Merge Quintet was formed in Chicago during the early months of 2013 to perform the original jazz compositions of saxophonist Alex Beltran and bassist Joel Kelsey. Merge Quintet plays a variety of styles from swing to modern jazz to odd-meter grooves and a little bit of funk. The quintet’s compositions blend lyrical melodies with sophisticated harmonies and organic grooves, making the music accessible to musicians and non-musicians alike. The quintet features Alex Beltran on saxophone, Joel Kelsey on bass, Tom Vaitsas on piano, Jon Deitemyer on drums and Dan Bruce on guitar. Merge Quintet’s debut album, Delays, was released on ears&eyes Records (www.earsandeyesrecords.com) in November of 2014.

Merge is:
Alex Beltran
Joel Kelsey
Daniel Bruce
Tom Vaitsas
Jon Deitemyer

Cover starts at 8, show starts at 8:30pm.  $5 cover.  No reservations.