HENRY CARPENDER live in the SIDEBAR!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR presents HENRY CARPENDER QUINTETFREE SHOW! Reservations available now. Henry Carpender is a trombonist, composer, and educator based in Chicago. His music blends classical training, jazz influence, and rock roots from his childhood playing with his father John Carpender. The result is punchy, sensitive, quirky work full of love for life and self-expression. He began performing at age 13 with the beloved local band Expo 76. Through education and professional freelance work, he has shared stages with Dag Juhlin, Billy Harper, Robbie Fulks, Tanya Darby, Cathy Richardson, NRBQ, and the Canadian Brass. Henry also teaches privately and runs a studio for middle and high school students across Chicagoland. When not playing or teaching, he enjoys video games, cooking new dishes, or relaxing on Montrose beach. This show will feature premieres of new work, revisits to favorites, and arrangements of his favorite artists. Drummer Tommy Sagine, bassist Jack Sundstrom, keyboardist Aval Stanley, plus special guests Abram Collier (bari sax & voice) and Ricardo Jimenez (trumpet & voice). Dinner available before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE. Limited street parking; arrive by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.