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BLU Jazz Speakeasy Swing Sessions ft. Joey Skoch Trio w/ Ava Preston

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Join us every "third Thursday" of the month as we sing & swing the standards in style! Delightful jazz pianist, Joey Skoch, leads his dynamic trio and is joined by special guest vocalist, rising star Ava Preston!

Joey Skoch is a jazz pianist and keyboardist. He received a Master’s Degree from DePaul University, where he studied with Ron Perrillo. Joey graduated from Capital University where he studied both jazz and classical piano with professors Mark Flugge and Seymour Fink.
 
While currently residing in Cleveland, Joey continues to have the opportunity to perform with some of the world’s greatest musicians in Chicago including Bobby Broom, George Fludas, Dennis Carroll, and Pharez Whitted. He has also performed with Dee Alexander and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra and performs weekly at Andy’s Jazz Club.
 
Outside of Chicago, Joey has performed with many musicians in the Cleveland and Columbus areas. These include Ernie Krivda, Bobby Selvaggio, Lou Fischer, and Jack Schantz. In 2015, Joey performed at the Buffalo Jazz Festival with the Elliot Scozzaro Quartet. Joey has also held the position of staff pianist at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan.
 
We are excited to present this wonderful series here at BLU Jazz+, get your tickets now!