Join us for a warm evening of jazz selections from Steve Grismore and his ensemble including holiday favorites like “White Christmas” and “Home for the Holidays”.

Steve Grismore is a versatile guitarist and plays traditional jazz styles as well as improvised music with a more avant-garde sensibility. He is currently a full-time jazz instructor at the University of Iowa and is the co-founder of the Iowa City Jazz Festival, established in 1991.

Steve has performed with nationally-recognized jazz artists as well as local ensembles over the years including Paul Smoker, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Tatsu Aoki, Charlie Haden, Jack Walrath, Bobby Shew, Matt Wilson, John Carlson, Tim Hagans, Vinny Golia, Robert Dick, Kim Richmond, Victor Mendoza, Ryan Shultz, Damon Short, Paul Scea, Sex Mob, Cory Christansen, John Rapson, Reggie Thomas, Anthony Cox, Mike Lee, Tim O’Dell, Johhny Raab, Carmen Bradford, Kevin Mahogany, the Often Ensemble, and the Damon Short Band. He is currently with the Steve Grismore Trio, Local on the 8’s, Colossus (big band), the Sam Salamone Trio, the Beaker Brothers, and the University of Iowa Jazz Faculty Ensemble.

Join us for a winter seasonal brew, great food and free music for this Second Sunday music event.

No cover. Scratch kitchen open till close.

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