Dorian Johnstone & Gray Reeder present
Midnight Chicago
The golden age of Chicago jazz, brought to life
Dorian Johnstone ♦ Vocals ♦ Gray Reeder ♦ Tenor Saxophone
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Where Vintage Meets Virtuosity
When the lights go down and the first notes fill the room, Midnight Chicago transports you to a smoky 1950s jazz club on the shores of Lake Michigan. Dorian Johnstone's rich, velvety vocals intertwine with the warm, soulful tenor saxophone of Gray Reeder, creating an atmosphere that's equal parts elegance and raw musical power.
From the timeless standards of Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra to the swinging jazz of the golden era, Midnight Chicago delivers a show that's intimate enough for a candlelit dinner and electrifying enough to fill a dance floor. Whether it's a wedding reception, a corporate gala, or a private celebration, this is entertainment that lingers in the memory long after the last note fades.
Dorian Johnstone
Vocals
A seasoned performer who has captivated audiences in over fifty towns and cities across the UK, Dorian brings the velvet warmth of the great crooners to every performance. His natural charisma and impeccable phrasing have earned him a devoted following on the live circuit.
Gray Reeder
Tenor Saxophone
With a tone that can melt hearts or set the room ablaze, Gray brings decades of experience and a deep love of the tenor saxophone tradition to Midnight Chicago. His playing draws from the greats — from Dexter Gordon to Stan Getz — while remaining unmistakably his own.
The Music
A Taste of the Setlist
From smoky ballads to swinging uptempo numbers, our repertoire spans the golden age of jazz and the Great American Songbook.
The Crooners
- Unforgettable Nat King Cole
- L-O-V-E Nat King Cole
- Fly Me to the Moon Frank Sinatra
- The Way You Look Tonight Frank Sinatra
- What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
Swingin' Standards
- All of Me Jazz Standard
- Autumn Leaves Jazz Standard
- Summertime Gershwin
- Take the 'A' Train Billy Strayhorn
- On the Sunny Side of the Street Jazz Standard
Late-Night Ballads
- My Funny Valentine Rodgers & Hart
- Misty Erroll Garner
- When I Fall in Love Nat King Cole
- Tenderly Jazz Standard
- Stardust Hoagy Carmichael
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Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or private celebration, we'd love to bring the magic of Chicago jazz to your evening.
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