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Tue Jan 24th 2012

I'm playing this weekend w/ my trio at Andy's this Friday & Saturday night. It was featured as a recommended show by Peter Margasak of the Chicago Reader. Here's the link click here

Mon Nov 28th 2011

Had a blast playing & celebrating Mike Smith's 30 years of performance at Andy's Jazz Club.  Neil Tesser attended & interviewed Mike.  You can see the article at http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-chicago/from-sinatra-to-hubbard-street-mike-smith-celebrates-30-years-at-andy-s

Fri Jul 29th 2011

I'm pleased to let everyone know that I have finally put out my trio's debut recording.  It can be purchased at cdbaby.  Thanks for everyone's support!

Wed Feb 17th 2010

The Jordan Baskin Trio is moving back to the Sunday evening slot at Andy's, catch them from 5-8:30.  Also, Jordan's trio will be backing the great saxophonist Mike Smith at Andy's every Wednesday night 9-1am.

Mon Oct 26th 2009

I'm very pleased to be playing with the fabulous trombonist Conrad Herwig & the great Mike Smith on alto saxophone this weekend as part of the "Andy's Presents" series.  Shows are Friday October 30th & Saturday October 31st from 9:30-1:30.  The rest of the band is Julian Smith on bass & Brian Ritter on drums.  For more dates see my "events" page.

Fri Sep 25th 2009

Friday Sept. 25 & Saturday Sept. 26th, I'm playing with guitarist Jeff Parker at Andy's as part of the "Andy's Presents" series.  The rest of the band is Clark Sommers on bass & Brian Ritter on drums.

Mon Aug 17th 2009

Jordan's trio (Jake Vinsel-bass, Brian Ritter-drums) is hosting the great saxophonist/bassist Michael Karn at Andy's Friday August 28th & Saturday August 29th.  For more live dates, check out my "events" page.

Tue Mar 31st 2009

Jordan is performing with Mike Smith & Brian Lynch at Andy's Jazz Club on April 24th & 25th.  Also, the Jordan Baskin Quartet is to be performing at the Curragh Irish Pub in Edison Park on Tuesday nights (8-11pm).  For more dates see my "events" page.

Thu Feb 26th 2009

Jordan's group was written up in the tribune.  To see the full article follow this link www.chicagotribune.com

Sun Jan 11th 2009

Jordan Baskin's Tuesday night engagement at Andy's Jazz Club was mentioned in the Chicago Tribune.  The article can be seen at www.chicagotribune.com

Fri Nov 14th 2008

The Jordan Baskin Trio is performing at the Buffet Crampon USA Artist Showcase, held at the Jazz Showcase on Dec. 18th.  It will feature Jordan's Trio with Art Davis, Al Maniscalco, Andy Baker, & other guests.  Dec. 19th -21st, Jordan's trio will be playing as part of a sextet featuring Al Maniscalco, Art Davis & Andy Baker at the Jazz Showcase.

Fri Sep 26th 2008

Jordan Baskin Trio's upcoming performance at LUMA Friday night is one of Crain's "Ten things to do this weekend".  See article www.chicagobusiness.com

Wed Aug 13th 2008

Dr. Odies Williams Quintet is having their cd release party at the Jazz Showcase on Monday August 18th.  Shows are at 8 & 10.

Thu Jul 10th 2008

Muhledy is a headline performer at the 2008 Kaslo Jazz Fest, to be immediately followed by a tour of British Columbia & Alberta.  The Muhledy debut cd is available for purchase through my discography page.  Kaslo Jazz Fest

Mon Jun 9th 2008

ABC7's Harry Porterfield filmed a story at Andy's Jazz Club entitled "Someone you should know" featuring Dr. Odies Williams.  I was interviewed briefly & the Jordan Baskin Trio featuring Dr. Odies Williams was filmed in performance.  The segment can be seen in its entirety on my media page.

Fri May 30th 2008

"What's up Doc?" Odies Williams Quintet is now available for purchase at cdbaby.com Additionally Dr. Odies Williams can be heard every Tuesday at Andy's (9-1am) as a special guest with the Jordan Baskin Trio.

Wed Jan 16th 2008

Special thanks to Howard Reich (jazz critic, Chicago Tribune) for coming out & hearing my trio.  You can check out his review at www.chicagotribune.com

Sun Aug 26th 2007

Muhledy (Morgan Childs, Chris Gale, Sean Cronin, Jordan Baskin) is performing at the C-Jazz Carnivale Festival in Calgary Alberta headlined by the Bill Frisell Trio.

Sat Aug 25th 2007

Check out Muhledy's cd review in the Vancouver Sun

Thu Jun 21st 2007

The debut album of Muhledy entitled "Active Sleep" is available for purchase.  Check my discography page for more details.

Mon Jun 11th 2007

I'm pleased to inform everyone that once a month Jim Gailloretto & myself will be the opening act in Andy's "spotlight performers" series.  We began our stint opening for Joey DeFrancesco & will be following up this month opening for the Greg Abate Quintet on June 24th.

Mon Jun 4th 2007

Welcome back to jordanbaskin.com!  I'm very glad for my site to be up & running once again.

Fri Apr 20th 2007

I'm pleased to inform you of my newest engagement with the Eric Allen Quintet at the Peninsula Hotel on Thursdays & Fridays.

Wed Feb 28th 2007

Jeff Greene's "Human Motion" heads out March 7th for a midwestern mini tour, venues include the Jazz Factory (Louisville, KY), Jazz Room (Dayton, OH), & Tutto Bene (Bloomington, IN). www.jeffgreenemusic.com

Fri Feb 23rd 2007

Jordan took home the Top Award in the Young Adult Divison of the Union League Club Civic & Arts Foundation Jazz Improv Competition held at the Hot House.  http://www.civicandarts.org/

Fri Dec 29th 2006

I'm very happy to announce that the Jordan Baskin Trio will be continuing our Saturday night engagement from 6-9pm at Andy's throughout 2007.  Thanks to everyone for their support. www.andysjazzclub.com

Fri Dec 29th 2006

Muhledy is here.  The Morgan Childs/Chris Gale Quartet has released their debut album entitled Muhledy on the label cellarlive, cds to be available in 2007.  www.cellarlive.com