jazz
Chicago’s WGN radio called Nanette Frank “One of Chicago's jazz greats”. Nanette has toured with Miki Howard, Stanley Clarke, Herbie Hancock, Alex Bugnon, The Jazz Crusaders, Warren Hill, Jon Lucian and many more. She opened for Donald Byrd and jammed with the legendary Stevie Wonder. She is consistent demand at festivals like The Taste of Chicago, The African Arts Festival.
Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra