The Improvised Music Series kicks off 2026 with an invitation to our community of music makers! Following an opening set we’ll put together rotating small sets of performers to get new sounds and connections going in the new year.

Tonight’s house band is a heavy-hitting quartet lead by Dan Merlo, a versatile trombonist who’s performed with acts across the spectrum of Chicago creative music, from Vincent Davis’ bands to the Windy City Ramblers, appearing as a side man for Ivan Singh Blues Band and Rick King's Royal Hustle, and a long standing member of Environmental Encroachment.

8:30 pm -
Dan Merlo -  trombone 
Micah Collier - bass
Leon Lewis-Nicol - piano
Vincent Davis - drums

9:30 pm -
New Years’ Jam; open ad hoc sets

$15 / $10 w/ Student ID - Tickets Available at the Door

Participants in the jam may enter for free, but donations are encouraged to support the band and the series.