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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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Next stop NOLA - then return to Toledo
Before getting back to the Scat Cat Sessions ... a quick visit to the birth place of jazz! New Orleans bound! The Jazz Education Network...
Keri Chryst
Dec 30, 20231 min read
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New Year's Eve @ The Refectory - Columbus,OH
What are you doing New Year's Eve? Come taste a delicious 5-course French meal to the strains of tasty French jazz! The French...
artsembassyintl
Dec 11, 20231 min read
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Concert Sunday - Grand Island, NE - 3pm Nov 19th, 2023
A rare opportunity to catch The French Connection in Central Nebraska THIS SUNDAY as part of the Grand Island Music Series at College...
Keri Chryst
Nov 17, 20231 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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Holy Toledo!
So excited to start my first Artist Residency in my home state this week! Stay tuned to follow the tail* as the Scat Cat Sessions have...
Keri Chryst
Oct 1, 20231 min read
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Zambia Chronicles 2033 — Day 4 - mini concert and morning workshop
Let the exchange begin! Songwriting, Professionalism & Networking - I’ll show you mine if you’ll show me your… skill set and showmanship...
Keri Chryst
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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D.C. area concert THIS SUNDAY!
Start the New Year right! Sunday, January 15th from 3-5pm in Hyattsville, MD Reprise at the Maryland Meadworks I'm so excited to hit the...
Keri Chryst
Jan 11, 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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Back to the Scat Cat Sessions
Another full week of Scat Cat Sessions in Hastings, NE! Where it all began... Longfellow Elementary was the first primary school to...
Keri Chryst
Oct 1, 20222 min read
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Midwest tour off to a great start!
A fabulous Frenchy night was had by all in Traverse City First stop - Great Lakes - Great beauty Last minute call to do a gig at my...
Keri Chryst
Sep 29, 20221 min read
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