The Jordan Baskin Trio consists of Jake Vinsel, Bass, Brian Ritter, drums and will feature special guest artist Dr. Odies Williams, a Gary, Indiana native and practicing pediatrician, on trumpet to present a unique hybrid of Illiana Swing.
A Skokie, IL native and Indiana University School of Music graduate, pianist Jordan Baskin has returned to Chicago and is currently taking the city by storm. With his base of operations out of Andy's Jazz Club and Restaurant.
Since returning to Chicago in 2001, Jordan has maintained a very active musical schedule and has had the pleasure to perform alongside Jamie Abersold, Ernie Adams, Michael Arnopol, Grazyna Auguscik, Zach Brock, Ari Brown, Dennis Carroll, Steve Coleman, George Fludas, Tom Garling, Doug Lawrence, Howard Levy, Jeff Parker, Rob Scheps, and many other great artists. Other highlights include participation in Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead residency, Ravinia Festival's Steans Institute of Jazz, the Banff International Jazz Workshop, performance at NAMM and the Symphony Center, several noted national festivals, multiple tours of Canada & the United States, recordings for Delmark, Sony Digital, Chicago Public Radio,Cellar Live, and other independent labels.