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Jade Maze And Brother John Kattke

Wednesday, May 27 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PMWed, May 27 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM

Epiphany Center for the Arts - Café Bar (Golden Hour), 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago

We are back again for a fun night of soulful, bluesy music. It was fun the first time, so we are doing it again! Hope to see you there!

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Jade Maze and Brother John Kattke - a Bluesy Golden Hour

Friday, March 27 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM (CDT, UTC-05)Fri, Mar 27 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM (CDT, UTC-05)

Epiphany Center for the Arts - Cafe Bar, 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago

I'll be joined by bluesman extraordinaire Brother John Kattke on keys and guitar. I can't wait! We'll mix it up-blues, soul, retro pop and a teensy bit of jazz. COME ON OUT! IT'S BEEN TOO LONG. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!! FREE SHOW!

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12th Annual Concert for Peace

Sunday, March 1 @ 3:00PMSun, Mar 1 @ 3:00PM

1000 Elm St., Glenview, IL

Peace concert this Sunday at 3pm! I love singing as part of this every year! Where: 1000 Elm St., Glenview, IL Time: 3:00 PM Music: Multi-genre, vocals, rhythm section, string quartet, and sax Free and open to the public Come on out. It will lift you up!

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Memoir Night with Open Mic (free event)

Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PMThu, Nov 20, 2025 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PM

Albany Park Public Library, 3401 W. Foster Ave., Chicago

Chicago author and memoirist J.J. Maze will read from Walk Until Sunrise and Mercy’s View: Blackout followed by an open mic. Bring your writing – poetry, fiction, memoir – to share with a receptive, friendly audience. Come early to sign up!

Refreshments will be served. Street and limited parking behind the library is available.

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Jade Maze with pianist Bradley Williams (free event w/ happy hour drink prices)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PMWed, Nov 19, 2025 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM

Epiphany Center for the Arts (Café Bar), 201 S. Ashland, Chicago

Jade Maze & Bradley Williams reunite for an eclectic set of jazz, soul, and pop music with a few originals mixed in. Relax, have an a tasty drink in a toasty room. Beautiful music and good vibes! Perfect just before the holidays!!!

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New Deal Vocal Jazz & Contemporary Ensemble (free concert)

Monday, November 17, 2025 @ 7:00PM — 8:30PMMon, Nov 17, 2025 @ 7:00PM — 8:30PM

Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago

New Deal Vocal Jazz & Contemporary Ensemble directed by Jade Maze play a 1-hour set of vocal arrangements, duets and solos both jazz classic and songs from today! The ensemble is made up of the very talented CCPA jazz/contemporary students. Come see the future!

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Vandergiving Faculty Concert (free concert)

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 @ 5:30PM — 7:30PMTue, Nov 11, 2025 @ 5:30PM — 7:30PM

VanderCook College of Music, 3125 S. Federal St., Chicago

Annual Faculty Concert. I'll be joined by guitarist Buddy Fambro on one of my original songs!

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Jade Maze with Guitarist Buddy Fambro

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PMWed, Sep 17, 2025 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM

Epiphany Center, 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago

Jade Maze & Buddy Fambro put their unique spin on jazz, soul, and pop music with a few originals mixed in. Relax, have an a cool drink and some tasty appetizers in the dog days pf summer. Beautiful, sultry, music! Tres Chic!

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Printer's Row Litfest

Sunday, September 7, 2025 @ 2:00PM — 6:00PMSun, Sep 7, 2025 @ 2:00PM — 6:00PM

Tent JJ, on Dearborn St., just north of Polk Street and Dearborn Station, Chicago

I'll have all my books available. Come and visit! It's so interesting to walk around, listen to speakers, and get some cool new books from the many vendors and authors!

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Mercy's View: Blackout Book Launch Party

Sunday, April 27, 2025 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM (CDT, UTC-05)Sun, Apr 27, 2025 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM (CDT, UTC-05)

Sway Dance Chicago, 3317 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago

Official Book Launch celebration for the sequel memoir to Walk Until Sunrise. All are welcome! Book Signing, readings, a special talk from psychologist/author PJ Temple. Refreshments, Dancing, Happiness. 1980s theme, so feel free to dress for the era if you wish! Plenty of books on hand! Bring a friend! (free street parking)

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38th Annual Printers Row Litfest

Saturday, September 9, 2023 @ 3:00PM — 6:00PM (CDT, UTC-05)Sat, Sep 9, 2023 @ 3:00PM — 6:00PM (CDT, UTC-05)

Chicago Writers Association (Booth H), Harrison & Dearborn, Chicago

Stop by and grab a book. Special Printers Row Price ($10)

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Peace Concert-Utopia

Sunday, March 12, 2023 @ 3:00PMSun, Mar 12, 2023 @ 3:00PM

Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview

A concert of music from diverse cultures in the name of peace.

Free and open to the public.

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Jade Maze with pianist Peter Saltzman

Saturday, September 24, 2022 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PMSat, Sep 24, 2022 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM

Parkers Restaurant and Lounge, 1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL

Have a drink or dinner while listening to Jade and Peter's renditions of the classics and contemporary music. A Saturday night chill.

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37th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest (Chicago Writer's Association Tent

Sunday, September 11, 2022 @ 3:00PM — 6:00PMSun, Sep 11, 2022 @ 3:00PM — 6:00PM

620 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60605

Book fair. Come say hello and grab a book or two!

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Lake Breeze Music Festival with Carmen Stokes

Saturday, August 20, 2022 @ 6:00PM — 10:00PMSat, Aug 20, 2022 @ 6:00PM — 10:00PM

The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI

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Jade J. Maze with pianist Peter Saltzman

Friday, August 19, 2022 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PMFri, Aug 19, 2022 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM

Parkers Restaurant and Lounge, Downers Grove, IL

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Book Launch Celebration (Music Notes:Tales from an American SInger)

Sunday, August 14, 2022 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PM (CDT, UTC-05)Sun, Aug 14, 2022 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PM (CDT, UTC-05)

Historical Building, 705 Jackson Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60304

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Peace Concert

Sunday, March 15, 2020 @ 1:00PMSun, Mar 15, 2020 @ 1:00PM

Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview, IL

A CONCERT FOR PEACE

Members and friends of GCC will explore the theme of “Peace” through a wide variety of styles and ensembles. Katherine Hughes, Kevin Kizer, Jade Maze, Kent Wehman, Gary Wendt and others perform in this annual concert favorite! This concert benefits Hands of Peace (www.handsofpeace.org) – an interfaith organization developing peacebuilding and leadership skills in Israeli, Palestinian and American teens through the power of dialogue and personal relationships. A free-will offering will be taken to support Hands of Peace

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Buddy Fambro featuring vocalist Jade Maze

Sunday, October 13, 2019 @ 12:00AMSun, Oct 13, 2019 @ 12:00AM

Maywood Jazz Stage"at T&JJ's, 718 S. 5th Ave., Maywood, IL

Sensational lead guitarist Buddy Fambro and his all-star band including the exciting vocalist Jade Maze takes the "Maywood Jazz Stage"at T&JJ's this Sunday night October 13. Doors open at 6 PM; the first of two sets kicks off at 7 PM. T&JJ's famous "soul buffet" will be available until the start of the first set.

Fambro, our contemporary Wes Montgomery, will play original music and covers from the contemporary and smooth jazz world including selections from his CD's. Electric Keyboardist Tim Gant, bassist Philip Castleberry, and drummer Tyrone Blair will accompany the guitarist extraordinaire Fambro. Amazing vocalist Jade Maze joins Buddy and his band Sunday night . Call Theresa today and reserve a table or two. Join us Sunday night for a memorable jazz evening and bring a crowd.

Vote for me in the Author Academy Awards

Thursday, August 1, 2019 @ 12:00AMThu, Aug 1, 2019 @ 12:00AM

Vote for me in the Author Academy Awards, online

I've been nominated in the Author Academy Awards memoir category. Voting runs through August 1st.

Go to https://authoracademyawards.com/vote2019/ and click through to the 9th page where you'll find my book in the MEMOIR category.

Click on the cover and you are all set. That's it! Thanks in advance!!!

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