Tonight I visited Chicago’s Jazz Showcase in historic Dearborn Station to hear guitarist Larry Coryell with Larry Gray on bass and Paul Wertico on drums.
![Jazz Showcase Jazz Showcase](/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DSC_0688.jpg)
The show was uplifting and cheerful and that energy was evident on their faces throughout the evening.
Jazz Showcase is a wonderful venue where audience members are fully engaged with the performers. It is an atmosphere where the music is appreciated, but wandering around for photos during the show would be a distraction. From the back of the room at the bar, I had a full view of the stage and sat higher than the main floor tables. I used a fast lens (80-200 f/2.8) for the entire show after shooting a few with my new fisheye (10.5mm f/2.8). It was the perfect way to blend into the background and still get wonderful shots.
![Larry Coryell Larry Coryell](/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DSC_0708.jpg)
Jazz Showcase is a wonderful place to enjoy jazz in Chicago and I’m looking forward to returning soon!