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Long time no see? Time for an update...
As I sit sipping coffee on the porch in one of my favorite neighborhoods on a gorgeous Chicago spring day... I dare say it's time to...
Keri Chryst
May 20, 20241 min read
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February/March - Changes afoot
Gigs, Grad School Push, & a New Tribe... Oh, and some MEA Conferences to boot. Taking Time to Shift Gears Extended my stateside stay for...
Keri Chryst
Mar 31, 20242 min read
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January Whirlwind - Traveling South and Back Again
Conferences, Reunions, Scat Cat Sessions, and Family Emergencies, Oh My! Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference New Orleans, LA - Jan...
Keri Chryst
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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TONIGHT ! In Columbus - 7:30pm
With Vaughn Wiester's Famous Jazz Orchestra - Don't miss it! Big Band Night - October 30th, 2023 A repeat performance with the...
Keri Chryst
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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Columbus Gigs - October 30-31st 2023
The long awaited dates in my other other #hometown ! 2 VERY different ways to catch The French Connection Big Band - October 30th, 2023 A...
Keri Chryst
Oct 17, 20231 min read
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Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference 2023
Orlando, January 2023. TOTALLY worth the 3-day drive from Chicago! Hail Hail the gang's all here And boy do I care! SO amazing to be back...
Keri Chryst
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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Happy New Year from my Whirlwind Winter Tour — more news on FaceBook
Chicago, Ohio, Iowa, North & South Carolina, Georgia, Florida... Come follow follow me! FaceBook : the place to be If you want details...
Keri Chryst
Jan 11, 20231 min read
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Shall I sing for your private event?
When one tour ends... another one begins... Are you Next? Just know that I am still in the Midwest throughout the coming season and would...
Keri Chryst
Nov 1, 20221 min read
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A month in review...
Wrapping up a month plus+ of touring activities across the Midwest... Top Notch Bands From duos to 22-piece jazz orchestras I'm so...
Keri Chryst
Nov 1, 20222 min read
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Big Band Costume Ball - Sun. Oct 30th - Elmhurst Hall
Last chance for Chicagolanders to catch me with a big band this season! w/ Shout Section Big Band Sunday Oct. 30th, 2022 @ Elmhurst Hall...
Keri Chryst
Oct 28, 20221 min read
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Monday, October 17th - Lincoln & Omaha
I'm getting really excited for my next two engagements! 1st - Morning Residency in Omaha I just got off a call with Omaha Central High...
Keri Chryst
Oct 15, 20221 min read
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Triumph at Chicago's Jazz Showcase
Achievement level unlocked, and how! October 10th, 2022 was my début appearance at this mecca for Chicago jazz. Top Notch Band Leader...
Keri Chryst
Oct 15, 20221 min read
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October gigs — Chicago Oct. 10th, 25th, 30th — Lincoln Oct. 17th
The French Connection, and a bunch of Great Little Big Bands Oct 10th - Chicago - Jazz Showcase (with Jeff Hedberg) Oct 17th - Lincoln,...
Keri Chryst
Oct 10, 20221 min read
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Correction! Shout Section Big Band - Oct 30th - Elmhurst Hall
Hi Folks - just a quick update that my gig with the Shout Section Big Band was moved to October 30th (instead of the 23rd). Super excited...
Keri Chryst
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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Jazz Showcase Début - Chicago - Mon. Oct. 10th!
This just in — I’ve been invited to join the stage with Jeff Hedberg and his C11 little big band at the Jazz Showcase this fall! A Night...
Keri Chryst
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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New U.S. dates — time to grab the last few slots!
The Fall U.S. Midwest tour ...is shaping up nicely :-) I've just added a few more concerts and artist residencies to the calendar - and a...
Keri Chryst
Aug 25, 20221 min read
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Big Band Bookings A-Bound!
This fall's Midwest Tour is taking shape... Find out when Keri will be playing near you :-) Current Calendar Sept 24-25 Lincoln, NE The...
Keri Chryst
Jul 30, 20221 min read
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June 13th - Columbus, Ohio - Big Band Gig!
Vaughn Wiester's Famous Jazz Orchestra is finally back in business, while I'm back in town! Monday - June 13th, 2022 Vaughn Wiester's...
Keri Chryst
Jun 12, 20221 min read
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My Big Band Obsession - New Videos
Keri Chryst with Paul Keller's PKO and Jeff Hedberg's Harper College Jazz Ensemble! Jet lag be gone I finally had some time to cut...
Keri Chryst
Mar 5, 20221 min read
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What are YOU doing New Year's Eve?
I was preparing this tasty tune for you! — recorded live in Chicago Dec. 17th with the AMAZING Pete Ellman Big Band!! Such a thrill to...
Keri Chryst
Jan 1, 20221 min read
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