Mike Reed’s The Big Gig assembles an animated crew of Chicago’s improvisors to present some of the music we love most - from The Netherlands to South Africa to outer space, the ensemble highlights the joyous side of some of the 20th century’s beloved composers and bandleaders.

Greg Ward - alto saxophone

Hunter Diamond - tenor saxophone

Keefe Jackson - tenor and baritone saxophones

Cole DeGenova - piano, organ

Christian Dillingham - bass

Mike Reed - Drums