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

6pm doors + words / 9pm jazz

Followed by Pleasure Index at 10pm!

Tromblau & ALL THE FRIENDS:

• Tromblau - trombone

• Sterling Harris - taps

• Brandon Harper - keys

• Tyler Wagner - upright bass

• Daniel Gayden - drums

After the band’s set, Tromblau will be spinning vinyl until close.

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+

Falling loosely in the cracks between post-rock jazz improvisation and ambient electronic minimalism, Interim Assassin presents communication in pursuit of a good moment. An open exploration of sound playing with the possibilities of sustain, silence, space, texture, environment, and pattern. Embracing the beauty of harmony and dissonance whenever possible.

Erik Sowa is a Chicago based drummer/multi-instrumentalist whose musical directions are informed by free improvisation, jazz, ambient/noise, post rock, and afro-beat traditions.  In recent years, Erik has collaborated with a wide range of performers of varied musical genres including Peter Maunu, Norman Long, Ben Schmidt-Swartz, Mai Sugimoto, Thomas Comerford, and Snek Trio. In 2022, Erik released a self-titled solo album of instrumental compositions titled "Cedar Lake Recordings Vol. 1" which was reviewed in Dusted Magazine.

Daniel Burke: Guitar, Keys, synth, field recordings, & devices has been equally influenced by atonal modern classical, the ambient music of Brian Eno, the nuanced and free improvisation approach of AMM, and the industrial machinations of Throbbing Gristle. Dan has been playing with sound since the early 80’s as Illusion of Safety. He has collaborated with Jim O’Rourke, Darin Gray, Jon Mueller, & Olivia Block, and with ensemble groups CHEER-ACCIDENT, & Tertium Quid (Bill Horist & Dave Abramson).

Jeb Bishop: Trombone & electronics, has been heavily involved in Chicago's experimental music scene since the '90s, from jazz to free improv to the avant-garde hybrid genre post-rock. He has been a member or recorded with a wide variety of collaborators, including The Flying Luttenbachers, Stereolab, Vandermark Five, Jim O'Rourke, Gastr del Sol, The Sea and Cake, and The Peter Brotzmann Chicago Tentet.

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

The Chicago Experiment was formed in 2025 out of Connor Bernhard's desire to perform more on guitar and realize the dream he had since he was in high school of having an organ powered band.

The trio features himself on guitar, trumpet, arrangements, and compositions along with the inimitable Zack Marks on drums and Andrew "Larry" Lawrence on Hammond B3 organ.​

The three met nearly a decade prior to play in the band New Nostalgia and have been friends and accomplices in musical crime ever since with that group, Bonzo Squad and many others. These three musicians share a passion for the harmony and intellectual prowess of jazz, but are also captivated by the infectious groove and melodies of vernacular musics in the popular music genre. Together they synthesize those two commonly separated worlds into the funky fire that is The Chicago Experiment.

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