Jamie Demeny’s 4-Player Game features:

• Jamie Demeny - Percussion

• Brandon Harper - Piano

• Evan Kopca - Clarinet

• Morgan Turner - Bass

Jamie Demeny (she/they), Chicago-based jazz musician and teacher, has a distinctive musical voice that is all her own. Using their tap shoes, they explore the relationship between sound and movement in a way that is steeped in tradition, while challenging the listeners’ ideas of what percussion can look and sound like. Jamie replaces the drummer in her ensembles, plays melodies, and improvises over song forms. Rather than the flashy extravagance of what one may expect, Jamie’s concentration is on percussive improvisation that is full of musical complexity and integrity. 

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