• Solomon Lindenberg - piano 

• Dylan Reed - bass 

• Frank Morrison - drums

Frank Morrison is a versatile drummer known for his precision, feel, and dynamic range. Drawing from rock, gospel, funk, hip-hop, R&B, and jazz, he blends deep pocket grooves with expressive, tasteful playing. Equally at home on stage or in the studio, Morrison brings a focused, collaborative energy rooted in serving the music while pushing it forward.

As always, Relax Attack delivers Chicago’s top jazz talent every Tuesday and Wednesday in a lively room filled with cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.

6pm doors / 9pm show / 2 sets / no cover / 21+

John Wambach is a trombonist, composer, and educator in the Chicago area. He has performed in a wide variety of venues, from the Jazz Showcase in Chicago to the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC. He has shared the stage with such legendary musicians as Steve Wilson, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Ted Nash. His sextet focuses on performing original compositions as well as rediscovering rarely performed hard bop classics. As a teacher with Merit School of Music, The People's Music School, and with various band programs in the Chicago area, he has guided students to excellence, including students being accepted to top collegiate music programs such as University or North Texas, Berklee, and Temple.

As always, Relax Attack delivers Chicago’s top jazz talent every Tuesday and Wednesday in a lively room filled with cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.

6pm doors / 9pm show / 2 sets / no cover / 21+

LAGOS is the musical duo of versatile producers Leo 123 and RADIUS, whose shared influences and creative interests come together in a sound that is both expressive and focused.

Drawing inspiration from 70's dub recordings, 80's House, and 90s hip-hop, LAGOS blends classic traditions with a forward-thinking approach to production. Their collaboration reflects both their individual roots and their evolution as a creative partnership emerging from Chicago—a city with a rich musical legacy and a lasting influence on global music culture. Continuing that tradition while forging their own path, LAGOS crafts music that is deeply informed by the past yet firmly rooted in the present.

Their work has received support and praise from respected tastemakers including: Jrocc (Beat Junkies, Stones Throw, Adventures In Stereo), LeFtO (StuBru, Brownswood Recordings), Nightmares On Wax (Warp Records), and more. LAGOS also presents an ongoing series of Jazz vinyl mixes, which can be found online, spanning over a decade.

Puzzle House features:

• Bill MacKay - electric guitar

• Azita Youssefi - reeds

• Mary Halm - electric bass

• Michael Zerang - drums, compositions

As always, Relax Attack delivers Chicago’s top jazz talent every Tuesday and Wednesday in a lively room filled with cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.

6pm doors / 9pm show / 2 sets / no cover / 21+

The Relax Attack Jazz Series continues July 14 with the Ben Schmidt-Swartz Group, featuring one of Chicago’s most versatile and inventive tenor players. A prolific saxophonist, woodwindist, composer, and educator, Schmidt-Swartz moves fluidly between avant-garde explorations and bebop tradition, bringing a dynamic, genre-blurring approach to the bandstand.

Joined by Grayson Nye on keyboards and Ethan Bouwsma on drums, the group delivers a sharp, exploratory set rooted in deep musical chemistry.

As always, Relax Attack showcases Chicago’s top jazz artists every Tuesday and Wednesday in a lively room filled with cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.

6pm doors / 9pm show / 2 sets / no cover / 21+

The Steve Bomar Trio is led by drummer, percussionist, and composer Steven Bomar. Joined by Leon Lewis-Nicol on piano and Simon Ciaccio on bass, the trio blends jazz tradition with gospel influence and original compositions drawn from Bomar’s debut album, Our Higher Purpose.

A Bellwood native with credits spanning Clara, Fulton Street Collective, and the Athenaeum Center, Bomar channels a wide emotional range—from joy to reflection—into a dynamic, groove-forward set.

As always, Relax Attack delivers Chicago’s top jazz talent every Tuesday and Wednesday in a lively room filled with cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.

6pm doors / 9pm show / 2 sets / no cover / 21+

6pm doors / 6:30 words / 9:30-12:30 jam session / no cover

Akin to the contemporary improvisational groups of the New York scene, the Grayson Nye Quartet brings an adventurous, cinematic sound to the Whistler stage. Featuring Grayson Nye on keyboard, Andrew Sudhibhasilp on guitar, Ben Dillinger on bass, and Ethan Bouwsma on drums, each member's voice eloquently weaves together in the telling of their musical parable.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Relax Attack Jazz Series, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.

6pm doors / 9pm show / 2 sets / no cover / 21+

6pm doors / 6:30 words / 9pm live jazz

“Once mentored by Elvin Jones, Chicago-based drummer Jimmy Bennington celebrates over 35 years in the music field... Bennington's unique sound and loose drumming, which doesn't follow traditional rhythmic patterns... and leaves quite a bit of room to freedom."  —DownBeat Magazine

Every Tuesday and Wednesday, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.

6pm doors / 9pm jazz / 2 sets / no cover