Paul Asaro’s ebullient stride-piano technique vividly
evokes an earlier era. You don’t encounter pre-bebop jazz
of this quality and commitment very often anymore.”
– Howard Reich of Chicago Tribune
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Howard Reich gives rave reviews to the Fat Babies in the Chicago Tribune!
Longtime jazz critic for the Chicago Tribune, Howard Reich, gives rave reviews to the Fat Babies in his latest article.
“Paul Asaro’s ebullient stride-piano technique vividly evokes an earlier era.”
He concludes, “You don’t encounter pre-bebop jazz of this quality and commitment very often anymore. Thanks to the Fat Babies, trad jazz still plays hard in Chicago, the town that imported this music from New Orleans and nurtured it, perfected it and sent it around the world.”
Paul Asaro And The Fat Babies Live at the Skokie Theater, Monday January 7th at 8PM
“Chicago Hot” Paul Asaro and The Fat Babies along with the talented singers and dancers of “Ballyhoo” present an evening of hot swinging jazz, singing, and dancing in the style of 1920s and 1930s nightclubs. This is one of the rare opportunities to see the full Fat Babies and Ballyhoo ensemble together onstage so don’t miss out! The newly renovated Skokie Theater is located at 7924 Lincoln Avenue in Skokie and features ample free parking, wine, beer, and snacks. Tickets are available online for only $10. Hope to see you there!