Hyssop Trio 

HyssopTrio comes to the Musical Offering with compositions by Vibraphonist Kathy Kelly and guitarist Casey Nielsen. Inspired by the music of the world and the natural world Hyssop Trio is a sensitive flowing trio flowering from the jazz tradition. 

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Vibist Kathy Kelly has been a regular on the Chicago Jazz scene for many years, usually performing with a quartet featuring her original compositions. Her work has been influenced by many forms of music including world music. Most recently she gathers much of her inspiration from the natural world. Building on the work from her past CD Owls Calling, Kelly continues to be inspired by the sounds of nature. 

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Founder and Artistic Director of the Chicago Jazz Composers Collective, Kelly can often be heard premiering new works for the monthly CJCC Sunday afternoon concerts at the Green Mill. In addition to "Owls Calling" Kelly can be heard on her CD "A Different Vibe" (Kanani Music), and with Asian Fusion group Mothra on "Tradewind" (Chicago Sessions). 

 

Bassist Dan DeLorenzo has been in the midst of the Chicago jazz scene since the 1970’s. Playing with a variety of musicians of various styles from the early jazz and swing of Franz Jackson to the mainstream sounds of Von Freeman and the adventurous Ron Dewar. 

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Dan has enjoyed the process of bringing to life the unique tunes of such wonderful composers as Ed Petersen, Bob Dogan, Bradley Williams and Kathy Kelly. He is looking forward to the challenge of playing some of Kathy and Casey’s songs on March 9th at the Musical Offering. 

 

Casey Nielsen regularly performs as soloist, bandleader and sideman in various groups throughout the US. As a classical guitarist, he has given solo concerts throughout the Chicago area including North Shore Baptist Church, Elgin Public Library, Northbrook Public Library, Fabyan Park Japanese Garden series, and Musical Offering’s Music on Madison concert series. 

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As a jazz guitarist, Casey performs in local jazz venues such as Andy’s, Fulton Street Arts Collective, Green Mill, Jazz Showcase, Merriman’s Playhouse, and The Whistler. 

Since forming in 2014, his group, Lapis Trio, has played many venues including University of Southern Mississippi, Louisiana State University, SideBar NOLA, Arts Lit Lab, The Jazz Estate, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Elastic, The Glen Ellyn Jazz Festival, and Merman's Playhouse.