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Solo Spot to Continue Every Thursday in July @ Remy's Jazz Club
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Travis will continue to be featured on solo piano every Thursday in July at Remy's Jazz Club in Springfield, IL. There is no cover for this show and Martinis are on special this night of the week. If you are inclined to unwind after work and listen to live jazz, stop out at 225 E. Monroe in Springfield. Remy's is located near the Capital Building in Historic Downtown Springfield. Jazz musicians throughout Central Illinois periodically show up to sit in with Travis so you never know who you might see out. Travis starts his first set at 7pm and typically plays until about 10pm. Also, there is no cover charge! Remy's Website
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Travis Wesley Trio featured at Remy's Jazz Club Every Thursday Night In February, 2010.
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Travis'
trio was once again Featured at Remy's jazz club throughout the month
of February, 2010. St. Louis bassist, Ben Wheeler played on every show
along with drummer Jeff Magby. Ben and Travis are close friends having
played togethr in Willie Akin's quartet in St. Louis 2003-2005. Ben
has been featured on Travis' recordings "Sections," and "Standard
Interpretations." In addition to being one of St. Louis' first call
bassists performing with Willie Akins, Paul Demarinus, Ptah Williams
and countless others, Ben teaches jazz studies as a member of the
adjunct faculty at Webster College, Washington University and St. Louis
Community College.
   
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Travis Wesley Trio Debut @ Remy's Jazz Club in Springfield, IL (225 E. Monroe Springfield, IL)
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The
Travis Wesley Trio had their debut at Remy's in Springfield, IL on
Friday, January 15th and Saturday, January 16th, 2010. Drummer, Tom
Marko and bassist, Andy Crawford were featured along with Travis
throughout the weekend and currently fairly regular figures in Travis'
Trio who works throughout the Midwest. Friends, family and jazz
supporters from all over Central Illinois showed up, making it a
memorable event.   
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Travis Wesley Featured with Chicago Vocalist, Margaret Murphy Valentine's Day Weekend, 2010 Exclusively at Remy's on Monroe.
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Travis
was featured with Chicago based vocalist, Margaret Murphy on Friday,
February 12th and Saturday, February 13th. The ensemble also featured
an outstanding Chicago based bassist, Chuck Webb and Bloomington, IL
based drummer, Tom Marko. The quartet performed before a sold out
house both nights. Ms. Murphy has opened for nationally acclaimed jazz
artists such as Joe Sample and Chick Corea. She has also performed for
Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. To listen to or purchase to
Ms. Murphy's music, click here: Margaret's Music
  
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Ringing in the New Year with jazz vocalist, Frieda Lee
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On
New Year's Eve Travis was featured with Frieda Lee, a remarkable jazz
vocalist from Chicago, IL. Frieda has performed at various venues
throughout the country both as a soloist and as a sideman with numerous
outfits regionally and nationally. She is most recently recognized as
the featured vocalist with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra in Chicago, IL.
It was a very special evening at Remy's on Monroe in Springfield, IL.
Frieda drew a great crowd, and the setting was very intimate. From
the moment she began singing, Frieda captivated her listeners, singing
selected songs from her regular repertoire with the support of Travis
Wesley on piano, Bill Schipf on bass and Mark McNight on drums. Frieda's Site
   
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